Tang San

Biodata

Feature	Value
Name	Tang San (唐三)
Gender	Male
Affiliation	Shrek Academy
Occupation/Role	Shrek student; Spirit Master
First Appearance	Chapter 38 (mentioned); Chapter 58 (in person)

Power Progression

Stage / Realm / Level	Chapter	Notes
Above level 25 Soul Power	65	Proves his qualification to skip directly to Shrek Academy’s third examination.
Level 29 Soul Power	66	Reaches the third-stage examination alongside Xiao Wu.
Soul Ancestor	79	Oscar notes the extraordinary nature of Tang San being a fourteen-year-old Soul Ancestor.

Background / History

Tang San arrives at Shrek Academy with Xiao Wu after searching for the remotely located institution. Before enrolling, he protects and carries Xiao Wu during their journey, treating her as a close companion and family. 61

At his admission assessment, Tang San displays Blue Silver Grass and century-old Spirit Rings. Li Yusong admits him despite concerns over his strong desire for control, arrogance, and apparent killing intent. 63

Tang San has memories and knowledge connected to the Tang Sect. He recalls stealing the sect’s supreme technique and jumping from a cliff in an effort to make the sect regret its actions; his knowledge of Soul Tools, crystals, hidden weapons, and assassination methods also sets him apart from local Spirit Masters. 59 94

Appearance

Tang San initially appears ordinary, though his gaze is notably deceptive: gentle on the surface but carrying concealed sharpness. 58

• Well-developed muscles for his age. 63
• Eyes capable of keen vision through the Purple Demon Eye. 80
• Wields Blue Silver Grass as one Martial Soul and a hammer as his second. 63 76

Personality

Tang San places great value on fairness and rules, objecting when Oscar attempts to let Zhu Zhuqing bypass Shrek’s registration queue. He also refuses unearned special treatment, instead proving his Soul Power publicly. 62 65

In battle, he is observant, resourceful, and willing to adapt his plans when others offer better strategies. He gathers intelligence on Zhao Wuji, coordinates his team, and accepts Ning Rongrong’s superior tactical proposal. 71 72

However, he is also portrayed as proud, possessive, and increasingly hostile when challenged. His jealousy over Xiao Wu’s apparent affection for Oscar drives him to attack Oscar, reject help, become isolated, and ultimately consider assassinating Oscar. 82 83 94

Abilities & Skills

Blue Silver Grass Martial Soul

Tang San’s primary revealed Martial Soul is Blue Silver Grass, which he has cultivated to an exceptional level. 63 66

• Blue Silver Entanglement — Entangling skill whose grass carries snake venom. 38
• Parasite — Attempted against Zhao Wuji but fails to affect the much stronger Soul Saint. 75
• Uses Blue Silver Grass for mobility and positioning, including moving Xiao Wu during combat. 67
• Its performance against Oscar causes Tang San to question whether he should prioritize his hammer instead. 69

Hammer Martial Soul

Tang San possesses a second Martial Soul in the form of a hammer, revealed during his fight with Zhao Wuji. 76

• He considers shifting his focus from Blue Silver Grass to the hammer after feeling suppressed by Oscar’s abilities. 69
• His father considers teaching him the Clear Sky Sect’s ultimate arts. 79

Hidden Weapons and Poison

Tang San is highly skilled in hidden weapons and poisons, drawing on Tang Sect knowledge and techniques. 59 76 80

• Uses Bone-Piercing Nails, though Zhao Wuji’s power makes their effect limited. 74
• Uses Hidden Sand Shooting Shadow to pierce Zhao Wuji’s Immovable Vajra Body and poison him. 76
• Employs a crossbow and gifts Oscar a Zhuge Repeating Crossbow. 76 80
• Recognizes that conventional hidden weapons are ineffective against some opponents, particularly Oscar. 80
• Intends to improve his arsenal with mechanical hidden weapons. 80

Tang Sect Techniques

Tang San uses martial techniques associated with his prior knowledge.

• Controlling Crane Capturing Dragon — Used against Zhao Wuji, but neutralized by Zhao Wuji’s Taiji. 76
• Displays tactical familiarity with Soul Tools and unusual crystals. 59
• His hand size and physical condition suggest long-term training in a distinctive soul skill. 62

Purple Demon Eye

Tang San cultivates the Purple Demon Eye even while injured. 80

• Allows him to locate and recover hidden weapons with exceptional visual acuity. 80

Equipment / Weapons / Items

• Zhuge Repeating Crossbow — A repeating crossbow given to Oscar in exchange for healing assistance. 80
• Bone-Piercing Nails — Hidden projectiles used against Zhao Wuji. 74
• Hidden Sand Shooting Shadow — Poisonous hidden weapon capable of piercing Zhao Wuji’s defensive skill. 76
• Various concealed weapons collected and maintained after battle. 80

Relationships

• Xiao Wu — Closest companion; Tang San is deeply protective of her and reacts violently when he believes she has chosen Oscar over him. 61 82 83
• Oscar — Initially a rival with differing views on rules; later an opponent Tang San resents for countering his hidden weapons and growing close to Xiao Wu. They nevertheless exchange a crossbow and healing sausage after Tang San’s fight with Zhao Wuji. 62 80 94
• Dai Mubai — Fellow Shrek student who guides Tang San through the academy’s examinations and helps retrieve his hidden weapons; later confronts him over his attack on Oscar. 65 80 82
• Ning Rongrong — Teammate whose tactical insight Tang San eventually accepts; he also sees her as a potential recruit for the Tang Sect because of her support abilities. 72
• Zhu Zhuqing — Teammate who supports Tang San’s leadership during planning, though Tang San later resents what he perceives as her lack of sympathy for Xiao Wu. 72 75
• Zhao Wuji — Shrek examiner who overwhelms Tang San in the entrance assessment but is injured and poisoned by Tang San’s hidden techniques. 71 76
• Yu Xiaogang — Tang San’s master; their relationship becomes strained when Yu Xiaogang is excluded from the Star Dou Great Forest expedition. 63 101
• Clear Sky Douluo — Tang San’s father, who comes to Shrek after Tang San is injured and considers passing on the Clear Sky Sect’s ultimate arts. 77 79

Story Role / Major Arcs

Shrek Academy Admission

Tang San enters Shrek with Xiao Wu, challenges Oscar’s attempted queue-jumping, demonstrates unusually high Soul Power, and is admitted after revealing Blue Silver Grass. 61 62 63 65 66

Entrance Assessments

During the third and fifth examinations, Tang San leads his team in combat and battles Zhao Wuji. He tests Blue Silver Grass, hidden weapons, poison, Tang Sect techniques, and his hammer, but is ultimately knocked unconscious and ranked fifth among the new students. 67 71 73 74 75 76 77

Conflict over Xiao Wu

After Xiao Wu publicly shows affection for Oscar under the influence of a talisman, Tang San believes himself betrayed. He attacks Oscar, faces Dai Mubai’s intervention, and becomes increasingly isolated and consumed by jealousy. 81 82 83

Growing Hostility toward Oscar

Tang San reflects on Oscar’s overwhelming counter to hidden weapons and becomes increasingly anxious over being surpassed. His resentment culminates in a private decision to assassinate Oscar. 80 89 94

Return to Shrek

Tang San later returns to Shrek Academy without having been expelled, after beating Heaven Dou Royal Academy student Xue Beng. 150

Trivia

• Tang San’s first revealed spirit skill carries snake venom, which results in punishment from Yu Xiaogang. 38
• He is described as having an ordinary appearance despite a gaze that suggests hidden danger. 58
• Tang San’s hidden weapons are effective enough to surprise Zhao Wuji, but not enough to overcome the gap between a Soul Grandmaster and a Soul Saint. 74 76