Tang San

Biodata

Feature	Value
Name	Tang San (唐三)
Gender	Male
Affiliation	Haotian Sect; later works alongside Tang Hao and Yu Xiaogang
Occupation/Role	Soul Master; cultivator; martial arts tournament contestant
Status	Subjected to judgment through “Return Journey” alongside Tang Hao and Yu Xiaogang 315
First Appearance	Chapter 128

Power Progression

Stage / Realm / Level	Chapter	Notes
Transformation Technique recipient	301	Absorbs the Transformation Technique with Tang Hao in the Inner World. His altered body grants stronger aptitude and “amazing energy,” which he accepts despite its appearance.
Saint Teacher Ratio’s power	312	Obtains a Source of Power in the Inner World alongside Tang Hao; subsequently saves Tang Hao from the Golden Dragon King and kills Shrek personnel.
God King-level powerhouse	313	Tang San, Tang Hao, and Yu Xiaogang acquire additional Sources of Power and reach God King level.

Background / History

Tang San reunites with his father, Tang Hao, after years apart. Tang Hao intends to send him to Spirit Hall City for advanced education under Saint Teacher Ratio, prompting Tang San to recognize Ratio’s vast influence 128.

When Tang San seeks Ratio’s help to revive his mother, Ah Yin, he offers his Cultivation Methods in exchange. Ratio agrees, transports Ah Yin directly to his laboratory, and Tang San bows in recognition of Ratio’s power and wisdom 214. Tang Hao later opposes the agreement and physically confronts Tang San, but Tang San remains committed to saving Ah Yin 219.

Ah Yin is revived with the strength of a thousand-year Soul Beast, but Tang Hao prematurely breaks her experimental container, leaving her without memories of Tang Hao or Tang San. Tang San refuses to force her to leave and instead waits for Ratio’s advice 225. When Ah Yin later confirms that she cannot recover her memories unless she seeks them herself, Tang San leaves her a way to find him and departs dejectedly 227.

Appearance

After absorbing the Transformation Technique, Tang San’s body is drastically altered. Though initially horrified, he accepts the transformation as the price of becoming stronger 301.

• Shrinks from nearly 1.8 meters to roughly one meter tall 301.
• Develops green skin, thin arms, and thin legs 301.
• Retains a disproportionately large head and gains larger, brighter eyes 301.
• Loses nearly all of his hair, leaving only sparse strands 301.
• Is later struck twice in the forehead by the Three-Eyed Golden Lion, leaving two prominent swollen bumps 306.

Personality

Tang San is initially principled, family-oriented, and capable of independent judgment. He distrusts Yu Xiaogang’s accusations that Ratio is deceitful, believing instead that Ratio is not as despicable as his teacher claims 216. His determination to revive Ah Yin remains firm even when Tang Hao objects and abuses him 219.

He is also intensely ambitious and sensitive to humiliation. He enters the World’s First Martial Arts Tournament convinced that, at equal Soul Power, his martial arts are comparable to those of a Titled Douluo 238. Defeats, the growing prominence of Ratio’s techniques, and the likely obsolescence of Tang Sect hidden weapons undermine his confidence 246 247.

After entering the Inner World, Tang San embraces power at any cost. He accepts a grotesque transformed body because it improves his aptitude, declaring that strength matters more than appearance 301. Following his acquisition of Ratio’s power, he becomes increasingly ruthless and indifferent toward others, ultimately joining Tang Hao and Yu Xiaogang in a campaign against Ratio and the established order 312 315.

Abilities & Skills

Tang Sect Cultivation Methods

Tang San possesses personal Cultivation Methods that he considers precious enough to trade for Ah Yin’s revival.

• He gives the methods to Ratio in exchange for reviving Ah Yin 214.
• Yu Xiaogang later leaks these methods publicly, causing a severe break in their relationship 257.
• Tang San fears that Ratio-era cultivation and Soul Tools will render both Tang Sect techniques and hidden weapons obsolete 247.

Martial Arts

Tang San considers his martial arts his foremost advantage and seeks recognition through the World’s First Martial Arts Tournament.

• Believes he can contend with a Titled Douluo when both sides possess equal Soul Power 238.
• Qualifies for the tournament but loses to Ning Rongrong in the second round 245 246.
• The defeat causes him to question both his abilities and the value of his methods 246.

Transformation Technique

The Transformation Technique remakes Tang San’s body and improves his aptitude.

• Absorbed simultaneously with Tang Hao 301.
• Leaves him physically diminutive and goblin-like in appearance 301.
• Grants him greater energy and the potential to progress further than before 301.

Source of Power

Tang San later obtains Saint Teacher Ratio’s power through the Inner World.

• Gains power alongside Tang Hao and uses it to save him from the Golden Dragon King 312.
• Acquires further Sources of Power with Tang Hao and Yu Xiaogang, reaching God King level 313.
• Uses this strength in attempts to overthrow Ratio and to attack temples, the Free Alliance, and Spirit Hall targets 313 315.

Relationships

• Tang Hao — Father. Tang San initially resists Tang Hao’s opposition to Ah Yin’s revival, later transforms and pursues power alongside him; their shared ambition eventually becomes destructive 219 301 312.
• Ah Yin — Mother. Tang San trades his Cultivation Methods for her revival and refuses to compel her to leave after she awakens without memories of him 214 225 227.
• Yu Xiaogang — Teacher. Tang San once considers him more responsible than his father, but breaks away after learning Yu Xiaogang leaked his Cultivation Methods; they later reunite in pursuit of revenge against Ratio 229 257 312.
• Saint Teacher Ratio — Tang San initially respects Ratio and seeks his help to revive Ah Yin, but later comes to view him as an opponent to overthrow 214 314 315.
• Xiao Wu — Companion and supporter during the planned rescue of Tang Hao. Their relationship becomes strained after Tang San’s tournament loss and her praise for Ratio’s techniques 173 246.
• Tang Xiao — Uncle and Haotian Sect leader. He supports Tang San’s efforts to become stronger, though he is pressured by sect members to let Tang San leave after the conflict with the Three-Eyed Golden Lion 294 306.
• Tang Ya — A visitor from another world who tells Tang San of his alternate-world counterpart’s achievements. She later loses respect for him after his recklessness attracts a Face-Hugger and leads to his death 299.
• Three-Eyed Golden Lion — Attacks Tang San on sight for an unexplained reason, severely injuring and humiliating him 306.
• Golden Dragon King — Tang San seeks to recruit him into an alliance against Ratio, but later saves Tang Hao from him after obtaining Ratio’s power 312 314.

Story Role / Major Arcs

Ah Yin’s Revival

Tang San arranges a deal with Ratio to revive Ah Yin, surrendering his Cultivation Methods in return 214. He withstands Tang Hao’s anger over the deal and behaves patiently after Ah Yin awakens without her former memories 219 225.

Martial Arts Tournament and Crisis of Confidence

Tang San sees the World’s First Martial Arts Tournament as an opportunity to demonstrate his skill and bring fame to both himself and Yu Xiaogang 238. His second-round defeat to Ning Rongrong, coupled with the success of Ratio’s methods, leads him to doubt the future of the Tang Sect 246 247.

Break with Yu Xiaogang

Tang San learns that Yu Xiaogang—not Ratio—leaked his Cultivation Methods. Feeling betrayed, he publicly distances himself from his teacher 257.

Inner World Transformation

Humiliated and determined to surpass others, Tang San joins Tang Hao in absorbing the Transformation Technique. He accepts his altered form in exchange for increased aptitude and strength 301.

After repeated humiliation by the Three-Eyed Golden Lion and rejection from Haotian Sect members, Tang San leaves to seek the immortal herbs at the Ice and Fire Yin Yang Well, hoping to improve his talent 306 308.

Rise to God King Level

Tang San obtains Ratio’s power in the Inner World and becomes increasingly aligned with Tang Hao’s violent ambitions 312. With Tang Hao and Yu Xiaogang, he gains further Sources of Power, reaches God King level, destroys the Wind God Temple, and kills numerous Soul Masters 313.

Rebellion Against Ratio

Tang San attempts to recruit the Golden Dragon King into an alliance to overthrow Ratio and provokes Ratio by slaughtering a village 314. He subsequently helps incite conflict among the Temples and attacks Free Alliance and Spirit Hall buildings before confronting Ratio directly 315.

Ratio defeats Tang San’s group with ease and uses “Return Journey” to judge Tang San, Tang Hao, and Yu Xiaogang before the souls of their victims 315.

Notable Quotes

“Only power is eternal!” 301

“This new body will allow me to go further! I will no longer be left behind by others!” 301

“Dad, our only goal is to become stronger! Does appearance matter?” 301