Tang San

Biodata

Feature	Value
Name	Tang San (唐三)
Species/Race	Human
Gender	Male
Occupation/Role	Control System Battle Spirit Master; Tang Sect disciple
Martial Soul(s)	Blue Silver Grass; Clear Sky Hammer
First Appearance	Chapter 3

Power Progression

Stage / Realm / Level	Chapter	Notes
Level 13, First-Ring Control System Battle Spirit Master	8	Uses Blue Silver Grass and the first soul skill Blue Silver Entanglement; its vines are burned away by Han Xing’s Sun True Fire.
Level 34	28	Reported to be four levels behind Han Xing, who is level 38.
Level 35	42	Qian Renxue recognizes him as a genius despite his soul power being below Han Xing’s.

Background / History

Tang San attended Notting Academy alongside Xiao Wu and Han Xing. Before Han Xing arrived, Xiao Wu had defeated Tang San, though observers note Tang San had not used his hidden weapons or fought at full strength. 3 4

After Han Xing repeatedly defeated and seriously injured Xiao Wu, Tang San confronted him. He entered their duel as a level 13 control-system spirit master and attempted to seize the initiative with Blue Silver Entanglement, Ghost Shadow Perplexing Track, Mysterious Jade Hand, and Crane Controlling Dragon Seizing. Han Xing’s flames completely countered Blue Silver Grass, and Tang San ultimately accepted a draw and withdrew. 8 9

Tang San later sought Yu Xiaogang’s guidance over Blue Silver Grass’s weakness to fire. Yu explained that the Three-Legged Golden Crow’s elemental advantage made the suppression inevitable, advised Tang San not to rush cultivation of his Clear Sky Hammer, and encouraged him to recruit Han Xing as a future Tang Sect asset rather than seek revenge. 10

Five years later, Tang San had continued sparring with Han Xing, but their clashes produced no major developments. 11 After arriving at Blue Tyrant Academy with his group, he was abducted by Dugu Bo. Han Xing and Radiant Douluo forced Dugu Bo to surrender the Ice and Fire Yin Yang Eye, rescuing Tang San but denying him access to its Immortal Herbs. 25 26 27

Tang San later attempted to obtain Immortal Herbs from Han Xing through trade, first considering mechanical-device blueprints and then offering the Silent Sleeve Arrow and Zhuge Crossbow. Han Xing refused, valuing the herbs’ potential path to godhood above hidden weapons. 40 43 44 45

Personality

Tang San is protective of Xiao Wu and repeatedly confronts Han Xing over her injuries, even when other work-study students are too intimidated to act. 5 8 34

He is tactical and pragmatic in battle. When he could not bypass Han Xing’s defenses without hidden weapons, he chose to retreat rather than continue an unwinnable fight, following the Tang Sect principle of withdrawing after a failed strike. 9

He is also ambitious and guarded about Tang Sect knowledge. Tang San considers trading mechanical hidden-weapon designs for Immortal Herbs but refuses to surrender the Tang Sect’s secret techniques, which he regards as the foundation of his existence. 40

Abilities & Skills

Blue Silver Grass

Tang San’s primary martial soul is Blue Silver Grass, used as a control-type spirit.

• Blue Silver Entanglement — Raises Blue Silver Grass vines to bind opponents. 8
• His Blue Silver Grass is strongly suppressed by powerful fire-attribute spirit masters; Han Xing’s Sun True Fire burns the vines before they can make contact. 8 10
• Yu Xiaogang states that Tang San’s first ring came from a roughly four-hundred-year Datura Snake and significantly strengthened his Blue Silver Grass. 10

Clear Sky Hammer

Tang San possesses the Clear Sky Hammer as a second martial soul.

• Yu Xiaogang advises him not to cultivate it prematurely. 10
• Yu Xiaogang believes that filling it with high-level soul rings could eventually make Tang San unmatched on the continent. 10
• Tang San later uses it alongside Blue Silver Grass, the Zhuge Crossbow, and Eight Spider Lances against a ten-thousand-year Man Faced Demon Spider. 45

Tang Sect Techniques

Tang San retains combat methods from the Tang Sect.

• Ghost Shadow Perplexing Track — Footwork that greatly improves mobility and lets him evade Han Xing’s Flame Feathers. 8 9
• Mysterious Jade Hand — Reinforces his hand for close combat, though it suffers burning and numbness when blocking Han Xing’s attacks. 8
• Crane Controlling Dragon Seizing — A grappling technique used in an attempt to capture Han Xing. 8
• Tang San is skilled enough to use ordinary stones as ranged disruptions when hidden weapons are unavailable. 15

Hidden Weapons

Tang San regards weapons as morally neutral, arguing that their use—not their existence—determines whether they are honorable. 44 45

• Silent Sleeve Arrow — Offered to Han Xing in exchange for an Immortal Herb. 44
• Zhuge Crossbow — Offered alongside the Silent Sleeve Arrow; later used against the Man Faced Demon Spider. 44 45
• He cannot effectively overcome Han Xing without hidden weapons, as his Blue Silver Grass cannot breach the Golden Crow’s flames. 8 9

Relationships

• Xiao Wu — Close companion whom Tang San protects and avenges; her repeated defeats by Han Xing drive several confrontations. 5 8 34
• Yu Xiaogang — Teacher and adviser. Tang San seeks his counsel about Blue Silver Grass and discusses recruiting Han Xing with him. 10 28 40
• Han Xing — Former Notting Academy classmate, rival, and reluctant rescuer. Their first major duel ends in a draw; Tang San later seeks Immortal Herbs from him. 8 9 27 43 44
• Dugu Bo — Abducts Tang San to test his knowledge of poisons after Tang San neutralizes Dugu Yan’s poison. 25 26
• Radiant Douluo — Han Xing’s master, who drives Dugu Bo away and indirectly rescues Tang San. 26 27
• Qian Renxue — Meets Tang San while accompanying Han Xing; she dismisses him as merely Han Xing’s classmate. 42

Story Role / Major Arcs

Notting Academy Conflict

Tang San becomes embroiled in Han Xing’s rivalry with Xiao Wu. After Han Xing defeats Xiao Wu, Tang San challenges him but cannot overcome the elemental disadvantage of Blue Silver Grass against Sun True Fire. Their duel is declared a draw. 8 9

Blue Tyrant Academy and Dugu Bo Incident

Tang San and his group arrive in Heaven Dou City and apply to Blue Tyrant Academy. Dugu Bo later abducts him, but Han Xing and Radiant Douluo intervene, gaining control of the Ice and Fire Yin Yang Eye while Tang San loses the chance to acquire its Immortal Herbs. 24 26 27 28

Immortal Herb Negotiations

Seeking to improve his cultivation aptitude, Tang San tries to trade hidden-weapon designs for an Immortal Herb. Han Xing rejects the offer, considering Immortal Herbs more valuable and hidden weapons dishonorable. 40 43 44 45

Notable Quotes

“We can't do anything to each other, so this time it's a draw.” 9

“The Tang Sect's secret techniques are the foundation of my existence, and I absolutely cannot hand them over.” 40

“Whether something is despicable or not has nothing to do with the weapon, but depends entirely on the user.” 44