Tang San

Biodata

Feature	Value
Name	Tang San (唐三)
Alias(es)	Third Brother; Xiao San
Gender	Male
Affiliation	Shrek Academy; Clear Sky Sect
Occupation/Role	Soul Master; hidden-weapon practitioner
First Appearance	79

Power Progression

Stage / Realm / Level	Chapter	Notes
Soul Elder	79	Had not yet matured; possessed Twin Martial Souls.
Soul King	273	Revealed five Soul Rings—four purple and one black—and became one of only two Soul Kings in the preliminary rounds.
Soul Power Level 60	301	Reached level 60 after receiving Xiao Wu's Hundred-Thousand-Year Soul Bone through her sacrifice.
Titled Douluo	495	His sixth intrinsic Soul Ring evolved to one hundred thousand years upon this breakthrough. His displayed ring configuration was two yellow, two purple, and five red.

Background / History

Tang San was raised under Yu Xiaogang's instruction, though he later rejected Yu as his teacher. At age six, Tang San killed a four-hundred-year Mandragon Snake alone after Yu Xiaogang failed to handle it; Tang San considered this enough to settle any debt between them. He also stated that he obtained his Soul Rings independently. 182

Yu Xiaogang publicly revealed that Tang Hao had sought him out because of Tang San's identity as the son of the Clear Sky Douluo. Tang Hao's apparent objective was to use Yu's knowledge and connection to Bibi Dong to learn how a second Martial Soul could safely absorb Soul Rings, thereby cultivating Tang San into an invincible Titled Douluo. Tang San was initially unaware of this plan. 180

Zhongli later revealed that Tang San's Blue Silver Grass was connected to Ah Yin, a Hundred-Thousand-Year Blue Silver Emperor who had taken human form. Tang San learned that animal-type Soul Rings had weakened and diverted his first Martial Soul from its proper path, leading him to resent Yu Xiaogang's guidance. 184 185

After awakening his Blue Silver Emperor bloodline, Tang San's appearance changed dramatically, becoming slender and resembling Ah Yin. Tang Hao and Tang Xiao initially mistook him for her. 346

Appearance

Before awakening his bloodline, Tang San was described as rugged and resembling Tang Hao. Afterward, he took on a gentler, more refined appearance akin to Ah Yin's. 346

• His awakened body became more upright and slender. 346
• He carries the storage tool Twenty-Four Bridges Moonlight Night at his waist. 98
• He can manifest Blue Silver Grass/Blue Silver Emperor and the Clear Sky Hammer. 99 510

Personality

Tang San is determined, proud, and intensely competitive. His crushing loss to Chiyu's sword became a lasting nightmare; he resolved to forge stronger hidden weapons and challenge Chiyu and Zhongli again rather than condemn Chiyu for using a weapon. 106

He can remain calculating under pressure, attempting to bargain or provoke stronger enemies when cornered. 330 He also shows a marked divide between weakness and strength: while weak, he disguises himself, but once powerful, he drops that pretense and openly declares his ambition to become the supreme existence on the continent. 321

His conduct increasingly alienates others. The Shrek group suspected Xiao Wu's sacrifice was connected to him, and Dai Mubai and Ma Hongjun later disowned him after Xiangling accused him of attempting to kill her and Guoba for the Sea God's Trident. 303 502

Abilities & Skills

Twin Martial Souls

Tang San possesses Blue Silver Grass—later identified as Blue Silver Emperor—and the Clear Sky Hammer. 79 184 185

• His Blue Silver lineage is tied to Ah Yin, a Hundred-Thousand-Year Blue Silver Emperor. 184 185
• His Clear Sky Hammer can be cultivated with separate Soul Rings. 247
• His first Martial Soul was damaged by absorbing animal-type Soul Rings rather than plant-type rings appropriate to its bloodline. 185
• Chiyu's ancient Soul Tool sword split his Clear Sky Hammer in two during their spar. 100

Blue Silver Emperor Techniques

Tang San uses plant-based control and offensive Soul Skills through his Blue Silver Martial Soul. 510

• Blue Silver Grass Binding — restrains targets with vines; Chiyu's sword and Xiaofeilian's Destruction Scepter easily destroyed or dispelled it. 98 510
• Blue Silver Cage — a containment technique that Xiaofeilian also dispelled. 510
• Blue Silver Overlord Spear — a spear-like attack destroyed by the Destruction Scepter. 510

Clear Sky Hammer Techniques

Tang San combines his hammer with tactical movement and control techniques. 257 312

• Disorder Splitting Wind Hammer — stacks force with successive hammer swings. 257 312
• He can employ Blue Silver Grass and the Clear Sky Hammer together in combat. 312
• The technique can be blocked when an opponent uses Invincible Golden Body. 314

Hidden Weapons

Tang San considers hidden weapons his strongest fighting method and draws on techniques associated with the Tang Sect. 97 106

• Dragon Whisker Needles — highly penetrative weapons able to counter protective energy and shields; they previously pierced Zhao Wuji's defense but failed against Chiyu's shield. 99
• Godly Zhuge Crossbow — his strongest mechanical hidden weapon at the time; its volley could kill a Soul Ancestor and threaten an unprepared Soul King. 98
• Hidden Arrow Shooting Shadow — used to distract or confuse an opponent when its raw power cannot break their defenses. 98
• Other carried weapons include willow leaf blades and bone-piercing nails. 98

Eight Spider Lances

Tang San's External Soul Bone manifests as eight spider lances, increasing his attributes and attack options. 99 310

• Two of the lances were broken during his clash with Chiyu. 99
• He later used them to significantly boost his attributes against Du Siji. 310

Hundred-Thousand-Year Soul Bone Skills

Xiao Wu's sacrifice granted Tang San a Hundred-Thousand-Year Soul Bone and increased his power. 301

• Teleportation — used to rescue Dai Mubai from Du Siji's Sky-Tearing Claw. 310
• Invincible Golden Body — blocked Sky-Tearing Claw; Tang San exhausted his remaining use while protecting Dai Mubai. 310
• A severed right arm was restored through a ten-thousand-year right-arm Soul Bone and assistance from the Sea God's residual soul. 501

Sea God's Inheritance

Tang San received the Sea God's Light and Sea God's Heart at Sea God Island, becoming a candidate for the Sea God's inheritance. 432 433

• Completion of the first seven Sea God trials was presented as the means to resurrect Xiao Wu. 433
• He later received God-Bestowed Soul Rings as rewards from the Sea God. 495
• Without the Sea God's Trident, he cannot perform Poseidon's thirteen inherited stances, including Unfixed Waves and White Clouds Drifting for Ages. 510

Equipment / Weapons / Items

• Twenty-Four Bridges Moonlight Night — waist-worn storage tool used to carry hidden weapons. 98 99
• Godly Zhuge Crossbow — mechanical hidden weapon capable of threatening Soul Ancestors and unprepared Soul Kings. 98
• Dragon Whisker Needles — shield-piercing hidden weapons. 99
• Sea God's Trident — divine artifact associated with Tang San's Sea God inheritance; it was taken by Xiangling and Guoba. 501 510
• Hundred-Thousand-Year Soul Bone — acquired through Xiao Wu's sacrifice. 301

Relationships

• Tang Hao — father; the Clear Sky Douluo. Tang Hao arranged for Yu Xiaogang to teach Tang San in pursuit of the secret of Twin Martial Soul cultivation, but later feared what Tang San might become if he attained godhood. 180 359
• Ah Yin — mother; a Hundred-Thousand-Year Blue Silver Emperor whose bloodline Tang San awakened. 184 346
• Tang Xiao — uncle and Clear Sky Sect Master; supported Tang San's journey to the City of Slaughter, but later joined Tang Hao in abandoning him rather than risk offending a future god. 330 346 359
• Yu Xiaogang — former teacher; Tang San repudiated his guidance and blamed his cultivation decisions for damaging the future of his Blue Silver Martial Soul. 182 185
• Xiao Wu — companion and lover; she sacrificed herself to grant Tang San a Hundred-Thousand-Year Soul Bone, was later resurrected through the Sea God's trials, and continued supporting him. 301 433 501
• Dai Mubai — former Shrek teammate; Tang San protected him in battle, but Dai later publicly severed ties with Tang San. 310 502
• Ma Hongjun — former Shrek teammate; fought to delay Tang San's pursuers, then later disowned him alongside Dai Mubai. 330 502
• Oscar — teammate; Tang San gave him a Godly Zhuge Crossbow before Oscar departed for solitary training. 321
• Zhongli — revealed the truth of Tang San's Blue Silver bloodline and the damage to his Martial Soul; Tang San viewed him as an opponent to surpass. 106 185
• Chiyu — adversary whose sword shattered Tang San's External Soul Bone and split his Clear Sky Hammer. 99 100
• Xiaofeilian — powerful opponent Tang San repeatedly sought to defeat; she easily countered his Soul Skills with the Destruction Scepter. 312 510

Story Role / Major Arcs

Heaven Dou Royal Academy Spar

Tang San challenged Chiyu while relying on hidden weapons, the Eight Spider Lances, and eventually his Clear Sky Hammer. Chiyu's ancient Soul Tool sword shattered two spider lances and split the hammer, leaving him severely injured. 99 100

Break with Yu Xiaogang

During the Advanced Soul Master Academy Elite Competition, Tang San publicly confronted Yu Xiaogang, rejected credit for his Soul Ring acquisitions, and accused him of being unfit to serve as his teacher. Zhongli's disclosures about the Blue Silver Emperor then revealed the long-term harm of Tang San's Soul Ring path. 180 182 185

Second Martial Soul Cultivation

Tang San chose to cultivate his Clear Sky Hammer despite Liu Erlong's warnings. In Sunset Forest, he absorbed Soul Rings from a five-thousand-year Earth Savage Bull and a six-thousand-year Great Strength Vajra Bear. 247

Xiao Wu's Sacrifice and Competition

Xiao Wu's sacrifice elevated Tang San to level 60 and granted him a Hundred-Thousand-Year Soul Bone. Empowered by its abilities, he continued fighting through the competition, at one point protecting Dai Mubai from Du Siji's attack. 301 310

Pursuit by Martial Soul Hall

Bibi Dong dispatched four Titled Douluo to seize Tang San's Hundred-Thousand-Year Soul Bone. Demon Bear and Ghost Leopard cornered him outside Heaven Dou City until Tang Xiao intervened. 319 330

City of Slaughter and Underworld Punishment

Tang San entered the City of Slaughter with Tang Hao to seek the Slaughter God's Domain. He was later subjected to soul-affecting illusions by King Yama for more than a thousand years, accepted the promised prospect of a god's inheritance, and emerged physically and mentally devastated after three years of torment. 346 359 426

Sea God's Inheritance and Xiao Wu's Resurrection

Tang San reached Sea God Island, received the Sea God's Light and Heart, and undertook the Sea God's trials. The first seven trials were tied to Xiao Wu's resurrection; he later returned with her restored. 432 433 501

Return to Shrek and Conflict over the Trident

After returning, Tang San discovered that Shrek Academy had been taken over by Four Elements Academy. He confronted Xiangling and Guoba over the missing Sea God's Trident, but his attempt to reclaim it caused Dai Mubai and Ma Hongjun to break ties with him. 501 502

Trivia

• Tang San's five red Soul Rings include Xiao Wu's sacrifice ring, his evolved intrinsic sixth ring, two God-Bestowed rings, and the two-hundred-thousand-year Evil Orca King's ring. 495
• Xiangling was able to lift the 108,000-jin Sea God's Trident effortlessly. 502
• Xiangling and Guoba later used Tang San's Sea God's Trident as a cooking tool while he lacked access to its inherited techniques. 510