Tang San

Biodata

Feature	Value
Name	Tang San (唐三)
Alias(es)	Third Brother
Gender	Male
Affiliation	Heaven Dou Empire
Occupation/Role	Control System Battle Soul Ancestor
Status	Alive; protected as the Sea God's chosen successor 185
First Appearance	Chapter 35

Power Progression

Stage / Realm / Level	Chapter	Notes
One-ring Soul Master	35	Obtained his first soul ring by killing a 400-year-old Datura Snake in the Soul Hunting Forest.
Two-ring Soul Grand Master	124 127	Displayed two yellow soul rings; later described as a Soul Grand Master while fleeing Lin Ye's pursuit.
Level 43 Control System Battle Soul Ancestor	168 169	Entered the Soul Master Tournament finals with four rings: yellow, yellow, purple, and purple.

Background / History

Tang San returned to Nuoding City with his teacher Yu Xiaogang after acquiring his first soul ring. Yu Xiaogang regarded Tang San—an Innate Full Soul Power owner with Twin Martial Souls—as the key to proving his own martial-soul theories, while Tang San remained outwardly respectful and diligent under his instruction. 35

After Yu Xiaogang confronted Lin Ye and Qian Renxue over perceived disrespect, Tang San intervened on his teacher's behalf. Confident in his Tang Sect techniques, he challenged Lin Ye, only to be defeated without Lin Ye needing to summon his martial soul. Tang San's Blue Silver Entanglement was burned away, his Silent Sleeve Arrow missed, and his Mysterious Jade Hand was broken. He considered launching a hidden-weapon ambush afterward but stopped when Lin Ye exposed his four-ring Soul Ancestor cultivation. 37 38

Tang Hao later sought revenge for Tang San's humiliation, but Qian Daoliu defeated him. Years afterward, Tang San confronted Lin Ye again at Nuoding Academy while attempting to save Xiao Wu. Lin Ye's six-ring Soul Emperor cultivation and hundred-thousand-year soul ring overwhelmed him completely; Tang Hao's intervention allowed Tang San to escape, but Tang Hao was killed by Lin Ye and Xiao Wu was slain. 124 132

Bai He rescued Tang San and brought him to Star Luo City. In the aftermath of Tang Hao and Xiao Wu's deaths, Tang San accepted Ning Fengzhi's offer to join the Heaven Dou Empire, intending to use its resources, the Upper Three Sects, and the two empires to destroy Martial Soul Hall and avenge his losses. He supplied the Empire with blueprints for Tang Sect hidden weapons and received protection and cultivation support from Clear Sky Sect members. 132 134

During the Soul Master Tournament finals, Tang San faced Shui Bing'er despite recognizing that he was individually weaker. He was decisively defeated and humiliated even after revealing his Clear Sky Hammer. 168 170 During the later conflict between Martial Soul Hall and the allied forces, he hid beneath the Vast Sea Cosmic Shroud until the Sea God's consciousness emerged to shield him from Lin Ye. 184 185

Personality

Tang San initially presents himself as respectful toward Yu Xiaogang and committed to cultivation. However, he reacts aggressively to insults against his teacher and repeatedly overestimates the advantage provided by his secret techniques, martial souls, and hidden weapons. 35 37 124

After Tang Hao and Xiao Wu die, revenge becomes his defining motive. He resolves to overthrow Martial Soul Hall, kill Lin Ye, and use allied political and military power to achieve that goal. 132 133 His hatred extends to Lin Ye's associates; before fighting Shui Bing'er, he states that he will not show mercy to anyone close to Lin Ye. 169

Abilities & Skills

Twin Martial Souls

Tang San possesses Blue Silver Grass and the Clear Sky Hammer, a combination that draws the attention of the Heaven Dou Empire and identifies him as an exceptional talent. 133

• Blue Silver Grass — His primary control-system martial soul in the tournament. 168
• Clear Sky Hammer — His concealed second martial soul, revealed against Shui Bing'er. 170
• His Clear Sky Hammer failed to overcome Shui Bing'er's Ice Phoenix despite being used as a trump card. 170

Blue Silver Grass Soul Skills

Tang San uses Blue Silver Grass for binding and restraint.

• Blue Silver Entanglement — Releases Blue Silver Grass to bind opponents. Lin Ye burned through it with fire-attribute soul power, while Shui Bing'er froze and shattered it. 37 169
• Spider Web Restraint — Creates a restraining web, but Shui Bing'er pierced through it with her Phoenix Ice Spear. 169
• His Blue Silver Grass lacks awakened Blue Silver Emperor qualities and is especially ineffective against opponents with powerful ice-based abilities. 169

Tang Sect Techniques

Tang San employs techniques associated with the Tang Sect, which enhance his mobility, perception, and close-range combat. 37

• Ghost Shadow Perplexing Track — High-speed footwork used to circle opponents and evade attacks. 37 169
• Purple Demon Eye — Enhances perception; combined with Ghost Shadow Perplexing Track, it enabled him to evade Shui Bing'er's Ice Seal and ice arrows. 169
• Mysterious Heaven Skill — Used to reinforce his attacks in close combat. 169
• Mysterious Jade Hand — A hardened hand technique; Lin Ye broke several of Tang San's fingers through it. 37

Hidden Weapons

Tang San crafts and uses concealed weapons, including in situations where their use violates tournament rules. 124 169

• Silent Sleeve Arrow — Fired at Lin Ye during their first confrontation but was evaded. 37
• Godly Zhuge Crossbow — A powerful mechanical hidden weapon Tang San intended to use against Lin Ye; he later gave its production blueprints to the Heaven Dou Empire. 124 133
• Mother-Child Soul-Chasing Life-Taking Gall — A poison-based hidden weapon containing Bone-Melting Divine Needles designed to penetrate protective aura. 124
• He transferred hidden-weapon blueprints to Heaven Dou so its military could mass-produce them. 133

Vast Sea Cosmic Shroud and Sea God Inheritance

Tang San possesses the Vast Sea Cosmic Shroud, also identified as the Heart of the Ocean. 184 185

• Conceals the forms and auras of Tang San and his allies from Lin Ye's detection. 184
• Contains a wisp of the Sea God's consciousness, which manifested to block Lin Ye's attack. 185
• The Sea God identifies Tang San as his chosen successor. 185

Equipment / Weapons / Items

• Godly Zhuge Crossbow — Mechanical hidden weapon. 124
• Mother-Child Soul-Chasing Life-Taking Gall — Poisonous hidden weapon. 124
• Silent Sleeve Arrow — Concealed projectile weapon. 37
• Vast Sea Cosmic Shroud / Heart of the Ocean — Sea God inheritance item capable of concealment and divine intervention. 184 185

Relationships

• Yu Xiaogang — Teacher and mentor; Tang San defends him fiercely, while Yu Xiaogang sees Tang San as the means to validate his theories. 35 38
• Tang Hao — Father; intervened to save Tang San from Lin Ye but was later killed by Lin Ye. 125 130
• Xiao Wu — Beloved companion whom Tang San attempted to protect from Lin Ye; her death becomes a central cause of his vengeance. 124 132 161
• Lin Ye — Principal enemy; Lin Ye repeatedly defeats Tang San and kills both Tang Hao and Xiao Wu. 37 124 132
• Bai He — Great-uncle who rescued Tang San after the Nuoding Academy battle and brought him to Star Luo City. 132
• Ning Fengzhi — Recruited Tang San to the Heaven Dou Empire and promised resources to support his revenge. 133
• Emperor Xue Ye — Granted Tang San noble status and supported his cultivation in exchange for his value to Heaven Dou. 133
• Tang Xiao — Clear Sky Sect Master who arranged protection for Tang San and had a Soul Saint teach him the Disorder Splitting Wind Hammer. 134
• Shui Bing'er — Tournament opponent who overwhelmingly defeated and humiliated Tang San. 169 170
• Sea God Poseidon — Divine patron who names Tang San his successor and protects him through a manifested consciousness. 185

Story Role / Major Arcs

Nuoding City Conflict

Tang San's defense of Yu Xiaogang brings him into conflict with Lin Ye and Qian Renxue. His first direct battle with Lin Ye ends in a crushing defeat and exposes the enormous difference in their strength. 36 38

Attempt to Save Xiao Wu

Tang San confronts Lin Ye at Nuoding Academy to rescue Xiao Wu, relying on hidden weapons and the progress he has made since their first encounter. Lin Ye's Soul Emperor cultivation renders those preparations ineffective, and Tang San can only escape through Tang Hao's intervention. 124 127

Vow of Revenge

Following Tang Hao and Xiao Wu's deaths, Tang San abandons his despair after receiving support from Ning Fengzhi and the Heaven Dou Empire. He commits himself to overthrowing Martial Soul Hall and killing Lin Ye. 132 133

Soul Master Tournament Finals

As Heaven Dou Team 1's level 43 control-system Soul Ancestor, Tang San enters the finals with confidence that the Empire and Upper Three Sects will act against Lin Ye. His battle with Shui Bing'er instead ends in defeat despite his use of the Clear Sky Hammer. 168 170

Sea God Intervention

Tang San survives the massacre of the allied forces by hiding beneath the Vast Sea Cosmic Shroud. When Lin Ye moves to kill him, the Sea God's consciousness emerges and confirms Tang San's status as the Sea God's successor. 184 185

Notable Quotes

“Father! Xiao Wu! I will definitely avenge you! I, Tang San, will definitely overthrow Martial Soul Hall!!” 133

“Lin Ye, your death day has finally arrived! Xiao Wu, Father! Today, I will surely avenge you both!” 169