Flender

Biodata

Power Progression

Background / History

Flender founded Shrek Academy in Suotuo City as a “Monster Academy” that accepted only exceptionally talented students. His longstanding friendship with Yu Xiaogang made the academy Yu’s preferred destination when Tang Hao ordered him to take Tang San away from Nuoding Academy 13.

He also belonged to the Golden Iron Triangle alongside Yu Xiaogang and Liu Erlong. The three shared the Golden Sacred Dragon Martial Soul Fusion Skill. Flender remained in love with Erlong despite knowing that she did not return his feelings 25 27 31 32.

Personality

Flender is enthusiastic about cultivating talented students and deeply impressed by Yu Xiaogang’s supposed expertise. He celebrates Tang San and Xiao Wu’s enrollment, credits Yu for the students’ progress, and repeatedly welcomes his training proposals 15 20 25.

His trust in Yu frequently overrides his own concerns. Although he notices weakened Martial Souls and signs of premature aging after the students consume the Ginseng Kings, he accepts Yu’s claim that these effects are temporary. He likewise interprets Yu’s staged reluctance to take the largest herb as genuine selflessness 31 32.

His affection for his old friend is nevertheless sincere: he comforts Yu during Tang San’s disappearance and rushes to support him after his cultivation collapses. Alongside this loyalty, Flender has a pronounced fear of Tang Hao’s retaliation, especially when Tang San is endangered 27 29 33.

Abilities & Skills

Soul Saint Cultivation

• At rank seventy-eight, Flender is seven ranks above Elder Xu. Yun Tian judges that Elder Xu could restrain him only briefly, making Flender’s presence a substantial obstacle to stealing Tang San’s External Soul Bone 25.
• His cultivation does not enable him to resist Dugu Bo’s overwhelming pressure during Tang San’s abduction 27.

Flight and Spiritual Detection

• Can fly and carry another person, transporting Yu Xiaogang on his back during the search in Sunset Forest 29.
• Extends his spiritual power to locate Tang San inside a cavern 29.

Golden Sacred Dragon Martial Soul Fusion Skill

• Shares the fusion skill with Yu Xiaogang and Liu Erlong as part of the Golden Iron Triangle 31 32.
• Hopes that improving Yu’s cultivation will strengthen their combined technique 31.
• Senses their Martial Soul connection weakening during Yu’s absorption of the Ginseng King. The connection is completely severed when Luo Sanpao sacrifices its Golden Sacred Dragon bloodline, ending the fusion skill 32 33.

Protective Soul Power

• Channels Soul Power into Yu Xiaogang after he spits blood during Tang San’s rescue 29.
• Shields the hotel room against the Soul Power erupting from Yu’s body 33.
• Attempts to sustain Yu after his collapse, but keeps him conscious for only another second or two 33.

Equipment / Items

• Storage Soul Tool — Holds the Ginseng Kings collected from the cavern and later produces them for the Shrek group at the Seven Treasure Hotel 29 30.

Relationships

• Yu Xiaogang — Longtime close friend and Golden Iron Triangle partner. Flender places great faith in his theories, supports his involvement in Shrek’s training, and urges him to consume the final Ginseng King 13 20 25 31 32.
• Liu Erlong — Golden Iron Triangle partner and the woman Flender continues to love despite her unreturned affection 25 27 32.
• Tang San — A highly valued student and his close friend’s disciple. Flender helps rescue him after his abduction, while fearing the consequences of failing to protect Tang Hao’s son 15 27 29.
• Tang Hao — A terrifying presence to Flender. His intervention after Zhao Wuji tests Tang San leaves Flender uneasy until he departs Shrek Academy 20 27.
• Zhao Wuji — Shrek colleague entrusted with escorting the students on their Soul Beast hunt; later joins Flender in searching for Tang San 20 29.
• Xiaoming — A contact Flender proposes approaching for help after Tang San is abducted; continues trying to persuade Heaven Dou Royal Academy’s authorities while Flender searches 27 29.

Story Role / Major Arcs

Tang San’s Enrollment and Training

• Welcomes seven-year-old Tang San and Xiao Wu, both at rank fifteen, as two of the most talented students Shrek has ever admitted. He arranges separate accommodation for Xiao Wu because she is then the academy’s only female student 15.
• Plans a student Soul Beast hunt under Zhao Wuji’s supervision and agrees with Yu Xiaogang that the youngsters should cooperate to improve their teamwork 20.
• Supports singles, doubles, and team matches at the Soto Great Soul Arena as the students’ next training stage 25.

Failed Move to Heaven Dou Royal Academy

• Gives up the academy he founded in an attempt to join Heaven Dou Royal Academy and secure tournament participation through its second team 27 31.
• After Dugu Bo abducts Tang San near Heaven Dou City, seeks help from the royal academy. When its authorities refuse assistance, he searches Sunset Forest with Yu Xiaogang and Zhao Wuji 27 29.
• Finds the badly injured Tang San, whose External Soul Bone has been removed, and carries him back for treatment 29 30.

Ginseng King Disaster

• Initially objects when Yu delays Tang San’s treatment to examine nearby ginseng, but becomes hopeful after hearing claims that the herbs can raise Soul Power and improve cultivation potential 29.
• Encourages the students to absorb the herbs and accepts Yu’s reassurances when their Martial Souls deteriorate. Unknown to him, Yun Tian planted the ginseng to weaken its recipients, consume their vitality, and damage their future cultivation 28 31 32.
• Persuades Yu to take the largest remaining Ginseng King, expecting both personal advancement and a stronger fusion skill. Instead, Yu falls from rank twenty-nine to eleven, their Martial Soul connection disappears, and Flender attempts to save his unconscious friend 31 32 33.