Tang Hao

Biodata

Feature	Details
Name	Tang Hao (唐昊)
Alias(es)	Clear Sky Douluo; Your Excellency Haotian
Gender	Male
Affiliation	Clear Sky Sect (former); Shrek Academy associate/resident
Occupation/Role	Titled Douluo; father and protector of Tang San
Status	Deceased — killed by Ye Ping'an/Ye Tianxing; his head was displayed at Spirit City's gate tower and his body suppressed beneath Spirit Hall 199 201
First Appearance	Chapter 14

Background / History

During Spirit Hall's investigation into Tang San's Innate Full Soul Power and possible Twin Martial Souls, Tang Hao killed the deacons sent after his son. He fled with Tang San and Xiao Wu, then forced Xiao Wu to become Tang San's sworn sister in exchange for her safety. 14

He brought Tang San and Xiao Wu to Shrek Academy, where Flender sheltered them. Beneath Flender's office, Tang Hao secretly kept the surviving Blue Silver Emperor seed and its right-leg spirit bone—remnants left by his deceased wife, Ah Yin. 21 54

Tang Hao developed a vendetta against Ye Tianxing after learning that Ye Tianxing was connected to Tang San's danger. He waited outside Spirit Hall to ambush Ye Tianxing, later fought Ye Tianxing alongside Sword Douluo Chen Xin at Suotuo City, and vowed to kill him after being forced to retreat. 48 72

After the Blue Silver Emperor disappeared from its hidden cavern, Tang Hao's grief became an explicit oath of vengeance against both Spirit Hall and Ye Tianxing. 75

Tang Hao discovered that Yu Xiaogang had guided Tang San into attaching Spirit Rings to the Clear Sky Hammer prematurely. Viewing Tang San as an experiment and believing his Twin Martial Souls had been ruined, Tang Hao severed Tang San's relationship with Yu Xiaogang and took him to undergo a second awakening. 139 141 144

He later revealed to Tang San that Ah Yin had been a Hundred-Thousand-Year Soul Beast in human form and that Tang San carried the Blue Silver Emperor bloodline. 179

Following Tang San's defeat by Ye Ping'an, Tang Hao attempted to assassinate Ye Ping'an during the Heaven Dou convoy's journey to Spirit Hall. Ye Tianxing anticipated the attack and staged a false Spirit Hall ambush to expose him publicly. 194 196

Tang Hao refused to retreat despite being surrounded by Ye Tianxing, Chen Xin, Gui Mei, Yue Guan, Dugu Bo, Yang Wudi, and other opponents. Restrained by the Polar Annihilation Domain, he was killed when Ye Ping'an's Seven Star Sword shattered the Clear Sky Hammer and cut his throat. 197 199

Appearance

Tang Hao is a slovenly, unkempt middle-aged man who often conceals himself in black robes. By the time of his final battle, his appearance reflected years of hardship and isolation. 14 54 196

• Black-robed and frequently hooded while traveling or preparing ambushes. 48 54 195
• Ancient-looking face with an unkempt beard. 54
• Hair compared to a bird's nest, with a scraggly beard and cloudy eyes. 196
• Usually carries or summons the enormous Clear Sky Hammer. 72 195

Personality

Tang Hao is intensely protective of Tang San. He killed Spirit Hall investigators, led his son through their escape, and repeatedly sought to eliminate threats he believed could endanger Tang San. 14 194 198

His love for Ah Yin is equally central to his actions. The Blue Silver Emperor seed was his greatest spiritual treasure, and threats or illusions involving Ah Yin could drive him into a rage. 54 75 197

Although he is capable of restraint—such as refusing Yu Xiaogang's request to kill Ye Ping'an—his grief and paternal obsession repeatedly turn into recklessness. During his final conflict, he chose to fight to the death rather than withdraw, convinced Ye Ping'an had to be removed for Tang San's future. 114 197 198

Abilities & Skills

Clear Sky Hammer

Tang Hao wields the Clear Sky Hammer, regarded as the world's number one Tool Martial Soul. He is known as the Clear Sky Douluo, and his hammer's strength and pressure are sufficient to overwhelm opponents far below his rank. 21 181 199

• Enlarges the hammer for devastating direct attacks. 72 197
• Pressured Ye Tianxing in repeated exchanges even while Ye Tianxing used Man-Sword Unity. 198
• Its defensive hammerhead was ultimately shattered by the Seven Star Sword. 199

Clear Sky True Body

Tang Hao's seventh soul skill empowers the Clear Sky Hammer with dark-red demonic patterns and overwhelming striking force. 198

• A single empowered blow was stated to be capable of killing a Soul Emperor or even a Soul Saint. 198
• Used during his attempt to kill Ye Ping'an. 198

Disorder Splitting Wind Hammer

A powerful Clear Sky Sect hammer technique used to break through surrounding attacks. 197

• Scattered Gui Mei's giant skeletal hands during the encirclement. 197
• Tang Hao retained enough mastery of the technique to fight multiple high-level opponents while injured. 197 198

Divine Slaughter's Domain

Tang Hao can release Divine Slaughter's Domain, spreading tangible white killing intent throughout the battlefield. 198

• Activated while forcing his way toward Ye Ping'an through Yang Wudi and Chen Xin. 198
• Reflects the extreme killing intent that consumed him during his final battle. 198

Possessions

• Clear Sky Hammer — Tang Hao's martial soul and primary weapon. 72 195
• Blue Silver Emperor seed — Ah Yin's surviving seed, secretly cultivated beneath Flender's office until it was taken. 54 75
• Blue Silver Emperor Right Leg Bone — Kept with the seed as a memento of Ah Yin. 54

Relationships

• Tang San — His son. Tang Hao protected him from Spirit Hall, later clashed with him over Yu Xiaogang's training methods, and ultimately died trying to remove Ye Ping'an as a threat to him. 14 139 141 198 199
• Ah Yin — His deceased wife, a Hundred-Thousand-Year Blue Silver Emperor in human form. Her seed and spirit bone remained Tang Hao's most treasured keepsakes. 54 179
• Xiao Wu — Tang San's sworn sister and someone Tang Hao vowed to protect as his own daughter; despite this, he considered sacrificing her for Tang San's Hundred-Thousand-Year Spirit Ring if necessary. 14 59 158
• Tang Xiao — His elder brother and the Clear Sky Sect's sect master. They worked together to uncover Yu Xiaogang's attempt to provoke conflict between the Clear Sky Sect and Ye Clan. 153
• Tang Yuehua — His younger sister and Tang San's aunt. She mourned deeply after his death. 114 201
• Yu Xiaogang — Tang San's former teacher. Tang Hao became disgusted with him, rejected his requests for revenge, and blamed him for damaging Tang San's cultivation path. 114 140 144
• Flender — Shelterer of Tang San and Xiao Wu, as well as keeper of Tang Hao's hidden cavern beneath Shrek Academy. 54
• Ye Tianxing / Ye Ping'an — His principal enemy and eventual killer. Tang Hao repeatedly attempted to kill him over the perceived threat to Tang San and Ah Yin's remains. 72 75 194 199

Notable Quotes

“First, I'll keep you captive and kill you when Tang San needs you! Second, become sworn siblings with my son, and I will guarantee your safety.” 14

“I will not touch Ye Ping'an.” 114

“Today, I, Tang Hao, will not rest until Ye Ping'an or I am dead!” 197