Long before even the First Sovereign took to the throne, the world and its realms were within a constant state of cataclysmic war between Gods and Monsters who constantly fought to the bitter end for power and renown. From that age there is almost nothing left, not even dust. Records of this time are held securely within the treasuries and minds of only the most ancient of Ancestors. Yet, whether it be because of the whimsy of Karma or The Tao, or the corruption of the All-Devouring Devil Sovereign and his empty throne, something from that time has returned within this tumultuous age. A beast known for its indestructible hide and its severing claws, known as the mythical representation of an insurmountable challenge: The Nemean Lion. It's reincarnation is a far cry from the beast that wrestled with the God of Strength so long ago. It is but a boy. The Lion Born. Shīzi Dànshēng.

Shīzi himself does not have a clue of his true origins, but instinctually knows that the blood pumping through his heart and veins is grand, grander than he could possibly comprehend. Shīzi strives to live up to this grandiosity, and to this end has found himself within a grand library in the Great Wilds alongside other young adults with great potential.

Shīzi is prideful, as expected from the embodiment of a Lion, but his pride comes purely through his confidence of his efforts and abilities. To other people he is standoffish, not used to any interaction with humans that doesn't involve constant belittlement and sometimes even assault if he's traveled by a rowdy crowd or a bar. Shīzi wishes to prove his worth to others, and that worth and self-esteem comes purely through his efforts (and his super-cool bloodline of course).

######Qi Gathering Technique: Fur of Steel(钢毛)
Shīzi gathers metal qi within his dantian, and slowly spreads it throughout his body using his various meridians, increasing his bodies' durability and strength. Once the internal processes are done, Shīzi gathers more metal qi and coalesces it within the meridians near or in his skin. Shīzi then makes "layers" of metal qi around his skin, fusing them together to make his skin far stronger, and ever so slightly closer to the invincible hide of his ancestor.

######Body Tempering Technique: Law of The Jungle(丛林法则)
The Nemean Lion lived in a time of constant war and strife, constantly fighting in order to prove and grow its might and dominance. As much as Shīzi would love to meditate on the nature of his ancestor and grow from there, The Nemean Lion will never show itself unless his reincarnation is within pitched battle. Thus, in order to grow the connection between his body and his forefather's, Shīzi must be "fighting" something in some way. Whether it be smashing a boulder or cutting a tree apart with his claws, or actively engaging in conflict with wild monsters or other cultivators. Shīzi must smith himself into the ultimate weapon upon the forge of battle. Such is the way of The Lion Born.

######Soul Refining Technique: Sleeping King(沉睡的国王)
Within deep meditation Shīzi must ironically do the opposite of resting, and instead ever so slowly and carefully wake the slumbering beast within his soul. Shīzi knows that it is indeed an intrinsic part of himself, but it always feels so alien whenever he delves into his mind and feels a shimmering pride in himself that wasn't present before and and endless well of power that he can't even begin to make a ripple on the surface of. Perhaps his studies with 
Yèwǎn will aid him in this process.

####Movement

######Stealth: Hunter's Footsteps(猎人的脚步)
Although the Nemean Lion wasn't exactly known for stealthy, he was still a lion. Thus, Shīzi is granted an enhanced version of basic traits of a Lion that make it an excellent hunter. Shīzi possesses excellent night vision, able to see within the darkest of caverns as if it was the middle of the day. Shīzi also posseses almost entirely silent footsteps and movements, only being able to be detected via visual means or with a dedicated skill if he so chooses. This was and still is vital to Shīzi's survival as he is not nearly strong enough to rely entirely on his strength when it comes down to battles with equally powered foes.

####Offense

######Attack: Olympic Wrestling(奥林匹克摔跤)
The Nemean Lion was an incredible wrestler, able to rival even Heracles in his prime in that style of combat.  Shīzi more than inherits this, able to instinctually use both his natural bulk and strength along precise movements to grapple and bring down anything foolish enough to get within melee range of him where he can sink his claws into them. He can enhance this with his metal qi to make his grappling all the more potent and hard to escape.

######Barrage: Lion's Swipes(狮子挥击)
Using his claws and the enhanced muscles in his back and arms, Shīzi is capable of dicing apart whatever stands in his way, whether it be a tree, a rock, or even an unfortunate animal or person. Shīzi can also enhance his cutting capability further with his metal qi, practically giving him a set of ten razorblades upon his fingers that can slice someone open in an instant.

######Endurance: Nemean Hide(尼米亚隐藏)
Shīzi's body is naturally incredibly durable, able to withstand most if not all normal mortal weapons without a scratch much like the legends of his ancestor. Whether it be swords, spears, axes, arrows, clubs, and more if it isn't a dedicated treasure, it likely won't even do anything and whatever it does do will be healed away as if wasn't even there in seconds. Shīzi is also very resistant to the elements, being able to set on fire, chilled, or have acid poured upon him with little fanfare. Unless you are very confident in the quality of your techniques and treasures, good luck trying to hurt Shīzi let alone bring him to the point where he'll stop fighting, which would be around the state where a normal person would be dead twice over.

######Barrier: Lions Roar(狮子吼)
Less of a barrier and more of a "taunt" this allows him to channel his metal qi through his throat to make a a very loud and intimidating roar which can oft damage or even rupture eardrums of those too close or too weak. This practically signals everyone or his  in a battlefield to attack him, and this process also channels his qi through his bones, muscles, and organs to make himself all the more durable and deadly of a foe. (He doesn't make a barrier, he *is* the barrier.)

######Life Saving: First Labor of Heracles(赫拉克勒斯的第一次劳动)
The Lion Born does not run, The Lion Born fights to the bitter end. This technique again boosts Shīzi's durability to the absolute maximum that he can achieve at the given time he uses this technique. This also grants Shīzi a rapid healing factor, quickly removing any wounds. This technique also enhances Shīzi's beastly attributes, making him slightly bigger, covered in needle-like fur and mane, and longer claws and jaws. This is Shīzi's embodiment of his Tao, an immovable object and unstoppable obstacle in the form of an imposing beast. Though this form is *very* costly, and will put Shīzi in bed for about a week afterwards, and make anything but the most basic of movement intensely painful for the rest of that month.