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Biodata
| Feature | Value |
|---|---|
| Name | Tang Xiao (唐啸) |
| Alias(es) | Howling Sky Douluo |
| Gender | Male |
| Affiliation | Clear Sky Sect |
| Occupation/Role | Sect Master of the Clear Sky Sect |
| Status | Active; survived the Spirit Hall assault on Clear Sky Sect, subsequently rebuilding the sect under the Upper Three Sects Alliance 110 134 158 |
| First Appearance | Mentioned in Chapter 65; appears during the defense of Clear Sky Sect in Chapter 107 |
| Martial Soul | Clear Sky Hammer |
| Cultivation | Rank 93 Titled Douluo (later estimated around Rank 96 peak Titled Douluo) 107 203 |
Power Progression
| Stage / Event | Details | Reference |
|---|---|---|
| Early Career | Achieved Titled Douluo realm around the time of Tang Chen's disappearance and Tang Hao's exile, assuming the sect mastership during its decline. | 65 107 |
| Rank 93 Titled Douluo | Solidified his position as the Sect Master of the Clear Sky Sect, holding the mountain gate against Spirit Hall forces. | 107 |
| Later Cultivation (Rank 96 Peak) | Accumulated years of strength in seclusion, gaining renown as a peak Titled Douluo rumored to possess the Great Sumeru Hammer and Ring Explosion techniques. | 203 206 |
Background / History
Tang Xiao is Tang Chen's eldest grandson and the elder brother of Tang Hao 65. After Tang Chen disappeared and Tang Hao's relationship with a hundred-thousand-year transformed soul beast brought pressure from Spirit Hall upon the Clear Sky Sect, Tang Xiao broke through to the Titled Douluo realm and assumed the sect mastership, holding the sect together during its decline 65.
Although he initially argued that the Clear Sky Sect should protect Tang Hao against Spirit Hall, the sect elders opposed him. Newly installed as sect master and unable to overcome their united pressure, Tang Xiao compromised; he later regarded this failure to support his brother as his most humiliating and painful regret 112. Following the Spirit Hall siege and Nan Feng's intervention, Tang Xiao publicly expelled Tang Hao to save the sect from annihilation, subsequently entering a partnership with the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect and leading the Clear Sky Sect into the newly formed Upper Three Sects Alliance 110 134 158.
Appearance
Tang Xiao is a burly, mountain-like man whose presence at the Clear Sky Sect's gate is compared to that of a god of war 107.
- Large, iron-tower-like build typical of an assault-type beast martial soul master 136.
- Wields the imposing Clear Sky Hammer martial soul 107.
- During the Spirit Hall assault, he remains upright despite severe injuries, blood at his mouth, and the need to brace himself with his hammer 107.
Personality
Tang Xiao is dutiful and resolute, placing the survival of the Clear Sky Sect above his own life. When Spirit Hall attacks, he stays behind alone to delay the enemy and ensure that the sect's elders and young direct disciples can evacuate through the rear-mountain passage 108 110.
His leadership is tempered by regret. He recognizes that the weakened sect cannot sustain its old reputation through pride alone, and he accepts difficult concessions—including Tang Hao's expulsion—to prevent the sect's destruction 110 134. Nan Feng nevertheless condemns him for indecision and for allowing the elders to control the sect's response to Tang Hao's earlier crisis 112. Despite past tensions, Tang Xiao shows pragmatism and political acumen by yielding alliance leadership to Ning Fengzhi to ensure his sect's survival and recovery 134.
Abilities & Skills
Peak Titled Douluo
Tang Xiao is a powerful veteran Titled Douluo who has accumulated immense strength over decades of seclusion 107 203.
- Can hold the Clear Sky Sect's mountain gate against Spirit Hall's advancing forces 107.
- His presence alone initially deters rank 94 Demon Bear and Ghost Leopard Douluos from attacking recklessly 107.
- Rumored to have mastered advanced secret arts including the Great Sumeru Hammer and Ring Explosion, making him a formidable peak combatant on the continent 203 206.
Clear Sky Hammer
Tang Xiao's martial soul is the Clear Sky Hammer, described as the “number one tool martial soul under heaven” for its overwhelming force 107.
- Uses the hammer as both a direct weapon and a support while injured 107.
- Delivers a hammer blow powerful enough to force Demon Bear and Ghost Leopard Douluos backward; nearby Spirit Hall Soul Sages are killed by its shockwave 107.
Relationships
- Tang Hao — Younger brother and former Young Sect Master of Clear Sky Sect. Tang Xiao wanted to defend him from Spirit Hall but was forced into compromise by the sect elders; he later publicly expels Tang Hao to preserve the sect and confines him to the back mountain 65 110 112 190.
- Tang Yuehua — Younger sister. She seeks aid for the Clear Sky Sect, reunites with Tang Xiao during the Spirit Hall assault, and helps bridge connections with external allies 65 108 158.
- Tang Chen — Grandfather and former pillar of the Clear Sky Sect. Tang Xiao's authority and the sect's stability suffered after Tang Chen's disappearance 65 107.
- Nan Feng — Powerful ally who intervenes to save Clear Sky Sect. Tang Xiao expresses deep gratitude, though Nan Feng openly condemns his past indecision 110 112.
- Ning Fengzhi — Fellow Upper Three Sects leader. Tang Xiao agrees that Ning Fengzhi should lead their alliance due to the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect's strength and connections 134 158.
- Yu Yuanzhen — Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon Clan leader. Tang Xiao coordinates with him to establish the Upper Three Sects Alliance 134.
- Golden Crocodile Douluo — Spirit Hall attacker who defeats and nearly kills Tang Xiao during the siege 107 108.
- Qian Daoliu — Reaches an understanding with Nan Feng that ends the assault; Tang Xiao accepts the resulting terms to save the Clear Sky Sect 110.
Story Role / Major Arcs
Clear Sky Sect Crisis
During the conflict caused by Tang Hao's actions, Tang Xiao serves as the Clear Sky Sect's stabilizing leader after becoming a Titled Douluo. However, the sect's elders prevent him from openly protecting his younger brother, leaving Tang Hao isolated and Tang Xiao burdened with lasting remorse 65 112.
Defense of Clear Sky Sect
When Spirit Hall launches a surprise attack, Tang Xiao personally guards the mountain gate while the sect's core members evacuate. He holds back the enemy with the Clear Sky Hammer but is gravely injured by Golden Crocodile Douluo 107 108.
Nan Feng's arrival prevents Tang Xiao's death and forces Spirit Hall to withdraw. To secure the sect's survival, Tang Xiao publicly strips Tang Hao of the Clear Sky name and expels him from the sect 108 110.
Reconstruction and Alliance Politics
After the battle, Tang Xiao confronts the consequences of the Clear Sky Sect's weakness. With financial, material, and strategic assistance from the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect, he oversees the rebuilding of the sect 134 158. He supports Ning Fengzhi's leadership of the newly formed Upper Three Sects Alliance rather than insisting that the damaged Clear Sky Sect lead it 134. Later, he places high hopes on rising talents like Tang San while keeping the crippled Tang Hao confined to the back mountain 190 204.
Notable Quotes
“From this day forth! The Clear Sky Sect expels Tang Hao from the sect! He is stripped of the Clear Sky name!” 110
Trivia
- Tang Xiao is fifteen years older than Tang Hao 107.
- He is known as one of the former “Clear Sky Twin Stars” alongside Tang Hao, though Tang Hao is stated to possess greater talent 107.
- Tang Xiao's stand at the mountain gate was intended as a rearguard action, not an attempt to win against Spirit Hall's full force 110.