Tang San

Biodata

Feature	Information
Name	Tang San (唐三)
Species/Race	Human; later revealed to be a transmigrated soul occupying Tang Hao and Ah Yin's infant son's body 161
Gender	Male
Affiliation	Seventh Dormitory; Nuoding Academy; Shrek Academy; Clear Sky Sect
Occupation/Role	Soul Master; Hidden Weapon craftsman; designated Young Sect Master of the Clear Sky Sect 146
Status	Deceased; killed during Xiao Tian's assault on the Clear Sky Sect 161
First Appearance	Chapter 2

Power Progression

Stage / Realm / Level	Chapter	Notes
Innate Full Soul Power	2	Awakened Blue Silver Grass as his first Martial Soul; also possessed the unrevealed Clear Sky Hammer as a second Martial Soul.
First Soul Ring	8	Returned from the Soul Hunting Forest after obtaining his first ring under Yu Xiaogang's guidance.
Second Soul Ring	13	Obtained a Ghost Vine Soul Ring during training with Xiao Tian and Xiao Wu.
Soul Elder, Level 36	91	His cultivation lagged behind due to his focus on Hidden Weapon manufacture and sales.
Level 10 after bloodline extraction	104	Ah Yin extracted his Blue Silver Emperor Bloodline; his Blue Silver Grass withered and his cultivation fell to Level 10.
Clear Sky Hammer: First Soul Ring	108	Absorbed a Great Strength Gorilla Soul Ring after recovering from the loss of Blue Silver Grass.
Clear Sky Hammer: Second–Fourth Soul Rings	108	Absorbed rings from the Heavy Armor Beetle King, twenty-five-thousand-year Magic Gloom Deer, and fifty-thousand-year Human-Faced Spider Queen; acquired a second Eight Spider Lances External Soul Bone.
Soul Power Level 57	109	Reached Level 57 after gaining a seventy-thousand-year Thousand Jun Ant Emperor fifth ring.

Background / History

Tang San's soul originated in another world, where he was an abandoned child raised as an outer disciple of the Tang Sect. Denied access to inner-sect teachings because he lacked the required bloodline, he stole the Mysterious Heaven Treasure Record, learned its techniques, created the Buddha Rage Tang Lotus, and leapt from a cliff after being exposed. His soul subsequently entered the body of Tang Hao and Ah Yin's infant son, whose body had lost all signs of life during Tang Hao's escape from Martial Soul Hall. 161

In Holy Spirit Village, Tang San grew up believing Tang Hao and Ah Yin to be his parents. He awakened Innate Full Soul Power with apparently ordinary Blue Silver Grass, while concealing his Clear Sky Hammer. He enrolled at Nuoding Academy as a work-study student and became Yu Xiaogang's disciple. 2 6 11

His first meeting with Xiao Tian ended in defeat despite Tang San's use of Ghost Shadow Perplexing Track. The loss began a long rivalry: Tang San repeatedly attempted to surpass Xiao Tian through Soul Skills, Tang Sect techniques, Hidden Weapons, and External Soul Bones, but remained outmatched. 2 9 12 27

After joining Shrek Academy, Tang San fought alongside Xiao Tian against Zhao Wuji and revealed the Eight Spider Lances and his Hidden Weapons. He later devoted substantial time to producing and selling Hidden Weapons, including the Godly Zhuge Crossbow, while seeking support from the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect. 22 54 62 91

Ah Yin eventually extracted Tang San's Blue Silver Emperor Bloodline to restore her own cultivation, leaving his Blue Silver Grass Martial Soul withered and reducing him to Level 10. She disowned him after concluding that he was not her true son. Tang San then rebuilt his strength through the Clear Sky Hammer, absorbing high-year Soul Rings under Tang Hao's supervision. 104 106 108 109

Tang Chen later named him the Clear Sky Sect's Young Sect Master and arranged for him to learn the sect's secret arts in preparation for the City of Slaughter. During Xiao Tian's attack on the sect, Tang San's past-life memories were exposed to Tang Chen, revealing his true origin. Tang San died amid the assault without learning that revelation himself. 146 147 161

Personality

Tang San is proud of his Tang Sect heritage and initially believes its secret techniques make him superior to other children. His first loss to Xiao Tian leaves him deeply unsettled, and much of his early conduct is driven by the desire to defeat Xiao Tian and gain Xiao Wu's attention. 2 3 6 9

He is determined and willing to take severe risks for power, including absorbing high-year Soul Rings after losing his first Martial Soul. He remains loyal to Tang Hao even after Ah Yin's rejection, and continues pursuing strength through the Clear Sky Hammer and Clear Sky Sect secret arts. 106 108 146

Tang San is also calculating in practical matters. He recognizes the potential of Hidden Weapons as both combat tools and a source of influence, negotiating directly with Chen Xin and overseeing their production through the Strength Clan. 54 62 91

Appearance

After losing the Blue Silver Emperor Bloodline, Tang San's appearance changes markedly, becoming more similar to Tang Hao. 104 124

• Initially possessed an ordinary appearance associated with his Blue Silver Emperor heritage. 104
• After the extraction, his features became rugged and resembled Tang Hao's. 104
• Manifested eight spider-like limbs from his back when using the Eight Spider Lances. 22

Abilities & Skills

Twin Martial Souls

Tang San possesses Blue Silver Grass and the Clear Sky Hammer, though he concealed the latter for much of his early life.

• Blue Silver Grass — Used for binding, parasitism, webs, and battlefield control before its quality collapsed following the bloodline extraction. 9 27 81 104
• Clear Sky Hammer — His offensive Martial Soul, initially kept hidden because of its connection to Tang Hao and the Clear Sky Sect. 11 81
• Began attaching Soul Rings to the Clear Sky Hammer after losing Blue Silver Grass. 108

Tang Sect Secret Arts

Techniques learned from the stolen Mysterious Heaven Treasure Record in his former life. 161

• Ghost Shadow Perplexing Track — Evasive footwork used to close distance and avoid attacks. 2 9 22
• Mysterious Jade Hand — Strengthens his hands for direct combat and weapon handling. 7 22
• Purple Demon Eye — Enhances perception and vision; later reached the Mustard Seed Realm. 9 99 108
• Controlling Crane Capturing Dragon — A grappling technique used in close combat. 22
• Mysterious Heaven Skill — His internal cultivation method and the foundation of his Tang Sect techniques. 10 161

Hidden Weapons

Tang San crafts and deploys concealed mechanical weapons, often using them to compensate for gaps in direct combat power.

• Silent Sleeve Arrows — Fired at Xiao Tian during an early duel. 12
• Dragon Beard Needles — Used against Zhao Wuji; Tang San later removed them after the assessment. 23
• Godly Zhuge Crossbow — Negotiated for sale to the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect at 120 Gold Soul Coins per unit for an initial thousand-unit order. 62
• Buddha Rage Tang Lotus — The greatest Hidden Weapon he created in his previous life. 161
• His weapons are considered useful for self-defense against lower-level opponents, but Xiao Tian notes that the Godly Zhuge Crossbow is only effective against Soul Ancestors and below. 54

Eight Spider Lances

An External Soul Bone that manifests as eight spider legs from Tang San's back and greatly enhances his physical combat ability. 22

• Used against Zhao Wuji during Shrek Academy's assessment. 22
• Lost one lance to Xiao Tian's Sword Qi during a spar; the entire bone was later torn out by Er Ming. 27 42
• Acquired another Eight Spider Lances External Soul Bone from the Human-Faced Spider Queen. 108
• The replacement was extracted by Qian Renxue during the tournament, after which Tang San used its fragments as poisoned Hidden Weapons. 133

Clear Sky Hammer Soul Skills

Soul Skills obtained after rebuilding his cultivation around the Clear Sky Hammer.

• Cyclone Frenzy — Third Soul Skill from the twenty-five-thousand-year Magic Gloom Deer; spins the hammer for omnidirectional attacks. 108
• Brilliant Explosion — Fourth Soul Skill from the fifty-thousand-year Human-Faced Spider Queen; a group attack with poison and paralysis effects. 108
• Thousand Jun Barrier — Fifth Soul Skill from the seventy-thousand-year Thousand Jun Ant Emperor; a defensive ability. 109

Equipment / Weapons / Items

• Hidden Weapon Soul Tool — Storage device used to deploy Hidden Weapons. 22
• Godly Zhuge Crossbow — Mass-produced mechanical Hidden Weapon. 62 89
• Clear Sky Hammer — Second Martial Soul and principal weapon after the loss of Blue Silver Grass. 108
• Eight Spider Lances — External Soul Bone acquired twice, with both instances eventually removed. 22 42 108 133

Relationships

• Tang Hao — Regarded as Tang San's father; secretly protected and trained him, helped him acquire Clear Sky Hammer Soul Rings, and supported his pursuit of power. 7 99 106 108
• Ah Yin — Regarded as his mother until she extracted his Blue Silver Emperor Bloodline and disowned him after doubting his identity. 103 104
• Yu Xiaogang — Teacher and mentor; took Tang San as his sole closed-door disciple and sought the Twin Martial Soul cultivation method on his behalf. 6 107
• Xiao Wu — Fellow work-study student and object of Tang San's affection; he attempted to protect her from Er Ming and sought to impress her through combat. 3 11 42
• Xiao Tian — Primary rival; repeatedly defeated Tang San, sometimes trained him through sparring, and ultimately caused his death during the Clear Sky Sect assault. 2 13 27 161
• Tang Chen — Believed to be Tang San's great-grandfather; named him Young Sect Master before learning Tang San's true origin. 146 161
• Chen Xin — Potential business partner for Tang San's Hidden Weapons; negotiated an order for the Godly Zhuge Crossbow. 54 62
• Dugu Bo — Relationship developed from hostility into friendship; aided Tang San despite initially intending to kill him. 50

Story Role / Major Arcs

Nuoding Academy

Tang San enters Seventh Dormitory as a work-study student, challenges Xiao Tian under the dormitory's strength-testing rule, and suffers his first defeat. He becomes Yu Xiaogang's disciple, obtains his first Soul Ring, and repeatedly challenges Xiao Tian in an effort to close their gap. 2 6 8 9

Shrek Academy

At Shrek, Tang San fights Zhao Wuji beside Xiao Tian and reveals his Eight Spider Lances and Hidden Weapons. His later spar with Xiao Tian ends when Flender intervenes to prevent further injury. 22 27

Hidden Weapon Enterprise

Tang San attempts to turn the Tang Sect's Hidden Weapons into a source of wealth, influence, and future sect-building. He demonstrates the weapons to Chen Xin, negotiates the Godly Zhuge Crossbow's sale, and works with the Strength Clan on production. 54 62 91

Loss of Blue Silver Grass

Tang San travels with Tang Hao to the Blue Silver Ancestral Land expecting a bloodline awakening. Ah Yin instead extracts the Blue Silver Emperor Bloodline, destroys the quality of his Blue Silver Grass, disowns him, and leaves him reliant on the Clear Sky Hammer. 103 104 106

Clear Sky Hammer Reconstruction

With Tang Hao's aid, Tang San absorbs five powerful Clear Sky Hammer Soul Rings, gains another Eight Spider Lances bone, and reaches Level 57. 108 109

Clear Sky Sect and Death

Tang Chen appoints Tang San Young Sect Master and teaches him the sect's secret arts. During Xiao Tian's assault, Tang San's past-life identity is exposed through his memories; he dies without knowing the truth revealed to Tang Chen and Ah Yin. 146 147 161

Trivia

• Tang San initially believes himself to be reborn, but his memories reveal that his soul entered the body of Tang Hao and Ah Yin's deceased infant. 4 161
• He suspects early on that Xiao Tian may also be a transmigrator from a martial world because of Xiao Tian's Sword Intent and Lightness Skills. 4 27
• He acquired the Eight Spider Lances twice, and both were subsequently removed. 42 108 133