Tang San

Biodata

Power Progression

Background / History

Nuoding Academy

Tang San previously attended Nuoding Academy, where the narration describes him as having become domineering and accustomed to holding authority. Xiao Wu later recalls that his behavior had not seemed the same there as it does at Shrek. A passage also explicitly refers to his experience across two lifetimes, without explaining his earlier life 3 28 32.

Arrival at Shrek Academy

During the group’s training battle against Zhao Wuji, Tang San becomes enraged when Xiao Wu is injured. His barrage of Hidden Weapons wounds Zhao Wuji and helps force his defeat, although Zhao Wuji is holding back to avoid seriously harming the students 2.

Tang San expects to receive everyone’s admiration afterward. Instead, Jiang Qin attracts their attention by distributing recovery pills and healing Zhao Wuji. Resenting the lost attention, Tang San publicly belittles Jiang Qin as merely an auxiliary Soul Master—even though he has accepted one of his pills himself 2 3.

Ning Rongrong and Oscar challenge his contempt for support Soul Masters. Tang San backs down after recognizing Ning Rongrong’s connection to the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect, but remains hostile toward Jiang Qin. When Jiang Qin excuses him from apologizing, Tang San attempts to leave with Xiao Wu, forcibly pulling her away despite her objections 3 4.

Failed Attempts to Restore His Reputation

When Flender pressures Ning Rongrong to accept punishment, Tang San supports the dean in hopes of repairing his own standing. He misreads Flender’s wishes and continues speaking after the dean signals him to stop. Dai Mubai restrains him while Ma Hongjun repeatedly slaps him; Flender subsequently orders Tang San to run ten additional laps 8 9 10.

Tang San later interprets Oscar’s approach to Jiang Qin as an opportunity to form an alliance against his rival. He intervenes on Oscar’s behalf, only to discover that Oscar has agreed to reconcile with Jiang Qin as part of Ning Rongrong’s conditions for dating him. After Tang San insults the arrangement, Oscar strikes him and calls on his friends for help 17 18.

Ma Hongjun beats Tang San severely, eventually using a brick, while Dai Mubai discourages resistance. Xiao Wu begs Jiang Qin to save him. Jiang Qin refuses, citing Tang San’s repeated hostility, but assesses that he has gone into shock rather than suffered fatal injuries 19.

Phoenix-tail Crested Serpent Hunt

During the Star Dou Great Forest expedition, Tang San volunteers to lead the attack on a Phoenix-tail Crested Serpent intended to provide Oscar’s next Soul Ring. Zhao Wuji accepts, changing his original plan to use Tang San for battlefield control 25.

Tang San twice dismisses Jiang Qin’s warnings about the serpent’s approach and is struck in vulnerable areas. Jiang Qin and Ning Rongrong then use his pride to discourage outside assistance, and Tang San insists that he can finish the fight alone. Already injured, he fails to block the serpent’s tail with Mysterious Jade Hand, but eventually defeats it after a prolonged struggle, leaving it alive for Oscar to finish 26 27.

Jiang Qin offers him five Foundation-Fortifying Soul-Restoring Pills. Tang San knocks them away, declaring that he would rather die than accept Jiang Qin’s charity. Zhao Wuji angrily reprimands him; Tang San still refuses to apologize and instead begins treating himself with the Mysterious Heaven Skill 28.

Dispute with Chao Tianxiang

When Chao Tianxiang claims the serpent as her party’s prey, Zhao Wuji uses Tang San’s injuries to negotiate. Tang San undermines that argument by insisting that he is fine. He then rejects a proposed contest between the students and insults Chao Tianxiang, destroying the possibility of a peaceful compromise 29 30.

With Meng Shu’s powerful presence approaching, Zhao Wuji yields. Meng Yiran kills the serpent and absorbs its ring, depriving Oscar of the opportunity. Ma Hongjun beats Tang San again, but Tang San subsequently stands and accuses Zhao Wuji of surrendering what he had fought to obtain 30.

Zhao Wuji suppresses him with Soul Power and explains that provoking the Dragon Duke and Snake Granny could have killed the students. Tang San finally apologizes to Zhao Wuji and Oscar. That night, however, he continues blaming Jiang Qin and angrily rejects Xiao Wu’s suggestion that he apologize in exchange for healing pills 31 32.

Personality

Tang San is intensely concerned with recognition and status. He expects his combat performance to make him the center of attention, views Jiang Qin’s popularity as something stolen from him, and repeatedly intervenes in disputes hoping to restore his reputation. His stated ambition is to become Shrek Academy’s leader 2 9 18 32.

His pride frequently overrides caution. He dismisses battlefield warnings, refuses assistance while badly injured, and rejects valuable medicine because he interprets it as humiliation. Even when his strength is failing, he insists on appearing capable before his classmates 26 27 28 29.

Tang San also adjusts his behavior in response to power. He apologizes to Ning Rongrong after recognizing her sect background and becomes subdued when Zhao Wuji demonstrates overwhelming strength. At the same time, he habitually blames Jiang Qin for setbacks caused by his own decisions or other classmates’ actions 3 10 17 31.

His attachment to Xiao Wu combines protectiveness with possessiveness. Her injury triggers his attack on Zhao Wuji, but he also regards her as belonging to him and expects unconditional support. He repeatedly ignores her advice, pulls her away from friends, and treats disagreement as disloyalty 2 4 17.

Abilities & Skills

Blue Silver Grass

Tang San’s Martial Soul is Blue Silver Grass, and his combat classification is control-type 3 25.

• Zhao Wuji initially intends to station him centrally to control the battlefield rather than lead the assault 25.
• Flender emphasizes that his varied attack methods and combat techniques supplement his Martial Soul 8.

Hidden Weapons

Tang San uses concealed weapons for ranged attacks, including rapid barrages 2 27.

• Wounds Zhao Wuji during the training battle, though Zhao Wuji is deliberately holding back 2.
• Produces a Hidden Weapon when angered by Oscar’s slaps 18.
• Fails to hit the Phoenix-tail Crested Serpent when it evades his volley 27.
• Cannot use them effectively while suppressed by Zhao Wuji’s Soul Power 31.

Purple Demon Eye

An eye technique that turns Tang San’s eyes purple and assists his observation 17 25.

• Allows him to observe separate groups during the academy gathering 17.
• Used to scan the surroundings during the forest expedition 25.

Ghost Shadow Perplexing Track

A movement technique used for evasive footwork and repositioning 26 27.

• Helps him avoid a follow-up strike after the serpent’s first successful attack 26.
• Used alongside his other techniques while maneuvering behind the serpent 27.

Mysterious Jade Hand

A hand technique that turns his hands cyan 27.

• Used while launching Hidden Weapons and attempting to block the serpent’s tail 27.
• Its effectiveness falls sharply when he is already badly injured; the failed block leaves both hands swollen 27.

Mysterious Heaven Skill

A cultivation technique Tang San uses to treat his injuries 28.

• He practices it after refusing Jiang Qin’s recovery pills 28.
• His injuries remain painful that night, indicating that the treatment has not fully restored him 31.

Soul Beast Knowledge and Endurance

• Recognizes the Phoenix-tail Crested Serpent from his study of a Soul Beast illustrated guide and understands its suitability for Oscar 25.
• Defeats the serpent despite substantial injuries, though the effort leaves him exhausted 27.
• Remains able to stand after the serpent’s attacks and repeated beatings; the narration specifically remarks on his exceptional constitution 30.

Equipment / Weapons / Items

• Hidden Weapons — Concealed projectiles deployed in barrages or produced discreetly by hand; the provided encounters do not identify individual weapon types 2 18 27.
• Soul Beast illustrated guide — Studied before the forest expedition, giving him information about the Phoenix-tail Crested Serpent 25.

Relationships

• Xiao Wu — His sister figure, who calls him “Third Brother.” She repeatedly defends, advises, and nurses him, but becomes increasingly hurt by his possessiveness and public rebukes. She nevertheless pleads for his treatment after he is beaten 2 4 17 19 27 31.
• Jiang Qin — Classmate and principal rival. Tang San resents his popularity and healing abilities, repeatedly accuses him of sabotage, and refuses his medicine. Jiang Qin initially avoids confrontation but later retaliates through ridicule and pressure 2 4 26 28.
• Tang Hao — Father and Titled Douluo. He warns Zhao Wuji to look after Tang San, influencing the teacher’s handling of him and Dai Mubai’s concern about possible retaliation 26 27 28 31.
• Ning Rongrong — Classmate who condemns his contempt for support Soul Masters and his treatment of Xiao Wu. Tang San becomes increasingly hostile toward her because of her alliance with Jiang Qin 3 17 26.
• Oscar — Roommate and classmate. Tang San unsuccessfully tries to win his support, then causes him to lose the serpent’s Soul Ring by disrupting negotiations. Oscar strikes him and rejects his attempted intervention 3 18 30 31.
• Dai Mubai — Classmate who resents Tang San’s early prominence. He restrains Tang San during one beating and deters resistance during another, though he later proposes helping him against the serpent 9 18 19 26.
• Ma Hongjun — Classmate who repeatedly beats him, particularly after Tang San embarrasses Flender or interferes with Oscar 9 19 30.
• Zhao Wuji — Teacher and expedition leader. Initially accommodates Tang San’s desire to lead the attack, but later rebukes his refusal of treatment and his reckless handling of Chao Tianxiang 25 28 31.
• Flender — Shrek Academy’s dean. Tang San seeks his approval, but his attempts to defend him instead create embarrassment and earn punishment 8 9 10.

Notable Quotes

“Even if I, Tang San, die of illness or exhaustion, I'll never take a single one of your pills, Jiang Qin!” 28

“If it weren't for him, I would have become the boss of Shrek Academy long ago!” 32