Flander

Biodata

Feature	Value
Name	Flander (弗蘭德)
Alias(es)	Headmaster Flander; Dean Flander; “Four Eyes”
Species/Race	Human
Gender	Male
Affiliation	Shrek Academy; formerly associated with Blue Tyrant Academy after its transfer and renaming
Occupation/Role	Founder, headmaster, and dean of Shrek Academy; Agility Attack System Soul Master
First Appearance	Chapter 37

Power Progression

Stage / Realm / Level	Chapter	Notes
Seven-Ring Soul Saint, Level 78	86	His strength is identified as level 78 when leading Shrek Academy’s move to Heaven Dou City.
Quasi Soul Douluo, Level 80	112	Breaks through after taking the Ninth Grade Purple Ganoderma; prepares to seek an Eighth Soul Ring.
Eight-Ring Soul Douluo, Level 82	122	After obtaining his Eighth Soul Ring, he reaches level 82 and accompanies Ye Chen to hunt a 50,000-year soul beast.

Background / History

Flander founded and led the original Shrek Academy, refusing Barak Kingdom political subsidies. His insistence on independence left the academy severely impoverished, with inadequate facilities and difficulty maintaining basic expenses 38.

When eleven-year-old Ye Chen and Xiao Wu arrived seeking enrollment, Flander initially mistook their expensive clothing for evidence that they were wealthy “fat sheep.” Their revealed levels—45 and 46 as Four-Ring Soul Elders—convinced him to admit them immediately, after which he closed his Suotuo City shop and personally guided them to Shrek Academy 37.

Following Ye Chen’s suggestion, Flander began funding the academy by targeting criminals. With Zhao Wuji, he extorted a “loan” of 100,000 Gold Soul Coins from Li Gui, leader of the Axe Gang, then used the improved funds to support academy operations and the cafeteria 38 44. The academy’s finances later became sufficient to pay teachers regularly, though it still could not afford a simulated cultivation environment 73.

Unable to secure Shrek Academy’s qualification for the Continental Advanced Soul Master Academy Elite Tournament, Flander accepted Ye Chen’s proposal to seek Liu Erlong’s help. He closed Shrek Academy and led its staff and students to Blue Tyrant Academy in Heaven Dou City 73 82 83. Liu Erlong transferred the academy to him, and its Blue Tyrant plaque was replaced with a new Shrek Academy plaque inscribed by Flander 87 88.

Appearance

Flander is characterized by black-rimmed glasses and a distinctive shovel-shaped face. His ordinary appearance contrasts sharply with the imposing form he assumes through his Cat Owl Martial Soul Avatar 37 72 125.

• Wears black-rimmed glasses and is nicknamed “Four Eyes.” 62 219
• Has a shovel-shaped face. 72 129
• In Cat Owl Avatar form, grows enormous wings, becomes covered in feathers, and develops orange-yellow vertical pupils. 125
• His full Avatar becomes a giant owl with an approximately five-meter wingspan. 125

Personality

Flander is shrewd, opportunistic, and intensely concerned with Shrek Academy’s finances. He readily identifies potential sources of income, whether through student fees, betting, or coercing criminal gangs into “lending” money. Despite this avarice, he directs funds toward the academy and its students rather than treating profit as an end in itself 37 44 51 52.

He is proud of Shrek Academy’s independence and ambitions, but practical enough to change course when its survival and future are at stake. His decision to move to Blue Tyrant Academy is motivated both by the students’ prospects and his feelings for Liu Erlong, a conflict his students regularly exploit to tease him 73 83 86.

As an educator, Flander is demanding and punitive, especially toward students who defy him or speak out of turn. He assigns grueling endurance exercises, accepts Ning Fengzhi’s request to discipline Ning Rongrong, and threatens Ma Hongjun with “special training” 63 83 213. He is also protective when genuine danger arises, warning his students about Shi Nian and assuming responsibility for a forest fire to shield Ye Chen from Qian Renxue’s attention 129 153.

Abilities & Skills

Cat Owl Martial Soul

Flander possesses the Cat Owl Martial Soul and specializes as an Agility Attack System Soul Master. At level 82, he has eight soul rings: two yellow, two purple, and four black 122 125.

• Grants flight through large wings after activating his Avatar. 125
• Lets him carry allies through the air and rapidly traverse dangerous forest terrain. 125 133
• His speed is sufficient to flee the Star Dou Great Forest while carrying Ye Chen. 133
• He can contend with ordinary 50,000-year plant-type soul beasts, though this is described as near his limit. 122

Seventh Soul Skill: Cat Owl Avatar

Flander transforms into a gigantic Cat Owl, dramatically changing his physical form and aerial mobility 125.

• Produces a giant owl form with a five-meter wingspan. 125
• Enhances his ability to pursue aerial targets such as the Bloodthirsty Vulture. 125
• Does not make him a specialized offensive Soul Master; his primary advantage remains speed. 125

Eighth Soul Skill: Feather Blade Storm

Flander releases a storm of condensed Soul Power feathers against a wide area 125.

• Fires countless sharp feathers in a tornado-like barrage. 125
• Heavily wounds the 40,000-year Bloodthirsty Vulture after Ye Chen restrains it. 125
• Functions as a large-scale area attack rather than a single-target killing strike. 125

Equipment / Items

• Black-rimmed glasses — A defining part of Flander’s appearance. 37 219
• Ninth Grade Purple Ganoderma — Helps him break through to level 80. 112

Relationships

• Liu Erlong — Old friend, later romantic partner, and former principal of Blue Tyrant Academy. She transfers the academy to Flander, who renames it Shrek Academy; they plan to marry after the Soul Master Competition. 87 88 122 213
• Ye Chen — Student whose arrival transforms Shrek Academy’s prospects. Flander values his talent and strategic insight, though they frequently trade insults and Flander disapproves of some of Ye Chen’s conduct. 37 73 93 133
• Xiao Wu — Exceptionally gifted student admitted alongside Ye Chen; Flander takes pride in her achievements as a Shrek student. 37 72
• Zhao Wuji — Vice dean and longtime colleague. Zhao Wuji assists Flander in extracting funds from the Axe Gang and is among those who accompany him on major academy matters. 38 43 112
• Ma Hongjun — Student frequently subjected to Flander’s discipline and “special training,” particularly for questioning his motives or speaking disrespectfully. 83 213
• Ning Rongrong — Student whom Flander is asked by Ning Fengzhi to discipline; he designs harsh endurance training to test her obedience. 63 64
• Ning Fengzhi — Leader of the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect. Flander accepts his request to discipline Ning Rongrong and later invokes the sect’s connection to protect Shrek Academy from Spirit Hall recruitment. 63 130
• Qian Renxue — Attempts to recruit Shrek Academy for Spirit Hall. Flander refuses diplomatically by citing Shrek’s affiliation with the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect. 129 130
• Shi Nian — Rival Soul Saint and dean associated with Canghui Academy. Flander warns Shrek’s students that Shi Nian is vicious and dangerously skilled in illusions. 153

Story Role / Major Arcs

Recruitment of Ye Chen and Xiao Wu

Flander recognizes Ye Chen and Xiao Wu as extraordinary prospects and enrolls them despite Shrek Academy’s desperate circumstances. Their arrival becomes the turning point for the academy’s financial recovery and later prominence 37 38.

Funding Shrek Academy

After accepting Ye Chen’s suggestion to target criminals, Flander turns the Axe Gang into a source of funding. He also profits from betting on Ye Chen and Xiao Wu’s Spirit Arena victories, though he stops relying on their matches once continued participation offers them little training value 44 51 52.

Move to Heaven Dou City

Flander closes the original Shrek Academy and relocates its teachers and students to Blue Tyrant Academy, where Liu Erlong grants him control. The renamed Shrek Academy gains superior resources, a stronger foundation, and eventual tournament eligibility 82 86 87 88.

Soul Ring Expeditions

As an Eight-Ring Soul Douluo, Flander accompanies students on dangerous soul-beast hunts in Sunset Forest and the Star Dou Great Forest. He helps secure Ye Chen’s Fifth and Sixth Soul Rings and uses Feather Blade Storm against the Bloodthirsty Vulture 88 122 125.

Soul Master Competition

Flander leads Shrek Academy through the Continental Advanced Soul Master Academy Elite Tournament with the goal of winning financial support, prestige, and lasting recognition. He trusts in Ye Chen and the team’s exceptional strength, actively bets on matches, and sees the academy’s rise as the fulfillment of his long-held ambition 134 167 201 213.

Trivia

• Flander initially runs a shop in Suotuo City, though Ye Chen dismisses its merchandise as junk. 37
• He refers to extorting criminal gangs as “borrowing” Gold Soul Coins. 43 44
• He made 2,000 Gold Soul Coins betting on Ye Chen and Xiao Wu’s early Spirit Arena victories. 51
• His attempt to appear dignified around Liu Erlong is repeatedly undermined by Ye Chen, Zhao Wuji, and the students. 83 86 213