Biodata
| Feature | Details |
|---|---|
| Name | Tang Xiao (唐啸) |
| Alias(es) | Eldest Young Master of the Clear Sky Sect; “Sister Xiao” (used mockingly after his pregnancy) 72 115 |
| Gender | Male; later castrated and subsequently made pregnant by the Rakshasa God’s intervention 93 114 115 |
| Affiliation | Clear Sky Tang Clan; Sea God Island’s Sea God Divine Trial 46 123 |
| Occupation/Role | Clear Sky Sect eldest young master; soul master; caretaker and parent |
| Status | Alive; has yet to complete the Red-Level Seven Trials, was forced into servitude on Sea God Island, and later lost his left foot after Qian Xunji crushed its bones, necessitating amputation 196 241 243 |
| First Appearance | Chapter 43 43 |
Power Progression
| Stage / Realm / Level | Chapter | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Spirit Douluo | 75 | Fought during the Sea God Island conflict but struggled against his opponent and retreated with Tang Zhen and Tang Hao. |
| Soul Power Level 90 | 123 | Reached level 90 but had not acquired a ninth soul ring. |
| Titled Douluo | 241 | Had advanced to the Titled Douluo realm by the time Qian Xunji and Tian Yue descended upon Sea God Island. |
Background / History
Tang Xiao was personally trained alongside his younger brother Tang Hao by their grandfather, Tang Chen, during his youth at Clear Sky Sect. 26
Following Qian Xunji’s killing of Tang Chen and the Clear Sky Sect’s subsequent decline, Tang Xiao joined Tang Hao and the sect’s younger direct descendants in seeking power on Sea God Island. They hoped that the Sea God Divine Trial would grant them enough strength to avenge Tang Chen and restore the Clear Sky Sect. 43 44
Tang Xiao travelled with Tang Hao and more than a dozen Clear Sky Tang Clan direct descendants toward Sea God Island, seeking strength through its trials. During the voyage, he respectfully questioned Sea Dragon Douluo about their arrival, though he privately resented Sea Dragon’s repeated, unhelpful assurances that they would arrive “soon.” 44 46
On Sea God Island, Tang Xiao and Tang Hao cultivated daily and regularly invited Bo Saixi to dine. Tang Xiao remained composed when he saw Bo Saixi in distress, though he also felt sympathy for her. When Tang Hao rashly attacked Qian Xunji, Tang Xiao quickly addressed Qian Xunji as “Uncle Qian” and pleaded for his younger sibling’s life. 69
His standing deteriorated under the Sea Soul Masters’ authority: Sea Spear Douluo compelled him to cook for Lan Fozi and assist with the Clear Sky Clan’s manual labor. 69 72
During the battle involving the Clear Sky Tang Clan and the Rakshasa faction, Tang Xiao—then a Spirit Douluo—was overwhelmed while fighting one of the enemy’s heads. He retreated alongside Tang Hao after Tang Zhen ordered a withdrawal. 75
The Clear Sky Sect’s betrayal during the expedition caused severe Sea God Island casualties and entrenched the Sea Soul Masters’ hatred of the Tang Clan. Afterward, Tang Zhen relocated the sect from the Douluo Continent and established Clear Sky Island. 75 76
A coconut crab later injured Tang Xiao severely, after which he was described as having been castrated. The Clear Sky Sect’s members used this condition to reject his claim to succeed the deceased Tang Zhen as Sect Master. Tang Xiao escaped Clear Sky Island with Tang Hao and Tang Yuehua rather than remain for the sect’s internal struggle. 92 93
After Tang Xiao and his siblings escaped, Qian Xunji attacked Clear Sky Island and exterminated the remaining Tang Family members there. 94
In Nuoding City, Tang Xiao became Tang Hao’s constant protector during Tang Hao’s pregnancy and helped raise Tang San with Tang Yuehua. During the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect’s assault on the Tang family residence, he held off two Spirit Douluo and six Spirit Saints while Tang Hao fought Gu Rong. He later proposed joining forces with Bibi Dong against the attackers, and continued to prioritize Tang San’s survival when Bibi Dong threatened the child. 96 97 98 99 100 114
After the Rakshasa God secretly gave him Child-Mother River Water, Tang Xiao became pregnant as well. Tang Hao mockingly began calling him “Sister Xiao,” reversing the teasing Tang Xiao had previously directed at Tang Hao. Tang Xiao gave birth to his daughter, Tang Xiaomei, after ten days of pregnancy. 114 115
Tang Xiao also celebrated Tang San’s awakening of the Clear Sky Hammer with Innate Full Soul Power, considering the boy a potential future powerhouse and successor of their branch. 119
Tang Xiao celebrated when Tang Xiaomei later awakened the Clear Sky Hammer with Innate Full Soul Power, regarding her as a promising continuation of their branch’s bloodline. Tang Xiaomei was subsequently revealed to be Qian Renxue reincarnated, though Tang Xiao remained unaware of her past-life identity. 121
Qian Xunji later threatened Tang Xiao into resuming the Sea God Divine Trial. Tang Xiao left Tang San and Tang Xiaomei a farewell note and ten thousand Gold Soul Coins before returning to Sea God Island. There, Sea Dragon Douluo attacked him over the Clear Sky Tang Clan’s past betrayal, and Poseidon assigned Tang Xiao a new trial: endure the Sea Soul Masters’ wrath for three years. 122 123
Despite the hostility awaiting him, Tang Xiao initially regarded Bo Saixi’s forced absence from Sea God Island as an opportunity to use the Red-Level Seven Trials and Sea God Island’s resources to rebuild the Clear Sky Sect. 127
While Tang Xiao was absent, Qian Xunji framed Tang Xiao and Tang Hao for the slaughter and robbery of Nuoding City’s City Lord mansion, leaving their names at the scene to implicate the Clear Sky Sect. Qian Xunji also planted the stolen proceeds in a Storage Spirit Tool delivered to Tang Xiaomei as supposed living expenses from her father. 155
Tang Xiao was later present when Xiao Wu and Tang Wutong awakened Clear Sky Hammer martial souls with Innate Full Soul Power on Sea God Island, and he congratulated Tang Hao on the two girls’ talent. By this period, he had reached the Titled Douluo realm but had been compelled to live as a slave on Sea God Island, where Qian Xunji continued to ridicule him over his past humiliation at the hands of Sea Dragon Douluo and Sea Spear Douluo. 240 241
While on Sea God Island, Tang Xiao shielded his niece Xiao Wu and grandniece Tang Wutong when Qian Xunji took an interest in them. Qian Xunji retaliated by using Mental Psychokinesis to crush the bones in Tang Xiao’s left foot, leaving him to undergo amputation. 243
The Clear Sky Sect was later reported to have been wiped out, though that report did not establish Tang Xiao’s individual fate. 274
Appearance
Tang Xiao was originally a burly man, but later appeared noticeably effeminate following his castration. 92 96
- Possesses scarlet tiger eyes that become bloodshot when enraged. 92
- Was subsequently described as a eunuch by Clear Sky Sect members. 93
- Later became visibly pregnant after the Rakshasa God’s intervention. 115
- Xiao Wu later thought his increasingly effeminate appearance resembled Yue Guan’s. 240
- Lost his left foot after Qian Xunji crushed its bones with Mental Psychokinesis. 243
Personality
Tang Xiao is markedly calmer and steadier than Tang Hao. While Tang Hao reacted emotionally to Bo Saixi’s distress, Tang Xiao regained his composure and assessed Qian Xunji’s presence and strength. 69
He is protective of his family and persistent about preserving the Clear Sky bloodline. He guarded Tang Hao through pregnancy, treated Tang San as a treasured child, and prioritized Tang San’s survival even when Tang Hao was willing to refuse Bibi Dong’s demand. 96 98 99
Tang Xiao can also be proud and resentful when humiliated. He bitterly hated being reduced to cooking for Sea God Island’s transformed soul beast but restrained himself because he knew he could not defeat Sea Spear Douluo. 72
Although he wished to restore the Clear Sky Sect, Tang Xiao was more realistic than Tang Hao concerning Qian Xunji. Having learned that the mysterious Armor Douluo was Qian Xunji, he regarded revenge against such a deity as impossible. 115
His protectiveness extends to younger relatives. He immediately stood in front of Xiao Wu and Tang Wutong when Qian Xunji’s attention settled on them, despite understanding the danger of provoking Qian Xunji. 243
Abilities & Skills
Clear Sky Hammer
Tang Xiao’s martial soul is the Clear Sky Hammer.
- Used the hammer to kill the coconut crab that injured him. 92
- At Soul Power Level 90, he had not yet gained his ninth soul ring. 123
- As one of the Clear Sky Twin Stars, he was capable of holding back two Spirit Douluo and six Spirit Saints during the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect’s attack on his family. 97
Nine Heavens Hammer Arts
Tang Xiao can perform the Clear Sky Sect’s Nine Heavens Hammer Arts.
- Collapse Slash — used in anger to smash the coconut crab with a massive hammer strike. 92
Items
- Storage Spirit Tool — left to Tang San and Tang Xiaomei with ten thousand Gold Soul Coins when departing for Sea God Island. 123
- Storage Spirit Tool (planted evidence) — Qian Xunji later delivered stolen wealth to Tang Xiaomei in a Storage Spirit Tool falsely identified as living expenses from Tang Xiao, helping frame him for the Nuoding City Lord’s Mansion massacre. 155
Relationships
- Tang Chen — Grandfather and early mentor. Tang Chen personally trained Tang Xiao and Tang Hao before his death at Qian Xunji’s hands. 26 43
- Tang Zhen — Father and former Clear Sky Sect Master. Tang Xiao fought under Tang Zhen’s command during the Sea God Island conflict and was later excluded from succeeding him after Tang Zhen’s death. 75 93
- Tang Hao — Younger sibling and fellow Clear Sky Twin Star. Tang Xiao repeatedly protects and cares for Tang Hao despite their frequent arguments. 46 96 99 114
- Tang Yuehua — Sibling. Tang Xiao fled Clear Sky Island with her and later intended to rescue her from the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect. 93 115
- Tang San — Nephew and ward. Although Tang Hao is Tang San’s biological mother, Tang Xiao cared for Tang San as his own child and protected him as the sole successor of their lineage. 97 98 99 123
- Tang Xiaomei — Biological daughter. Tang Xiao’s departure left her and Tang San to rely on one another. Her awakening of the Clear Sky Hammer with Innate Full Soul Power pleased him greatly. Tang Xiaomei is Qian Renxue reincarnated and later received training from Tang Hao in Clear Sky Sect techniques. 121 123 156
- Xiao Wu — Niece. Tang Xiao protected her from Qian Xunji on Sea God Island. 240 243
- Tang Wutong — Grandniece. Tang Xiao shielded her alongside Xiao Wu when Qian Xunji focused his attention on them. 230 240 243
- Bo Saixi — The object of Tang Xiao’s concealed affection; he joined Tang Hao in visiting her daily on Sea God Island. 69 90
- Sea Dragon Douluo — Hostile Sea God Island soul master who resents the Tang Clan, attacked Tang Xiao upon his return, and was among those responsible for Tang Xiao’s later servitude on Sea God Island. 46 123 241
- Sea Spear Douluo — Forced Tang Xiao into cooking and labor on Sea God Island. 72
- Qian Xunji — Recognized as the godlike mysterious Armor Douluo and regarded as an impossible target for revenge; later coerced Tang Xiao into resuming his divine trial, mocked his forced servitude, and crippled his left foot. 115 122 241 243
- Rakshasa God — Responsible for Tang Xiao’s pregnancy as retaliation for being called an “Evil God.” 114 115
Notable Quotes
“Children, I am sorry. Your father, Tang Xiao, must depart for Sea God Island to continue the Sea God Divine Trial.” 123