Tang Hao

Biodata

Background

Severely injured following a major battle, Tang Hao brought the infant Tang San to Holy Soul Village and entered seclusion there 1. He concealed his identity as the Clear Sky Douluo by posing as a slovenly, indifferent blacksmith, determined not to expose Tang San to Spirit Hall's attention too early 5.

Tang Hao secretly observed Tang San's Martial Soul awakening. He initially regretted that Tang San appeared to possess only Blue Silver Grass, believing this ended their family's prospect of revenge against Spirit Hall; Tang San later revealed his second Martial Soul, the Clear Sky Hammer 4 5. After Tang San disclosed his Twin Martial Souls to Su Ming, Tang Hao continued to watch from concealment, weighing whether to intervene before ultimately trusting his son's bond with Su Ming 6.

Su Ming's knowledge of the Blue Silver King convinced Tang Hao that the Trinity Gate and Sun Moon Continent were genuine, since Ah Yin had been the only person from whom he had previously heard that name 6. The possibility that godhood could offer a way to restore Ah Yin gave Tang Hao renewed hope 8.

Tang Hao later became Su Ming's collaborator. He captured a rare Mirror Image Beast for Su Ming's first Spirit Ring, guarded him during absorption, and accepted a notebook outlining possible methods to revive Ah Yin 14 15. In return for this hope, he voluntarily offered himself as Su Ming's enforcer despite his former pride as a Titled Douluo 16.

At Shrek Academy, Tang Hao recognized Xiao Wu as a Hundred-Thousand-Year Soul Beast in human form. Though he initially considered the Spirit Ring and Soul Bone she could provide Tang San, he reconsidered after seeing her relationship with his son and chose to protect them rather than interfere 56 57.

Personality

Tang Hao is intensely protective of Tang San. He secretly watched over his son after learning of his Innate Full Soul Power and Twin Martial Souls, fearing that their exposure would force Tang San into a life of flight from Spirit Hall 6. His outward indifference in Holy Soul Village is a deliberate mask rather than a lack of concern 5.

His grief over Ah Yin remains the central force behind many of his decisions. The possibility of her resurrection makes him willing to humble himself before Su Ming and undertake tasks beneath the status of the Clear Sky Douluo 7 15 16. However, his conflict over Xiao Wu shows that he retains moral limits: he rejects treating her solely as a resource for Tang San once he recognizes the parallel to his own relationship with Ah Yin 56 57.

Abilities & Skills

Clear Sky Hammer Martial Soul

Tang Hao possesses the Clear Sky Hammer, regarded as the number-one weapon Martial Soul in the world 6.

• A Titled Douluo of the Clear Sky Sect, known as the Clear Sky Douluo 4.
• His hammer has a short handle and a cylindrical hammerhead resembling a miniature forging hammer 14.
• Though burdened by old internal injuries, he retains formidable combat strength 14 16.
• He destroyed a cave-blocking boulder with a single palm strike while leading Su Ming to the Mirror Image Beast 14.

Disorderly Cloak Hammer Method

Tang Hao taught Tang San the Disorderly Cloak Hammer Method before undertaking Su Ming's request to capture the Mirror Image Beast 38.

Soul Beast Recognition

Tang Hao can identify the aura of Soul Beasts in human form. His experience with Ah Yin, a Hundred-Thousand-Year Blue Silver Emperor, allowed him to recognize Xiao Wu's true identity 56.

• Initially considered Xiao Wu as a potential future source of a Hundred-Thousand-Year Spirit Ring and Soul Bone for Tang San 56.
• Ultimately chose to protect Tang San and Xiao Wu's relationship rather than exploit her identity 57.

Items

• Ah Yin resurrection notebook — A notebook given by Su Ming that records possible methods for reviving Ah Yin; Tang Hao keeps it carefully despite the harsh conditions of the proposed methods 15.

Relationships

• Tang San — His son. Tang Hao protects him in secret, worries over the exposure of his Twin Martial Souls, and entrusts much of his cultivation guidance to Su Ming 6 17 57.
• Ah Yin — His deceased wife. Tang Hao's regret over failing to save her drives his search for a path to restore her 7 15.
• Su Ming — Tang San's childhood companion and Tang Hao's eventual collaborator. Tang Hao captures Soul Beasts and performs tasks for Su Ming in exchange for help concerning Ah Yin's revival 14 16.
• Xiao Wu — Tang San's companion, whom Tang Hao identifies as a Hundred-Thousand-Year Soul Beast in human form. He abandons his initial interest in her Spirit Ring and Soul Bone to protect her and Tang San 56 57.
• Old Jack — A Holy Soul Village elder who openly disapproves of Tang Hao's slovenly blacksmith persona and apparent neglect of Tang San 5.

Notable Quotes

“If you ever need my help, just say the word.” 16