Tang San

Biodata

Feature	Value
Name	Tang San (唐三)
Species/Race	Half-human, half-beast 57
Gender	Male
Affiliation	Nuoding Academy; Shrek Academy; Thunderclap Academy / Thunderclap Team 53 109 231
Occupation/Role	Control-system soul master; wielder of Twin Martial Souls; Yu Xiaogang's disciple 53 43 255
Status	Active
First Appearance	Chapter 35

Power Progression

Stage / Realm / Level	Chapter	Notes
Level 29 control-system soul master	53	Reveals Blue Silver Grass and his spirit power during the Graduation Tournament.
Level 30	126	Breaks through his soul-power bottleneck while enduring Jiang Liang's brutal training.
Third Soul Ring acquired	139	Absorbs a 1,200-year venomous spider ring and gains Spider Web Restraint.
Level 31 control-system Battle Soul Elder	146	Reveals two yellow Soul Rings and one purple Soul Ring before his exchange with Dugu Yan.
Blue Silver Grass weakened	185, 186	Ah Yin's restoration coincides with his martial soul becoming smaller, duller, less tough, and less capable of control.
Clear Sky Hammer revealed	255	Publicly manifests his second martial soul and uses it in the Thunderclap Team's Four-in-One Martial Soul Fusion Skill to defeat Elephant Armored Academy.
Soul Ancestor	258	Reaches the Soul Ancestor realm through tournament training.
Blue Silver Grass effectively crippled	283	Its binding power has deteriorated to the point that opponents can readily break free, forcing Tang San to rely increasingly on the Clear Sky Hammer.

Background / History

Tang San initially attends Nuoding Academy as a work-study student. His adherence to Tang Sect rules leaves him overlooked during a conflict with senior students, causing humiliation and resentment toward Jiang Liang. Yu Xiaogang learns of the incident and acts on Tang San's behalf. 35

He is Yu Xiaogang's disciple and one of only three known possessors of Twin Martial Souls. Yu Xiaogang encourages him to rely on his theoretical guidance, Blue Silver Grass, and eventual second martial soul, convincing Tang San that he can surpass Jiang Liang in the future. 43 56

After six years of training, Tang San reaches level 29 and challenges Jiang Liang at the Graduation Tournament, wagering that the loser must obey one command from the winner. Jiang Liang defeats him in a single move, badly damaging Tang San's confidence. 53 54 Yu Xiaogang attributes Jiang Liang's strength to forbidden methods and renews Tang San's determination to reclaim what he believes he has lost. 56

Tang San later joins Shrek Academy and participates in Zhao Wuji's entrance test. He uses Tang Sect techniques and poisoned hidden weapons against the Soul Emperor, but Zhao Wuji overwhelms him after restricting his mobility; Tang San is severely injured and loses consciousness. 109 110

During the Star Dou Forest expedition, Tang San refuses several possible spirit beasts while seeking a control-type ring with powerful poison. He eventually acquires a 1,200-year venomous spider Soul Ring and obtains Spider Web Restraint. 128 139

Following the expedition, he reaches level 31 and challenges Dugu Yan in a friendly exchange. Her Poison Dragon's poison rapidly withers his Blue Silver Grass, while her Eight Spider Lances External Soul Bone enables her to overwhelm him. 146 147

Ah Yin's recovery as the Blue Silver Emperor later affects Tang San directly: his Blue Silver Grass shrinks, loses its luster, and becomes less tough and less effective at control. Yu Xiaogang cannot identify the cause. 185 186

After Shrek's group joins Thunderclap Academy, Tang San is placed on the Thunderclap Team's main roster. He creates the third-ranked Tang Sect hidden weapon, Yama's Invitation, and continues training to surpass Jiang Liang. 223 231

During the Continental Advanced Soul Master Academy Elite Tournament, Tang San publicly reveals the Clear Sky Hammer as his second martial soul. He uses it to deliver the decisive strike in Thunderclap Team's victory over Elephant Armored Academy. 255

Tang San is later arrested as the chief suspect in Fourth Prince Xue Beng's poisoning after Yama's Invitations and numerous poison-coated hidden weapons are found in his storage Soul Tool. Although he is released, he remains unable to clear himself of suspicion and becomes increasingly convinced that Jiang Liang framed him. 267 269 270 271

After Spirit Hall detains Yu Xiaogang, Tang San is severely wounded in an ambush en route to Spirit City. Despite Tang Hao's demand that he withdraw after recovering, Tang San refuses to leave the finals, intending to clear Yu Xiaogang's name. 278 282 283

Appearance

Tang San is initially described by observers as seemingly frail, though his combat ability surprises those around him. 41

• Possesses the Blue Silver Grass martial soul. 53
• His hands become jade-white when using Mysterious Jade Hand. 147
• After Jiang Liang's level-breakthrough training, he is left with a black eye and broken nose. 126
• When his Blue Silver Grass deteriorates, its golden patterns become dull and the manifested grass becomes visibly smaller. 185 186
• His second martial soul manifests as an enormous pitch-black Clear Sky Hammer. 255

Personality

Tang San is proud, competitive, and intensely unwilling to concede defeat. His rivalry with Jiang Liang repeatedly drives him to challenge, provoke, or attempt to surpass him, even when the difference in strength is apparent. 53 54 122

He is devoted to Yu Xiaogang, nursing his teacher for three days after his collapse and repeatedly accepting his reassurance regarding their disputed theories. 43 56 Tang San also remains resilient under physical pain and defeat, pushing through a brutal breakthrough and continuing to pursue stronger Soul Rings. 126 139

His feelings for Xiao Wu fuel jealousy toward Jiang Liang. He visits her daily, follows her to Suotuo City, and unsuccessfully tries to turn her against Jiang Liang. 94 96

Tang San is highly suspicious and vindictive when he believes himself wronged. His arrest over Xue Beng's death intensifies his obsession with proving Jiang Liang's guilt, despite his inability to produce evidence. 267 271

He remains resolute in the face of danger, refusing to withdraw from the Spirit City finals because he wants to vindicate Yu Xiaogang. 283

Abilities & Skills

Blue Silver Grass

Tang San's primary martial soul is Blue Silver Grass, used as a control-system martial soul. 53

• First Spirit Skill: Blue Silver Grass Entangle — launches Blue Silver Grass to bind or restrain a target. 147
• Second Spirit Skill: Parasite — used alongside Blue Silver Grass Entangle during his Graduation Tournament fight against Jiang Liang. 54
• Its toughness and control ability later decline sharply following Ah Yin's restoration. 186
• By the Spirit City finals, its restraints are weak enough for opponents to break free easily. 283
• Tang San's first Soul Ring is shown activating when he uses Entangle. 147

Twin Martial Souls

Tang San possesses Twin Martial Souls: Blue Silver Grass and the Clear Sky Hammer. Yu Xiaogang regards this dual-martial-soul talent as the basis of Tang San's future potential. 43 255

• Tang Hao and Yu Xiaogang had instructed him not to use the second martial soul. 56
• Yu Xiaogang promises to seek a method for Tang San to cultivate both martial souls. 56
• The Clear Sky Hammer initially has no Soul Rings attached, limiting Tang San's ability to use it in direct combat. 250
• Tang San nevertheless publicly manifests it during the tournament and channels his power into a decisive hammer strike through a Four-in-One Martial Soul Fusion Skill. 255

Tang Sect Techniques

Tang San employs techniques from the Mysterious Heaven Treasure Record and other Tang Sect arts. 41

• Ghost Shadow Perplexing Track — a high-speed movement technique used to evade attacks and cross the arena almost faster than observers can follow. 41 53
• Controlling Crane Capturing Dragon — close-quarters grappling technique that neutralizes an opponent's momentum. 41
• Mysterious Jade Hand — turns his hands jade-white; used while preparing hidden-weapon attacks. 147
• Hidden weapons — fires concealed projectiles, including poisoned Bone Piercing Nails, Sleeve Arrows, Zhuge Crossbows, Iron Caltrops, and Plum Blossom Needles. 109 147 267
• Yama's Invitation — the third-ranked Tang Sect hidden weapon, a slender poison needle coated in Blood-Sealing Poison that kills once it draws blood. Tang San attempts to use three such needles against Jiang Liang during the tournament. 223 258 269

Spider Web Restraint

Tang San gains Spider Web Restraint after absorbing a third Soul Ring from a 1,200-year venomous spider. 139

• Obtained after he fails to acquire the more desirable 2,000-year Man Faced Demon Spider ring and reluctantly accepts the lower-aged alternative. 136 139

Relationships

• Yu Xiaogang — Mentor and teacher; Tang San is deeply loyal to him and repeatedly accepts his encouragement and theories despite Jiang Liang's accusations. 43 56 When Yu Xiaogang is stripped of his Honorary Elder title and imprisoned by Spirit Hall, Tang San resolves to continue the finals and clear his teacher's name. 278 283
• Jiang Liang — Rival; Tang San repeatedly challenges him, envies his closeness with Xiao Wu, and resents his interference in his cultivation. 53 94 127 Tang San later accuses Jiang Liang of framing him for Xue Beng's murder, though he cannot substantiate the claim. 271
• Xiao Wu — Tang San has romantic feelings for her, but she rejects his advances and openly supports Jiang Liang. 44 94 96 She later prevents Tang San from using Yama's Invitation against Jiang Liang and takes the poison needles from the arena. 258
• Tang Hao — Father; identified by Jiang Liang during the Star Dou Forest confrontation. 130 Tang Hao intervenes after Tang San's ambush, supports his decision to compete in the finals, and intends to evacuate him from Spirit City afterward. 282 283
• Ah Yin — Tang San is identified as her child, though Jiang Liang tells Ah Yin that Tang San is not her “real child.” Her recovery weakens Tang San's Blue Silver Grass. 136 143 185
• Zhao Wuji — Shrek instructor who tests and injures Tang San, later assists in seeking a Soul Ring for him. 110 125
• Dai Mubai — Fellow Shrek student; sympathizes with Tang San after Jiang Liang's harsh breakthrough training. 126
• Dugu Yan — Opponent in Shrek's friendly exchange; her Poison Dragon martial soul and Eight Spider Lances overwhelm Tang San and expose Blue Silver Grass's vulnerability to her poison. 147
• Thunderclap Team — Tang San becomes a main-team member after joining Thunderclap Academy and fights alongside the team in the Spirit Master Tournament. 231 255
• Xue Qinghe — Develops killing intent toward Tang San after recognizing the Clear Sky Hammer and linking him to Tang Hao. 255

Story Role / Major Arcs

Nuoding Academy Rivalry

Tang San's humiliation among the work-study students and his conflict with Jiang Liang establish a lasting rivalry. He loses two direct confrontations with Jiang Liang, including the Graduation Tournament match. 35 41 54

Xiao Wu Conflict

Tang San's attachment to Xiao Wu becomes a major source of jealousy. Her continued preference for Jiang Liang causes him to threaten Jiang Liang, follow Xiao Wu to Suotuo City, and attempt to interfere in their relationship. 44 94 96

Shrek Academy Test

Seeking to demonstrate his worth, Tang San takes Zhao Wuji's practical test alongside Xiao Wu, Ning Rongrong, and Zhu Zhuqing. His poisoned hidden weapons provoke Zhao Wuji, who defeats him after nullifying his mobility advantage. 108 109 110

Star Dou Forest Expedition

Tang San seeks his third Soul Ring in the Star Dou Forest, struggles to accept Jiang Liang's assistance, and breaks through to level 30 after being beaten into submission. He later acquires Spider Web Restraint from a venomous spider. 125 126 139

Blue Silver Grass Crisis

Following Ah Yin's restoration, Tang San discovers that his Blue Silver Grass has become weakened and ineffective. Yu Xiaogang is unable to provide a genuine explanation. 185 186

By the Spirit City finals, the martial soul's binding strength has deteriorated so severely that Tang San considers it crippled and must depend more heavily on his Clear Sky Hammer. 283

Thunderclap Academy and Spirit Master Tournament

After joining Thunderclap Academy, Tang San is inserted into the Thunderclap Team's main lineup. He uses his hidden weapons to establish his place within the team and seeks to use the tournament as an opportunity to defeat Jiang Liang. 231 223

Tang San eventually exposes the Clear Sky Hammer before the tournament audience. With the Thunderclap Team's Four-in-One Martial Soul Fusion Skill, he defeats Elephant Armored Academy and secures the team's victory. 255

Fourth Prince Murder Case

After Fourth Prince Xue Beng is found poisoned, Tang San becomes the leading suspect because of his prior conflict with the prince and his expertise with poison. A search of his storage Soul Tool uncovers a large cache of poison-coated hidden weapons, including evidence connected to Yama's Invitation. 267 269

Tang San is released from custody but cannot clear his name. He instead fixates on Jiang Liang as the person responsible for framing him. 270 271

Spirit City Finals

Spirit Hall's response to Tang San's revealed Clear Sky Hammer places him in danger, while Yu Xiaogang is imprisoned for defending him. Tang San survives an ambush on the way to Spirit City and refuses Tang Hao's order to leave, choosing to remain in the finals to clear Yu Xiaogang's name. 278 282 283

Notable Quotes

“Jiang Liang, get up here and fight!” 53

“Playing with poison against me? How utterly overconfident!” 147

“Teacher, my Blue Silver Grass...” 186

“I didn't kill anyone! Why are you arresting me? I refuse to accept this!” 267