| Crying Head Immortal | |
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| Element: | Earth
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| Weapon(s): | Staff
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| Original character. | |
Crying Head Immortal (叫首仙, pinyin: Jiàoshǒuxiān; onyomi: Kyōshusen) is a secondary antagonist in Saiyuki: Journey West and is one of King Taurus's minions.
Although his character is original, Crying Head Immortal's actions is similar to another shape-shifting being in Journey to the West. During the latter account, the accused troublemaker was an azure lion who took the form of King of Wuji three years before Xuanzang's arrival. Although the king's spirit insists he was a demon, the lion was actually a kind yet amnesic immortal sent to earth on orders from Buddha. His goal while posing as the king was to restore much needed order to the lands of Wuji. Though nameless in the original novel, he is sometimes called Lion Demon King (獅魔王).
Role in Game[]
Sometime before Sanzo's arrival to Pteron, Master Baa used his transformation powers to infiltrate Pteron's palace. Acting as the king's minister, Master Baa advised the ruler to pay a visit to the local town area. He accompanied the liege to the town inn and forced the king's spirit out from its host at nightfall. Forcing the king to dwell in the nearby well, Master Baa returned to the palace while posing as the king.
A month later, the king's ghost tells Sanzo about his distress. Sanzo promises to deal with the monster after resting. Master Baa invites Sanzo into the palace, pretending to want to learn from him. Goku and the others act obediently to get closer to their target. Inside the chamber, they draw their weapons and Master Baa realizes they know his true identity. He reveals himself and sets a trap, causing them to fall into a pit. Despite his planning, Master Baa is defeated and confesses under Goku's interrogations. He reveals he was ordered by Taurus to pose as the king. Master Baa reports his failure to Taurus and receives new orders to build a better trap at Storm Mountain. Six months later, Master Baa seeks revenge with his comrades but runs away when they are defeated.
Personality[]
A crafty and scheming monster, Master Baa places his entire trust in his dastardly inventions. He believes that each work is a masterpiece. When they fail to protect him, he turns timid and a bit cowardly.
Fighting Style[]
Master Baa is a powerful magic user who poses a threat to Gojo and Reikan. Players must be cautious of their health when using them. He only moves to target allies with spells and has low health and defense despite having a lot of MP.
The main challenge in fighting Master Baa is the traps he sets on the map. The first trap disables Ryorin and Lady Jiehua/Kikka and removes parts of the floor. Standing on these falling parts will cause players to drop out of battle. The room continues to cut away until there is no floor left, making the first battle timed. The second trap involves an iron ball that randomly damages characters. Fortunately, it can also harm enemies, allowing players to use it to their advantage.