Tang Wulin

Biodata

Feature	Value
Name	Tang Wulin (唐舞麟)
Gender	Male
Martial Soul	Blue Silver Grass
Soul Spirit	Golden Light Snake
Affiliation	Red Mountain Academy; Eastsea Academy; Class Zero; Shrek Academy (Class One)
Occupation/Role	Soul Master; Blacksmith; Class Zero vice-captain; Shrek Academy Class One class monitor and Forging Commissioner
First Appearance	Chapter 4

Power Progression

Stage / Realm / Level	Chapter	Notes
Soul Power Level 10; Soul Master	31	Broke through using simulated cultivation and absorbed his first soul spirit.
Soul Power Level 12	57	Excluded from the Class Promotion Tournament lineup because his Soul Power remained comparatively low.
Soul Power Level 13	61	Advanced through diligent martial-soul control practice, meditation, and Wu Zhangkong's guidance.
First seal broken	83	The first seal's release greatly increased his physical strength.
Second seal broken	89	Survived an immense energy release; his body began absorbing the energy, while Blue Silver Grass and Golden Light Snake evolved.
Thousand-year first Spirit Ring	150	Revealed a deep-purple thousand-year ring during training, an exceptionally rare first ring.
Blood Essence Soul Ring	219	Demonstrated a golden soul ring formed from bloodline power rather than Soul Power.
Rank-four Blacksmith	236	Was identified at Shrek Academy as a rank-four Blacksmith and agreed to forge Thousand Refinement for Yuanen Yehui.
Two-ring Soul Master	249	Displayed two purple thousand-year Spirit Rings during Shrek Academy's class-committee competition.
Soul Power Rank 30; Soul Elder	272	Broke through to the three-ring Soul Elder realm under Feng Wuyu's guidance.
Began cultivating Dragon Shocking the Heavens	279	Started learning Zhuo Shi's dragon-bloodline-dependent Self-Created Soul Skill alongside Xu Mengqing.

Background

Tang Wulin possessed innate level-three Soul Power and Blue Silver Grass, a martial soul widely dismissed as inferior. He initially lagged behind Xu Mengqing, who had the same innate Soul Power and martial soul but advanced much faster; rather than give in to envy, Tang Wulin resolved to improve. 17 35

His physical constitution was extraordinary from childhood. Leaking energy from the Golden Dragon King's core continuously strengthened him: by age six he possessed adult strength, and by age nine his strength had reached a thousand catties. The same power gave him exceptional stamina recovery while blacksmithing. 10

Tang Wulin was adopted and raised by Tang Ziran and his wife, who gave him a secure childhood. His father's teaching that he should never bully those younger than himself, while never yielding to bullying by older students, became a defining principle in his life. 25 50

After becoming a Soul Master, he entered Eastsea Academy. He repeatedly faced ridicule over Blue Silver Grass, but remained confident that effort could overcome the martial soul's reputation. 4 35

After Xu Mengqing explained simulated cultivation to him, Tang Wulin began meditating among patches of Blue Silver Grass and transplanting the plant to his home garden. This mimetic environment noticeably improved his cultivation speed. 29 37

Tang Wulin later learned from Old Tang that the essence and bloodline of the Golden Dragon King were sealed inside him. Though this power could make him immensely strong, it would kill him if he failed to absorb it quickly enough. To break the first seal before age ten, he needed a Century Red Flame Fruit, a Century Ice Crystal Fruit, and ten drops of blood from a century-old dragon-blooded soul beast. 39

His adoptive parents later disappeared, leaving him distressed and without meaningful leads beyond one million Federal Coins. Their disappearance became his primary motivation for seeking strength and for refusing to join an unidentified organization. 79 99

Personality

Tang Wulin is resilient, stubborn, and strongly motivated by the desire to grow stronger. Learning that his condition could eventually kill him did not break his resolve; instead, it reinforced his determination to absorb the power within him and become a powerful Soul Master and mecha master. 39

He follows a firm principle taught by his father: he must never bully younger students, but should fight back when bullied by older ones. This principle guided him when senior students targeted him and his companions. 50

He is also protective of his teammates, readily shielding Xu Xiaoyan when Xu Mengqing targeted her in combat. 150

As Shrek Academy Class One's class monitor, Tang Wulin displays a responsible and fair-minded approach to leadership. He proposed balancing student groups according to their secondary professions and accepted responsibility for helping weaker groups receive support. 262

Appearance

Tang Wulin normally manifests Blue Silver Grass as small, golden snake-like vines that coil around his wrist or shoulder. 37 150

• His Blue Silver Grass became vibrant green after its evolution, marked by faint golden web-like patterns. 112
• When his Golden Dragon bloodline activates, pale-gold diamond-shaped scales normally cover his right arm and his fingers transform into claws. 96 151
• His Golden Dragon transformation can manifest rapidly over either arm during combat. 255
• His Golden Light Snake soul spirit evolved to the century level. 112
• By the time he entered Shrek Academy, Tang Wulin was over thirteen years old and more than 1.65 meters tall, with large eyes, long eyelashes, an upright posture, and a sunny appearance. 241

Abilities & Skills

Blue Silver Grass

Tang Wulin uses Blue Silver Grass as a control-oriented martial soul, relying on its coverage, toughness, and adaptability rather than direct destructive power.

• Produces wide-reaching vines to bind targets or restrict movement. 37 58 217
• Can weave vines into defensive nets, shields, gauntlets, and other combat structures. 37 83 104 150
• Can tether and retrieve his Thousand Refinement Heavy Silver Hammer with Blue Silver Grass. 104
• His grass is tougher than ordinary Blue Silver Grass, but powerful opponents can destroy it and cause Soul Power backlash. 57 58
• Its binding is ineffective against opponents with superior speed, technique, or overwhelming strength. 37 67
• Can draw strength from environments rich in Blue Silver Grass, making natural and simulated forests particularly suitable places for meditation and martial-soul sensing. 29 37 102
• After the Spirit Ascension Platform trial, his evolved grass gained greater vitality, Soul Power capacity, and visible golden web-like markings. 112
• Can form a metallized Blue Silver Giant Wall capable of absorbing much of a powerful soul beast's attack. 206
• His strengthened vines can temporarily restrain powerful opponents such as the Earth Demon Rhino. 217

Golden Dragon Bloodline

Tang Wulin possesses an unusual internal power that manifests through golden scales, immense physical strength, and dragon-like claws.

• Triples his strength when activated, according to Wu Zhangkong's assessment. 45
• Rapidly consumes Soul Power and initially activates uncontrollably under stimulation or injury. 45
• Forms the Golden Dragon Claw, capable of piercing a century-old Unicorn Dragon's skull and scales. 104
• Exerts suppressive influence over dragon-blooded creatures and dragon-type martial souls. 104 136 283
• Can manifest as a golden Blood Essence Soul Ring with its own Spirit Skill. 219
• High-nutrition food can gradually strengthen his Bloodline Power, effectively serving as a specialized method of bloodline cultivation. 273
• The third seal must be broken before he turns fifteen, requiring four further rare treasures. 89

Dragon Shocking the Heavens

Tang Wulin began learning Dragon Shocking the Heavens, the first form of Red Dragon Douluo Zhuo Shi's Divine Dragon Nine Forms.

• The Self-Created Soul Skill requires a dragon-type martial soul or exceptionally abundant and pure dragon-bloodline power. 279
• Zhuo Shi considers Tang Wulin's Golden Dragon King bloodline sufficiently pure to cultivate the technique despite Tang Wulin's Blue Silver Grass martial soul. 279
• Tang Wulin and Xu Mengqing practiced the technique together, with its movements causing golden halos to intermittently surge from Tang Wulin's body. 279

Golden Trident

A mysterious Golden Trident rune appeared on Tang Wulin's forehead during the East Sea Park incident.

• The rune emitted terrifying pressure that froze a powerful opponent's Soul Power. 38
• Manifested the Golden Trident and activated Undetermined Storm, sealing the surrounding space within circles of golden light. 38
• Its activation coincided with Tang Wulin's eyes changing to oceanic blue-gold and a marked shift in demeanor. 38

Physical Strength

Tang Wulin's natural strength is his defining combat asset.

• Defeated power-type Soul Master Zhou Changxi in a direct contest of strength without using his martial soul. 41
• Sent Jialong flying seven or eight meters with a punch during the Class Promotion Tournament. 63
• Recorded 1,156 kg with his left hand and 1,348 kg with his right; his dragon claw broke a Strength Tester after registering 3,998 kg. 96
• Combines raw power with forging hammers in close-quarters combat. 43 58 122
• Defeated the tenth-ranked Shrek Academy student, who possessed the Snow Leopard martial soul, after a thirty-minute battle and received a perfect score. 223

Forging

Tang Wulin is a dedicated blacksmith whose physical endurance and precision support his craft.

• Chose blacksmithing as his secondary profession. 94
• Aims to become a peak Level 4 Blacksmith. 197
• Achieved recognition as a rank-four Blacksmith after entering Shrek Academy. 236
• Forged high-precision Soul Guidance equipment from Xu Mengqing's blueprints, including components for six third-level soul tools. 119 120
• His forged equipment exceeded ordinary third-level soul tools in practical combat durability. 120
• Agreed to provide Yuanen Yehui with Thousand Refinement in exchange for Shrek Academy contribution points. 236
• Promised to forge the metals needed for his group's first Battle Armor components after his three-day cultivation absence delayed the design process. 280

Equipment

• Thousand Refinement Heavy Silver Hammer — Used for forging and as a heavy combat weapon. 43 104 122
• Storage Soul Tool — Carries his forging hammer. 58 122
• Soul Guidance equipment — Received team equipment jointly designed by Xu Mengqing and forged by Tang Wulin, including defensive and utility pieces. 120

Relationships

• Xu Mengqing — Classmate, sparring rival, and close collaborator. They train together, defend one another against senior students, and combine Tang Wulin's forging with Xu Mengqing's soul-tool designs. 49 67 119 120
• Xie Xie — Initially a rival who defeated Tang Wulin in their first duel, later becoming a trusted teammate who helps him train and trigger his unusual power. 37 45 58
• Gu Yuena — Class Zero teammate; the two coordinate in combat and jointly protect their team. 58 63 67
• Wu Zhangkong — Homeroom teacher and mentor. He identifies Tang Wulin's combat strengths and weaknesses, provides special training, and investigates his mutations. 45 57 98
• Xu Xiaoyan — Teammate whom Tang Wulin protects during combat against Xu Mengqing. 150
• Old Tang — A mysterious voice that informs Tang Wulin about the seals within him and the materials needed to break them. 39 89
• His parents — Their disappearance is Tang Wulin's primary reason for refusing to join a mysterious organization. 99
• Zhuo Shi — The Red Dragon Douluo and Tang Wulin's grandmaster. Zhuo Shi provides cultivation and Battle Armor guidance, recognizes the purity of Tang Wulin's dragon bloodline, and teaches him Dragon Shocking the Heavens. 230 279
• Feng Wuyu — A Shrek Academy elder and master who guided Tang Wulin through his breakthrough to Soul Elder. His decision to accept Tang Wulin as a disciple provoked a dispute with Zhuo Shi over Tang Wulin's lineage. 272 274
• Yuanen Yehui — A Shrek Academy classmate who arranged a transaction with Tang Wulin for Thousand Refinement forging. 236
• Wu Sidu and Luo Guixing — Fellow Shrek Academy class-committee members. Tang Wulin worked with them in organizing Class One's practical groups and fought beside them in Wu Zhangkong's combat assessment. 262 283

Story Role / Major Arcs

Enrollment and Early Academy Life

Tang Wulin enters Red Mountain Academy's Soul Master class and becomes a target of ridicule because of Blue Silver Grass. He responds with confidence and determination rather than shame. 4

He becomes a Soul Master after reaching Level 10 and absorbing his first soul spirit, then continues his education at Eastsea Academy. 31

East Sea Park Duel

Tang Wulin challenges Xie Xie despite the disparity in experience. His Blue Silver Grass cannot contain Xie Xie's superior speed and technique, and he loses after Xie Xie stabs his shoulder with the Light Dragon Dagger. 37

The injury triggers Golden Light's evolution and awakens Tang Wulin's hidden power, including golden scales and the Golden Trident rune. 38

Wu Zhangkong's Training

Wu Zhangkong recognizes Tang Wulin's strength, physical fitness, and unusually tough Blue Silver Grass, advising him to develop as a control-type Soul Master while integrating hammers into his fighting style. 57

Tang Wulin trains with Xu Mengqing, Gu Yuena, and Xie Xie, learning to coordinate control, direct attacks, and team tactics. 58 59

Class Promotion Tournament

Tang Wulin's raw strength helps Class Five rapidly overwhelm its opponents. He sends Jialong flying with a single punch after Gu Yuena creates an opening. 63

Seal Breakthrough and Spirit Ascension

Tang Wulin breaks his second seal, nearly bursting from the resulting energy before his body begins converting it. His Blue Silver Grass and Golden Light Snake evolve in the process. 89

Following the Spirit Ascension Platform trial, his Blue Silver Grass undergoes a qualitative transformation and Golden Light reaches the century level. 112

Thousand-Year Ring and Team Training

Tang Wulin reveals a thousand-year first Spirit Ring during a practical match, stunning his classmates and academy officials. 150

He faces Xu Mengqing in the ensuing battle, using Blue Silver Grass and Golden Dragon Claws while protecting Xu Xiaoyan from elimination. 150 151

Specialty Assessment

Tang Wulin presents strength as his specialty and reveals his golden Blood Essence Soul Ring to Cai Yue'er. His power is recognized as Golden Dragon bloodline rather than a conventional Soul Power-based soul ring. 219

Shrek Academy and Class Leadership

After arriving at Shrek Academy, Tang Wulin receives guidance from Zhuo Shi and navigates the academy's demanding contribution-point system through his forging work. 230 236

He becomes Class One's Forging Commissioner and class monitor. In this role, he helps organize the class into balanced practical groups based on their secondary professions. 241 262

Soul Elder Breakthrough and Dragon-Lineage Training

Under Feng Wuyu's guidance, Tang Wulin enters a critical cultivation stage and breaks through to Rank 30, becoming a Soul Elder. 272

Zhuo Shi subsequently begins teaching Tang Wulin and Xu Mengqing Dragon Shocking the Heavens, judging their dragon bloodlines pure enough to meet the technique's demanding requirements. 279

During a practical assessment against Wu Zhangkong, Tang Wulin fully activates his Golden Dragon King bloodline. Its overwhelming dragon might suppresses nearby dragon-type martial souls, though his hesitation at a crucial moment contributes to Wu Sidu being frozen. 283

Notable Quotes

“When I was young, my father taught me a principle... if a student older than me bullied me, I should fight back without hesitation.” 50

“My specialty is strength.” 219

Trivia

• Tang Wulin's first Spirit Ring is thousand-year level, despite thousand-year rings normally being associated with three-ring Spirit Masters. 150
• His first duel with Xie Xie revealed that the Light Dragon Dagger could only pierce about an inch into his unusually tough shoulder muscles even after striking him. 37
• He initially refused an invitation to join an unidentified organization because of his missing parents. 99
• Because Golden Light had already evolved to the thousand-year level, Tang Wulin believed it could provide up to three Spirit Rings, leaving him less anxious than his companions about obtaining a second spirit. 198