Tang Hao

Biodata

Feature	Value
Name	Tang Hao (唐昊)
Alias(es)	Clear Sky Douluo
Gender	Male
Role	Tang San's father; Titled Douluo
Status	Alive; debilitated by severely aggravated hidden injuries 35
First Appearance	Chapter 10 (secretly observing Tang San and Yun Tian) 10

Background / History

Tang Hao secretly watched over Tang San during his early time at Notting Academy. He initially considered killing Yun Tian because of Xiao Wu's interest in him, but spared Yun Tian after deciding that the boy could serve as motivation and a future whetstone for Tang San's cultivation. Tang Hao also regarded Xiao Wu—a hundred-thousand-year soul beast in human form—as a potential future soul ring for his son. 10

During Tang San's first soul-ring hunt, Tang Hao covertly threw a Mandala Snake into the area to prevent Tang San from absorbing Yu Xiaogang's proposed ten-year Solitary Bamboo ring. The intervention backfired: Yu Xiaogang could not defeat the snake, and Tang San was badly injured before ultimately receiving a low-grade Solitary Bamboo ring anyway. 12 14

Before leaving to seek treatment for his longstanding injuries, Tang Hao revealed himself to Yu Xiaogang as the Clear Sky Douluo. He entrusted Tang San's education to Yu Xiaogang and gave him a Pope's Decree, while privately judging Yun Tian to be a suitable rival for Tang San. 12 13

Tang Hao later appeared in Soto City to kill Yun Tian, whom he considered an obstacle to Tang San's development. After Yun Tian intensified his injury-related trait, Tang Hao's hidden wounds erupted whenever he used soul power. Xiao Wu sacrificed herself to Yun Tian during the confrontation, and Sword Douluo Chen Xin prevented Tang Hao from landing a finishing blow. Tang Hao escaped with Tang San after failing to defeat Chen Xin. 30 31 32

Following the battle, Tang Hao's condition worsened to the point that he could not circulate soul power without triggering his injuries. Unable to aid Tang San or teach him hammer techniques, he sent Tang San back to Shrek Academy while continuing his search for treatment. 35

Appearance

Tang Hao is a tall, burly man usually concealed beneath a loose black robe. His appearance is worn and unkempt, reflecting his chronic injuries and years of heavy drinking. 12 30

• Gray-black, disheveled hair 30
• Scruffy gray-white stubble 12
• Once numb and clouded eyes that become fierce when angered 30
• Frequently manifests blood loss and visible pain when his injuries flare up 31 32 35

Personality

Tang Hao is fiercely protective of Tang San, but his protection is highly controlling and utilitarian. He selects Tang San's teacher, secretly interferes with his soul-ring hunt, and judges other people primarily by whether they can advance his son's future. 10 12

He is willing to exploit Xiao Wu's identity as a transformed soul beast, considering the possibility of engineering her sacrifice for Tang San's benefit. Conversely, he initially tolerates Yun Tian because he believes Yun Tian can sharpen Tang San through rivalry. 10 12

Tang Hao becomes reckless and violent when Tang San's interests are threatened. His rage during the Soto City incident leaves him vulnerable to his own injuries and forces him into a disorderly retreat. 30 32

Abilities & Skills

Titled Douluo Cultivation

Tang Hao is a Titled Douluo whose Clear Sky Hammer possesses nine soul rings: two yellow, two purple, four black, and one red hundred-thousand-year ring. His presence alone overwhelms lower-level soul masters. 30

• Can incapacitate Soul Masters such as Qin Ming with a single attack. 30
• Retained enough strength while injured to contend with Sword Douluo Chen Xin for a time. 32
• Cannot reliably use his Martial Soul Avatar after his injuries are aggravated. 32

Clear Sky Hammer

Tang Hao's martial soul is the Clear Sky Hammer, a powerful black hammer capable of devastating direct strikes. Tang San recognizes it as identical to his own hammer martial soul, but vastly stronger. 30

• Used the hammer to create a massive crater during his attempted ambush on Yun Tian. 30
• Empowered the hammer by detonating his ninth soul ring in an attempt to break through Yun Tian's defenses. 31
• Possesses the Haotian Lineage trait, granting access to Haotian Sect secret arts. 30

Haotian Sect Techniques

Tang Hao can employ high-level hammer techniques, including the Chaotic Wind Splitting Hammer. 32

• Used Chaotic Wind Splitting Hammer to force distance between himself and Chen Xin. 32
• Uses the Ring-Splitting Secret Technique, which Chen Xin identifies as exceptionally dangerous. 32

Concealment and Surveillance

Tang Hao can watch targets without being detected, using his strength as a Titled Douluo to remain hidden even while observing someone for an extended period. 10 20

• Secretly monitored Tang San, Yun Tian, and Xiao Wu around Notting Academy. 10
• Concealed his involvement in the Mandala Snake incident from Yu Xiaogang. 12
• Continued observing Yun Tian's group after the Soto City battle. 36

Hidden Injuries

Tang Hao suffers from longstanding hidden injuries compounded by chronic drinking. His condition was altered by Yun Tian into a more severe state in which activating soul power causes the injuries to erupt. 30 31

• Pain and blood loss interrupted his assault on Yun Tian. 31
• The condition contributed directly to his retreat from Chen Xin. 32
• Prevented him from assisting Tang San or teaching him hammer techniques afterward. 35

Relationships

• Tang San — His son. Tang Hao secretly protects and plans Tang San's development, later fleeing with him after the Soto City battle. 10 12 32
• Yu Xiaogang — Tang San's chosen teacher. Tang Hao entrusts Tang San to him, but becomes angered by his failed guidance during the soul-ring hunt. 12
• Yun Tian — Enemy and intended stepping stone for Tang San. Tang Hao attempts to kill him in Soto City, but Yun Tian's alteration of Tang Hao's condition helps force his retreat. 12 30 32
• Xiao Wu — A transformed hundred-thousand-year soul beast whose identity Tang Hao knew from the beginning. He intended for her to become Tang San's future soul ring, but she instead sacrifices herself to Yun Tian. 10 12 31
• Chen Xin — Sword Douluo who intervenes against Tang Hao and forces him to flee with Tang San. 31 32
• Shrek Academy — Tang Hao remains concerned with protecting the academy and its students despite his injuries. 36