Tang San

Biodata

Feature	Information
Name	Tang San (唐三)
Alias(es)	Little San
Species/Race	Demi-human; possesses half Spirit Beast bloodline
Gender	Male
Affiliation	Tang Sect; Shrek Academy; later associated with Hong Martial Sect
Occupation/Role	Soul Master; Tang Sect unique-skills instructor
Status	Alive; repeatedly killed and revived by First Hong
Age	12 at the end of May, Spirit Era 2643 1

Power Progression

Stage / Realm / Level	Chapter	Notes
Level 30 Soul Grandmaster	26	Broke through during a near-death experience after First Hong resurrected him; his Spirit Ring was then absorbed by First Hong.
Third Spirit Ring age limit: 2,100 years	58	First Hong placed him in the God Realm Fragment for roughly half a minute, raising the age limit of his third ring; the gain came at the expense of future potential.
Level 34	113	Rose from level 31 to level 34 after a day of punishment involving Laughing Torture.

Background / History

Tang San is the biological son of Tang Hao and A Yin. A Yin was a 100,000-year Spirit Beast who sacrificed herself and became Tang Hao's ninth Spirit Ring; this heritage left Tang San with half Spirit Beast bloodline and the ability to drop Spirit Rings and Soul Bones before level 70. He initially struggles to accept being a demi-human, while Xiao Wu accepts the revelation more readily. 24

He is later exposed as an otherworldly reincarnated soul inhabiting Tang Hao and A Yin's biological son's body. Tang Hao initially reacts with shock and anger, but accepts him because of their shared bloodline and Tang San's Clear Sky Hammer Martial Soul. 184 Their relationship deteriorates afterward, culminating in Tang Hao disowning him and barring him from Clear Sky Sect resources after Tang San's resentment and ambition are revealed. 202

Tang San possesses the Blue Silver Grass and Clear Sky Hammer Martial Souls, Innate Full Soul Power, Tang Sect hidden weapons, and the Profound Heaven Treasure Record's techniques. His confidence in his inheritance and cultivation repeatedly brings him into conflict with First Hong, who forces him to share Tang Sect methods and subjects him to public trials, punishments, deaths, and resurrections. 23 26 125

Personality

Tang San is resourceful, cautious, and intensely ambitious. He regularly adapts his tactics in battle, using hidden weapons, Purple Demon Eyes, movement techniques, poisons, and both Martial Souls to overcome stronger opponents. 59 98 278 538

His desire for power frequently conflicts with his loyalty to Tang Sect rules and his teacher Yu Xiaogang. He initially refuses to teach Tang Sect skills to outsiders, but later accepts a forced obligation to instruct others after losing a bet. 23 125

He is highly resilient under pain, humiliation, and repeated death, but reacts badly to defeat and perceived betrayal. After Meng Yiran defeats him, he refuses to accept the result, accuses First Hong of interference, and demands a rematch. 60 He also becomes jealous of First Hong's advancement and begins planning in response. 200

Appearance

Tang San is a twelve-year-old boy at the beginning of the story. 1

• Uses Blue Silver Grass as a primary Martial Soul. 28
• Possesses the Clear Sky Hammer as a second Martial Soul. 59
• Has a Blue Silver Grass Right Leg Bone that evolved to 9,999 years. 28
• Later gains a second Soul Bone on his left leg, though its evolution stops at 8,542 years because his bloodline is overdrawn. 58

Abilities & Skills

Tang Sect Unique Skills

Tang San practices and teaches techniques from the Profound Heaven Treasure Record. 125

• Xuan Tian Gong — cultivation method; he attempts to use it with Purple Demon Eyes to neutralize Yellow Spring Dew. 261
• Mystic Jade Hand — enables him to endure Dugu Yan's poison during the Slaughter City competition. 278
• Ghost Shadow Perplexing Track — movement technique used to evade opponents, including Yang Wudi, Bai He, and Niu Gao. 405
• Crane Control Capturing Dragon — a technique that redirects force and is recommended by Tang San to Qin Ming. 125
• Purple Demon Eyes — perception technique used to track enemies and assess combat situations. 59 405

Hidden Weapons

Tang San uses concealed weapons and specialized throwing techniques as major combat tools.

• Rain of Flowers — launches a barrage of hidden weapons from multiple angles. 59
• Dragon Beard Needles — used in an attempt to bypass Meng Yiran's defenses. 98
• Godly Zhuge Crossbow — employed as a finishing attempt against Meng Yiran. 59
• Twin Zhuge Divine Crossbows — used alongside his Invincible Golden Tooth skill. 98
• His hidden weapons are vulnerable against overwhelming defense or direct, open combat; Tang Chen destroys his stored arsenal while criticizing his reliance on sneak attacks. 287

Blue Silver Grass Evolution

A Soul Bone Skill granted by the evolved Blue Silver Grass Right Leg Bone. 28

• Temporarily evolves Blue Silver Grass into Blue Silver Emperor.
• Enhances the Martial Soul's power, resilience, and healing.
• The Soul Bone reached 9,999 years rather than ten thousand years. 28

Soul Bone Skills

• Invincible Golden Tooth — a Soul Bone Skill used during his second fight with Meng Yiran. 98
• Second Soul Bone skill — inflicts intense pain and humiliation, testing targets' endurance and willpower. 83
• His second Soul Bone's growth is limited by overdrawn Blue Silver Emperor bloodline. 58

Equipment / Weapons / Items

• Blue Silver Grass Right Leg Bone — evolved to 9,999 years and grants Blue Silver Grass Evolution. 28
• Second left-leg Soul Bone — automatically attached to his left leg and ceased evolving at 8,542 years. 58
• Hidden weapons — includes Dragon Beard Needles, Zhuge Crossbows, and other Tang Sect mechanisms. 59 98
• Golden front tooth — absorbed from Xiao Wu and used as the basis for Invincible Golden Tooth. 94 98

Relationships

• Tang Hao — biological father; initially accepts Tang San despite the soul-possession revelation, but later disowns him after learning of Tang San's private resentment and ambitions. 184 202
• A Yin — biological mother; a sacrificed 100,000-year Spirit Beast whose bloodline forms part of Tang San's heritage. Tang San is involved in negotiations and dilemmas surrounding her possible resurrection. 24 186 187
• Xiao Wu — childhood companion and love interest; supports him through identity crises and battles. Tang San admits he loves her, while also admitting he intends to use her External Soul Bone for power. 24 100
• First Hong — dominant antagonist and controller of many of Tang San's circumstances; repeatedly kills, revives, manipulates, trains, and coerces him. 26 57 113
• Yu Xiaogang — teacher; Tang San's trust is shaken after realizing Yu Xiaogang may have used him to verify Martial Soul theories. 52
• Meng Yiran — rival for the Eight Spider Lances; defeats Tang San in their first duel and continues to face his challenges. 59 60 97
• Tang Xiao — uncle; offers support at times, including a 30,000-year Soul Bone, but also proposes that Tang San kneel in apology on Tang Hao's behalf. 179 193
• Tang Chen — grandfather; brutally disciplines Tang San, condemning his reliance on hidden weapons and crippling his left hand. 286 287

Story Role / Major Arcs

Forced Teaching and Early Soul Bone Development

After being compelled by First Hong, Tang San is pressured to teach the Shrek members the Mysterious Heaven Skill and Tang Sect martial arts. His refusal is rooted in Tang Sect rules, but his resistance weakens under threats to his life. 23 26

He risks his life to evolve the Blue Silver Grass Right Leg Bone, gaining Blue Silver Grass Evolution. Later, he debates First Hong over his unsuitable beast-type Spirit Ring choices and begins to suspect that Yu Xiaogang used him as a test subject for theory verification. 28 52

Eight Spider Lances Rivalry

Tang San seeks the Man Faced Demon Spider's Spirit Ring and the Eight Spider Lances, but First Hong withholds them and arranges for Meng Yiran to receive the External Soul Bone instead. 46 53

Tang San loses his first duel against Meng Yiran despite using hidden weapons, Blue Silver Grass, Clear Sky Hammer, and the Godly Zhuge Crossbow. He responds with rage, refuses to accept defeat, and agrees to monthly rematches with the Eight Spider Lances as the prize. 59 60 61

Exposure of Origins and Family Rift

First Hong reveals Tang San's reincarnated origin to Tang Hao. Tang San persuades Tang Hao to accept him temporarily, but later public exposure of Tang San's inner thoughts reveals resentment toward his father and ambitions for Clear Sky Sect resources. 184 185 202

Tang Hao ultimately disowns Tang San. Their relationship remains hostile and violent, with Tang Hao repeatedly beating, forcing food upon, or otherwise punishing him. 202 306 330

Slaughter City and Rakshasa Trial

Tang San takes part in the Slaughter City competition, forming temporary alliances and using Mystic Jade Hand to withstand poison. 278 His Asura Demon Sword absorbs the Blood Red Nine-Headed Bat King's Spirit Ring, while he is repeatedly driven into the Blood Pool and saved by First Hong. 293

He later assassinates Titan and withstands a three-on-one confrontation against Yang Wudi, Bai He, and Niu Gao. First Hong concludes that Tang San likely fulfilled the Rakshasa God Trial's requirements through the act. 405

Heaven Sect and Demon Sect Expeditions

Tang San accompanies Tang Hao and First Hong through deadly ruins, repeatedly dying to traps and being revived. 493 He continues fighting through the Demon Sect despite repeated deaths, eventually defeating its disciples after First Hong repeatedly resurrects him. 520

During the Heaven Sect expedition, Tang San attempts to fight the Bat Douluo from range but is injured before First Hong intervenes. 538

Trivia

• Tang San's third Spirit Ring age limit reaches 2,100 years, a result he initially celebrates without knowing it damages his future potential. 58
• He is forced to perform at a Hong Martial Sect celebration in a brightly colored costume with bells, a large hat, and long feathers, imitating a rabbit on stage. 419
• He has been repeatedly killed and revived in combat, punishment, exploration, and training scenarios. 57 390 493 520