Tang Yuan

Biodata

Feature	Details
Name	Tang Yuan (唐元)
Alias(es)	Brother Tang; Old Tang 517 1723
Gender	Male
Affiliation	Body Sect; Beast Valley 636 1562 1599
Occupation/Role	Dual cultivator of body-refinement and Beast Arts; Beast Valley disciple 44 1553

Power Progression

Stage / Realm / Level	Chapter	Notes
Spirit Gathering Realm, fifth soul	85	Fought Cheng Zhishu while using beastification derived from several refined beast cores.
Pulse Wheel Fifth Stage	114	His aura was recorded at the fifth stage while entering the Spirit Prison.
Core Plate Realm	517	Stabilized a full, profound Core Plate Realm foundation after surviving a near-fatal ordeal and refining residual beast-core energy.
Five Elements Realm, perfection	1591	Had reached Five Elements Realm perfection, though his cultivation route remained markedly different from ordinary Beast Cultivators.
Earth Soul Realm	1723	Reached the Earth Soul Realm after adapting to Yi Huo Yang Dou's Beast Pill and the altered state of his Soul Plate.
Nine Revolutions Undying Art, seventh level	1832	Reached a level reportedly attained within the Body Sect only by its Sect Leader.
Heaven Soul Realm-level combat power	1870	Observers judged him to possess at least Heaven Soul Realm-level strength; his exact realm was not confirmed.

Background

Tang Yuan is the son of Tang Xuan and a woman from Beast Valley. His father taught him a body-refinement art, while his mother left behind the Beast Art that became his supplementary cultivation path. Tang Xuan believed the two methods could be made compatible, allowing Tang Yuan to endure and refine beast cores beyond the limits of ordinary cultivators. 636 44

The experiment came at a cost. Tang Yuan absorbed numerous lower-grade beast cores, leaving conflicting Beast Powers within his body. When he was attacked during the final linking of his seven souls, his spiritual energy ran wild and his right arm permanently beastified. Ashamed of his appearance, he avoided Qiao Xue'er for more than half a year. 31 32

Lu Feng later used a Spirit Suppression Array to temporarily restore Tang Yuan's arm by suppressing his Beast Power. Tang Yuan ultimately chose not to abandon his Beast Art, instead seeking a Dragon Core and other exceptional cores to cleanse and stabilize the mixed power within him. 32 49 44

Appearance

Tang Yuan is a heavily built young man with a broad frame, tightly defined muscles, and an openly resolute bearing. His usual expression and hearty smile give him a sunny, straightforward presence despite his intimidating physique. 122 31

• Exceptionally burly, with explosive physical strength visible even beneath loose robes. 122
• Upright, well-defined features and a resolute Yang-hardness in his demeanor. 31
• His right arm can become a fur-covered, savage beast limb when his Beast Power destabilizes. 31
• Full beastification can enlarge him to more than twice his normal size and cover his body in ape-like fur. 85
• His body-refinement markings appear as black patterns over his skin during combat or recovery. 1554 37

Personality

Tang Yuan is battle-driven, resilient, and fiercely proud. He dislikes outside interference in his fights, viewing solitary combat as a matter of strength and respect, yet he is not reckless: he studies opponents, deliberately exhausts them, and builds traps through repeated attacks. 31 1557 105

He is deeply loyal to those he considers family. He treats Ruo Shui as a younger sister, supports Lu Feng without hesitation, and is willing to endanger himself to protect companions. His devotion to Qiao Xue'er is equally intense; guilt over avoiding her and determination to rescue her repeatedly shape his choices. 517 31 1599 1846 1242

Though often direct and boisterous, Tang Yuan is perceptive in battle and quick to comprehend principles behind unfamiliar techniques. He can turn observations—from beast markings, food, enemy techniques, and movement arts—into practical combat methods of his own. 105 1542 1688 1909

Abilities & Skills

Dual Cultivation: Beast Origin Art and Body Refinement

Tang Yuan’s cultivation combines the Beast Origin Art inherited from his mother with the Body Sect’s body-refinement method taught by Tang Xuan. The body-refinement art gives him the endurance needed to contain beast-core power that would overwhelm ordinary cultivators. 31 44

• Can refine and employ several distinct Beast Powers rather than relying on a single beast core. 31 85
• Early, uncontrolled refinement left conflicting Beast Powers within his body and caused his beastified arm. 31 32 44
• His first documented beastification came from a Long-Armed Demonic Ape core, granting ape-like strength and rapid monkey-fist attacks. 85
• Uses the Phantom Shadow Rat’s Shifting Form and Changing Shadow to flash behind opponents. 85
• Uses the Hundred-Legged Spirit Fox’s swift, deceptive footwork even while fully beastified. 85
• Fully integrated a top-tier Five Elements Beast Core in just over a month, an adaptation rate that surprised Lu Feng. 1551

Nine Revolutions Undying Art

Tang Yuan’s primary body-refinement technique, also called the Nine Revolutions Black Markings Art, produces black Undying Markings that reinforce his body, recovery, and endurance. 105 201

• Reinforces his defense and lets him endure attacks from stronger opponents. 37 201
• Supports his lightning-based movement arts by preventing his meridians and body from collapsing under the strain. 1560
• Greatly increases recovery; when combined with the Black Tortoise Core, he can draw spiritual energy from an area exceeding a thousand meters. 1554
• Reached the seventh level of the art, placing him among the Body Sect’s foremost practitioners. 1832
• Activated the art in time to survive an attack from the Blue Armor Centipede. 1573

Black Dragon Core Techniques

The Black Dragon Core is central to Tang Yuan’s offensive Beast Art and gives many of his attacks draconic force, intimidation, and explosive physical power. 99 1552

• Black Dragon’s Roar — A growing Spirit Skill comprehended from the core; its strength rises alongside Tang Yuan’s cultivation. 99 102
• Dragon Enters Nine Underworlds — Reverses Black Dragon Core power through his primary meridians to accelerate spiritual-qi circulation and physical performance. 1560 1559
• Half-Beast Ferocity Transformation — Reached by forcing Dragon Enters Nine Underworlds through eight meridians, producing a wild, vicious battle state. 1559
• Dragon Might — His Black Dragon Core reacts strongly to the Eternal Startled Dragon Step, allowing him to manifest intimidating Dragon Might. 1909
• The core also altered his appetite as his assimilation with its beast nature deepened. 98

Movement Techniques

Tang Yuan specializes in explosive, lightning-driven bursts of speed rather than sustained conventional movement arts. 1555 1559

• Shimmering Steps: Thunder Hidden Dragon Travel — Draws lightning inward to stimulate his meridians and blood vessels, turning him into a streak of thunder-light. 1555
• Thunder Hidden Dragon Fury — The second level of Shimmering Steps; pushes spiritual-qi circulation beyond its normal limit at serious physical risk. 1560
• Can use restrained lightning to numb an opponent on contact and weaken their defense. 1555
• Eternal Startled Dragon Step — Reached the entry level in a short period, adapting the technique to his own meridian strength and Black Dragon Core. 1909

Fist, Palm, and Bone Techniques

Tang Yuan’s combat style is built around adapting Beast Power into direct martial techniques and using repeated exchanges to create openings. 1557 1552

• Double Shadow Dragon Fist — Produces a leading dragon-shaped fist force followed by delayed secondary strikes. 1555 1552
• By incorporating the Spirit Controlling Heavy Gold Luan’s power, he can turn one punch into three successive dragon-force impacts. 1552
• Splitting Flame Palm — Converts dragon-shaped fist force into a compact, flame-wreathed palm strike. 1557
• Bone Removal Technique — Manipulates an opponent into unconsciously completing a self-dislocation; Tang Yuan used it to defeat Black Elephant and later Lei Jian. 1557 106
• Braided Dough Twist Fist — Twists two different fist forces together within his meridians or in midair, creating a spiraling, violent combined attack. 1688 1561
• Black Rune Bell — A defensive technique that protects his exterior against rapid attacks, though it can be strained by repeated internal-impact strikes. 107

Staff Arts

Tang Yuan is proficient with a staff despite often being underestimated as a purely fist-based fighter. 1553

• Used the Nine-Nine Returning Yin Staff to counter Zuo Fangming’s Staff Shadows and anticipate Flying Serpent Pierces Heart. 1553
• Wielded a staff containing Zhaixin Chan Wood, whose strikes can congeal blood and qi and disrupt spiritual-energy circulation. 1554
• Can adapt staff fighting to his Beast Cultivation, including while beastified. 85

Beast Companions

• Grand Yama Demon Lion — Tang Yuan’s battle beast. It can manifest black flames, activate hidden talents, and use Beast Shadow Celestial Phenomenon and Yama Demon Fire. 1575 1573 1574
• Silver Moon Demon Bear (Little Silver) — A companion that was separated from Tang Yuan during an encounter with Blood Clan forces; Tang Yuan later searched for it with Ye Fan. 457 517 459

Equipment

• Zhaixin Chan Wood staff — A long staff whose material disrupts an enemy’s blood, qi, and spiritual-energy circulation on impact. 1554
• Azure Dragon Seal — Used to severely injure the Black-Clad Man while Tang Yuan and Lu Feng fought together. 112
• Storage Ring — Used to carry beast cores, loot, and cultivation resources. 517 205

Relationships

• Lu Feng — Closest companion and sworn-brother-like ally. Lu Feng helps Tang Yuan stabilize his Beast Power, shares movement-technique knowledge, and supports his cultivation; Tang Yuan repeatedly risks himself to protect Lu Feng. 1560 44 1599 1846
• Tang Xuan — Father and Tang Manor’s master. He taught Tang Yuan body refinement, regrets the flawed handling of Tang Yuan’s Beast Art, and hopes a powerful beast core can correct his son’s path. 49 44
• Qiao Xue'er — Tang Yuan’s beloved. His guilt over avoiding her follows his beastification, and he remains determined to rescue her after learning that she has become a Soul Spirit under another’s control. 31 1242
• Ruo Shui — Treated by Tang Yuan as a younger sister. He once promised to protect her, while she later solemnly promised to protect him in return. 517 131
• Ye Fan — Trusted ally and frequent traveling companion. Ye Fan has treated Tang Yuan’s injuries and worked with him to search for Little Silver and assist Lu Feng. 517 1519 1723
• Zhan Ziyuan — Beast Valley senior, rival, and mentor-like opponent. Their fierce duels pushed Tang Yuan to reveal Dragon Enters Nine Underworlds and refine his Beast Cultivation. 1560 1562 1559 1561
• Hong Cang Zhenren — Body Sect senior who recognizes Tang Yuan’s potential and explains the strength of the Nine Revolutions Undying Art combined with the Black Tortoise Core. 1554 1542 1551
• Shen Tu Jiangshan — Initially reserved toward Tang Yuan, but later recognizes him as vital to Beast Valley’s future. 1562 1574
• Xiao Jiao'er — Fellow Beast Valley disciple whose early hostility gradually softens into acceptance of Tang Yuan’s return and strength. 1554 1550 1562

Story Role / Major Arcs

Beastification and Qiao Xue'er's Imprisonment

After his cultivation accident beastified his arm, Tang Yuan withdrew from Qiao Xue'er out of shame. He re-entered the conflict when Qiao Xue'er was framed for Yan He’s death, immediately prioritizing her rescue despite his injuries and distrust of others. 31

Beast Valley Recognition Trials

Tang Yuan undertook Beast Valley’s trials to win recognition, retrieve his father, and ease the long-standing conflict between the Body Sect and Beast Valley. He fought six opponents across separate terrain zones, used strategy to defeat Black Elephant and Lei Hu, overcame Li Shixin and Zuo Fangming, and finally endured a brutal duel with Zhan Ziyuan. 1543 1562 1553 1552 1559 1558

His performance earned acknowledgment from Beast Valley’s members and eventually helped secure recognition for both himself and his father. 1562 1599

Pursuit of Stronger Beast Cores

Tang Yuan’s path requires exceptional beast cores to stabilize and elevate his dual cultivation. He sought the Four Spirit Beast Cores, received the Black Tortoise Core, refined the Five Elements Beast Core, and later adapted to Yi Huo Yang Dou’s Extreme Yang Beast Pill. 32 190 1723 1551

Vengeance Against the Six Harmonies Sect

Tang Yuan holds the Iron-Masked Man responsible for the suffering inflicted on his parents’ generation and believes the Six Harmonies Sect may have been involved. He pledged to join Lu Feng in destroying the sect and personally vowed to kill the Iron-Masked Man. 1599 1592

Secret-Realm Sacrifice

When Lu Feng’s group was trapped by an array, Tang Yuan volunteered to enter first and create an opening for the others. He concealed the extent of the danger afterward so Lu Feng would not feel indebted, surviving only because he broke through in his body-refinement cultivation. 1846

Notable Quotes

“I'll hold them back. You leave first.” — Tang Yuan, facing three Core Formation Realm enemies with Lu Feng. 111

“Count me in.” — Tang Yuan, pledging to join Lu Feng’s campaign against the Six Harmonies Sect. 1599

“I want to kill that old bastard with my own hands!” — Tang Yuan, confronting the Iron-Masked Man’s connection to his parents’ tragedy. 1592