Tang San

Biodata

Feature	Value
Name	Tang San (唐三)
Species/Race	Human
Gender	Male
Occupation/Role	Control-type Spirit Master; hidden-weapon user
Status	Alive
First Appearance	2

Power Progression

Stage / Realm / Level	Chapter	Notes
Third Spirit Ring / External Soul Bone event	123	Attempts to absorb a thousand-year spider Spirit Ring while injured; the process produces an external soul-bone phenomenon.
Clear Sky Hammer: five rings	327	Acquires five ten-thousand-year Spirit Rings for his Clear Sky Hammer through solitary hunting in the Star Dou Forest.
Rank 60	374 375	Tang Hao uses the Mysterious Heaven Skill to help him break through; his Spirit Power stabilizes at level 60 after seven days.
Reduced to Rank 50	379	Ah Yin strips away his Blue Silver Emperor bloodline, causing his Spirit Power to fall from level 60 to level 50.
Rank 89	563	Reaches rank 89 after absorbing the Man Faced Spider Emperor's Spirit Ring.
Near Rank 90 / Rank 91 threshold	568	After absorbing the three Thousand Jun Ant Emperors' rings, he is described as a single Spirit Ring away from rank 91.

Background / History

Tang San grew up in Holy Soul Village as the son of the blacksmith Tang Hao. As a child, he regularly cooked, chopped wood, and handled household chores while Tang Hao drank; Old Jack regarded him as a gifted and dependable child. Tang San was chosen to attend Notting Junior Soul Master Academy alongside Yun Feng. 4

He possessed Innate Full Soul Power with Blue Silver Grass, an unusual combination that drew attention once its implications became apparent. He considered joining Martial Soul Hall after learning of its opportunities for common-born Spirit Masters. 6

Tang San guarded the Mysterious Heaven Skill as the foundation of his life and refused Yun Feng's requests to learn it. He nevertheless offered Yun Feng general advice, including drinking hot water to improve Innate Soul Power. 2 3

His relationship with Yun Feng deteriorated over time. Tang San became jealous of Yun Feng's growing closeness with Xiao Wu and his rapid progress, even considering removing Yun Feng before stopping himself because of their friendship. 17 Later revelations concerning Tang San's past-life actions further damaged their relationship. 363 365

After the events involving Martial Soul Hall, Tang Hao took Tang San to a hidden mountain valley for punishing physical and hammer training. Tang San spent months under a waterfall and eventually mastered the Disorder Splitting Wind Hammer while his Spirit Power was sealed. 370 372

Tang San later poisoned his younger brother with Seven Day Kill poison while Tang Hao was away. Ah Yin subsequently awakened her Blue Silver Emperor power, stripped Tang San of the associated bloodline, and caused his Blue Silver Grass to wither. 376 378 379

Following his abandonment by Tang Hao and pursuit by the Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon Clan, Tang San fled toward Slaughter City. There, he killed twenty-two tavern patrons, killed the waiter, and entered the city despite being unable to use Martial Souls or Spirit Skills within its rules. 380 381 382

Appearance

Tang San was initially a thin, small child who cultivated alone on the mountain near Holy Soul Village. After losing the Blue Silver Emperor bloodline, his body shrank and his appearance became markedly uglier. 2 379

• His eyes emit a purple glow while using the Purple Demon Eye. 2
• His height falls to roughly 1.4 meters after the bloodline loss. 379
• His arm is reattached after a severe injury but remains permanently misshapen. 301
• The evolved Eight Spider Lances manifest as black, armor-like protrusions across his back. 565

Personality

Tang San is calculating, guarded, and deeply protective of the techniques he considers his foundation. He can be patient and helpful in low-stakes situations, as shown by his early guidance to Yun Feng, but his trust is limited. 2 3

In battle, he is highly adaptive and ruthless. He employs concealed weapons, poison, traps, and rapid skill chains without hesitation, and ignored Dai Mubai's pleas after inflicting severe pain with Dragon Whisker Needles. 46 66

His resentment increasingly defines his later actions. He kills Yu Xiaogang in revenge, poisons his younger brother, and resolves to kill those around Yun Feng after breaking free of Yun Feng's influence. 365 376 423

Abilities & Skills

Twin Martial Souls

Tang San possesses Blue Silver Grass and the Clear Sky Hammer. His two Martial Souls, Spirit Bones, and accumulated Spirit Skills give him several dozen techniques, though he struggles to transition between them without delays or wasted Soul Power. 561

• Blue Silver Grass — used for binding, cages, thorn formations, restraint, and battlefield control. 64 562
• Clear Sky Hammer — his primary overwhelming-power weapon; later equipped with powerful Spirit Rings. 327 574
• Limitation — his Blue Silver Emperor bloodline is stripped by Ah Yin, causing the Blue Silver Grass to wither and his Spirit Power to recede. 378 379

Mysterious Heaven Skill

A secret internal-energy cultivation method Tang San refuses to teach Yun Feng. Its inner strength protects him during cultivation and can rapidly suppress hostile Spirit Ring energy. 2 561 563

• Forms a protective layer of internal energy around his body. 561
• Supports absorption of powerful Spirit Rings. 563
• Was used by Tang Hao to assist Tang San's breakthrough to level 60. 374

Tang Sect Techniques and Hidden Weapons

Tang San is a master of concealed weapons whose erratic trajectories and piercing power threaten opponents far above his rank. 64

• Dragon Whisker Needles — pierce defenses and inflict extreme pain. 46 66
• Back-Mounted Flower Crossbow — used with Datura Snake venom to temporarily incapacitate Zhao Wuji. 66
• Godly Zhuge Crossbow — deployed alongside other hidden weapons against high-level attackers. 334
• Bodhisattva Tear — nearly kills Qian Renxue. 583

Purple Demon Eye

A vision and mental-power technique used for detection, disruption, and resistance against mental interference. 142 152

• Counters Xiao Wu's Charm skill when activated in time. 142
• Reaches the Mustard Seed realm by the confrontation with Bu Le. 152
• Prevents the Man Faced Spider Emperor from escaping. 562

Ghost Shadow Perplexing Track

A movement technique that lets Tang San rapidly close distance and reposition during combat. 46

Disorder Splitting Wind Hammer

A Clear Sky Sect hammer technique refined through waterfall training under Tang Hao. 372 374

• Tang San learns to control the trajectory of each increment of force. 374
• Can be used in reverse to resist an opponent's consecutive hammer strikes. 374
• Counters the Dark Demon Evil God Tiger's barrage of energy arrows. 558

Great Sumeru Hammer

A high-level hammer technique that fuses Tang San's power with the Clear Sky Hammer's dominance. He truly masters it while absorbing three Spirit Rings at once. 567

• Ring Detonation — detonates Spirit Rings to convert their power into overwhelming attacks. 574 580
• Enables a man-and-hammer-as-one state against Qian Renxue. 580
• Inflicts severe strain and injuries on Tang San's own body. 567 582

Eight Spider Lances

An External Soul Bone that evolves after Tang San absorbs the Man Faced Spider Emperor's Spirit Ring, becoming the first of his Spirit Bones to enter the god level. 563

• Suppresses insect-type Spirit Beasts. 566
• Uses Devouring Black Silk for corrosive and devouring effects. 566
• Absorbs and reflects impact force, protecting Tang San's back like armor. 565
• Converts absorbed energy directly into Tang San's own power without filtering. 566

Domains and Divine Power

Tang San can oppose the Dark Demon Evil God Tiger's domain with his own and use Gravity Control to hinder enemies. 558

• Divine Slaughter's Domain — enhances his Clear Sky Hammer attacks. 562 580
• Gravity Control — slows enemies and increases the Clear Sky Hammer's effective weight. 558 565
• Mark of the God of Wrath — supports recovery and manifests during his most frenzied assaults. 567 573

Equipment / Weapons / Items

• Clear Sky Hammer — Tang San's second Martial Soul and principal heavy weapon. 327
• Mutated Clear Sky Hammer — retrieved after his wager against Qian Renxue. 583
• Dragon Whisker Needles — concealed needles used to pierce and incapacitate targets. 46
• Godly Zhuge Crossbow — rapid-fire hidden weapon. 334
• Back-Mounted Flower Crossbow — crossbow used with Datura Snake venom. 66
• Crystal Caterpillar Sausage — Oscar's food-system Spirit Skill, used by Tang San to recover from injury and exhaustion. 574 579

Relationships

• Yun Feng — childhood companion, rival, and early recipient of Tang San's advice; Tang San later grows jealous of Yun Feng and considers killing him, while their relationship breaks down after later revelations and conflicts. 2 17 363 365
• Tang Hao — father and trainer. Tang Hao rescues Tang San from Shi Nian, trains him in the mountains, and helps him reach level 60; Tang San later feels abandoned when Tang Hao flees from Bi Ji and Zi Ji. 299 370 374 378
• Ah Yin — connected to Tang San's Blue Silver Emperor bloodline. She rejects him as unworthy of her bloodline and strips it away, withering his Blue Silver Grass. 376 378 379
• Xiao Wu — close companion and Tang San's stated wife; Tang San is preoccupied by her departure and is jealous of Yun Feng's closeness with her. 12 17
• Yu Xiaogang — master whose theories are portrayed as harmful to Tang San's development; Tang San ultimately tortures and kills him in revenge. 12 23 365
• Zhao Wuji — academy senior whom Tang San fights using hidden weapons and venom in coordination with Yun Feng. 66
• Dai Mubai — combat rival whom Tang San defeats with Ghost Shadow Perplexing Track and Dragon Whisker Needles. 46
• Qian Renxue — god-level opponent. Tang San wagers against her, battles her using Ring Detonation and the Great Sumeru Hammer, then escapes with a three-day head start. 574 577 580 583
• Tang Chen — great-grandfather, former Tang Sect master, and inheritor of part of Asura God's divine power. 555

Story Role / Major Arcs

Early Academy Years

Tang San attends Notting Junior Soul Master Academy with Yun Feng, considers Martial Soul Hall as a possible future path, and begins developing relationships with Xiao Wu and the other students. 2 6 12

Shrek and Tournament Conflicts

He demonstrates hidden-weapon mastery against Dai Mubai and Zhao Wuji, gains an External Soul Bone during third-ring absorption, and equips the Clear Sky Hammer with five ten-thousand-year rings before the Promotion Tournament. 46 66 123 327

Exposure and Tang Hao's Training

A Recording Stone exposes details of Tang San's past life, escalating hostility with Yun Feng, Bibi Dong, and others. Tang Hao subsequently takes him into seclusion, where he develops his hammer techniques and reaches level 60. 363 370 374

Bloodline Loss and Slaughter City

Ah Yin removes Tang San's Blue Silver Emperor bloodline. Tang San flees, enters Slaughter City, and adapts to combat without Martial Souls or Spirit Skills. 379 380 382

Return to Power

Tang San acquires the Dark Demon Evil God Tiger's Spirit Ring, the evolved Eight Spider Lances, and three Spirit Rings from the Thousand Jun Ant Emperors. He masters the Great Sumeru Hammer during the latter absorption. 561 563 566 567

Battle with Qian Renxue

Tang San faces Qian Renxue with Ring Detonation, the Great Sumeru Hammer, and his hidden weapons. He wins a wager for a three-day head start, retrieves his Mutated Clear Sky Hammer, and escapes. 574 580 583

Notable Quotes

“There's one thing you're wrong about. A god's power is not endless either. Divine power also has moments when it runs out.” 583

Trivia

• Tang San's Great Soul Arena codename is Ox Killer. 85
• He kills twenty-two tavern patrons during his entry into Slaughter City. 381
• He attempts the unprecedented feat of absorbing three Spirit Rings simultaneously. 566 568
• By the later period, techniques originally associated with Tang San are publicly called Yun Sect Techniques. 620