Tang San

Biodata

Feature	Value
Name	Tang San (唐三)
Gender	Male
Affiliation	Tang Sect; Nuoding Academy; later Shrek Academy 1 115
Occupation/Role	Spirit Master; Yu Xiaogang's disciple; hidden-weapon maker
Status	Active 115 135
First Appearance	Chapter 1

Power Progression

Stage / Realm / Level	Chapter	Notes
Innate Full Spirit Power	2	Awakened Blue Silver Grass with innate full spirit power. His suppressed second martial soul, the Clear Sky Hammer, cracked during the awakening. 2
One-ring Spirit Master	22	Had acquired his first century-level Spirit Ring by this point. 22
Level 18	23	Remained two levels behind Lin Chen after two years at Nuoding Academy. 23
Approaching Level 20	59	Was nearing the level needed to seek a second Spirit Ring. 59

Background / History

Tang San lived in Holy Soul Village as Tang Hao's son and carried out household work such as washing laundry. He viewed his spirit awakening as a step toward restoring the glory of the Tang Sect, indicating memories and ambitions tied to another life. 1

At his awakening, Tang San manifested Blue Silver Grass and innate full spirit power. While attempting to conceal his second martial soul, he suffered a backlash that cracked the Clear Sky Hammer and caused him to vomit blood. He blamed Su Yuntao for failing to warn him, then declined Spirit Hall's invitation. 2

Tang Hao reacted violently upon learning of the damaged hammer, leaving Tang San ashamed and remorseful. Tang San later showed Yu Xiaogang the cracked Clear Sky Hammer; Yu explained that a shattered martial soul could not be repaired, though he still accepted Tang San as a disciple. 3 15

At Nuoding Academy, Tang San became increasingly dependent on Yu Xiaogang's guidance and grew attached to Xiao Wu. Lin Chen repeatedly afflicted him with Disaster Curses, which brought a succession of misfortunes and steadily worsened Tang San's relationships and self-confidence. 16 23 33

While seeking money in Nuoding City, Tang San was targeted by the Round-faced Bearded Man, a Spirit Saint. The man used Lustful Illusion to overwhelm him; Tang San later discovered the man had left payment and a note, prompting Tang San to swear revenge. 26 27

The Bearded Man later abducted Yu Xiaogang to force Tang San into compliance. Tang San prepared poison needles and a Silent Sleeve Arrow to attempt a rescue, but the captor confiscated the weapon and used Yu Xiaogang's safety as leverage. 30 31

After leaving Nuoding, Tang San continued traveling with Xiao Wu and his companions under Tang Hao's covert protection. When Yu Yuanzhen captured Xiao Wu, Tang San attempted a rescue with arrows and Heavenly Maiden Scattering Flowers, but a Title Douluo easily neutralized his attacks. 54 56

At Shrek Academy, Tang San resumed making hidden weapons and poisons after recognizing the limits of his own strength. He persuaded Yu Xiaogang to provide rare materials by presenting the weapons as a means to gain greater power. 82 83

Tang San later aided Tang Hao against the Round-faced Bearded Man and the Thin Tall Man. His Dragon Beard Needle wounded the latter, and he secretly poisoned the former, creating the opening Tang Hao needed to escape. 101 102

Appearance

Tang San is initially depicted as a young village boy and work-study student. After an assault by the Bearded Man, Xiao Wu states that his male-hormone scent weakened drastically and eventually ceased entirely. 1 32

• Often carries concealed weapons, needles, and poisons. 30 83
• Can circulate Soul Power through his fist, producing a jade-white glow. 31
• His forehead visibly accumulates black misfortune aura when Lin Chen's curses take effect. 1 27

Personality

Tang San begins as calm, reserved, and difficult to approach. He is proud of his potential, unwilling to consider himself inferior to Lin Chen, and intensely protective of the Tang Sect's legacy. 1 2

He is fiercely loyal to those he considers family or teacher. He remained committed to Yu Xiaogang despite doubts about his teacher, risked himself against the hyenas to save him, and later endured coercion to protect him. 15 18 30

Tang San is also resourceful and vindictive. He uses hidden weapons, poison, and deception against stronger opponents, and he vowed to kill the Bearded Man after their first encounter. 27 83 101

His pursuit of Xiao Wu becomes obsessive and repeatedly ignores her stated boundaries. He spends heavily to please her, grows jealous of Lin Chen, and mistakes Xiao Wu's anger for coyness. 23 33 42

Abilities & Skills

Martial Souls

Tang San possesses twin martial souls, though both are regarded as severely limited in their current condition.

• Blue Silver Grass — Awakened with innate full spirit power; regarded by others as a low-quality or “trash” martial soul. 2 15
• Clear Sky Hammer — His hidden second martial soul. It cracked when he tried to suppress it during awakening; Yu Xiaogang considers the damage irreversible. 2 15
• His twin-martial-soul status theoretically grants eighteen Spirit Ring slots, which Tang Hao considers his greatest long-term advantage. 134

Tang Sect Hidden Weapons

Tang San manufactures and employs concealed weapons, especially against opponents who underestimate him.

• Silent Sleeve Arrow — A close-range concealed arrow mechanism capable of heavily injuring even a Spirit Saint if it catches them unprepared. 18 30
• Dragon Beard Needle — A hair-thin weapon that twists through flesh, muscles, and meridians after striking; it wounded the Spirit Douluo Thin Tall Man. 101
• Poison needles — Carried for ambushes and self-defense; Tang San later secretly poisoned the Round-faced Bearded Man. 30 102
• His weapons rely on surprise, as stronger Spirit Masters possess the perception and agility to evade them. 30

Tang Sect Techniques

• Heavenly Maiden Scattering Flowers — A multi-needle throwing technique used against Yu Yuanzhen; despite its precision, it was deflected by the Title Douluo. 56
• Ghost Shadow Perplexing Track — A movement technique used to retreat from the Thin Tall Man. 101
• Purple Demon Eye — Enhances his eyes with a purple sheen during combat. 101

Poisons and Medicine

Tang San has knowledge of poisons, medicinal herbs, and acupuncture.

• Can formulate an aphrodisiac that disrupts blood circulation and Soul Power, temporarily incapacitating high-level Spirit Masters. 83
• Supplied Yu Xiaogang with poisons for self-defense and explained their effects. 83
• Treated Tang Hao's chronic injuries with herbs and acupuncture, curing most of the injuries and substantially restoring his vitality. 115
• His treatment had not restored Tang Hao to the Title Douluo realm by that point. 115

Equipment / Weapons / Items

• Silent Sleeve Arrow — Concealed wrist-mounted arrow weapon. 18 30
• Dragon Beard Needle — Flesh-twisting hidden needle. 101
• Poison needles — Prepared for ambushes and rescue attempts. 30
• Medicinal herbs and acupuncture needles — Used in Tang Hao's treatment. 115

Relationships

• Tang Hao — Father. Their bond is strained by Tang San's misfortunes and Tang Hao's harsh reactions, but both repeatedly risk themselves to protect the other. 3 79 101 102
• Yu Xiaogang — Teacher. Tang San is deeply loyal to him and seeks his theoretical guidance, while later manipulating him into supplying materials for hidden weapons. 15 18 83
• Xiao Wu — Classmate and object of Tang San's affection. Tang San spends money and pursues her persistently, but Xiao Wu repeatedly rejects and distances herself from him. 23 33 42
• Lin Chen — Fellow Holy Soul Village native and rival. Lin Chen repeatedly curses Tang San with disasters; Tang San envies Lin Chen's talent and resents his closeness with Xiao Wu. 1 2 27 33
• Round-faced Bearded Man — Spirit Saint captor and enemy. He targeted, manipulated, and repeatedly abducted Tang San; Tang San swore revenge against him. 26 27 30
• Thin Tall Man — Accomplice of the Round-faced Bearded Man. Tang San wounded him with a Dragon Beard Needle during the battle against Tang Hao. 100 101

Story Role / Major Arcs

Spirit Awakening and the Cracked Hammer

Tang San awakens innate full spirit power but loses the reliable use of his Clear Sky Hammer when it cracks under suppression. This incident establishes his hostility toward Su Yuntao and disappoints Tang Hao. 2 3

Nuoding Academy

Tang San becomes Yu Xiaogang's disciple, studies alongside Xiao Wu, and is subjected to Lin Chen's continuing disasters. His desire to win Xiao Wu's affection becomes a defining source of conflict. 15 16 23

Bearded Man Incidents

While trying to earn money, Tang San is preyed upon by the Round-faced Bearded Man. The trauma drives his revenge vow and later leads him into further danger when Yu Xiaogang is held hostage. 26 27 30

Shrek Academy and Hidden-Weapon Development

After reaching Shrek Academy, Tang San responds to repeated threats by expanding his arsenal of poisons and concealed weapons. He uses Yu Xiaogang's connections and resources to obtain the necessary materials. 79 82 83

Defense of Tang Hao

Tang San fights alongside Tang Hao against the Bearded Man and Thin Tall Man. Though he is badly injured, his Dragon Beard Needle and poison create key openings during the battle. 101 102

Treating Tang Hao

Tang San devotes years to treating Tang Hao's chronic injuries with herbs and acupuncture. His treatment heals most of Tang Hao's physical damage but does not restore his former Title Douluo strength. 115

Notable Quotes

“If I do not kill you, I, Tang San, swear I am no man!” 27

“Teacher, regardless of whether you are a disaster star or not, I will always be your disciple.” 15