Tang San

Biodata

Feature	Information
Name	Tang San (唐三)
Alias(es)	Xiao San; Asura King 9 218
Species/Race	Human; originated from another world and retains knowledge of its Tang Sect 13 248
Gender	Male
Affiliation	Shrek Academy / Shrek Seven Devils; Sea God Island trial participant; former Clear Sky Sect claimant 121 236 254
Occupation/Role	Soul Master; candidate undergoing the Sea God Nine Trials 254
Status	Alive; last seen departing Sea God Island with eight Soul Rings and the Sea God's Trident 277
First Appearance	Chapter 9

Power Progression

Stage / Realm / Level	Chapter	Notes
First Soul Ring	15	Obtained a Hundred-Year Mandala Snake Soul Ring; its paralytic venom became part of his Blue Silver Grass.
Three Soul Rings; External Soul Bone	42	Had acquired his Third Soul Ring and an External Soul Bone by the time of his confrontation with Ye Hao.
Soul Power Level 37	118	Reached Level 37 while refining the King of Hell's Sticker at the Ice and Fire Yin Yang Well.
Rank 45	164	Secretly added a Hundred-Year Thousand Jun Ant Soul Ring to the Clear Sky Hammer, raising his Soul Power by one level.
Rank 50 bottleneck / Soul King	164, 166	Added four Soul Rings to the Clear Sky Hammer in a single night, nearly exploding from overload; afterward reached the Soul King rank.
Divine Slaughter's Domain	219	Obtained the domain through the City of Slaughter, greatly amplifying his killing intent.
Soul Power Level 59	221, 222	Had reached Level 59 when the Clear Sky Sect set its conditions for his return.
Soul Power Level 64 / Soul Emperor	237	The Second Elder identifies him as a seventeen-year-old Rank 64 Twin Martial Soul wielder with Divine Slaughter's Domain.
Six Soul Rings	230	Displayed six Soul Rings alongside Blue Silver Grass after two and a half years of cultivation.
Sea God Nine Trials	254	Received the Sea God's Nine Trials on Sea God Island and became a potential Sea God successor.
Seven Soul Rings; Blue Silver True Body	269	Activated his Seventh Soul Skill, Blue Silver True Body, against Sea Spear Douluo.
Sea God Fifth Trial completed	272	Sea Dragon Douluo conceded after overwhelming him, allowing Tang San to pass the Fifth Trial.
Eight Soul Rings; Sea God's Trident	277	Wielded the Sea God's Trident and displayed eight Soul Rings while fighting Demon Spiders in the Dark Red Ocean.

Background / History

Tang San originated from another world and retains the cultivation methods and hidden-weapon knowledge of its Tang Sect. He later openly admits that he is not from the Douluo Continent and intends to establish a Tang Sect there. 13 248

His father, Tang Hao, left him in Grandmaster's care after Tang San accepted Grandmaster as his teacher. Grandmaster understood that Tang San's Second Martial Soul had to remain concealed, as its exposure would place Tang San in mortal danger. 9

At Nuoding Junior Soul Master Academy, Tang San obtained his first Soul Ring from a Mandala Snake. The ring strengthened his Blue Silver Grass with venomous, paralytic properties. 15

He later joined Shrek Academy and became part of the Shrek Seven Devils. His public image as a dependable teammate contrasted with a ruthless private side: when a Soul Master insulted Xiao Wu, Tang San attempted to murder him to prevent his own identity from being exposed. 42

Personality

Tang San is intensely protective of Xiao Wu and reacts violently to anyone he believes has harmed or insulted her. His willingness to kill the Soul Master who mocked her revealed a side of him that Zhu Zhuqing and Ning Rongrong had not previously seen. 42

He can remain composed when facing overwhelming danger. When abducted by Dugu Bo, Tang San calmly explained why the Titled Douluo wanted him dead rather than panicking. 112 He is also resourceful under pressure, escaping Dugu Bo's territory and salvaging what resources remained at the Ice and Fire Yin Yang Well. 113

His defeats, losses, and conflicts with Ye Hao increasingly turned his protectiveness into revenge-driven obsession. After learning Xiao Wu had allegedly become Ye Hao's Sixth Soul Ring, he became more aggressive and bloodthirsty, swearing vengeance on Ye Hao, Spirit Hall, and the City of Slaughter. 218

Tang San is proud and deeply sensitive to humiliation. He repeatedly interprets opposition as a personal affront, including during his clashes with the Clear Sky Sect, where resentment over public beatings and ridicule drives him to challenge Tang Yu and later attempt assassination. 235 236 238 242

Abilities & Skills

Blue Silver Grass

Tang San's primary Martial Soul is Blue Silver Grass, which he uses for battlefield control, binding, poison delivery, and large-scale area coverage.

• His first Soul Ring grants Entanglement, producing dense Blue Silver Grass restraints. 42
• The Mandala Snake ring imbued his grass with a venomous, paralytic toxin. 15
• His Third Soul Skill, Spider Web Restraint, fires a binding sphere that forms a web around targets. 238
• He can spread thorn-covered, poisonous Blue Silver Grass across an entire arena and seal escape routes. 192
• His Seventh Soul Skill, Blue Silver True Body, transforms him into a massive Blue Silver Grass form that generates countless attacking vines. 269
• The Martial Soul failed to evolve as Tang Hao expected after Ye Hao destroyed the Blue Silver King and surrounding Blue Silver Grass. 163 164

Clear Sky Hammer

Tang San's Second Martial Soul is the Clear Sky Hammer, a powerful weapon Martial Soul inherited from Tang Hao.

• He secretly began adding Soul Rings to the hammer after the failure of his Blue Silver Grass evolution. 164
• His first hammer ring was a Hundred-Year Thousand Jun Ant ring; the hammer became far heavier after absorption. 164
• He continued hunting Soul Beasts through the night and accumulated four hammer rings, pushing himself to the brink of explosion. 164 165
• Tang Hao and Grandmaster had intended for him to fill all nine Blue Silver Grass ring slots before attaching rings to the Clear Sky Hammer. 165
• He uses Clear Sky Sect techniques, including the Clear Sky Nine Absolutes and Disorder Splitting Wind Hammer-style combat methods. 238 235

Divine Slaughter's Domain

Tang San possesses Divine Slaughter's Domain, acquired after entering the City of Slaughter.

• It releases tangible killing intent that suppresses the surrounding area. 235
• The domain significantly increased his combat power but did not resolve his inability to control his killing intent. 219 222
• Sea Dragon Douluo's Demon-Breaking Domain can dispel it completely. 272

Mysterious Heaven Skill and Tang Sect Techniques

Tang San retained methods from the Tang Sect of his former world.

• The Mysterious Heaven Skill is his cultivation method and was detectable as a faint purple aura during meditation. 13
• His Purple Demon Eye improves visual perception, though it was rendered ineffective inside Sea Delusion Douluo's illusion domain. 230 270
• He possesses Tang Sect hidden weapons, including the Godly Zhuge Crossbow, Silent Sleeve Arrow, and Flying Sky Divine Claw. 246
• He created the poison King of Hell's Sticker, which he used to kill Shi Nian. 118 155

Vast Sea Cosmic Shroud

Tang San owns the Vast Sea Cosmic Shroud, an artifact with defensive and concealment abilities.

• Its Vast Sea Protective Barrier is central to his plans for escaping dangerous situations. 242
• It can conceal his aura from ordinary Titled Douluo, enabling him to evade pursuit. 246
• He used it to escape when cornered by the Defense Clan and Clear Sky Sect elders. 250

Equipment / Weapons / Items

• Sea God's Trident — wielded while leaving Sea God Island. 277
• Vast Sea Cosmic Shroud — artifact used for aura concealment and protection. 246 250
• King of Hell's Sticker — lethal poison created at the Ice and Fire Yin Yang Well. 118 155
• Tang Sect hidden weapons — includes the Godly Zhuge Crossbow, Silent Sleeve Arrow, and Flying Sky Divine Claw. 246
• Hundred Treasures Wish-Fulfilling Pouch — used to carry immortal herbs. 121
• External Soul Bone — formerly possessed, but stolen before Chapter 64. 64

Relationships

• Tang Hao — Father. Tang Hao secretly watched over and protected Tang San, saved him from exploding during his reckless hammer-ring absorption, and was later killed by Ye Hao. 134 164 222
• Grandmaster (Yu Xiaogang) — Teacher and mentor. Grandmaster guided him to his first Soul Ring and repeatedly risked himself to protect him, but was devastated by Tang San's premature cultivation of the Clear Sky Hammer. 15 113 166
• Xiao Wu — Closest companion and the focus of Tang San's protectiveness. He accepted her identity as a Hundred-Thousand-Year Soul Beast and later swore revenge after being told that Ye Hao had made her his Sixth Soul Ring. 134 218
• Ye Hao / Ye Ritian / Tang Yu — Principal enemy. Their rivalry involves Tang San's stolen External Soul Bone, the destruction of his Blue Silver Grass evolution opportunity, repeated defeats, and Ye Hao's infiltration of the Clear Sky Sect as Tang Yu. 64 164 236
• Dugu Bo — Former abductor and reluctant mentor-like associate. Dugu Bo kept Tang San at the Ice and Fire Yin Yang Well for half a year and came to recognize Tang San's poison expertise. 112 118
• Tang Yuehua — Aunt. She nursed Tang San after his injuries and tried to protect him, but became disillusioned after learning of his actions and otherworldly origin. 237 248 249
• Tang Xiao — Uncle and Clear Sky Sect Master. Tang Xiao initially supported Tang San, but the relationship deteriorated after Tang San's conduct within the sect. 203 236
• Clear Sky Sect — Tang San sought admission and accepted three conditions to regain standing, but was expelled after attempting to kill Tang Yu and later became the sect's target. 222 236 243

Story Role / Major Arcs

Nuoding Academy and First Soul Ring

Tang San begins his Soul Master path under Grandmaster's guidance, obtains the Mandala Snake Soul Ring, and becomes involved in the conflict between Nuoding Academy's work-study students and noble students. 15

Shrek Academy and the Ye Hao Rivalry

While fighting alongside the Shrek Seven Devils, Tang San's hostility toward Ye Hao intensifies. His attempt to murder a man who insulted Xiao Wu exposes his ruthless side, while his External Soul Bone is later stolen. 42 64

Dugu Bo and the Ice and Fire Yin Yang Well

Dugu Bo abducts Tang San after learning of his poison knowledge. Tang San survives, spends half a year at the Ice and Fire Yin Yang Well, creates King of Hell's Sticker, and leaves after Dugu Bo no longer needs his help. 112 118

Failed Blue Silver Grass Evolution

Tang Hao takes Tang San to awaken his Blue Silver Grass, only for them to discover that Ye Hao has destroyed the Blue Silver King and the forest's Blue Silver Grass. In frustration, Tang San secretly cultivates the Clear Sky Hammer, nearly killing himself. 163 164 165

City of Slaughter and Revenge

After Xiao Wu's capture and reported fate, Tang San enters the City of Slaughter to obtain Divine Slaughter's Domain. His hatred grows more extreme after Hu Liena tells him Xiao Wu became Ye Hao's Sixth Soul Ring. 210 218 219

Clear Sky Sect Conflict

Tang San accepts the Clear Sky Sect's conditions for recognition but arrives with hostility toward Tang Yu. He attempts to assassinate Tang Yu, is beaten and expelled, challenges Tang Yu to a duel, and later chooses to kill the apparent Tang Yu despite knowing it will make the entire sect his enemy. 222 236 238 242 243

Sea God Nine Trials

After escaping pursuit, Tang San reaches Sea God Island and receives the Sea God Nine Trials. He endures successive Sacred Pillar trials, completes the Fifth Trial when Sea Dragon Douluo concedes, and later departs with eight Soul Rings and the Sea God's Trident. 254 272 277

Notable Quotes

“Anyone who hurts Xiao Wu, all of you deserve to die.” 42

“One day, I will make all of you pay the price! I will avenge Xiao Wu!!!” 218

Trivia

• Tang San's first Clear Sky Hammer Soul Ring is only a Hundred-Year ring, a consequence of beginning his Second Martial Soul cultivation prematurely. 164 165
• He was the second competitor in the tournament to reach the Soul King rank. 166
• His Blue Silver Grass reacts strongly to the Blue Silver Emperor held by Ye Hao, as though trying to return to it. 184