Tang San

Biodata

Feature	Value
Name	Tang San (唐三)
Species/Race	Human
Gender	Male
Affiliation	Tang Sect; formerly associated with Shrek Academy; Blue Tyrant Academy tournament representative
Occupation/Role	Soul Master; hidden-weapon forger
Status	Killed by Xiao Chen after attempting to flee 264
First Appearance	Chapter 7

Power Progression

Stage / Realm / Level	Chapter	Notes
Innate Full Soul Power	7	Identified by Yu Xiaogang as possessing Innate Full Soul Power and a concealed second Martial Soul, the Clear Sky Hammer.
First Soul Ring / Soul Master	9, 14	Entered the Soul Hunting Forest with Yu Xiaogang to obtain his first soul ring; afterward expected to challenge Xiao Chen.
Three-ring Soul Master	112	Confronted Bu Le despite Bu Le being a Four-ring Soul Ancestor.
Six-ring Soul Emperor	264	Xiao Chen's six-ring cultivation is stated during the confrontation that ends with Tang San's death; no advancement for Tang San beyond his documented three-ring stage is provided.

Background / History

Tang San entered Nuoding Academy and became Yu Xiaogang's disciple. Yu Xiaogang regarded him as an exceptionally valuable subject for validating his theories, having learned that Tang San possessed Innate Full Soul Power, the Clear Sky Hammer, and ties to the Clear Sky Sect through his surname and Martial Soul 7.

He developed an immediate fixation on surpassing Xiao Chen, believing Xiao Wu favored strength and resolving to become stronger than anyone else 7. Tang San entered the Soul Hunting Forest with Yu Xiaogang to obtain his first soul ring, intending to use the resulting power to defeat Xiao Chen 9 14.

His rivalry with Xiao Chen repeatedly ended in defeat and humiliation. After Xiao Chen easily beat him, Tang San swore revenge, continued studying under Yu Xiaogang, and planned to secretly study Xiao Chen's methods 18. Xiao Chen later gave him the Forgiveness Hat, which reduced his resistance to Xiao Chen and Xiao Wu's relationship despite his jealousy 19.

Tang San later became entangled with Ma Hongjun, Oscar, Dai Mubai, and the Shrek Academy group. His relationships with them were marked by distrust, coercion, and violence: Ma Hongjun accused him of arranging a Soul Beast ambush, and Tang San nearly used a hidden weapon against him while trapped in a humiliating situation 90 91. He poisoned a woman to force Oscar and Ma Hongjun to assist him against Bu Le, then was beaten by Tian Ya and Bu Le, whose Martial Souls countered his Blue Silver Grass 114 115.

After rejection by Heaven Dou Royal Academy, Tang San became increasingly determined to gain recognition through hidden weapons, tournament success, and the support of high-ranking Soul Masters 172 174 155. His attempts to promote his creations at auction backfired when Xiao Chen's flying sword drew bids near ten million Gold Soul Coins, while Tang San overestimated the worth of his Hidden Dragon Dart 196 197.

Prince Xue Xing's side later forced Tang San to forge hidden weapons in an imperial blacksmith shop under a weekly quota, leaving him unable to leave until his work was completed 287. Tang Hao eventually visited him there, revealed himself as Tang San's father, and discussed their shared hostility toward Xiao Chen 311.

Tang San later impersonated a high-ranking official and manipulated the Seven-ring Soul Saint Shi Nian into attempting to assassinate Xiao Chen 262. After Xiao Chen killed Shi Nian, Tang San tried to flee, knelt and kowtowed in an attempt to save himself, and was killed by Xiao Chen 264.

Personality

Tang San is proud, competitive, and intensely resentful of being overshadowed by Xiao Chen. He repeatedly interprets Xiao Chen's strength, status, and relationships as personal provocations, then seeks opportunities to surpass or eliminate him 14 125 151.

He is calculating and vindictive when pressured. He considers killing Ma Hongjun with a hidden weapon, poisons others to compel cooperation, manipulates Dai Mubai and Yu Xiaogang, and falsely invokes Xiao Chen as his “brother” while trying to escape Prince Xue Xing 91 114 192 223.

His confidence often becomes overconfidence. He dismisses warnings about stronger opponents, assumes his hidden weapons will command enormous value, and repeatedly believes he can recover from humiliation or defeat 112 197 319. When confronted by Xiao Chen's overwhelming power, however, he becomes fearful and submissive 264.

Appearance

By the time he is compelled to work in the Heaven Dou Imperial Family's blacksmith shop, Tang San is described as dark-skinned, disheveled, and visibly deteriorated from forced labor 287.

• Has a bald patch that moves as he hammers metal 287.
• Later appears in a black cloak and metal armor while sneaking into the tournament venue, causing spectators to mistake him for Xiao Chen 319.

Abilities & Skills

Blue Silver Grass Martial Soul

Tang San uses Blue Silver Grass as his primary documented Martial Soul, functioning as a control-oriented fighting style.

• Uses First Soul Skill: Blue Silver Grass Binding to restrain opponents 320.
• His Blue Silver Grass and associated Soul Skills were shattered by Xiao Chen's chopstick sword aura 30.
• Bu Le and Tian Ya possess counter Martial Souls that negate its advantage 115.
• Its use was specifically anticipated by Heaven Dou Team Two through intelligence on Tang San's abilities 320.

Clear Sky Hammer Martial Soul

Tang San possesses the Clear Sky Hammer as a concealed second Martial Soul.

• Revealed this Martial Soul to Yu Xiaogang upon accepting him as teacher 7.
• Its combination with the Tang surname led Yu Xiaogang to identify Tang San as likely connected to the Clear Sky Sect 7.

Hidden Weapons and Forging

Tang San practices Tang Sect hidden-weapon techniques and later forges hidden weapons using rare metals.

• Used radishes for distraction and hidden weapons for damage against a Hundred Year Mandala Snake 13.
• Nearly deployed a hidden weapon against Ma Hongjun while restrained, but stopped after noticing Zhao Wuji 91.
• Employs hidden weapons alongside Blue Silver Grass against Bu Le 114.
• Created the Hidden Dragon Dart, which he tried to sell at auction 197.
• Was compelled to fulfill a weekly hidden-weapon forging quota in the Heaven Dou Imperial Family's blacksmith shop 287.
• Supplied Dai Mubai with weapons for a planned assassination attempt against Xiao Chen, while privately considering poisoning Dai Mubai if necessary 287.

Poison Use

Tang San uses poison both tactically and coercively.

• Poisoned a woman to compel Oscar and Ma Hongjun to help him confront Bu Le 114.
• Ma Hongjun and Oscar remain afraid of angering him because Tang San poisoned them and could subject them to “ten thousand poisons eating their hearts” 174.
• Planned to counter Dugu Yan's Jade Scale Snake Poison with realgar powder and Ma Hongjun's flames, but was ultimately incapacitated by the poison 125 126.

Tang Sect Techniques

Tang San identifies himself as a Tang Sect disciple and treats the sect's methods as central to his identity.

• Invoked the Mysterious Heaven Treasure Record, Six Arts—Hundred Forms of Hidden Weapons during the Mandala Snake encounter 13.
• Uses evasive techniques and hidden weapons in combat, including during his solo challenge against Blazing Fire Academy 350.
• Pursues public recognition for Tang Sect hidden weapons and seeks powerful patrons to elevate his standing 155 192.

Equipment / Weapons / Items

• Twenty-Four Moonlit Bridges Night — Soul Tool given to him by Yu Xiaogang; used to carry supplies and weapons 13.
• Hidden weapons — Concealed under his sleeves and used for ambushes or direct combat 91 114.
• Hidden Dragon Dart — A hidden weapon Tang San personally forged and put forward for auction 197.
• Realgar powder — Prepared as part of his planned countermeasure against Jade Scale Snake Poison 125.
• Forgiveness Hat — Given to him by Xiao Chen; reduces resistance to the host's relationships with women and lowers interest in the opposite sex 19.

Relationships

• Xiao Chen — Primary rival and target of Tang San's jealousy, revenge, and assassination schemes; Xiao Chen repeatedly defeats, humiliates, and ultimately kills him 18 262 264.
• Yu Xiaogang — Teacher and early mentor; Tang San later resents him for misinformation about Soul Beasts and manipulates him for his own plans 9 102 192.
• Tang Hao — Father and Clear Sky Douluo; their reunion is awkward, but they discuss revenge against Xiao Chen 311.
• Xiao Wu — Tang San is jealous of her affection for Xiao Chen and initially associates becoming stronger with winning her favor 7 14 19.
• Dai Mubai — Rival, occasional collaborator, and mutual schemer; they fought upon meeting in Suotuo City and later plotted against Xiao Chen together 29 262.
• Ma Hongjun — Teammate and adversary; accused Tang San during the Soul Beast incident, later assaulted him, and was coerced through poison 90 114 119.
• Oscar — Teammate coerced by Tang San's poison; Tang San treats him harshly and uses him in his schemes 114 164 174.
• Flender — Academy head who declines to rescue Tang San from public humiliation and later arranges systematic torment against him 117 119.
• Shi Nian — Seven-ring Soul Saint manipulated by Tang San into attempting to assassinate Xiao Chen; Shi Nian is killed by Xiao Chen 262 264.
• Prince Xue Xing — Opponent whom Tang San attempts to attack; Tang San is defeated and later forced into weapons production under the prince's side 205 287.

Story Role / Major Arcs

Nuoding Academy and Soul Hunting Forest

Tang San begins as Yu Xiaogang's gifted disciple and Xiao Chen's envious rival. He joins Yu Xiaogang in pursuing a first soul ring, uses improvised hidden-weapon tactics against the Mandala Snake, and vows to challenge Xiao Chen once stronger 9 13 14.

Shrek Conflict and Repeated Humiliation

He is repeatedly beaten or embarrassed by Xiao Chen, Ma Hongjun, Oscar, Zhao Wuji, and others. His frustration escalates into concealed murderous intent, poisoning, and increasingly ruthless attempts to control allies 18 91 114 117 119.

Heaven Dou City and Hidden-Weapon Ambitions

Tang San seeks status through Heaven Dou Royal Academy, auctions, and powerful backers. After academy rejection, he tries to establish the superiority of Tang Sect hidden weapons, but Xiao Chen's weapons and political connections repeatedly eclipse him 172 174 196 197.

Forced Forging and Tang Hao's Return

After confronting Prince Xue Xing unsuccessfully, Tang San becomes a controlled blacksmith producing hidden weapons. Tang Hao later reveals himself and aligns with Tang San's desire to retaliate against Xiao Chen 205 287 311.

Assassination Attempt and Death

Tang San manipulates Shi Nian into an assassination attempt against Xiao Chen. Shi Nian is effortlessly defeated; Tang San tries to escape, begs for his life, and is killed by Xiao Chen 262 264.

Trivia

• Tang San calls himself a “noble Tang Sect disciple” and repeatedly frames personal slights as offenses that demand retaliation 90 172.
• His first documented improvised combat tactic uses food radishes as distractions because he lacks enough hidden weapons 13.
• He is twice linked to public humiliation: being tied to a sign and used as a public toilet, then later being forced into blacksmith labor that leaves him resembling a beggar 117 287.
• Despite his disdain for Xiao Chen, Tang San falsely claims Xiao Chen is his brother when trying to intimidate Prince Xue Xing 223.