Flender

Biodata

Feature	Details
Name	Flender
Alias(es)	Four-Eyed Cat Owl; Horn of Flight of the Golden Iron Triangle 230
Gender	Male
Affiliation	Shrek Academy — founder and dean; Golden Iron Triangle; later relocates with Shrek's final students to Heaven Dou Royal Academy 230 294 303
Occupation/Role	Soul Master academy dean, teacher, and protector of the Shrek students
Martial Soul	Owl / Spirit Cat Eagle, Agility Attack System 234 299
First Appearance	Chapter 130

Power Progression

Stage / Realm / Level	Chapter	Notes
Level 75 Soul Sage	131	Releases seven Soul Rings—two yellow, two purple, and three black—when confronting Lin Du after Ma Hongjun is injured. 131
Level 78 Seven-Ring Battle Soul Sage	299	Identifies himself before Heaven Dou Royal Academy's Education Committee as a level 78 Agility Attack System Soul Sage. 299

Background / History

Flender was once known as the Horn of Flight within the renowned Golden Iron Triangle. After retiring from his earlier life in the Soul Master world, he founded Shrek Academy and became its dean. Though the academy is impoverished and based in a village, Flender takes pride in admitting only exceptional young Soul Masters, whom he calls Shrek's “Little Monsters.” 230 231

He has a long-standing bond with Yu Xiaogang. When Tang San delivers Yu Xiaogang's letter, Flender is visibly shaken that his old comrade has finally reached out. Yu Xiaogang later joins Shrek, and Flender grants him broad authority to reform the academy's teaching and finances. 205 248 254

Flender initially struggles with the decision to end Shrek Academy's independent operation and merge with Heaven Dou Royal Academy. Yu Xiaogang's arguments about facilities, tournament eligibility, and the students' future leave him unable to defend keeping Shrek unchanged. Ma Hongjun ultimately helps him accept the change by describing it as “borrowing a chicken to lay eggs.” 294 295

By the time former Shrek students return nearly a decade later, Flender has chosen to retire at the old academy site. 554

Appearance

Flender is a thin man who wears crystal spectacles and is over fifty years old during Shrek Academy's relocation to Heaven Dou City. 213 290 299

• Usually presents himself with a stern or impatient expression.
• His Martial Soul Possession grants him owl-like wings and talons. 234 235
• Uses the green Shrek mask as part of the Shrek Seven Devils' Soul Arena identity system. 271

Personality

Flender is proud, sharp-tongued, and deeply attached to Shrek Academy. He openly dismisses Blue Sunshine Academy as a “trash academy” and considers arrogance acceptable only when backed by strength. 213 296

Despite his harsh discipline and occasional selfish thoughts, he is fiercely protective of his students. He immediately confronts threats to Ma Hongjun, shields the Shrek students from hostile Soul Masters, and attempts to hold off the Titan Giant Ape so the students can escape. 131 213 235

He is notably frugal and opportunistic with money, often prioritizing academy expenses over comfort. During the journey to Heaven Dou City, he forces the group into a punishing pace partly to save travel costs; he also worries about negotiating better payment for Shrek's Soul Arena matches. 280 290

Flender can be cautious and politically aware when necessary. Against Chao Tianxiang, he recognizes the danger of provoking the Peerless Dragon Snake and uses courtesy, reputation, and negotiation rather than immediately escalating the conflict. 230 231

Abilities & Skills

Owl Martial Soul Possession

Flender is an Agility Attack System Soul Sage whose Owl Martial Soul grants flight, speed, aerial maneuverability, and close-combat striking power. 234 235 299

• Can fly above difficult terrain and carry others while in his owl form. 314 334
• Uses massive owl talons to seize and restrain Spirit Beasts, including the ten-thousand-year Cave Demon Spider. 334
• His mobility allows him to rapidly intervene in fights and cross a Soul Dueling Platform almost instantly. 388

Soul Power Suppression

As a seven-ring Soul Sage, Flender can overwhelm weaker opponents through Soul Power alone.

• Immobilizes the fleeing Thousand Year Phoenix-tail Crested Serpent with his Soul Power pressure. 229
• Blocks Chao Tianxiang's pressure from reaching the Shrek students. 231
• Defeats the five-ring Soul King Ye Zhi Qiu with one physical slap, cracking the opponent's turtle shell without needing Martial Soul Possession. 213

Combat Soul Skills

Flender possesses combat-oriented Soul Skills suited to flight and close-range offense. 235

• Third Soul Skill — coats his wings in silver energy, turning them into sharp blade-like weapons. 235
• Fourth Soul Skill — releases numerous sharp air blades toward an opponent's vulnerable points. 235
• Sixth Soul Skill — grants him a defensive enhancement while facing the Titan Giant Ape. 235

Limitations

Flender remains far below opponents at the highest level of the Soul Master world.

• Lin Du overwhelms his level 75 Soul Sage pressure and sends him through Shrek Academy's courtyard wall. 131 132
• The Titan Giant Ape easily repels him despite Flender activating all seven Soul Rings. 235
• The ten-thousand-year Cave Demon Spider successfully traps and outmaneuvers him before Tang San helps locate and restrain it. 333 334

Equipment / Weapons / Items

• Flying Sky Divine Claw — used to capture and retrieve the Cave Demon Spider; its claws can be launched and retracted. 332 333
• Mother-Child Soul Chasing Life Taking Gall — a paired Hidden Weapon given to him by Tang San; detonates into purple mist and black threads when launched with the Meteor Chasing the Moon technique. 318 319
• Crystal spectacles — his distinctive eyewear. 280 299

Relationships

• Yu Xiaogang — longtime comrade from the Golden Iron Triangle. Flender welcomes him back to Shrek, entrusts him with academy reforms, and searches Heaven Dou City when Yu Xiaogang disappears into Martial Soul Hall custody. 205 254 268 269
• Ma Hongjun — direct student whom Flender regards as his own son. He reacts with fury when Ma Hongjun loses his eyes, later helps restore one with a living eyeball, and receives emotional support from him during Shrek's closure. 131 135 295
• Tang San — Shrek student and Yu Xiaogang's disciple. Flender relies on Tang San's judgment during Spirit Beast hunts and accepts the powerful Hidden Weapons Tang San creates. 238 318 332 334
• Dai Mubai and the Shrek Seven Devils — Flender's “Little Monsters,” whose growth and future are his foremost concern. He hopes each of them will eventually become a Title Douluo. 231 303
• Qin Ming — former Shrek graduate and later leader of the Heaven Dou Imperial Soul Team. Their reunion is marked by mutual respect, and Qin Ming assists Flender in hunting the Cave Demon Spider. 291 333
• Lin Du — powerful adversary who defeats Flender after Ma Hongjun is injured. Flender remains wary of him years later because of the overwhelming gap in their strength. 131 132 213
• Mu Feng — bears a grudge against Flender for gouging out one of his eyes and seeks revenge during the academy tournament. 343 388
• Chao Tianxiang — rival claimant to the Thousand Year Phoenix-tail Crested Serpent. Flender treats her respectfully after learning she is the Snake Dowager of the Peerless Dragon Snake. 230 231

Story Role / Major Arcs

Shrek Academy and Ma Hongjun Incident

When Dugu Yan gouges out Ma Hongjun's eyes, Flender unleashes his level 75 Soul Sage cultivation against Lin Du. Lin Du defeats him, but Flender's first concern after recovering is Ma Hongjun's treatment. 131 132

Star Dou Great Forest Hunt

Flender leads the Shrek students into the Star Dou Great Forest to obtain their Third Spirit Rings. He captures a Phoenix-tail Crested Serpent for Oscar, negotiates with Chao Tianxiang over its ownership, and continues the hunt after losing the serpent. 228 230 233

When the Titan Giant Ape appears, Flender orders the students to flee and personally attacks the beast to buy them time, though he is badly outmatched. He later assists Tang San in securing the Man Faced Demon Spider for Tang San's Third Spirit Ring. 234 235 238

Yu Xiaogang's Return and Shrek Reforms

Flender reconnects with Yu Xiaogang through Tang San, welcomes him to Shrek, and delegates teaching and financial authority to him. When Yu Xiaogang is imprisoned in Heaven Dou City, Flender searches for him and supports him after his release. 205 254 268 269

Relocation to Heaven Dou Royal Academy

After Yu Xiaogang argues that Shrek cannot provide the resources or tournament access its students need, Flender accepts the merger with Heaven Dou Royal Academy. Though reluctant to leave the academy he founded, he chooses the students' future over his pride. 294 295 303

Tournament Mentor

Flender continues guiding and protecting the Shrek Seven Devils through the All-Continent Advanced Soul Master Academy Tournament. He studies rival academies, worries over dangerous opponents, and nearly intervenes when Blue Sunshine Academy's Seven-in-One Fusion Skill appears to threaten his students. 346 371

During Tang San's hunt for a fourth Soul Ring, Flender captures the ten-thousand-year Cave Demon Spider after being trapped and embarrassed by its web-based tactics. 332 333 334

Notable Quotes

“Can't even take one slap, and you dare to demand an explanation from me?” 213

“These students under my care were his greatest source of pride.” 231

“I'd rather be single than settle.” 290