Amethyst Winged Lion King

Biodata

Power Progression

History

Li Changqing drew the Lion King out by claiming to have a Transformation Pill. The Lion King agreed to trade his cave for it, but became deferential when Li flew without wings and demonstrated his sword’s power. Li admitted that he had not yet made the pill and demanded service as his mount in the meantime. Fearing for his life, the Lion King accepted and called him “Master” 94 95 96.

Li took over the cave to cultivate. Over the following year, the Lion King gathered medicinal ingredients for him, planted and watched over the Blue Silver Emperor seed, and received pills that strengthened both himself and his son. His initial submission developed into willing service as he came to expect further rewards from Li 96 97.

Li eventually gave him the Transformation Pill. After taking human form, the Lion King continued to serve as Li’s mount and accompanied him to the Cloud Mist Sect. Before a dangerous journey to a Hall of Souls branch, he entrusted his inexperienced son to Xiao Yan 122 127 132 135.

Life After Transformation

After transforming, the Lion King and his son unsuccessfully searched the Magic Beast Mountain Range for Transformation Grass. Once Ah Yin gained human form and could protect herself, he no longer needed to guard her and returned to his cave. He furnished it with tables, chairs, beds, and luminous pearls seized from nearby cities, adopting a human way of life. When Li Changqing borrowed the cave to break through to Dou Zun, the Lion King and his son stood guard outside 125.

At the Cloud Mist Sect, he returned to beast form to carry Li Changqing, then transformed into a man, wiped his master’s chair, and stood respectfully behind him. His transformation and willing submission astonished the gathered experts 127.

Hall of Souls

The Lion King accompanied Li Changqing into the Hall of Souls branch in the Dead Soul Mountain Range, remaining uneasy as Qin Tian received them. During his stay, Hall of Souls Dou Zongs courted him because of his connection to Li Changqing, and he accepted benefits from them. By Li’s return, he had reached peak Dou Emperor. Li exposed his exaggerated complaints about loneliness and rewarded him with a Sect Breaking Pill 136 153.

After advancing to Dou Zong, he carried Li Changqing toward the Hall of Souls Headquarters. When Thunder Phoenix ambushed them, Li kicked off his back to evade the attack, sending the Lion King crashing to the ground and knocking him unconscious. Upon awakening, he questioned what had happened, but Li struck the same injured spot and ordered him onward. He resumed flying despite severe pain and an unsteady flight 154 157.

He subsequently followed Li Changqing through the black mist and into Heaven Hall. Frightened by the surroundings and by Hun Miesheng, he kept his head lowered during their audience. Later, he suspected that Gu You’s promised protection was actually surveillance and urged Li to leave the Hall of Souls. Li persuaded him to remain by promising that its resources and his future pills could help the Lion King reach Dou Zun 160 162.

Soul World and the Ancient Desolate Domain

When Hun Xuzi ordered Li Changqing to cultivate in the Soul World, the Lion King accompanied him and Gu Yuena. Li encouraged both companions to take advantage of the richer spiritual energy there. Hun Xuzi transported the three from Heaven Hall, leaving them dizzy and disoriented on arrival 168.

By the time Li Changqing prepared to seek the Bodhi Ancient Tree’s opportunity, the Lion King had reached Dou Zun. Eager to leave the confines of the Soul World, he confidently relied on Li’s strength to protect them. He carried Li and Gu Yuena to the Soul World entrance, where they joined Hun Yu’s party, and then into the Ancient Desolate Domain. At Li’s instruction, his roar silenced the weaker beasts on the outskirts 173 174.

After the Beast Tide forced their party to retreat to the Ancient Domain Platform, the Lion King waited with Li and Gu Yuena for more experts to gather. When Xiao Yan arrived, Li ordered him not to acknowledge their connection. He obeyed despite his concern for his son. During the later charge into the Black Plains, Li instructed him and Gu Yuena to conserve their Dou Qi 176 178 182.

Following the collapse of the Bodhi Ancient Tree’s space, he left with Li and Gu Yuena and accompanied them to meet Xiao Yan’s group. Xiao Yan assured him that his son had reached five-star Dou Zong and was safe at Starfall Pavilion, satisfying his concerns. The Lion King praised Xiao Yan’s rapid progress before returning with Li and Gu Yuena to the Soul World 186 187.

Appearance

In beast form, the Lion King is massive and covered in purple crystals 94.

• A fanged lion’s head and a fiery-red spiral horn wreathed in purple flame 94.
• Broad purple wings surrounded by flame, purple slit-pupiled eyes, and heavy paws 94.
• After taking the Transformation Pill, the form of a burly man capable of manifesting purple Dou Qi wings 122.

Personality

The Lion King is proud of his position and quick to take offense at disrespect. Yun Yun’s lofty manner turns a possible trade for Purple Spirit Crystal into a confrontation. He is also perceptive in battle, recognizing her attempt to use a tornado as cover for escape 100 101.

He puts survival ahead of pride when faced with Li Changqing’s superior power. Later, pills and the fulfilled promise of transformation strengthen his allegiance, though he also uses conspicuous flattery to seek rewards. He is protective of his son and weighs the boy’s safety before leaving him with Xiao Yan 95 96 122 123 132.

His deference to Li does not erase his pride toward weaker people. After Li leaves the mountain range, he briefly pressures Xiao Yan with his aura to discourage excessive familiarity, then turns to cultivating his newly acquired Earth-tier method 104.

Taking human form changes his view of his own lifestyle: he considers himself human and refurnishes his cave accordingly. He remains willing to exploit his master’s status, accepting benefits from Hall of Souls members who seek his favor 125 153.

Although fearful of the Hall of Souls, he recognizes the possibility that its offers of protection conceal restrictions on Li Changqing. His caution competes with his desire for advancement, and the prospect of reaching Dou Zun persuades him to stay. Later, his confidence in Li’s strength makes him eager to accompany another dangerous expedition 162 173.

Abilities & Skills

Purple Flame

The Lion King can surround himself with purple fire and project it from his mouth 100 101.

• His fire briefly turns Yun Yun’s Azure Tornado into a Purple Fire Tornado before the opposing forces destroy it 101.
• He concentrates the flames into a narrow pillar to counter Yun Yun’s Wind’s Extreme: Meteoric Kill. Initially pressed back, he sustains the stream until he completely wears down the sword ray 101 102.
• He trades a wisp of Purple Flame to Xiao Yan 103.

Flight and Physical Combat

His wings allow fast flight, while his sixth-rank body withstands sword wounds that do little to slow him 95 101.

• Carries Li Changqing as a mount 95 127 135.
• Pursues Yun Yun through her tornado and strikes her to the ground with a forepaw 101.
• Despite his strength, he backs down when Li challenges him to fight the Dou Ancestor Protector Wu 130.
• After reaching Dou Zun, carries both Li Changqing and Gu Yuena through the Ancient Desolate Domain 173 174.
• Survives the force of Li Changqing’s Second-Turn Dou Zun kick shortly after reaching Dou Zong, though the impact knocks him unconscious and leaves him in considerable pain 154 157.

Transformation

The Transformation Pill allows him to assume the form of a burly man. He can subsequently return to beast form to serve as a mount and change back into human form after his passenger dismounts 122 127.

Cultivation and Soul Perception

• Receives an unnamed low Earth-tier cultivation method suitable for magical beasts from Xiao Yan in exchange for Purple Flame and Purple Spirit Crystal, then begins cultivating it 103 104.
• Uses Soul Force to inspect the cultivation scroll before accepting the trade 103.
• Detects the Blue Silver Emperor’s soul fluctuations and receives her messages after her seed sprouts 97.
• Benefits repeatedly from Li Changqing’s pills, including the Transformation Pill and the Sect Breaking Pill 97 122 153 154.

Intimidating Roar

His roar frightens weaker magical beasts in the Magic Beast Mountain Range. After reaching Dou Zun, he also silences the beasts on the outskirts of the Ancient Desolate Domain, though this intimidation is not expected to be as effective against the stronger Ferocious Beasts deeper within 100 174.

Relationships

• Li Changqing — Master; coerces the Lion King into service, then supplies pills and fulfills his promise of a Transformation Pill. Later gives him the Sect Breaking Pill that helps him reach Dou Zong and persuades him to remain in the Hall of Souls with the prospect of reaching Dou Zun. The Lion King continues accompanying him through Heaven Hall, the Soul World, and the Ancient Desolate Domain 96 97 122 153 154 162 168 174.
• Little Purple Crystal Winged Lion — Son; shields him from Li’s initial displeasure and later entrusts him to Xiao Yan for safety. He remains concerned about his son during their separation and is satisfied to learn that the boy has reached five-star Dou Zong and is safe at Starfall Pavilion 96 132 178 187.
• Yun Yun — Opponent who seeks his Purple Spirit Crystal. He defeats her attempted escape before Li Changqing intercepts her 100 101 102.
• Xiao Yan — Trades him an Earth-tier cultivation method for Purple Flame and Purple Spirit Crystal; later accepts responsibility for his son. Their later meeting reassures the Lion King that his trust was justified, and he praises Xiao Yan’s cultivation progress 103 132 187.
• Blue Silver Emperor / Ah Yin — Plants and guards her seed under Li Changqing’s orders. His responsibility for protecting her ends after she takes human form and gains the ability to defend herself 96 97 104 125.
• Gu Yuena — Fellow companion of Li Changqing; travels with him to the Soul World and accompanies the Ancient Desolate Domain expedition, during which the Lion King carries both her and Li 168 173 174.
• Gu You — Hall of Souls expert whose offer to protect Li Changqing the Lion King suspects is a form of surveillance 162.

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