Tang San

Biodata

Feature	Value
Name	Tang San (唐三)
Alias(es)	Little San; Xiao San; Blue Silver Emperor
Gender	Male
Affiliation	Pangu Sect; Tang Sect
Occupation/Role	Soul Master; hidden-weapon creator; blacksmith; Sect Master of the Tang Sect
First Appearance	Chapter 1
Martial Soul(s)	Blue Silver Grass; Haotian Hammer
Bloodline	Blue Silver Emperor bloodline
Family	Tang Hao (father); A Yin (mother); Tang Chen (great-grandfather)

Power Progression

Stage / Realm / Level	Chapter	Notes
Martial Soul Awakening	3	Awakened Blue Silver Grass, initially regarded as a waste Martial Soul.
First Soul Ring	12	Absorbed his first soul ring after the Man-faced Demon Spider was defeated.
Level 29 Soul Master	25	Revealed Level 29 soul power while fighting Dai Mubai.
Eighth Spirit Ring	43	Absorbed a Man-Faced Demon Spider spirit ring and obtained a soul bone.
Blue Silver Emperor bloodline awakened	236 238	Underwent a major transformation, awakened the Blue Silver Emperor bloodline, and obtained a 50,000-year spirit ring.
Sea God Nine Trials completed	447	His strength increased sharply after completing the trials; he killed Sun Moon Emperor Xu Tianming with Guanyin Tears.

Background / History

Tang San first appears cultivating the Purple Demon Eye and Mystic Heaven Skill on a hill near Holy Soul Village. Unbeknownst to him, Mo Lang had spent nearly a year and a half waiting for this first cultivation session in order to complete a system sign-in 1.

At age three, Tang San was saved from a venomous snake by Mo Lang. The incident established a lasting brotherly bond between them 3. Three months later, Tang San awakened Blue Silver Grass as his Martial Soul; although it was considered weak, Old Jack still resolved to send both boys to Notting City's Soul Master school 3.

Tang San became Yu Xiaogang's disciple alongside Mo Lang. He showed his respect for Yu Xiaogang by kowtowing to him and remained devoted to helping his master, including assisting in clearing his toxins 7 15. After Tang Hao left Holy Soul Village, Tang San was troubled by his father's disappearance and letter, while Mo Lang quietly stayed beside him rather than forcing him to speak 22 23.

He trained for five years before traveling with Mo Lang and Xiao Wu to Soto City to enroll at Shrek Academy 23. During this period, he worked as an apprentice blacksmith, developed hidden weapons, and tested himself against stronger opponents such as Dai Mubai 17 25.

Later, Tang San learned of Tang Hao's history with the Four Single-Attribute Clans and the Haotian Sect. He accepted responsibility for his father's unresolved debts and offered to repay them, despite not having known the full circumstances beforehand 120. He was subsequently introduced as Tang Hao's son and the Tang Sect's Sect Master within the Pangu Sect 119.

Tang San eventually met Tang Chen, his great-grandfather, who was surprised by Tang San's physical condition and spirit rings 160. He also reunited with Tang Hao and later met his weakened mother, A Yin, in her Blue Silver Grass form 166 239 240. With Tang Hao's assistance, he awakened his Blue Silver Emperor bloodline 236 238.

Personality

Tang San is intelligent, observant, and strongly motivated by self-preservation. After Mo Lang warns him that the world is more dangerous than it appears, Tang San resolves to arm himself through blacksmithing and Tang Sect hidden weapons 17.

He is dutiful toward his family and teachers. He cares deeply about Yu Xiaogang, supports Tang Hao when the latter returns to the Haotian Sect to face its resentment, and shows immediate reverence and concern upon meeting A Yin 15 196 239 240.

Although initially awkward in romance, Tang San can act decisively when prompted. He responds to Yang Cencen's feelings by kissing her after Mo Lang tells him that actions matter more than explanations 235.

Appearance

Tang San is described as an initially unremarkable young man when introduced to the Four Single-Attribute Clans 119.

• Possesses Blue Silver Grass as his primary revealed Martial Soul 3.
• Later manifests the Haotian Hammer before the Four Single-Attribute Clan leaders 120.
• Undergoes an “earth-shattering” transformation upon awakening his Blue Silver Emperor bloodline 236.
• His mother is represented by Blue Silver Grass marked with golden lines, reinforcing his Blue Silver Emperor heritage 239.

Abilities & Skills

Purple Demon Eye

A cultivation-based eye technique Tang San practices from childhood.

• Allows him to see through the scar-faced woman's Domain during the battle in Spirit City 185.
• Originated as one of his earliest known cultivation methods alongside the Mystic Heaven Skill 1.

Mystic Heaven Skill

Tang San's early cultivation method.

• He first cultivates it on the hill near Holy Soul Village 1.
• It is one of the defining techniques that drew Mo Lang's attention before they became acquainted 1.

Blue Silver Grass / Blue Silver Emperor

Tang San's awakened Martial Soul and inherited bloodline.

• Blue Silver Grass was initially dismissed as a waste Martial Soul 3.
• Its potential is demonstrated in combat despite its reputation, including Tang San's fight with Dai Mubai 25.
• His Blue Silver Emperor bloodline activation grants a 50,000-year spirit ring and substantially increases his power 236 238.
• He gains a soul-bone skill connected to Blue Silver Grass vitality after absorbing a Pangu Soul Bone 281.
• He later gains the skill Wildfire Burns Incessantly, Spring Breeze Brings New Life and a flying spirit ability 282.

Haotian Hammer

Tang San's second Martial Soul.

• Yu Xiaogang explains the secret of Twin Martial Souls to him after Mo Lang reveals his powerful rings 15.
• Tang San displays the Haotian Hammer to the Four Single-Attribute Clan leaders while confronting his family's legacy 120.

Hidden Weapons

Tang San develops and manufactures Tang Sect hidden weapons for combat and self-defense.

• Began creating hidden weapons after deciding he needed additional means to protect himself 17.
• Developed the Sleeve Arrow and presented it to Mo Lang 23.
• Uses the King of Hell's Summons poison to injure Pufferfish Douluo, proving that it can threaten a Titled Douluo 122.
• Uses the Soul-Chasing Mother-Child Pellet; its power increases with the amount of soul power injected, and its first use is most effective due to surprise 252.
• Offers the Zhuge Divine Crossbow's secret and the Storm Pear Blossom Needle blueprint to persuade Lou Gao and the Blacksmiths' Association to join the Pangu Sect 255.
• Uses Guanyin Tears, his strongest technique, to instantly kill Xu Tianming after completing the Sea God Nine Trials 447.

Blacksmithing

Tang San is a talented young blacksmith and apprentice.

• Was hired by Shi San's blacksmith shop despite his young age 17.
• Demonstrated the Chaotic Cloak Hammer Technique, impressing Shi San 17.
• Uses his forging knowledge to develop and promote Tang Sect hidden weapons 247 255.

Equipment / Weapons / Items

• Sleeve Arrow — a hidden weapon developed by Tang San 23.
• Hundred Treasure Outfit — clothing Tang San changes into before going to work at the blacksmith shop 17.
• King of Hell's Summons — poisoned hidden weapon capable of injuring a Titled Douluo 122.
• Soul-Chasing Mother-Child Pellet — hidden weapon whose power scales with injected soul power 252.
• Zhuge Divine Crossbow — Tang Sect weapon whose manufacturing secret Tang San offers to Lou Gao 255.
• Storm Pear Blossom Needle — hidden weapon blueprint stated to be capable of harming a Titled Douluo 255.
• Pangu Soul Bone — absorbed soul bone that grants a Blue Silver Grass vitality-related skill 281.

Relationships

• Mo Lang — savior, sworn-brother-like companion, protector, and mentor figure; Mo Lang saved Tang San from a venomous snake and repeatedly supports his growth 3 15 23.
• Tang Hao — father; their relationship is strained by Tang Hao's departures but later strengthened through reunions, training, and A Yin's restoration 22 48 166 236.
• A Yin — mother; Tang San feels a strong connection to her Blue Silver Grass form and is deeply concerned by her weakened condition 239 240.
• Tang Chen — great-grandfather; Tang Chen recognizes Tang San's unusual physical quality and spirit rings 160.
• Yu Xiaogang — master; Tang San becomes his disciple, shows him formal respect, and helps treat his poisoning 7 15.
• Xiao Wu — close friend and companion; they travel with Mo Lang to Shrek Academy, and Tang San is determined to protect her and the others in crises 23 185.
• Yang Cencen — rival in poison techniques who develops romantic interest in him after he saves her from a poisoned barb 120 122 235.
• Titan — ally among the Four Single-Attribute Clans; Tang San discusses his father's past and later travels with him to Gengxin City 120 252.
• Lou Gao — Blacksmiths' Association leader; Tang San recruits him through Tang Sect weapon blueprints and secrets 255.

Story Role / Major Arcs

Notting City and Early Training

• Awakens Blue Silver Grass and becomes Yu Xiaogang's disciple 3 7.
• Absorbs his first soul ring after the Man-faced Demon Spider hunt 12.
• Works at Shi San's blacksmith shop and begins developing hidden weapons 17.
• Battles Dai Mubai at Level 29 and earns his opponent's respect despite losing 25.

Shrek and Family Legacy

• Travels to Soto City with Mo Lang and Xiao Wu to attend Shrek Academy 23.
• Learns the truth of Tang Hao's connection to the Four Single-Attribute Clans and offers to assume his father's debts 119 120.
• Meets Tang Chen and reconnects with Tang Hao 160 166.

Blue Silver Emperor Awakening

• Activates his Blue Silver Emperor bloodline with Tang Hao's help 236 238.
• Reunites with A Yin and participates in efforts to restore her strength 239 240.
• Gains a 50,000-year spirit ring through his bloodline awakening 238.

Tang Sect Expansion and Later Battles

• Promotes hidden weapons and competes conceptually with Soul Guidance Devices in Gengxin City 252.
• Helps recruit Lou Gao and the Blacksmiths' Association into the Pangu Sect 255.
• Completes the Sea God Nine Trials and uses Guanyin Tears to kill Sun Moon Emperor Xu Tianming 447.