Tang Hao

Biodata

Feature	Value
Name	Tang Hao (唐昊)
Alias(es)	Clear Sky Douluo; Tang Ritian
Gender	Male
Affiliation	Tang family; associated with the Clear Sky Sect
Occupation/Role	Titled Douluo; Tang San's father
Status	Alive; severely injured and loses both arms during his confrontation with Zhou Tong and Dugu Bo 85
First Appearance	Chapter 6

Background / History

Tang Hao secretly watched Zhou Tong defeat Tang San and Xiao Wu at Notting Academy. Rather than intervene, he chose to spare Zhou Tong so Tang San could eventually kill him as a “whetstone” for his growth. He expected Tang San to surpass Zhou Tong after awakening the Blue Silver Emperor bloodline. 6

He later privately described Tang San as a tool for revenge, stating that the Tang family’s teachings permitted using anyone—including one’s son, wife, and father—to secure victory. 7

Tang Hao kept Tang San's origins concealed while discussing his future with Yu Xiaogang. He was informed that Tang San possessed twin martial souls and that Yu Xiaogang expected him to become a Titled Douluo. 10

After Zhou Tong took the Blue Silver Emperor and its right leg bone from Tang Hao's cave, Tang Hao continued to believe A Yin dead and kept her confined, preventing her from recovering or learning of his schemes. 11 13

Personality

Tang Hao is calculating, vindictive, and willing to instrumentalize his family for revenge. He views Tang San primarily as a means to achieve victory, though he also acts repeatedly to protect and strengthen him. 7 55

He is intensely proud of his talent and Clear Sky Hammer, making defeat and strategic containment especially difficult for him to accept. During his first battle with Zhou Tong and Dugu Bo, he became enraged by being unable to apply his strength effectively. 52

After Tang San is repeatedly defeated by Zhou Tong, Tang Hao's hostility escalates into attempted assassination. He seeks to remove Zhou Tong not only for revenge, but to clear Tang San's future path. 82 84

Abilities & Skills

Clear Sky Hammer

Tang Hao wields the Clear Sky Hammer, a tool martial soul. He can manifest its true body and employs techniques associated with the Clear Sky Nine Absolutes. 52 84

• Uses Clear Sky Hammer True Body, his seventh soul skill. 52
• Uses Break Technique, an explosive Clear Sky Nine Absolutes move designed to gather force and shatter defenses. 84
• Uses Great Sumeru Hammer, his ninth soul skill, to blast open an escape route. 52
• Can use Ring Detonation to break free from restraints, though doing so risks worsening his existing internal injuries. 85

Titled Douluo Soul Rings

Tang Hao reveals nine soul rings upon confronting Zhou Tong and Dugu Bo. 51

• His displayed configuration is two yellow, two purple, four black, and one red soul ring. 84
• He is recognized as a Titled Douluo and later identified as the Clear Sky Douluo. 51 52

Combat Experience

Tang Hao is an experienced high-level combatant capable of confronting Zhou Tong and Dugu Bo directly.

• He escaped their domain-based assault by using Great Sumeru Hammer, though he was forced to retreat after expending significant soul power. 52
• He launched a surprise attack at the Ice and Fire Yin Yang Well, attempting to bypass Dugu Bo and kill Zhou Tong. 84
• His hidden injuries materially limit his ability to fight prolonged battles or safely use Ring Detonation. 84

Relationships

• Tang San — Son; Tang Hao trains and protects him, but also calls him a tool for revenge and intends to shape him into a weapon against his enemies. 6 7 55
• A Yin — Tang Hao believes her dead and confines her in a cave, seeking to prevent her recovery and discovery of his actions. 13
• Yu Xiaogang — Discusses Tang San's concealed background and twin martial souls with him. 10
• Zhou Tong — Primary enemy; initially keeps him alive as Tang San's future whetstone, then repeatedly seeks revenge and attempts to assassinate him. 6 52 84
• Dugu Bo — Opponent who repeatedly protects Zhou Tong; their conflict culminates in Dugu Bo helping restrain and defeat Tang Hao. 52 84 85
• Blue Silver King — Drives Tang Hao and Tang San from the Blue Silver Forest after declaring that the Blue Silver Emperor has chosen another candidate. 55

Story Role / Major Arcs

Watching Tang San's Early Defeats

Tang Hao observes Tang San's loss to Zhou Tong from hiding at Notting Academy. He declines to act, treating Zhou Tong as a future catalyst for Tang San's development. 6

Loss of the Blue Silver Emperor

Zhou Tong removes the Blue Silver Emperor and its right leg bone from Tang Hao's cave. Later, Tang Hao discovers the stalk missing and is driven from the Blue Silver Forest with Tang San by the Blue Silver King. 11 55

First Confrontation with Zhou Tong

After Zhou Tong defeats Tang San in Suotuo City, Tang Hao reveals himself as a Titled Douluo and confronts Zhou Tong and Dugu Bo. Their combined domain-type abilities wear him down, forcing him to use Great Sumeru Hammer to escape. 51 52

Tournament Resentment

Tang Hao watches Zhou Tong destroy Tang San's Clear Sky Hammer during the Continental Advanced Spirit Master Tournament. Zhou Tong's declaration that the Thunder God Hammer is the world's greatest tool martial soul deepens Tang Hao's desire for revenge. 82

Assassination Attempt and Defeat

Tang Hao waits outside the Ice and Fire Yin Yang Well for a chance to kill Zhou Tong, believing that removing him will clear Tang San's route to revenge. Dugu Bo intercepts him, having reached at least level 95, and prevents him from reaching Zhou Tong. 84

Zhou Tong and Dugu Bo subsequently ambush Tang Hao. Tang Hao uses Ring Detonation to escape Dugu Bo's restraint, but Zhou Tong's Thunderbolt Slash destroys one arm, and a follow-up Thunder God Hammer attack takes the other. He is left trapped between both opponents as Zhou Tong prepares a final strike. 85

Notable Quotes

“Kid, I'll let you live a few more years to serve as a whetstone for Xiaosan.” 6

“Tang San is merely my tool for revenge.” 7

“Brat, I'll remember you.” 52

Trivia

• Tang Hao initially considers Tang San's Blue Silver Grass martial soul weak, expecting the Blue Silver Emperor bloodline to change that. 6
• He is a wanted figure in Martial Soul Hall, according to Dugu Bo. 84
• His first direct battle with Zhou Tong ends in retreat; his later assassination attempt ends with both arms severed. 52 85