Ch. 41Dragon, the Sign of an Emperor
Flender taught Chu He and the three children how to choose suitable first Spirit Rings, warning that Chu He should develop his Jade Martial Soul’s natural strengths rather than merely patch its weakness. He suggested jade’s links to wealth, authority, and dragons as a direction for Chu He’s future Spirit Rings, leaving the choice to him.
- Flender explained that Spirit Rings could evolve Martial Souls and asked the children to consider what Soul Beasts would suit them.
- Chu He said he wanted to make his Jade Martial Soul harder and more offensive, but Flender warned that this would leave it inferior to specialized Martial Souls.
- Flender asked Chu He to identify jade’s qualities, and Chu He named its beauty, expense, luxury, and status.
- Flender linked jade to wealth and authority, suggesting gold, jewels, leaders, and dragons as suitable Spirit Ring sources.
- Flender advised Chu He to begin with a draconic Soul Beast connected to gemstones, while leaving the final decision to him.