Golden-Haired Lion Mastiff

Biodata

Background / History

The Golden-Haired Lion Mastiff is described in legend as an extinct beast-king-level existence, regarded as the ancestor of canine soul beasts and possibly the origin of lion-type soul beasts. Its innate Dominating Domain was said to amplify all attributes by over fifty percent, while also granting pain resistance and immunity to bloodline suppression. 35

Several centuries before Gu You's selection, the Spirit Transmission Pagoda reproduced the species using simulated virtual-reality technology. Though these recreated mastiffs did not possess the original species' full bloodline purity, their combat capability remained exceptionally high. 35

The five-thousand-year soul spirit kept by Heavenly Spirit Pagoda had resisted countless prospective fusion partners. It considered fusion a form of enslavement and refused to bow to human soul masters, holding to its clan's creed of defiance. 36

When Gu You attempted fusion, the mastiff sensed the aura of his Purple Imperial Heaven-Extinguishing Dragon and spoke with him in a spiritual world. Gu You promised it eventual freedom, opportunities to fight and grow stronger, and the end of their contract after his death—or shared eternal life if he attained godhood. The mastiff accepted these terms and fused with him. 36 37

Appearance

The Golden-Haired Lion Mastiff is a massive golden beast resembling both a lion and a hound. Its soul-spirit form shifts between tangible and incorporeal states. 36

• Roughly two meters long and six feet tall at the shoulder. 36
• Brilliant golden fur conceals fine golden scales associated with extreme defensive power. 36
• Black, ghost-face-like markings cover its head. 36
• Possesses dragon-like claws; golden flames form beneath its feet as it walks. 36
• Has a lion-like body and a slightly elongated muzzle. 36
• Its spiritual form bears a third, vertical forehead eye that initially glows an eerie red. 36 37

Personality

The mastiff is proud, savage, and intensely independent. It resents its confinement in a Soul Spirit Ball and interprets fusion as a human attempt to restrain and subjugate it. 36

Despite its hostility toward the prospect of fusion, it is rational enough to negotiate rather than attack Gu You immediately. Its longing for freedom and battle ultimately outweighs its distrust, and it accepts Gu You after securing his promise that it will not remain sealed indefinitely. 36 37

“Our clan is born unyielding, and even in death, we fight!” 36

Abilities & Skills

Dominating Domain

The Golden-Haired Lion Mastiff possesses an innate domain associated with comprehensive enhancement.

• Amplifies all attributes by more than fifty percent in its original form. 35
• Allows the user to ignore pain. 35
• Provides immunity to bloodline suppression. 35
• Its domain was considered valuable enough that Gu You selected the mastiff specifically for offensive and amplification potential. 35

Creation Unyielding Domain

Following the fusion, the mastiff grants Gu You's Creation Heaven Phoenix its fourth soul skill, Creation Unyielding Domain. 37 46

• Creates an invisible field around Gu You and his target. 46
• Prevents aura from leaking outside the domain, allowing Gu You to isolate a battle. 46
• Gu You used it to contain Berserk Battle during their confrontation. 46

Relationships

• Gu You — Soul-spirit partner. The mastiff initially resists fusion, then accepts Gu You after he promises it freedom and continued growth; it reminds him to keep that promise as it fuses with him. 36 37
• Leng Yaozhu — Gu You's teacher and the facilitator of its fusion. She retrieves its Soul Spirit Ball, releases the five-thousand-year soul spirit, and oversees the process without interfering in their spiritual negotiation. 36 37

Trivia

• The Spirit Transmission Pagoda considers the Golden-Haired Lion Mastiff exceptionally difficult to fuse with because of its indomitable nature. 36
• Its third eye loses its red glow as the fusion contract with Gu You is completed. 37