Tang San

Biodata

Feature	Details
Name	Tang San (唐三)
Alias(es)	Tang Buddha 1
Gender	Male
Affiliation	Shrek Academy; Clear Sky Sect 157 245
Occupation/Role	Control-system Soul Master; heir candidate of the Clear Sky Sect 157 245
Martial Soul(s)	Blue Silver Grass, later awakened as the Blue Silver Emperor; Clear Sky Hammer 3 11 235
Status	Seen in the Nether Prison Dark Cell in his latest documented appearance 362
First Appearance	Chapter 1 1

Power Progression

Stage / Realm / Level	Chapter	Notes
Innate Full Soul Power	3	Awakens Blue Silver Grass; privately takes solace in possessing a second Martial Soul.
Soul Ancestor — Level 40	155	Reaches the fourth-ring threshold and seeks a poisonous, plant-type Ten Thousand Year Soul Ring.
Soul Ancestor — Level 43	157	Returns from eight months of training with Tang Hao after gaining the Ten Thousand Year fourth ring and Spore Bomb.
Second Martial Soul Awakening	235	Connects with the Blue Silver King and awakens the Blue Silver Emperor bloodline.
Level 53	243	Beginning point of his two-year cultivation in the City of Slaughter.
Level 60	243	Reaches Soul Power level 60 after killing and devouring Spirit Masters in the City of Slaughter.
Soul Emperor — Level 63	245	Advances after absorbing a 30,000-year plant-system Soul Ring.
Soul Emperor — Level 66	258	Leaves the Clear Sky Sect after a year of training under Tang Yuehua.
Spirit Douluo	337	States that completing the first six God Trials elevated him to the Spirit Douluo realm and granted two God-Bestowed Soul Rings for the Blue Silver Emperor.
Rank 90 → Rank 95	336	Breaks through Rank 90 and rapidly advances by absorbing multiple Soul Rings for the Clear Sky Hammer.
Rank 96	336	Absorbs an Ironback Dragon Soul Ring; later described as having peak Level 96 strength. 339

Background / History

Tang San awakened Blue Silver Grass with Innate Full Soul Power. Initially angered that others regarded it as a useless Martial Soul, he retained confidence because he knew he possessed a second Martial Soul. 3

Yu Xiaogang identified Tang San as the third known owner of Twin Martial Souls in centuries. The disclosure alarmed Tang San, who developed killing intent toward both Yu Xiaogang and Lin Manshan because they knew his secret. 11

He became Yu Xiaogang’s disciple and later a central member of Shrek Academy’s team. His rivalry with Lin Manshan intensified through repeated clashes, defeats, and Tang San’s desire to prove that his inherited talent surpassed Lin Manshan’s self-developed path. 84 130 146

Personality

Tang San is intellectually curious and keen to acquire information about Martial Souls, Soul Rings, cultivation, and combat methods. He questions Yu Xiaogang’s views on balanced and extreme cultivation, showing a habit of examining accepted ideas rather than simply accepting them. 3 174

He is highly proud of his Twin Martial Souls, Innate Full Soul Power, and Clear Sky Sect heritage. Setbacks against Lin Manshan repeatedly provoke frustration, resentment, and renewed determination to grow stronger. 84 192 320

His protectiveness toward Xiao Wu and concern for Tang Hao strongly influence his decisions. He pursues strength to protect or recover them, but this drive becomes increasingly ruthless during his time in the City of Slaughter. 220 235 243

After two years of killing in the City of Slaughter, Tang San becomes emotionally detached in battle; the deaths of his victims no longer move him, and he treats devouring them as a means of survival and cultivation. 243

Abilities & Skills

Twin Martial Souls

Tang San possesses Blue Silver Grass—later revealed to be the Blue Silver Emperor—and the Clear Sky Hammer. Yu Xiaogang identifies the dual-Martial-Soul trait early in Tang San’s academy life. 11 235

• Blue Silver Emperor — His first Martial Soul undergoes a second awakening after contact with the Blue Silver King. 235
• Clear Sky Hammer — His inherited offensive Martial Soul; he begins adding Soul Rings to it only after reaching the Titled Douluo realm. 337
• Limitation — Lin Manshan destroys Tang San’s Clear Sky Hammer Martial Soul after countering his Great Sumeru Hammer. 343

Blue Silver Grass Spirit Abilities

Tang San uses Blue Silver Grass as a control-oriented Martial Soul, combining restraints, poison, and obscuring mist. 157 189

• Spider Web Restraint — Produces vines that bind and immobilize targets. 130 189
• Spore Bomb — A Ten Thousand Year fourth Spirit Ability obtained from a Cracked Bud Magic Vine. Spores can be attached to Blue Silver Grass, detonated through impact, or thrown individually by hand. 157
• Poison mist — Detonated spores release highly poisonous powder; increasing the number of spores raises Soul Power consumption. 157
• Blue Silver Grass connection — Can communicate with nearby Blue Silver Grass and use it to sense movement in the surrounding area. 235

Mysterious Heaven Skill and Tang Sect Techniques

Tang San practices techniques from his previous world, using them to improve mobility, combat strength, perception, and hidden-weapon handling. 60 61

• Purple Demon Eye — Cultivated through a specialized breathing and Soul Power circulation method. 60
• Ghost Shadow Perplexing Track — A movement technique that sharply increases his speed and leaves afterimages. 61 189
• Mysterious Jade Hand — Channels Soul Power through the palm, hardening it to a jade-white state for powerful strikes. 61
• Disorder Splitting Wind Hammer / Nine Absolutes of Clear Sky — Clear Sky Sect hammer techniques used against Lin Manshan; neither succeeds in overcoming him during their match. 192

Hidden Weapons

Tang San integrates Tang Sect hidden weapons into both individual combat and team tactics.

• Zhuge Divine Crossbow — Used against Shui Bing’er during the Shrek Team’s battle. 130
• Bat Wing Samsara — A multi-projectile hidden weapon launched through Spore Bomb mist to exploit obstructed vision. 208
• One Thousand and One Nights — A hand-type hidden weapon used to throw poisonous vine fragments. 208
• Peacock Plume Twelve Divine Needles — Tang San possesses the construction method, though crafting it requires rare Mysterious Iron. 59

Eight Spider Lances

Tang San’s External Soul Bone originated from a Man Faced Demon Spider. Its poison and devouring properties become a major source of fear among opponents. 189

• Can pierce targets and drain Soul Power and Life Energy, potentially damaging their cultivation foundation. 189
• Evolves through repeated devouring; after recovering from his injuries, its year limit exceeds fifty thousand years. 267
• Tang San uses its life-energy absorption to cultivate in the City of Slaughter and later while hunting Spirit Beasts. 236 258
• Its poisonous, uncontrolled devouring effect contributes to public accusations that he is an Evil Soul Master. 189 190

Domains and Spiritual Abilities

• Blue Silver Domain — Enhances his perception and allows him to detect enemies and investigate his surroundings. 236
• Slaughter God’s Domain — Used against Lin Manshan while attempting to protect Xiao Wu. 259
• Illusionary Space — Acquired after absorbing the Illusionary Wisdom Skull. 235
• Asura God’s power — Tang San borrows power from the Asura God during his confrontation with Lin Manshan; he is later revealed to possess a God’s Inheritance. 259 339

Equipment / Weapons / Items

• Illusionary Wisdom Skull — Absorbed Soul Bone that grants Illusionary Space. 235
• Ten Thousand Year Heavenly Mountain Snow Lotus — Gifted by Tang Yuehua; its medicinal power supports his rapid advancement before he obtains his fourth Soul Ring. 154 157
• Soul Tool necklace — Given to Xiao Wu by Tang Hao through Tang San; conceals Soul Power and gathers Heaven and Earth Spiritual Energy. 137
• Ten Headed Fierce Yang Serpent Inner Core — Presented to the Clear Sky Sect as part of Tang San’s effort to ease resentment toward Tang Hao and strengthen the sect. 245

Relationships

• Tang Hao — Father and principal combat mentor. Tang Hao takes Tang San away for special training, guides his return to the Clear Sky Sect, and urges him to become strong enough to restore the sect. 146 244 245
• Xiao Wu — His beloved and strongest emotional attachment. Her departure, later reunion, and capture by Lin Manshan drive many of Tang San’s later choices. 157 220 259
• Yu Xiaogang — Teacher and early mentor who identifies Tang San’s Twin Martial Souls. Tang San later resents him for failing to recognize the potential of the Blue Silver Emperor. 11 235
• Tang Yuehua — His aunt. She gives him the Ten Thousand Year Heavenly Mountain Snow Lotus and trains him at the Clear Sky Sect. 154 258
• Tang Chen — His great-grandfather and ally during his attempt to pressure the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect. Tang San later kills him before his own defeat. 339 343
• Lin Manshan — Village peer turned primary rival and enemy. Their conflict escalates from academy hostility to tournament clashes, Xiao Wu’s capture, and the destruction of Tang San’s Clear Sky Hammer. 11 192 259 343
• Blue Silver King — Spirit Beast ally who recognizes Tang San’s bloodline, assists his Blue Silver Emperor awakening, and offers a Soul Ring to aid Tang Hao. 235
• Shrek Team — Tang San becomes the group’s de facto leader, providing tactics, hidden weapons, and combat direction. 144

Story Role / Major Arcs

Shrek Academy and the Soul Master Competition

Tang San returns to Shrek Academy as a Level 43 Soul Ancestor carrying a Ten Thousand Year fourth Soul Ring. His Spore Bomb gives Shrek a powerful area-of-effect poison tactic for the All-Continent Soul Master Competition. 157

During the tournament, his use of poison, hidden weapons, and the Eight Spider Lances severely injures opponents. His methods lead to public fear, Barak Academy’s withdrawal, and allegations that he is an Evil Soul Master. 189 190

He confronts Lin Manshan with the Disorder Splitting Wind Hammer and Nine Absolutes of Clear Sky, but Lin Manshan defeats his techniques with ease, deepening Tang San’s resentment. 192

Training Under Tang Hao and the Clear Sky Sect

After feeling pressured by Lin Manshan’s growth, Tang San leaves with Tang Hao for special training. 146

Tang Yuehua gives him the Ten Thousand Year Heavenly Mountain Snow Lotus, and Tang Hao helps him obtain the Ten Thousand Year fourth Soul Ring from a Cracked Bud Magic Vine. 154 157

Following the City of Slaughter, Tang San returns to the Clear Sky Sect, criticizes its inaction against Martial Soul Hall, and battles the Seventh Elder to prove his worth. 245

City of Slaughter and Hell Road

Tang San enters the City of Slaughter to train and begins devouring the Soul Power and Life Energy of slain Spirit Masters through his Eight Spider Lances. 236

Over two years, he rises from Level 53 to Level 60, completes one hundred duels, and enters Hell Road. He defeats the Dark Gold Three-Headed Bat King and Ten Headed Fierce Yang Serpent before gaining access to Divine Slaughter’s Domain. 243

Search for Xiao Wu

After leaving the Clear Sky Sect at Level 66, Tang San searches for Tang Hao and then Xiao Wu. Along the way, he kills and devours attacking Spirit Beasts to cultivate. 258

He reunites with Xiao Wu in the Star Dou Great Forest, where he meets the Titan Giant Ape and Sky Azure Bull Python. Lin Manshan later captures Xiao Wu, prompting Tang San to unleash the Slaughter God’s Domain and borrow the Asura God’s power to escape. 259

God Trials and Final Defeat

Tang San completes the Asura God’s Sixth Trial after ten years in a secret realm, learns of the Clear Sky Sect’s annihilation, and leaves the City of Slaughter to seek further strength. 317

He reaches peak Level 96, gains God’s Inheritance, and joins Tang Chen in pressuring the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect. 339

During the confrontation at Tian Xing Academy, Tang San detonates the Soul Rings of his Blue Silver Emperor and later unleashes Great Sumeru Hammer in desperation. Lin Manshan counters him and destroys the Clear Sky Hammer Martial Soul. 343

Notable Quotes

“My first Martial Soul is the Blue Silver Emperor. It was never the trash Martial Soul, Blue Silver Grass.” 235

“The City of Slaughter, this world of darkness, evil, and terror, should never have existed.” 337