Tang Xiao

Biodata

Feature	Details
Name	Tang Xiao (唐啸)
Alias(es)	Xiaotian Douluo
Gender	Male
Affiliation	Clear Sky Sect — Sect Master; later allied with the Qingdi Sect 303
Occupation/Role	Sect Master; Title Douluo; Grandmaster blacksmith
Status	Alive
First Appearance	Chapter 45

Power Progression

Chapter(s)	Cultivation / Advancement	Details
114	Title Douluo	Tang Yuehua's return to the Clear Sky Sect reveals that Tang Xiao has already reached the Title Douluo realm. 114
201	Level 96 Title Douluo	After consuming the Bone-Piercing Blood Dragon Ginseng gifted by Tang Chuan, Tang Xiao's physique improves substantially and his cultivation rises to level 96. 201

Background / History

Tang Xiao is the Sect Master of the Clear Sky Sect, elder brother of Tang Hao, and uncle to Tang Chuan. He once stepped aside after learning that Ah Yin loved Tang Hao, believing his brother would make her happy; later events left him regretful and deeply dissatisfied with Tang Hao's conduct. 117

After learning that Tang Hao had neglected Tang Chuan during childhood, Tang Xiao joined Tang Lie in attacking Tang Hao and escorting him to Heaven Dou Imperial City to apologize to Tang Chuan. 117 118

Tang Xiao later sought to repair the Clear Sky Sect's relationship with Tang Chuan. He supported Bai He and the Speed Clan joining the nascent Qingdi Sect, and personally taught Tang Chuan the Clear Sky Sect's core hammer techniques. Tang Chuan refused to accept the instruction as a free favor, instead exchanging the Fusion Divine Weapon Method and Bone-Piercing Blood Dragon Ginseng. 191 200

After witnessing Tang Chuan's nine-ring configuration and three hundred-thousand-year soul rings, Tang Xiao recognized that Tang Chuan's strength may have reached—or surpassed—the level of Tang Chen. He subsequently proposed an alliance between the Clear Sky Sect and Qingdi Sect. 303

Tang Xiao also formally thanked Tang Chuan for using an Immortal Herb to evolve Tang Yuehua's martial soul and free her from decades of stagnation at level nine soul power. 304

Before the Upper Three Sects Ranking Battle, Tang Xiao and the Clear Sky Sect elders attempted to locate the special metal with the attribute of Destruction requested by Tang Chuan. Tang Xiao later apologized in person after failing to find it. 343

Following the Spirit Hall Empire's rise, Tang Xiao led the Clear Sky Sect out of seclusion to join the Qingdi Sect and Heaven Dou Empire against Spirit Hall. He accepted three top-grade Spirit Medicines from Tang Chuan as gratitude for the sect's support. 391 392

When the Comparison Sky Screen exposed Tang Hao's deliberate endangerment of Ah Yin to obtain a ninth spirit ring, Tang Xiao and the Clear Sky Sect disowned and exiled Tang Hao. Tang Xiao subsequently chose not to enter Slaughter City to awaken Tang Chen, judging the risk to the sect too great. 445

After the Comparison Video revealed the future Clear Sky Sect's involvement in hunting Qian Renxue and Spirit Hall remnants, Tang Xiao ordered the sect's direct line and branches to disperse and conceal themselves across the continent. Qian Daoliu's later vow to eradicate surviving Clear Sky Sect remnants and continued search for them confirmed the danger Tang Xiao had anticipated. 485 543

Appearance

Tang Xiao is described as having a resolute, heroic face and usually wears a simple grey martial outfit. 302

• Carries the imposing presence of a high-level Title Douluo. 349
• Wields the pitch-black Clear Sky Hammer. 349
• His physique expands noticeably when activating his combat augmentations and Clear Sky Hammer Avatar. 349

Personality

Tang Xiao is conscientious toward both family and sect. He regrets trusting Tang Hao to care for Ah Yin and becomes angered by Tang Hao's treatment of Tang Chuan. 117

As Sect Master, he places the Clear Sky Sect's prestige and future above personal considerations. Although he regards Tang Chuan as family, he refuses to concede their ranking match because it concerns the sect's standing. 348

He is receptive to Tang Chuan's merit and repays goodwill with respect. Tang Xiao recognizes Tang Chuan's talent, accepts his exchange rather than demanding loyalty, and actively seeks cooperation with the Qingdi Sect. 200 303

Tang Xiao is cautious and farsighted in matters of sect survival. After recognizing that the Clear Sky Sect could become Qian Daoliu's target for pursuing Qian Renxue in the future shown by the Comparison Video, he immediately urged the sect to disperse and evacuate. Qian Daoliu's subsequent determination to eliminate Clear Sky Sect remnants demonstrates the validity of Tang Xiao's precaution. 485 543

Abilities & Skills

Clear Sky Hammer Martial Soul

Tang Xiao possesses the Clear Sky Hammer, described as the world's number one Tool Martial Soul. He is a level 96 Title Douluo with an optimal soul-ring configuration of two yellow, two purple, and five black rings. 349

• Clear Sky Hammer Avatar — His seventh spirit ability enlarges the hammer to immense proportions and drastically enhances his physical power and soul power. 349
• Clear Sky Sky-Breaking Tremor — A sixth spirit ability that produces a powerful shockwave. 349
• Clear Sky Earth-Shaking Wave — His eighth spirit ability creates a devastating ground-borne quake powerful enough to shatter terrain and break apart large numbers of Blue Silver Emperor vines. 350
• Clear Sky: Meteor Break — His strongest attack used against Tang Chuan's Blue Silver Forest. 350
• In the Upper Three Sects Ranking Battle, he activated every available augmentation before attacking Tang Chuan. 349

Clear Sky Sect Hammer Techniques

Tang Xiao is proficient in the Clear Sky Sect's secret techniques and personally instructed Tang Chuan in them. 199 200

• Disorder Splitting Wind Hammer — A stacking hammer technique used to build overwhelming striking force. 350
• Nine Absolutes of the Clear Sky — A refined hammer-art sequence that Tang Xiao used alongside Disorder Splitting Wind Hammer to destroy incoming Blue Silver Emperor vines. 350
• Great Sumeru Hammer — A core Clear Sky Sect technique taught to Tang Chuan. 199 200
• Force Body Tempering Method — A Clear Sky Sect body-tempering method taught to Tang Chuan after he mastered the Great Sumeru Hammer. 201

Forging

Tang Xiao is a registered blacksmith of the Blacksmith Association and identifies himself as a Grandmaster blacksmith, one step below Divine Craftsman. 392

• He acts as Tang Chuan's intermediary with Lou Gao, president of the Blacksmith Association. 392 393
• His status as Clear Sky Sect Master and master blacksmith is recognized by the association's personnel. 393

Equipment / Weapons / Items

• Clear Sky Hammer — Tang Xiao's Tool Martial Soul and primary combat weapon. 349

Relationships

• Tang Hao — Younger brother. Tang Xiao's former trust in him turned to anger and regret after Ah Yin's fate and Tang Chuan's neglect were revealed. After learning that Tang Hao had deliberately endangered Ah Yin to obtain his ninth spirit ring, Tang Xiao supported his disownment and exile from the Clear Sky Sect. 117 445
• Tang Chuan — Nephew and Qingdi Sect Master. Tang Xiao teaches him Clear Sky Sect techniques, recognizes him as an extraordinary genius, and later proposes an alliance between their sects. He also represents the Clear Sky Sect in supporting Tang Chuan and the Heaven Dou Empire against Spirit Hall. 200 303 391
• Tang Yuehua — Younger sister. Tang Xiao is openly concerned about her decades of sacrifice and thanks Tang Chuan for helping evolve her martial soul. 304
• Tang Lie — Seventh Elder and close sect ally. The two jointly confront Tang Hao and later support closer ties with Tang Chuan. They also jointly assess the dangers facing the Clear Sky Sect after the Comparison Video reveals future hostilities with Spirit Hall. 117 191 485
• Tang Chen — Grandfather and former patriarch of the Clear Sky Sect. Tang Xiao led the sect elders toward Slaughter City to retrieve him after learning that the King of Slaughter was Tang Chen, though he later declined to risk entering Slaughter City itself. 443 445
• Lou Gao — President of the Blacksmith Association. Tang Xiao knows him personally and introduces Tang Chuan to him. 392 393
• Tang San — Nephew. Tang Xiao initially attempts to mediate Tang San's return to the Clear Sky Sect, but later grows disgusted by Tang San's disrespect toward the sect and its elders. 378 379
• Bibi Dong — Leader of Spirit Hall. Tang Xiao confronts her in Hell Town when the Clear Sky Sect and Spirit Hall both arrive at Slaughter City over Tang Chen. 443
• Qian Daoliu — Tang Xiao recognizes him as a severe threat to the Clear Sky Sect after the Comparison Video shows future Clear Sky Sect elders hunting Qian Renxue and Spirit Hall remnants. Qian Daoliu later renews his resolve to eradicate Clear Sky Sect remnants and continues searching for them. 485 543

Story Role / Major Arcs

Tang Hao's Forced Apology

Tang Xiao and Tang Lie confront Tang Hao over his responsibility for the Clear Sky Sect's decline and his treatment of Tang Chuan. They beat Tang Hao and bring him to apologize, hoping to lessen Tang Chuan's resentment. 117 118

Reconciliation with Tang Chuan

Tang Xiao supports the Qingdi Sect's early growth, teaches Tang Chuan the Clear Sky Sect's inherited techniques, and accepts Tang Chuan's reciprocal exchange of the Fusion Divine Weapon Method and Bone-Piercing Blood Dragon Ginseng. 191 200

Qingdi Sect Alliance

After discovering that nineteen-year-old Tang Chuan has become a Title Douluo with three hundred-thousand-year soul rings, Tang Xiao shifts from caution to seeking a formal Clear Sky Sect–Qingdi Sect alliance. 302 303

Upper Three Sects Ranking Battle

Tang Xiao represents the Clear Sky Sect against Tang Chuan in a one-on-one match. Despite fighting at full strength as a level 96 Title Douluo, he is bound by Tang Chuan's Blue Silver Wood Dragon and concedes in under three minutes; the Clear Sky Sect finishes second behind the Qingdi Sect. 349 351 352

Cooperation with the Qingdi Sect

Tang Xiao represents the Clear Sky Sect in supporting the Qingdi Sect and Heaven Dou Empire against the Spirit Hall Empire. He also agrees to send Clear Sky Sect smiths to Qingdi Sect and helps Tang Chuan contact Lou Gao. 392 393

Tang Xiao formally leads the Clear Sky Sect out of seclusion after determining that resistance to the Spirit Hall Empire is necessary for the sect's own survival, rather than merely a personal favor to Tang Chuan. Tang Chuan then gifts the sect three top-grade Spirit Medicines to strengthen its high-level soul masters. 391 392

Slaughter City Expedition

After the Comparison Sky Screen reveals that the King of Slaughter is Tang Chen, Tang Xiao leads Tang Lie and the Clear Sky Sect elders to Slaughter City in an effort to recover their patriarch. The group confronts Bibi Dong's Spirit Hall forces in Hell Town, but Tang Xiao later decides that entering Slaughter City to awaken Tang Chen would expose the sect to unacceptable danger. 443 445

Clear Sky Sect Evacuation Crisis

Tang Xiao watches a Comparison Video showing future Clear Sky Sect elders joining Xue Beng in hunting Qian Renxue and Spirit Hall remnants. Realizing that Qian Daoliu could retaliate against the entire sect, he orders the direct line and branch disciples to divide into groups, evacuate the sect, and hide throughout the continent. Qian Daoliu later vows to eradicate the surviving Clear Sky Sect remnants and continues seeking them out, escalating the crisis Tang Xiao sought to avert. 485 543