Tang San

Biodata

Feature	Value
Name	Tang San (唐三)
Alias(es)	Little San
Gender	Male
Affiliation	Notting Academy; later joins Shrek Academy
Occupation/Role	Spirit Master; Yu Xiaogang's student
First Appearance	Chapter 7

Power Progression

Stage / Realm / Level	Chapter	Notes
First Spirit Ring — 400-year Datura Snake	33	Absorbs a 400-year Spirit Ring for his Blue Silver Grass Martial Soul, drawing skepticism from fellow students.
Innate Full Soul Power	149	Recalled as a source of renewed confidence after his Blue Silver Grass was dismissed as a trash Martial Soul.

Background / History

Tang San is the son of Tang Hao, the former Clear Sky Douluo. He possesses Blue Silver Grass as one Martial Soul and the Clear Sky Hammer as another; the hammer's presence is concealed on the back of his hand. 25 42 46

He previously lived in the Tang Sect, where he felt suppressed by inner-sect disciples despite believing that he had surpassed them after stealing their techniques. Arriving in his new life, he initially despaired when Blue Silver Grass was regarded as worthless, then regained hope upon discovering his Innate Full Soul Power. 149

At Notting Academy, Tang San becomes Yu Xiaogang's student and is fiercely protective of his teacher's dignity. Wang Sheng's criticism of Yu Xiaogang provokes him to leave a cafeteria gathering. 7 However, after overhearing Yu Xiaogang blame Luo Sanpao for his own failures and speak of cultivating a genius to earn others' worship, Tang San begins to distrust him. He privately concludes that Yu Xiaogang sees him as a tool. 25

Tang San accompanies Yu Xiaogang into the Soul Hunting Forest in search of a Spirit Ring. When a Datura Snake attacks, Yu Xiaogang flees; Tang San kills the beast but does not rescue him. He subsequently becomes more determined to obtain a hundred-year ring and questions whether he needs Yu Xiaogang as a teacher. 32

Personality

Tang San is loyal and responsible, continuing to care for Yu Xiaogang after the latter is paralyzed by the Datura Snake encounter. 37 He is also observant and guarded: rather than openly confronting Yu Xiaogang after overhearing his outburst, he conceals his suspicions and prepares to rely on himself. 25

His drive to prove himself is closely tied to humiliation over Blue Silver Grass and repeated defeats by Qin Qi. After losing to Qin Qi, he attributes the result to carelessness and inadequate training. 43 By the time Qin Qi's strength vastly surpasses his own, Tang San harbors resentment and jealousy, feeling that he can no longer even see Qin Qi's back. 149

Abilities & Skills

Blue Silver Grass Martial Soul

Tang San's primary revealed Martial Soul is Blue Silver Grass, which is frequently denigrated by others as weak or worthless. He remains determined to demonstrate its potential. 33 42

• Absorbed a 400-year Datura Snake Spirit Ring for it. 33
• Later recognizes that he should have used Blue Silver Grass to probe Qin Qi before committing himself in battle. 73
• Faces discrimination during Spirit Hall certification because of it. 33

Clear Sky Hammer

Tang San possesses the Clear Sky Hammer as a second Martial Soul, linked to his father Tang Hao's identity. 25 42 46

• Yu Xiaogang urges him to use it against Qin Qi. 42
• Tang San refuses because it has no Spirit Ring and could exert only limited power. 42
• Its location on the back of his hand attracts Yu Xiaogang's attention. 25

Tang Sect Techniques

Tang San employs techniques originating from the Tang Sect.

• Ghost Shadow footwork — Uses it against Qin Qi to confuse him during their academy sparring match. 42
• Combat judgment — Following another loss to Qin Qi, acknowledges that he should have tested his opponent more cautiously before attacking. 73

Relationships

• Tang Hao — Father; a former Clear Sky Douluo who confronts Yu Xiaogang and reveals Tang San's identity to him. 45 46
• Yu Xiaogang (Grandmaster) — Teacher. Tang San initially defends him and later continues caring for him, but grows suspicious of his motives and resents his poor guidance. 7 25 37 43
• Xiao Wu — Academy companion who worries about Tang San's mental state; she declines Shrek Academy while he chooses to enroll. 32 145 149
• Qin Qi — Rival who repeatedly defeats Tang San, becoming the focus of Tang San's resentment and jealousy. 43 73 149
• Wang Sheng — Dorm mate whose blunt criticism of Yu Xiaogang causes friction with Tang San. 7
• Tang Sect inner-sect disciples — Figures from Tang San's past life whom he believed had suppressed him. 149

Story Role / Major Arcs

Notting Academy

Tang San appears among the Notting Academy students alongside Xiao Wu and Wang Sheng. His loyalty to Yu Xiaogang creates tension when Wang Sheng disparages the latter's strength and reputation. 7

After gaining a 400-year Datura Snake Spirit Ring, Tang San reveals both the ring and his Blue Silver Grass Martial Soul to his dorm mates. Their doubt and Spirit Hall's discrimination deepen his determination to prove himself. 33

Academy Sparring

Tang San faces Qin Qi in the Junior Spirit Master Academy sparring competition. He attempts to gain an edge with Ghost Shadow footwork, but Qin Qi evades with Catkin Step and defeats him in a single Instant Strike punch. 42 43

He later suffers another decisive defeat when Qin Qi lands more than a hundred Instant Strike blows in an instant. Tang San reflects that he should have used Blue Silver Grass to investigate Qin Qi's capabilities first. 73

Shrek Academy Decision

Tang San presents a Heaven Dou Empire academy qualification certificate to Shrek Academy, but its teachers dismiss the document. Impressed by their high Spirit ranks and believing the academy conceals greater depth, he resolves to join. Xiao Wu instead chooses the intermediate Soul Master Academy in Suotuo City. 145

Jealousy of Qin Qi

Tang San's repeated comparisons with Qin Qi culminate in intense inner resentment. Though he recalls surpassing others through relentless practice and possessing Innate Full Soul Power, he feels permanently overshadowed by Qin Qi. 149

Trivia

• Tang San initially considers a ten-year Lone Bamboo Spirit Ring before seeking a more suitable hundred-year option. 32
• He does not answer Yu Xiaogang's suggestion to use the Clear Sky Hammer against Qin Qi, judging the advice foolish because the hammer lacks a Spirit Ring. 42