Sect: Stone Tiger Clan
Role: Hero / Grandmaster
Era: Era of the Great Sect Wars
Years Active: 502–485 years ago
Overview:
Bao Long is legendary for his immense physical strength and ferocious combat style, embodying the raw power and resilience of the Stone Tiger Clan. Known as the “Mountain Tiger of the Wars,” he excelled at breaking enemy formations and leading frontal assaults. His courage and fearlessness made him a key figure in multiple battles, especially the Battle of the Silver Peaks and the Battle of the Crimson Valley.
Personality:
Bao Long is bold, direct, and often brash, preferring action over overthinking. He values honor, loyalty, and perseverance, often inspiring disciples through his sheer determination and courage. Though he appears intimidating, Bao Long is deeply protective of his comrades and respects skill and strategy in opponents.
Cultivation Style:
Primary Techniques: Stone Tiger martial arts focus on overwhelming strength, endurance, and Qi-enhanced physical assaults. Bao Long is skilled at using his environment to crush or incapacitate enemies.
Signature Technique: Titan’s Roar Strike – a devastating power strike capable of collapsing walls, breaking enemy lines, and leaving the battlefield in chaos.
Tactical Expertise: While less strategic than Yun Wei, Bao Long is exceptional at reading enemy formations mid-battle, adapting raw power to exploit weaknesses.
Major Accomplishments:
Battle of the Silver Peaks: Broke through Iron Crane defenses in key passes, forcing stalemates that demonstrated the clan’s power.
Battle of the Crimson Valley: Led a brutal frontal assault, creating openings for allied sects and inspiring Stone Tiger disciples to fight with unwavering courage.
Final Convergence at Twin Rivers: Played a pivotal role in holding frontline positions, absorbing attacks that would have otherwise decimated allied formations.
Legacy:
Bao Long became an enduring symbol of strength and bravery within the Stone Tiger Clan. His exploits are legendary, taught to disciples as both inspiration and practical examples of raw martial skill applied with timing and judgment. Many clans and sects respect him even centuries later as a benchmark for physical cultivation.
Personality Quirks / Notes:
Has a fondness for physical challenges outside of battle, often testing his strength against natural obstacles.
Though direct in approach, he has a deep appreciation for clever strategies and often collaborates with tacticians to maximize battlefield impact.
Mentors young disciples with a mix of strict discipline and motivational encouragement, fostering both resilience and confidence.