Tang San

Biodata

Feature	Value
Name	Tang San (唐三)
Alias(es)	Xiao San; Young Master (used by Titan) 249
Gender	Male
Affiliation	Notting Academy; Shrek Academy; prospective Tang Sect founder
Occupation/Role	Control-type Soul Master; Hidden Weapon craftsman
First Appearance	Chapter 8

Power Progression

Stage / Realm / Level	Chapter	Notes
Innate Full Spirit Power	10	Enters Notting Academy with Blue Silver Grass, despite others dismissing it as a weak Spirit.
First Soul Ring / Soul Master	54	Absorbs the Snake Root Thorns Soul Ring; Blue Silver Grass becomes broader, tougher, thorned, and poisonous. Unlocks Blue Silver Grass Vine.
Three-ring Soul Grandmaster	177	Obtains a Thousand-Year Soul Ring from a Man-Faced Demon Spider. Blue Silver Grass gains increased toughness, thinness, toxicity, strength, and speed; unlocks Spider Web Restraint.
Level 32	186	Gains one level following the beyond-limit absorption of the Man-Faced Demon Spider Soul Ring.
Approximately Level 33	220	Endures Zhi Lin’s escalating Soul Power pressure without initially releasing his Spirit; his Eight Spider Lances merge further under the strain.
Level 37	233, 235	Gains three levels over six months at the Ice and Fire Yin Yang Well through the two immortal herbs and Du Gu Bo’s Dan Pearl.

Background / History

Tang San arrived at Notting Academy as a work-study student from Holy Soul Village alongside Old Jack. He endured the gatekeeper’s discrimination with humility and patience until Qian Bing intervened on his behalf. Yu Xiaogang subsequently accepted Tang San into his care at the academy. 8 9

Although he possessed Innate Full Spirit Power, Tang San’s Blue Silver Grass was initially regarded as a waste Spirit. Qian Bing encouraged him by emphasizing its potential and later helped guide his Soul Ring choices. 10 54

In the Seventh Dormitory, Tang San became the reluctant dorm leader before being challenged and defeated by Xiao Wu. He accepted her victory and her position as the new leader. 13

Qian Bing later confronted Tang San in the Small Woods, revealing knowledge of his Twin Spirits. Tang San immediately became wary and was prepared to eliminate Qian Bing with hidden weapons if he proved hostile. Over time, however, Qian Bing earned his trust through training and guidance. 20 74

Tang San acquired a Thousand-Year Man-Faced Demon Spider Soul Ring and the rare External Soul Bone known as the Eight Spider Lances. The gains strengthened his Blue Silver Grass, physical attributes, mobility, and control abilities. 177 178

Du Gu Bo captured Tang San in Sunset Forest, but Tang San survived the Ice and Fire Yin Yang Well. He used his knowledge of poison and Du Gu Yan’s condition to protect Yu Xiaogang, Flander, and Liu Erlong, then spent six months helping treat Du Gu Bo’s poison backlash. 226 229 231 233

After returning to Shrek Academy, Tang San distributed Immortal Herbs to his teammates according to their individual needs. He also forged a business arrangement with Ning Fengzhi, agreeing to provide five hundred sets of Hidden Weapons to the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile School. 237 251

Tang San later learned that his father, Tang Hao, was the Clear Sky Douluo of the Clear Sky School. Titan recognized him as Tang Hao’s son and offered the Strength Clan’s allegiance. Tang San resolved to grow strong through his own efforts rather than rely on his lineage. 249 250 253 254

Appearance

Tang San is an unassuming teenager with an introverted bearing. He is not particularly muscular, grew somewhat taller over time, and is described as someone who could disappear in a crowd. 186

• Ordinary-looking appearance. 186
• Slightly taller after three months of training. 186
• Eight Spider Lances emerge from his back; after the Ice and Fire Yin Yang Well, they become dark red with white patterns. 229

Personality

Tang San is calm, observant, and intensely determined. He seldom reveals pain or weakness, even under pressure far beyond his level, and refuses to concede unless he is genuinely unable to continue. 220 249

He is cautious around unknown threats, particularly regarding the secret of his Twin Spirits, but becomes loyal and open toward those who earn his trust. 20 74 177

Tang San also demonstrates thoughtfulness and long-term judgment. He distributes herbs based on his teammates’ needs, chooses a future Soul Ring with the team’s interests in mind, and declines an immediate weapons sale because he has broader plans. 237 244 266

Abilities & Skills

Blue Silver Grass

Tang San’s primary Spirit is Blue Silver Grass. Though initially dismissed as weak, its Soul Rings have transformed it into a resilient, thorned, poisonous control Spirit. 10 54 177

• The Snake Root Thorns Soul Ring increases its width, thickness, toughness, and lethality. 54
• Its thorns can pierce Director Huang’s callused palms and deliver White Snake Flower poison. 54 55
• The Man-Faced Demon Spider Soul Ring further enhances its durability, thinness, toxicity, and penetrating ability. 177
• It is vulnerable to fire. 178
• It can be cut by the Shi Brothers’ Turtle Shell shields. 208

Blue Silver Grass Vine

Tang San’s First Soul Skill transforms his Blue Silver Grass into powerful thorny vines capable of binding and crushing opponents. 54

• Covers roughly ten square meters, making evasion difficult within its range. 54
• Wraps around an opponent’s waist, limbs, abdomen, and neck. 54
• Strengthens the vines’ thickness, twisting force, and thorn length during activation. 54
• Poses a serious threat even to Huang Hong, a two-ring Great Soul Master protected by Earth Bear Body Armor. 54

Spider Web Restraint

Tang San’s Third Soul Skill creates a dense Blue Silver Grass web for battlefield control. 177

• Fires as a blue-green sphere that expands into a web around five meters across. 177
• Anchors to terrain and forms a suspended restraint net. 177
• Uses thin, iron-black, thorn-covered Blue Silver Grass strands. 177
• Is stated to be difficult for Soul Masters of the same level, or even up to ten levels higher, to escape unless they possess a specific counter. 177
• Causes noticeable Soul Power depletion after use. 177

Eight Spider Lances

An External Soul Bone acquired alongside Tang San’s Man-Faced Demon Spider Soul Ring. 177 178

• Eight corrosive spider legs can destroy a tree. 178
• Greatly improve his strength, flexibility, agility, and bodily resilience. 220
• Allow rapid movement over difficult terrain. 178 229
• Changed from blue-purple to dark red with white patterns after exposure to the Ice and Fire Yin Yang Well’s medicinal effects. 229
• Under Zhi Lin’s pressure, the Lances undergo a further merger and show white coloration at their tips. 220

Purple Demon Eyes

A mental and visual technique Tang San trains in secret. 20 74

• Can temporarily stun Titan during an overwhelming pressure test. 248
• Reaches the Mustard Seed stage after Tang San absorbs Autumn Water Penetrating Dew. 239
• Lets Tang San observe distant battle conditions while approaching at speed. 229

Hidden Weapons

Tang San practices, creates, and uses concealed weapons with exceptional interest and technical skill. 74 107

• Dragon Beard Needle — formed from golden beads infused with Soul Power; regarded as dominant and vicious. 107
• Life-Stealing Soul-Chasing Mother-Child Balls — crafted during closed-door training and impressive enough for Du Gu Bo to request more. 234
• Silent Sleeve Arrows and Sand Projections — sought in quantity by Ning Fengzhi. 244
• Zhuge Divine Crossbow — demonstrated to Sword Douluo Chen Xin; he deflects it but recognizes its power. 245
• Tang San views weapons pragmatically, maintaining that tools themselves are neither good nor evil. 107

Poison and Medicinal Knowledge

Tang San possesses extensive knowledge of poisons, antidotes, and medicinal herbs. 229 231

• Subdues the Nine Section Jadeite’s poison. 231
• Resists Du Gu Bo’s Bi Lin Serpent Emperor Poison using the effects of Octagonal Mysterious Ice Grass and Inferno Apricot Flood. 231
• Uses knowledge of Du Gu Yan’s condition to bargain with Du Gu Bo and protect his teachers. 229
• Treats Du Gu Bo’s poison backlash over six months, substantially reducing his suffering. 233
• Selects and distributes Immortal Herbs according to his teammates’ individual traits. 237

Twin Spirits

Tang San possesses Twin Spirits: Blue Silver Grass and the Clear Sky Hammer. 20 229 254

• The Clear Sky Hammer is revealed during his confrontation with Titan. 249
• Yu Xiaogang warns that adding Soul Rings to the second Spirit carries serious risks because excessive attributes could cause Tang San’s body to collapse. 254
• Tang San’s future cultivation must account for both the potential and danger of Twin Spirits. 254

Equipment / Weapons / Items

• Twenty-Four Bridges Moonlight Night — storage belt used to carry items. 177
• Wishful Treasure Pouch — used to store Immortal Herbs. 236
• Dragon Beard Needles — hidden weapons created from golden beads. 107
• Life-Stealing Soul-Chasing Mother-Child Balls — powerful crafted weapon. 234
• Silent Sleeve Arrows — concealed projectile weapons. 244
• Zhuge Divine Crossbow — hidden crossbow weapon. 245

Relationships

• Old Jack — village elder and companion who brings Tang San to Notting Academy and defends his right to enroll. 8
• Qian Bing — initially knows Tang San’s secret of having Twin Spirits; later becomes a trusted teacher-like friend and training partner. 20 74 177
• Xiao Wu — dormitory rival turned close companion; they coordinate naturally in battle, and Xiao Wu’s feelings for Tang San are recognized by the Lovesick Heartbroken Red. 13 113 237
• Yu Xiaogang — mentor who guides Tang San’s cultivation and explains his family background and Twin Spirit risks. 9 253 254
• Du Gu Bo — captor turned ally; Tang San treats his poison backlash, while Du Gu Bo becomes a consultant at Shrek Academy. 226 233 234
• Tang Hao — Tang San’s father, revealed as the Clear Sky Douluo; his legacy shapes Tang San’s identity and ambitions. 250 253
• Titan — loyal subordinate of Tang Hao who recognizes Tang San as Young Master and offers the Strength Clan’s allegiance. 249 250
• Ning Fengzhi — leader of the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile School; heals Tang San and commissions five hundred sets of his Hidden Weapons. 249 251
• Shrek Seven Devils — Tang San’s teammates, whom he supports through combat coordination and the distribution of Immortal Herbs. 113 237

Story Role / Major Arcs

Notting Academy

• Arrives as a work-study student and faces discrimination at the academy gate. 8
• Forms early connections with Qian Bing, Yu Xiaogang, and Xiao Wu. 9 13
• Acquires his first Soul Ring and proves Blue Silver Grass’s offensive and restraining potential. 54

Shrek Academy and the Man-Faced Demon Spider

• Trains alongside Qian Bing and becomes increasingly willing to share his techniques. 74
• Supports Xiao Wu during the Zhao Wuji assessment. 113
• Acquires a Thousand-Year Soul Ring, Spider Web Restraint, and the Eight Spider Lances. 177 178

Heaven Dou Royal Academy and Sunset Forest

• Withstands Zhi Lin’s Soul Power test until his External Soul Bone undergoes a breakthrough. 220
• Is captured by Du Gu Bo, survives the Ice and Fire Yin Yang Well, and saves his teachers through negotiation. 226 229
• Treats Du Gu Bo’s poison backlash and returns to Shrek Academy at level 37. 231 233 235

Clear Sky Legacy and Tang Sect Foundations

• Endures Titan’s pressure test and reveals the Clear Sky Hammer. 247 248 249
• Learns of Tang Hao’s identity and the Strength Clan’s connection to his father. 250 253
• Receives an order for five hundred Hidden Weapon sets from Ning Fengzhi, advancing the practical foundation of his future Tang Sect. 251
• Chooses the Cave Demon Spider as his intended Fourth Soul Ring for the team’s benefit, despite others favoring a second Man-Faced Demon Spider. 266