Tang San

Biodata

Feature	Information
Name	Tang San
Original	唐三
Gender	Male
Martial Souls	Blue Silver Grass / Blue Silver Emperor; Clear Sky Hammer
Affiliation	Tang Sect; Shrek Academy; later a Tang San clone is fielded by Martial Soul Hall
Occupation / Role	Founder and ancestor of the Tang Sect; member of the First Generation Shrek Seven Monsters
First Appearance	Chapter 11

Power Progression

Stage / Realm / Level	Chapter	Notes
First soul ring	11	Obtains a century-old ring from a Lone Bamboo; it strengthens Blue Silver Grass's defense.
First soul skill: Blue Silver Pole Vault	13	Uses a Blue Silver Grass pole to vault and hover; the pole can break under sufficient impact.
Level 38	123	Breaks through while cultivating with the Mysterious Heaven Skill; Yu Xiaogang later gives him two Immortal Herbs intended to help him reach level 40.
Fourth soul ring	123	Reveals a purple, thousand-year fourth soul ring during Shrek Academy's match against Tianxing Academy.
Soul Saint	112	Is identified as a Soul Saint when he is severely injured by a soul tool cannon while protecting Tang Ya.
Six-ring Soul Emperor clone	171	The Tang San clone fielded by Martial Soul Hall displays six rings—two yellow, one purple, and three black—and a Blue Silver Emperor whose fourth ring begins at ten-thousand-year level.

Background / History

Tang San entered the Soul Hunting Forest with Yu Xiaogang, who gave him a belt containing the Sky-Covering Cloud Jade. The item can shield its wearer from divine observation and create illusions. Under Yu Xiaogang's guidance, Tang San acquired his first century-old soul ring from a Lone Bamboo. 11

His expected path toward awakening the Blue Silver Emperor was undermined when Qin Chuan and Bibi Dong killed the Blue Silver King. 12 At Notting Academy, Tang San defended the work-study students by challenging Xiao Chenyu. His improvised Blue Silver Pole Vault failed when Xiao Chenyu broke its bamboo pole, but Tang San still won by pinning his opponent to the ground. 13

Tang San later became central to Shrek Academy's tournament team. He reached level 38, received Immortal Herbs from Yu Xiaogang, and displayed a thousand-year fourth soul ring. 123 Qin Chuan later revealed that he had crippled Tang San and altered his soul skills; Tang San's rings were subsequently shown to have turned white. 108 155

Tang San repeatedly clashed with Qin Chuan over the value of Tang Sect hidden weapons against soul tools. His Sand-Shooting Shadow was sold at auction for 10,000 Gold Soul Coins, but the displayed soul tools convinced him that the Tang Sect faced a serious technological threat. 109 110 He challenged Qin Chuan and was defeated when his Godly Zhuge Crossbows and other hidden weapons could not penetrate Absolute Defense or withstand soul tool cannons. 111 The experience left him injured and determined to surpass soul tools. 112

During later conflicts, Tang San suffered further losses: Tang Hao's death caused him unexplained distress, Qin Chuan captured Xiao Wu, and Yu Xiaogang's betrayal shattered his trust in his teacher. 131 154 155 The destruction of the Clear Sky Sect also deeply affected him, as the sect is described as his root while the Tang Sect is his obsession. 215

Ten thousand years after the Battle of Jialing Pass, Martial Soul Hall used preserved blood to create living clones of Tang San and the other First Generation Shrek Seven Monsters. One such Tang San clone fights for Martial Soul Hall, while the identity and origin of the “real” Tang San remain a matter of speculation among Niu Tian and Titan. 171 190

Appearance

Tang San is depicted with long ocean-blue hair, a tall and slender build, and a composed demeanor in battle. 171

• His Blue Silver Emperor has distinct golden veins. 171
• He can manifest Eight Spider Lances from his back. 136
• During the period when Qin Chuan's interference is revealed, his soul rings are described as having turned white. 155

Personality

Tang San is intensely loyal to the Tang Sect, Shrek Academy, Xiao Wu, and the Clear Sky Sect. He treats the Tang Sect's revival as a personal mission and reacts with anger when soul tools threaten the relevance of its hidden weapons. 110 143 144 215

He is generally calm and focused in combat, but attacks on Xiao Wu or revelations about Tang Hao can push him into rage and desperation. 136 154 His respect for Yu Xiaogang is initially profound; Yu Xiaogang's eventual betrayal leaves him devastated. 11 155

Abilities & Skills

Blue Silver Grass / Blue Silver Emperor

Tang San uses plant-based control techniques to restrain opponents and dictate the battlefield.

• Blue Silver Pole Vault — Creates a bamboo-like pole from Blue Silver Grass for aerial movement; it broke when Xiao Chenyu struck it directly. 13
• Blue Silver Prison — Forms a restraining prison around targets; it was destroyed by Xiao Hongchen's overwhelming golden-element attack. 136
• Blue Silver Overlord Spear — Used in an attempt to pierce Bei Bei after trapping him in a Blue Silver Prison. 201
• Binding and exposure — Bound Wang Xiaolei's clothing and exposed his skeletal body beneath his robe. 190
• Battlefield control — The clone's Blue Silver Emperor silently bound opponents' ankles, creating an opening for Dai Mubai's attack. 171

Clear Sky Hammer

Tang San's second martial soul is the Clear Sky Hammer, described as the number one tool martial soul from ten thousand years ago. 190

• Used to smash Wang Xiaolei's bone claws into powder. 190
• Can be alternated with Blue Silver Emperor during combat. 190 201

Hidden Weapons and Tang Sect Techniques

Tang San retains the Tang Sect's concealed-weapon methods despite his hostility toward soul tools.

• Godly Zhuge Crossbows — Used against Qin Chuan but blocked by the seventh-grade defensive soul tool Absolute Defense. 111
• Sand-Shooting Shadow — A handmade hidden weapon sold to Ning Fengzhi for 10,000 Gold Soul Coins. 109 110
• Bat Wing Reincarnation — Used against Bei Bei. 201
• Shadow Needle — Delivers the surprise attack that defeats Bei Bei. 201
• Mysterious Jade Hand — Used to deflect soul tool cannon projectiles, though the volume of fire eventually overwhelmed him. 136
• Ghost Shadow Perplexing Track — Used alongside the Eight Spider Lances when attacking Meng Hongchen. 136
• Disorder Splitting Wind Hammer — Used against Wang Xiaolei. 190

Domains and Divine Armaments

• Slaughter God's Domain — Used to counter Wang Xiaolei's evil soul skills. 190
• Asura Demon Sword — Appears behind Tang San as the destruction of the Clear Sky Sect leaves him enraged. 215

Relationships

• Xiao Wu — Close companion whom Tang San fiercely protects; her capture leaves him listless and devastated. 86 136 154
• Yu Xiaogang — Teacher whom Tang San trusts and reveres until Qin Chuan reveals Yu Xiaogang had served him since Tang San was six; Yu Xiaogang ultimately betrays Shrek. 11 155
• Tang Hao — Father; news of Tang Hao's death causes Tang San to lose control, while Tang Hao's earlier death had already affected Tang San's cultivation and state of mind. 131 154
• Tang Wutong / Wang Dong — Tang San's daughter; her soul was split, with one half placed in the Three-Eyed Golden Lion. 113 206
• Qin Chuan / Qian Hanchuan — Principal enemy who cripples Tang San, repeatedly defeats or provokes him, and targets those close to him. 108 111 144
• Tang Ya — Descendant and Tang Sect Master; Tang San attempts to protect her, while Qin Chuan uses threats against Tang San to coerce her. 104 112
• First Generation Shrek Seven Monsters — Tang San is one of the original seven alongside Dai Mubai, Oscar, Ma Hongjun, Xiao Wu, Ning Rongrong, and Zhu Zhuqing; Martial Soul Hall later produces clones of all seven. 171

Story Role / Major Arcs

Early cultivation

Tang San gains his first soul ring, develops Blue Silver Pole Vault, and establishes himself among Notting Academy's work-study students. 11 13

Shrek Academy and tournament growth

He advances to level 38, receives Immortal Herbs, obtains a fourth ring, and fights as Shrek Academy's control-type soul master. 123 147

Soul tools versus hidden weapons

Tang San's conviction in hidden weapons is repeatedly challenged by Martial Soul Hall's soul tools and Qin Chuan's superior equipment. His duel with Qin Chuan ends in a decisive defeat. 110 111 143 144

Shrek's defeats and personal losses

Tang San is overwhelmed by Xiao Hongchen and Meng Hongchen, loses Xiao Wu to Martial Soul Hall, learns of Tang Hao's death, and discovers Yu Xiaogang's betrayal. 136 154 155

Martial Soul Hall clone

A living clone of Tang San is unveiled as part of Martial Soul Hall's First Generation Shrek Seven Monsters team. The clone fights with Blue Silver Emperor and Clear Sky Hammer, defeating Wang Xiaolei and Bei Bei. 171 190 201

Trivia

• Tang San's first Blue Silver Pole Vault victory was accidental in its finishing move: the bamboo pole snapped, causing him to fall onto and pin Xiao Chenyu. 13
• Qin Chuan considers Tang San's movements similar to Bei Bei's despite describing Tang San as crippled. 132
• The Tang San clone's sixth-ring configuration differs from the other cloned Shrek Seven Monsters because its fourth ring begins directly at ten-thousand-year level. 171