Tang Hao

Biodata

Feature	Information
Name	Tang Hao (唐昊)
Alias(es)	Clear Sky Douluo 43 60
Gender	Male
Affiliation	Clear Sky Sect 8 112
Occupation/Role	Title Douluo; father and later trainer of Tang San 96 100
Martial Soul	Clear Sky Hammer 8 94
Status	Alive; later lives in seclusion after mutilating himself to remove Spirit Bones and contain old injuries 109
First Appearance	Chapter 2

Power Progression

Stage / Realm / Level	Chapter	Notes
Level 90, without a spirit ring	37	Reached level 90 while fleeing Spirit Hall with Ah Yin, but had not yet acquired his ninth spirit ring. 37
Title Douluo, approximately level 92	37, 43	Ah Yin's voluntary sacrifice granted him a Hundred Thousand Year spirit ring. He used the resulting surge of strength, the Slaughter God's Domain, and the Clear Sky Sect's Exploding Ring technique to severely injure level 95 Pope Qian Xunji. 37 43
Spirit power reduced to level 75	109	Severed his right arm and left leg, sacrificing their fused Spirit Bones to free himself from old injuries and return the sect's inherited bones. He could still release Title Douluo-level combat power if necessary. 109

Background / History

The Sky Screen identifies Tang Hao as the answer to a Prize Quiz, exposing a future in which the famed Clear Sky Twin hides in a remote village. The younger Tang Hao initially refuses to accept this future and reacts with hostility to the idea of becoming involved with a Hundred Thousand Year Spirit Beast Transformation, declaring that he would kill one on sight. 8

In the future shown by the Sky Screen, Tang Hao falls in love with Ah Yin, the Blue Silver Emperor and a Hundred Thousand Year Spirit Beast Transformation. When Spirit Hall pursues them, he attempts to escape Ghost Douluo and Chrysanthemum Douluo before being blocked by Pope Qian Xunji. Ah Yin sacrifices herself to save Tang Hao, leaving behind a Life Seed and granting him a Hundred Thousand Year spirit ring. 37

Newly advanced to Title Douluo, Tang Hao retaliates with the Clear Sky Hammer and severely injures Qian Xunji despite the Pope's higher level. He escapes carrying infant Tang San and Ah Yin's Life Seed. Spirit Hall's subsequent retaliation forces the Clear Sky Sect into seclusion, leaving several elders resentful of Tang Hao for the losses suffered by the sect. 37 108 111

Years later, Tang Hao removes his own right arm and left leg, along with their Spirit Bones, as an act of atonement and to relieve the injuries that had accumulated in his body. He returns the two inherited Clear Sky Sect Spirit Bones through Tang San, then remains in seclusion near Ah Yin's Life Seed. 109 112

Appearance

Tang Hao is depicted as an older, mustachioed man in the future shown by the Sky Screen. After mutilating himself, he is missing his right arm and left leg, though he can temporarily shape replacements from spirit power. 36 109

• Carries and manifests the Clear Sky Hammer. 8 94
• Wears a mustache in his later life. 36
• Later appears maimed after voluntarily severing his right arm and left leg. 109
• Uses a storage soul tool to carry necessities, including clothing for Tang San. 100

Personality

Tang Hao is blunt, volatile, and deeply uncomfortable with the gentler behavior of his future self. After the Sky Screen reveals his relationship with Ah Yin, he repeatedly rejects the idea that the older, affectionate man on the screen could be him. 8 36 108

Despite his harsh manner and secrecy, Tang Hao is fiercely protective of Tang San. He secretly watches over his son, punishes Zhao Wuji for harming him, intervenes when Spirit Hall threatens him, and later personally guides Tang San's cultivation. 21 94 96

His later actions are shaped by guilt toward both Ah Yin and the Clear Sky Sect. He considers his mutilation and the return of the sect's inherited Spirit Bones a debt that must be paid, refusing Tang San's attempts to dissuade him. 109

Abilities & Skills

Clear Sky Hammer

Tang Hao possesses the Clear Sky Hammer, the inherited Martial Soul of the Clear Sky Sect and the foundation of his reputation as the Clear Sky Douluo. 8 94

• Used the hammer to strike down and severely injure Pope Qian Xunji after receiving Ah Yin's spirit ring. 37
• Appeared above the Pope's Palace with the Clear Sky Hammer to protect Tang San and Xiao Wu from Spirit Hall. 94
• His identity and Martial Soul command sufficient respect that opponents release Tang San after learning he is Tang Hao's son. 40 50

Title Douluo Combat Power

Tang Hao is a formidable assault-type Title Douluo, capable of escaping coordinated pursuit and threatening opponents above his level under favorable conditions. 37 43

• Evaded Ghost Douluo and Chrysanthemum Douluo while protecting Ah Yin. 37
• Severely injured level 95 Qian Xunji despite being a newly advanced Title Douluo at roughly level 92. 37 43
• Confronted Spirit Hall at the Pope's Palace, where seven Title Douluos were unable to capture him. 94 95
• Retained the ability to unleash Title Douluo-level power even after his spirit power fell to level 75. 109

Slaughter God's Domain and Exploding Ring

Tang Hao possesses the Slaughter God's Domain and Clear Sky Sect secret techniques, which he can combine with his hammer's power. 43 107

• Activated the Slaughter God's Domain during his clash with Qian Xunji. 43
• Used Exploding Ring as part of the burst that allowed him to overcome the gap between his own level and Qian Xunji's. 43
• Explains to Tang San that an innate Martial Soul domain can be used alongside Twin Martial Souls. 107

Training and Guidance

Tang Hao becomes Tang San's direct mentor after revealing that he had secretly guided his son's battles and growth. 96

• Identifies Tang San's lack of burst power and directs him toward the changes that will come with his fifth spirit ring. 97
• Brings Tang San to awaken his Blue Silver Emperor bloodline. 100
• Sends Tang San to train in the City of Slaughter so that he can master killing intent and obtain the Slaughter God's Domain. 100 107
• Explains the differences between human and spirit beast cultivation while insisting that Tang San become stronger before learning the full truth of Ah Yin's death. 96

Equipment / Items

• Clear Sky Sect martial soul token — Given to Grandmaster when Tang Hao entrusts Tang San to his care. 17
• Storage soul tool — Used to carry clothing and other supplies. 100
• Two inherited Clear Sky Sect Spirit Bones — Returned to the sect through Tang San after Tang Hao detaches them from himself. 109 112
• Hundred Thousand Year Blue Silver Emperor Spirit Bone — Kept in an iron box and given to Tang San to absorb. 109

Relationships

• Tang San — His son. Tang Hao initially treats him coldly and later entrusts him to Grandmaster, but secretly protects, trains, and supports him. 17 96 100
• Ah Yin — His beloved partner, the Blue Silver Emperor. Her sacrifice grants Tang Hao his Hundred Thousand Year spirit ring and leaves behind the Life Seed he continues to visit. 37 109
• Tang Xiao — His elder brother and the Clear Sky Sect Master. Tang Xiao pursues him after the Prize Quiz revelation and later supports Tang San's return to the sect. 8 112
• Tang Yuehua — His sister, who is angered by his withdrawal from the Clear Sky Sect and helps guide Tang San toward the sect. 108 109
• Grandmaster — Tang San's teacher and caretaker after Tang Hao leaves his son in Grandmaster's care. 17
• Titan — Former subordinate whose loyalty to Tang Hao leads him to recognize Tang San as the Young Master. 59 60
• Qian Xunji — Pope of Spirit Hall and enemy who pursued Ah Yin; Tang Hao severely injures him after Ah Yin's sacrifice. 37 43
• Spirit Hall — Long-standing enemy responsible for pursuing Ah Yin and for the conflict that drives the Clear Sky Sect into seclusion. 37 108

Story Role / Major Arcs

Tang San's Early Life

Tang Hao raises Tang San in Holy Spirit Village but leaves him in Grandmaster's care after Tang San awakens Twin Martial Souls. He later returns from the shadows to punish Zhao Wuji for attacking his son. 17 21

Spirit Hall Confrontation

During the Continental Advanced Spirit Master Academy Elite Tournament, Tang Hao arrives at the Pope's Palace when Spirit Hall moves to capture Xiao Wu and threatens Tang San. His appearance forces Spirit Hall to abandon its immediate pursuit. 94 95

Father and Son Training

After Xiao Wu leaves, Tang Hao reveals that he has been secretly guiding Tang San. He pushes his son to gain the strength needed to protect those he loves, directs his Blue Silver Emperor awakening, and sends him into the City of Slaughter. 96 100 107

Confession and Atonement

Tang Hao brings Tang San to Ah Yin's Life Seed, confesses his past, and reveals the self-mutilation he underwent to atone for his debt to the Clear Sky Sect. He gives Tang San the Blue Silver Emperor Spirit Bone and has him return the inherited Spirit Bones to the sect. 109 112

Notable Quotes

“With your current strength, can you protect her?” 96

“This is what I owe the sect!” 109