Tang Hao

Biodata

Feature	Information
Name	Tang Hao (唐昊)
Alias(es)	Clear Sky Douluo
Gender	Male
Affiliation	Clear Sky Sect
Occupation/Role	Title Douluo; Tang San's father
Status	Deceased; killed by Xue Yao 118 119
First Appearance	Chapter 34 (mentioned) 34

Background / History

Tang Hao was regarded as the most outstanding genius of the Clear Sky Sect in a century and had once held the record as the youngest Title Douluo in history. A level-95-or-higher powerhouse, he became renowned across the continent after defeating the former Pope of Martial Soul Hall with the Clear Sky Hammer. 34 100

Unlike other Title Douluos, Tang Hao was described as unconcerned with reputation, status, or convention. His conduct was governed primarily by force and by his fierce protectiveness toward his son, Tang San. 34

He secretly monitored Tang San from the shadows. After witnessing Xue Yao's overwhelming physical defeat of Tang San, Tang Hao was alarmed that even his own perception could barely follow Xue Yao's movements. 79

Appearance

Tang Hao is a black-robed man who wields a black Clear Sky Hammer. His usual expression is described as stoic, arrogant, and cold. 100

• Carries the Clear Sky Hammer in his right hand. 100
• Possesses nine soul rings, including a hundred-thousand-year red soul ring. 100
• His severe injuries later leave him fighting with his left arm after Sword Douluo severs his right arm and hammer. 115

Personality

Tang Hao is rough, violent, and willing to ignore conventional restraints when protecting Tang San. He viewed Xue Yao's growth as an intolerable threat to his son's future and was willing to assassinate a younger opponent rather than allow that danger to develop. 34 100

His devotion to Tang San remains his defining trait. Even while exhausted, maimed, and near death, he continued seeking opportunities to shield his son and ultimately sacrificed himself to give Tang San a chance to escape. 115 116 118

Abilities & Skills

Clear Sky Hammer

Tang Hao's martial soul is the Clear Sky Hammer, a weapon martial soul capable of devastating, large-scale attacks.

• Launched a concealed, full-powered hammer strike that created a massive crater. 100
• Its attack range, soul skills, and movement capabilities were studied in detail during Xue Yao and Ning Fengzhi's preparations to ambush him. 107
• The hammer was severed alongside Tang Hao's right arm by Sword Douluo Chen Xin. 115
• Recovered by Xue Yao after Tang Hao's death. 119

Title Douluo Power

Tang Hao was a level-95-or-higher Title Douluo whose spiritual power and dynamic vision exceeded those of ordinary soul masters.

• Could ordinarily contend with several Title Douluos of the same level. 79
• His killing intent and pressure were believed sufficient to immobilize even a Soul Douluo momentarily. 100
• His combat power declined as his Soul Power was expended; Xue Yao identified exhaustion as the key to neutralizing the Clear Sky Hammer's threat. 107

Ring Explosion and Life-Essence Burn

When surrounded by four Title Douluos, Tang Hao used a desperate escape method by detonating his soul rings and burning his life essence.

• Enabled him to break through the ambush despite being cornered. 115
• Allowed him to flee while carrying Tang San, though the technique left him severely weakened. 116
• Could not outrun Xue Yao's Royal Griffin. 116

Equipment / Weapons / Items

• Clear Sky Hammer — Tang Hao's martial soul and primary weapon; lost with his severed right arm. 115
• Five spirit bones — Retrieved from Tang Hao's body by Xue Yao after his death. 119

Relationships

• Tang San — Son. Tang Hao secretly protected him, fought to secure his escape, and died after throwing him into the forest to survive. 79 111 118
• Xue Yao — Enemy. Tang Hao identified Xue Yao as a threat to Tang San, attempted to assassinate him, and was later hunted down and killed by him. 100 107 118
• Ning Fengzhi — Opponent who collaborated with Xue Yao to formulate the ambush plan against him. 107
• Chen Xin — One of the Title Douluos who ambushed Tang Hao; severed Tang Hao's right arm and Clear Sky Hammer. 113 115
• Gu Rong — One of the four Title Douluos involved in the ambush. 113 115
• Dugu Bo — One of the four Title Douluos involved in the ambush. 113 115
• Feng Cang — One of the four Title Douluos involved in the ambush. 113 115
• Yu Xiaogang — Tang Hao's death removes the powerful support Yu Xiaogang had relied upon for Tang San's future. 127

Story Role / Major Arcs

Surveillance of Tang San

Tang Hao keeps watch over Tang San from concealment. His concern escalates when Xue Yao effortlessly defeats Tang San and displays speed and physical strength beyond Tang Hao's expectations. 79

Attempted Assassination of Xue Yao

After observing Xue Yao during the events involving Xiao Wu and the Titan Giant Ape, Tang Hao concludes that Xue Yao must be eliminated before he becomes an insurmountable obstacle to Tang San. He launches a concealed hammer attack, but Xue Yao, Ning Rongrong, and Zhu Zhuqing evade it with extreme speed. 100 101

Heaven Dou Ambush

Xue Yao and Ning Fengzhi plan to lure Tang Hao into Tiandou City through Tang San. When Tang Hao arrives to protect his son, Chen Xin, Gu Rong, Dugu Bo, and Feng Cang ambush him. 107 111 113

Tang Hao escapes by exploding his soul rings and burning his life essence, but loses his right arm and Clear Sky Hammer to Chen Xin. 115

Pursuit and Death

Xue Yao pursues Tang Hao and Tang San aboard the Royal Griffin, repeatedly forcing Tang Hao to evade Wind Arrows and Peck attacks while his remaining strength is drained. 116 117

After three days of torture, Tang Hao throws Tang San into the forest and makes one final attack on Xue Yao. Xue Yao evades with Ride the Wind and Flash Strike, then kills Tang Hao with a wind spear. 118

Xue Yao later confirms Tang Hao's death and takes his spirit bones and Clear Sky Hammer. 119