Tang Ya

Biodata

Feature	Information
Name	Tang Ya
Original name	唐雅
Alias(es)	Xiao Ya; Teacher Xiao Ya; Sister Xiao Ya
Gender	Female
Affiliation	Tang Sect; Shrek Academy (Outer Academy core disciple) 88
Occupation/Role	Tang Sect Sect Master; Hidden Weapon practitioner
Status	Active 164
First Appearance	Chapter 3

Power Progression

Stage / Realm / Level	Chapter	Notes
Three-ring Soul Master	10	Possesses three soul rings and cultivates the Tang Sect's Mysterious Heaven Skill.
Rank 32 → Rank 34	64	Her Blue Silver Grass absorbs life force amid the destruction of the Iron-Blooded Sect, triggering a second awakening into Dark Blue Silver Grass.
Rank 40	74	Breaks through after cultivation at the Ice and Fire Yin Yang Eye.
Rank 44	75	Absorbs the ten-thousand-year soul ring of the Jade Phosphor Seven Absolute Flower; gains four ranks at once.

Background / History

Tang Ya is the surviving leader of the fallen Tang Sect. The Iron-Blooded Sect occupied the Tang Sect's former home, while Tang Ya's parents and many elders died during the sect's destruction. After escaping repeated pursuit, she sought Shrek Academy's protection, but remained disillusioned by its failure to act against the Iron-Blooded Sect. 3 63

Believing that she lacked the talent to reclaim the Tang Sect through strength alone, Tang Ya initially regarded Bei Bei as her best chance of restoring it, despite her awareness that his ties to Shrek Academy and the Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon Clan made that prospect uncertain. 3 15

While hunting a thousand-year Mandala Snake with Bei Bei, Tang Ya encountered Jiang Yi after he saved her from the Soul Beast. She finished the snake with her ancestral dagger and absorbed its soul ring, then immediately attempted to recruit Jiang Yi into the Tang Sect. 3 4

Appearance

Tang Ya is a youthful, pretty girl usually seen with a ponytail. Following the revival of the Tang Sect, she gains a more composed and intellectual bearing while retaining a gentler demeanor around Jiang Yi. 14 164

• Her Martial Soul originally manifests as Blue Silver Grass, later changing into dark-purple Dark Blue Silver Grass marked with living-looking dark patterns. 64
• She has been described as wearing Shrek Academy's uniform and, on one occasion, created a rabbit-themed disguise using hidden-weapon mechanisms. 3 47
• Her Dark Blue Silver Grass visibly reflects her life-devouring power after its awakening. 64 65

Personality

Tang Ya is playful, expressive, and openly affectionate with those she trusts. She doted on Huo Yutong after recruiting her and enjoyed simple moments such as sharing breakfast with Jiang Yi. 7 23

Her defining trait is her determination to restore the Tang Sect. She is willing to make painful personal compromises for its future, including setting aside her uncertain feelings for Bei Bei and offering Jiang Yi the position of sect master in hopes that he would become the sect's pillar. 10 15

Tang Ya can become fierce and reckless when confronting those responsible for her losses. Her hatred of the Iron-Blooded Sect drove her into a violent rampage, and the awakening of her life-devouring Martial Soul initially left her terrified that she had become an Evil Soul Master. 63 64 65

After receiving Jiang Yi's support and reclaiming part of the Tang Sect's legacy, she grows more self-assured. She takes responsibility for the sect's revival herself rather than allowing Jiang Yi to assume its leadership. 70 89

Abilities & Skills

Dark Blue Silver Grass

Tang Ya's Blue Silver Grass underwent a second awakening after absorbing life force during her revenge against the Iron-Blooded Sect. Its dark-purple vines can drain life force and are particularly suited to handling toxins. 64 66

• Creates vines for restraint, pursuit, defense, and direct attacks. 63 102
• Can impale opponents and drain their life force. 64
• Absorbs and transforms toxins from the Jade Phosphor Seven Absolute Flowers. 66
• Easily defeated the ten-thousand-year Jade Phosphor Seven Absolute Flower because its deadly poison was ineffective against her awakened Martial Soul. 75
• Initially became uncontrollable when driven by rage and left Tang Ya fearful of becoming an Evil Soul Master. 64 65

Blue Silver Entanglement

Tang Ya uses Blue Silver Grass to bind and restrict opponents.

• Bound Jiang Yi in place while making her determined appeal for him to join the Tang Sect. 15
• Restrained Chen Zifeng during a battle, enabling Jiang Nannan to finish him with a coordinated attack. 102
• Protected Jiang Nannan from a sneak attack during Shrek's maze selection. 92

Tang Sect Arts and Hidden Weapons

As Tang Sect Sect Master, Tang Ya practices the sect's inherited techniques and uses hidden weapons in combat.

• Uses the Mysterious Heaven Skill to circulate soul power. 10
• Uses Mysterious Jade Hand while handling and refining immortal herbs. 71
• Employs poisoned needles and other concealed weapons alongside her Blue Silver Grass. 63 102
• Improved enough to sense and counter invisible attacks during the maze selection. 92
• Received access to the complete Mysterious Heaven Treasure Record at the Ice and Fire Yin Yang Eye, revealing that the modern Tang Sect's inheritance was incomplete. 70

Thousand Mechanisms Umbrella

A Tang Sect weapon combining hidden-weapon mechanisms with Soul Tool technology, gifted to Tang Ya by Jiang Yi. 122

• Converts from an umbrella into a mechanical hidden-weapon platform. 123
• Fires golden threads and needles capable of instantly disabling opponents. 123
• Can be combined with Blue Silver Grass to launch silver lotus-like projectiles. 123
• Allowed Tang Ya to defeat all seven members of Yunluo Academy alone and publicly promote the Tang Sect's new Soul Tool line. 123

Equipment / Weapons / Items

• Ancestral dagger — Used to kill the thousand-year Mandala Snake before absorbing its soul ring. 4
• Hidden weapons and poisoned needles — Used in conjunction with Blue Silver Grass during combat. 63 102
• Thousand Mechanisms Umbrella — Transforming Tang Sect Soul Tool used to defeat Yunluo Academy's full team alone. 122 123
• Ink Jade Divine Bamboo — Immortal herb chosen to improve the offensive power and resilience of her Blue Silver Grass. 71

Relationships

• Jiang Yi — Initially the genius Tang Ya persistently sought to recruit; he supports her revenge, reassures her after her awakening, and encourages her to personally lead the revived Tang Sect. Their relationship becomes romantic. 3 65 89 164
• Bei Bei — Tang Sect disciple under evaluation and long-time companion. He protects Tang Ya and harbors feelings for her, but she keeps her distance because she prioritizes the Tang Sect and doubts he can permanently leave Shrek and his clan obligations. 3 15 16
• Huo Yutong — Tang Ya recruits her into the Tang Sect, cares for her like a younger sister, comforts her after her first hunt, and offers to teach her the Mysterious Heaven Skill. 7 9 10
• Jiang Nannan — Tang Ya's roommate and close friend of three years. Tang Ya confides in her about avenging her family and rebuilding the Tang Sect. 28 78
• Tang Wutong — A highly talented recruit whom Tang Ya invites into the Tang Sect after their journey through the Ice and Fire Yin Yang Eye. 74
• Xixi — Tang Sect member recruited as the head of the Agility Hall; later helps operate the sect's intelligence network. 144 164
• Iron-Blooded Sect — The enemy faction that occupied the Tang Sect's former grounds and was responsible for the destruction of Tang Ya's family and sect. 63 64

Story Role / Major Arcs

Rebuilding the Tang Sect

Tang Ya begins the story as the Tang Sect's remaining leader, recruiting Huo Yutong and repeatedly trying to recruit Jiang Yi. She offers him the sect master position and the Mysterious Heaven Treasure Record, convinced that his strength could secure the Tang Sect's future. 7 9 10 15

Revenge Against the Iron-Blooded Sect

Jiang Yi accompanies Tang Ya back to Heaven Dou City, where she confronts the Iron-Blooded Sect in the Tang Sect's former ancestral hall. Her rage leads to the destruction of the sect's remaining forces and triggers the awakening of Dark Blue Silver Grass. 63 64

Ice and Fire Yin Yang Eye

Tang Ya discovers the complete Mysterious Heaven Treasure Record at the Ice and Fire Yin Yang Eye. The discovery confirms that the Tang Sect's inheritance had been incomplete and strengthens her resolve to uncover the truth behind its decline. 70

She chooses the Ink Jade Divine Bamboo to reinforce her Martial Soul, then absorbs the Jade Phosphor Seven Absolute Flower's power to reach Rank 44 and gain a ten-thousand-year soul ring. 71 75

Tournament Demonstration

During Shrek Academy's tournament campaign, Tang Ya protects her team with Blue Silver Grass, restrains powerful opponents, and receives the Thousand Mechanisms Umbrella. 98 102 122

In the round-robin stage, she defeats Yunluo Academy's seven-person team alone. She uses the victory to publicly identify the Thousand Mechanisms Umbrella as a Tang Sect Soul Tool built upon hidden-weapon technology. 123

Tang Sect Expansion

After Jiang Yi declines the sect master position, Tang Ya accepts that role herself and commits to personally reviving the Tang Sect. 89

Under her leadership, the Tang Sect evolves into a merchant association as well as a sect. Its hidden-weapon technology is integrated into Soul Tools through cooperation with Shrek's Soul Tool Department, granting the Tang Sect a share of related profits. 163

The organization later develops a newspaper-based intelligence network that spreads from Shrek City into surrounding towns, supported by the Tang Sect's growing income and membership. 164

Notable Quotes

“I alone am enough!” 123

“May the Tang Sect flourish, and may the whole family be happy.” 115