The 3D model design for this mythical beast, the lion, aims ...

The 3D model design for this mythical beast, the lion, aims to create an epic, Eastern fantasy creature with realistic physical texture. Its visual core lies in the flowing volumetric clouds and flaming mane (displaying a self-illuminating gradient from orange-red to milky white), as well as turquoise-inlaid gilded bronze armor, forming a magnificent contrast with its high-density, golden silk-sheen fur. The design showcases a distinct evolutionary logic across its growth stages: in its cub stage, it is round and adorable, with a mane like faint cotton candy clouds, wearing only a simple golden collar; the adolescent stage evolves into a lithe and slender cheetah-like physique, with a flowing mane, equipped with flexible, combat-ready armor; finally, the adult stage displays a striking inverted-triangle, robust physique, with a mane that rises majestically like cumulonimbus clouds, clad in heavy ceremonial armor inscribed with ancient runes, perfectly illustrating the divine transformation from a nascent spirit beast to a majestic celestial guardian.