Contents
- 1Biodata
- 2Power Progression
- 3Background / History
- 3.1Transmigration and adoption into Clear Sky Sect
- 3.2Conflict over the Ice and Fire Yin Yang Well
- 3.3Seizure of the treasure land
- 3.4Divine inheritance and collapse
- 4Appearance
- 5Personality
- 6Abilities & Skills
- 6.1Twin Martial Souls
- 6.2Blue Silver Grass techniques
- 6.3Tang Sect arts and Hidden Weapons
- 6.4Eight Spider Lances
- 6.5Divine power
- 7Equipment / Weapons / Items
- 8Relationships
- 9Notable Quotes
Biodata
| Feature | Details |
|---|---|
| Name | Tang San (唐三) 92 |
| Alias(es) | Little San; Third Young Master; San'er 92 150 |
| Species/Race | Human; transmigrator from the Tang Sect of Bashu 92 |
| Gender | Male |
| Affiliation | Clear Sky Sect; formerly associated with the Tang Sect of his previous life 92 |
| Occupation/Role | Clear Sky Sect's Third Young Master; regarded as a future third-generation sect master and the sect's hope 242 282 613 |
| Status | Alive; his body later becomes overloaded with divine power and forcibly controlled by Asura 616 632 |
| First Appearance | Chapter 92 |
Power Progression
| Stage / Realm / Level | Chapter | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Innate Full Soul Power | 92 | Possesses Twin Martial Souls: Blue Silver Grass and a Clear Sky Hammer formed through an ancestral mutation from a Wooden Hammer. |
| Level 16 Soul Master | 92 | Absorbs a 500-year Jade Luo Vine as his first Spirit Ring and gains Flourish. |
| Level 17 | 136 | Breaks through from the peak of Level 16 while persistently cultivating during his pursuit of Yu Xiaoheng. |
| Soul Grandmaster | 242 | Has not yet reached Level 30, but is already treated as the core figure of Clear Sky Sect's third generation. |
| Four-ring combatant | 285 | Possesses a ten-thousand-year fourth Spirit Ring and the Eight Spider Lances External Soul Bone. |
| Asura God's inheritance candidate | 584 | Endures the Asura God's killing aura without retreating, beginning a divine inheritance. |
| Premature divine power | 590 | Tang Chen and Bo Saixi sacrifice their remaining divine origin to force a portion of divine power into him before his trials are complete. |
| Sea God and Asura God power | 611 | Wields the combined powers of the Sea God and Asura God, though they prove insufficient against Yu Xiaoheng. |
| Asura-overloaded state | 632 | Appears in dark-red divine armor with the Asura Demon Sword mark; excess divine power cracks his body and leaves his eyes devoid of human emotion. |
Background / History
Transmigration and adoption into Clear Sky Sect
Tang San leapt from Ghost's Sorrow in his previous life and awoke as a crying infant in this world. Tang Hao and Tang Xiao later found him outside and brought him back to the Clear Sky Sect. Although his parents were ordinary sect members, his Innate Full Soul Power, Twin Martial Souls, and mutated Clear Sky Hammer made him an unprecedented talent within the sect. 92
The sect's acceptance gives Tang San a home and recognition he lacked in his former life. Tang Wei's regard for him earns him the position of “Third Young Master,” while Tang Hao becomes a father figure whom Tang San calls Brother Hao. 92
Tang San makes two private vows: to rebuild the Tang Sect through the power of the Clear Sky Sect, and eventually merge the two sects under the Tang name. He initially treats Blue Silver Grass as a Soul Power vessel while reserving the Clear Sky Hammer for top-tier Spirit Rings once he becomes powerful enough. 92
Conflict over the Ice and Fire Yin Yang Well
Tang San first resolves to eliminate Yu Xiaoheng after learning that Yu Xiaoheng's ten-thousand-year Spirit Ring shattered Tang Hao's fighting spirit. He begins preparing the Dragon Whisker Needle as an assassination weapon while concealing his intent from the Clear Sky Sect. 115
After observing Yu Xiaoheng's conduct in Four Elements City, Tang San recognizes him as an ideal sect heir: talented, decisive, and devoted to his clan. This admiration does not lessen Tang San's resolve to kill him, as Yu Xiaoheng's existence threatens the future he envisions for the Clear Sky Sect. 135
At the Ice and Fire Yin Yang Well, Tang San reveals the value of the Immortal Herbs and attempts to deny them to the Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon Clan. He later challenges Yu Xiaoheng directly, combining Blue Silver Grass, the Clear Sky Hammer, Tang Sect techniques, and Hidden Weapons in a single assault. Yu Xiaoheng defeats him, reflects Tang San's Dragon Whisker Needles with a Lightning Magnetic Field, and intercepts Tang San's Zhuge Crossbow bolts before they can destroy the herbs. 139 144 145
Seizure of the treasure land
Tang San later leads the Clear Sky Sect's operation to seize the Ice and Fire Yin Yang Well. The operation includes an ambush that wipes out the Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon Clan's remaining defenders while the herbs are transported away. 282
When pursuing Yu Shan in Sunset Forest, Tang San uses Ghost Shadow Perplexing Track and Controlling Crane Capturing Dragon to incapacitate him. He attempts to extract information about Yu Xiaoheng through intimidation and torture, but a black-robed Yu Xiaoheng intervenes. 283 284
Tang San attacks the black-robed figure with Blue Silver Grass, Blue Silver Prison, the Eight Spider Lances, and several Hidden Weapons. The opponent effortlessly counters these techniques and severely injures him, forcing Tang San to summon Clear Sky Sect reinforcements and ultimately retreat. 285 287 288 290
Divine inheritance and collapse
Following repeated defeats, Tang San accepts the Asura God's inheritance and withstands its killing intent with exceptional composure. Tang Hao comes to acknowledge that Tang San's resolve exceeds his own. 584
Tang Chen and Bo Saixi later sacrifice their remaining strength to prematurely awaken part of Tang San's divine power. Tang San uses this power to protect them and confront Yu Xiaoheng, but Guanyin's Tear is stopped by Yu Xiaoheng's million-year Spirit Ring. 590 591 592
After suffering further defeat, Tang San is left with most of his meridians severed, though the inheritance marks of the Sea God and Asura God remain within him. 593
Tang San eventually gains access to both divine powers, but his combined Sea God–Asura attack cannot harm Yu Xiaoheng. Crushed by grief over the destruction of the Clear Sky Sect and the deaths of those who supported him, he hesitates to continue fighting. Asura forcibly suppresses Tang San's consciousness and takes control of his body. 611 616
Appearance
Tang San is initially described as a young man with ordinary features rather than striking looks. His sharp eyes and steady, rhythmic movements distinguish him from other youths. 92
- Violet light can appear in his eyes when he uses the Purple Demon Eye. 135 242
- He is often depicted in worn or damaged robes after battles, contrasting with his composed bearing. 143
- In his Asura-overloaded state, he wears dark-red divine armor, bears the Asura Demon Sword mark on his forehead, and has spiderweb-like cracks across his skin. 632
Personality
Tang San is fiercely loyal to the Clear Sky Sect. His willingness to risk his life, surrender Tang Sect Hidden Weapon methods, and seek divine power all stem from his belief that the sect gave him the belonging his former Tang Sect never did. 142 150 616
He is calculating and exceptionally cautious. He keeps Hidden Weapons in reserve, calls for reinforcements at the first sign of danger, and favors layered plans over direct risks. When pursuing Yu Xiaoheng in Sunset Forest, he chooses to encircle the forest rather than press an injured enemy into a desperate counterattack. 288 468
Tang San can be ruthless when protecting sect interests. He seeks to destroy resources the Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon Clan might gain, plans assassinations against Yu Xiaoheng and Nameless, and attempts to torture Yu Shan for intelligence. 139 283 349
Despite this ruthlessness, he possesses genuine gratitude and emotional attachment to those who care for him. The Clear Sky Sect's protection of him deeply affects him, and the loss of Tang Hao, Tang Wei, Tang Chen, and the sect's disciples leaves him unwilling to pursue power at the cost of being alone. 148 616
Abilities & Skills
Twin Martial Souls
Tang San possesses Blue Silver Grass and the Clear Sky Hammer, giving him both a controlling plant Martial Soul and the Clear Sky Sect's supreme Tool Martial Soul. 92 144
- Blue Silver Grass — His primary early-cultivation Martial Soul and the basis of his control techniques. 92
- Clear Sky Hammer — His inherited Tool Martial Soul, intended for top-tier Spirit Rings once his cultivation is sufficiently high. 92
- Twin Martial Soul combat — Combines both Martial Souls in battle, using Blue Silver Grass for restraint and the Clear Sky Hammer for direct offense. 144
Blue Silver Grass techniques
Tang San's first Spirit Ring comes from the 500-year Jade Luo Vine and grants Flourish, a vitality-based skill that greatly enhances the growth and versatility of Blue Silver Grass. 92
- Causes vines to grow and bind opponents. 92
- Launches parasitic seeds to wear enemies down. 92
- Spreads vegetation across an area to create a self-enhancing domain. 92
- Uses Vigorous Entanglement to strengthen the toughness and toxicity of his vines. 285
- Uses Blue Silver Prison to create woven vine enclosures around enemies. 286
- Uses Blue Silver Overlord Spear as a direct killing attack. 286
Tang Sect arts and Hidden Weapons
Tang San retains the techniques and weapon-crafting knowledge of the Tang Sect from his previous life. His combat style combines movement, internal cultivation, poison, concealed weapons, and precise timing. 92 144
- Mysterious Heaven Skill — Internal cultivation method that strengthens his physique and supports his techniques. 92
- Ghost Shadow Perplexing Track — Evasive footwork capable of slipping past attacks at close range. 144 283
- Purple Demon Eye — Visual technique that improves perception and targeting. 135 285
- Mysterious Jade Hand — Strengthens his hands for martial techniques and weapon use. 144
- Controlling Crane Capturing Dragon — Redirects and suppresses an opponent's force. 283
- Disorder Splitting Wind Hammer — Clear Sky Sect hammer technique used alongside his Tang Sect methods. 144
- Dragon Whisker Needle — Poisoned Hidden Weapon intended as a killing trump card; Yu Xiaoheng's Lightning Magnetic Field counters it. 145
- Zhuge Crossbow — Rapid-fire mechanical Hidden Weapon used in his attempt to destroy the Immortal Herbs. 145
- Guanyin's Tear — His strongest documented Hidden Weapon strike; it pierces space but fails against Yu Xiaoheng's million-year Spirit Ring. 592
Eight Spider Lances
Tang San possesses the Eight Spider Lances, an External Soul Bone obtained alongside his third Spirit Ring from a four-thousand-year Man Faced Demon Spider. 285
- Eight poisonous, spear-like limbs extend from his back. 286
- Serves as one of his principal close-range trump cards. 286
- Fails to overcome Yu Xiaoheng's golden-red flames and superior strength. 287
Divine power
Tang San is chosen by both the Sea God and Asura God, eventually wielding portions of both divine powers. 583 611
- Uses Sea God and Asura power to reinforce his body, restore others' injuries, and launch combined divine strikes. 591 611
- His body struggles to bear the fusion of two divine origins, causing severe physical strain. 591
- Asura can forcibly suppress Tang San's consciousness and commandeer his body. 616
- Excess divine power leaves Tang San emotionally vacant and physically cracked in his later Asura state. 632
Equipment / Weapons / Items
- Clear Sky Hammer — One of his Twin Martial Souls. 92 144
- Dragon Whisker Needle — Poisoned assassination weapon. 145
- Godly Zhuge Crossbow — Mechanical crossbow used against the Immortal Herbs. 140
- Voice-transmission jade tablet — Used to call Clear Sky Sect reinforcements. 288
- Haotian Token — Clear Sky Sect token used to pressure Spirit Hall. 327
- Guanyin's Tear — His strongest documented Hidden Weapon attack. 592
- Sea God Trident — Used defensively against Yu Xiaoheng after acquiring divine power. 611
Relationships
- Tang Hao — Father figure and “Second Brother.” Tang San is deeply devoted to him and initially seeks Immortal Herbs partly to restore Tang Hao's spirit and cultivation. 92 139
- Tang Wei — Clear Sky Sect Master who protects Tang San, trusts his judgment, and treats him as a future pillar of the sect. 141 150
- Yu Xiaoheng — Primary rival and enemy. Tang San recognizes Yu Xiaoheng's exceptional character and talent, but repeatedly seeks to eliminate him for the Clear Sky Sect's future. 135 140
- Tang Chen — Great-grandfather figure and Clear Sky Sect ancestor. Tang San protects him with divine power after Tang Chen is grievously injured. 591
- Bo Saixi — High Priestess who supports Tang San's divine inheritance alongside Tang Chen. 590 591
- Asura — Divine inheritor and later possessor of Tang San's body. Asura considers Tang San's emotions an obstacle and forcibly takes control when Tang San hesitates. 616
- Clear Sky Sect disciples — Regard Tang San as the sect's greatest hope and are willing to sacrifice themselves to protect him. 592 613
Notable Quotes
“No matter how good a treasure is, you need to be alive to claim it.” 468
“I did all this for the sect. I wanted the Clear Sky Sect to become the number one sect on the continent.” 616