Tang Ling

Biodata

Feature	Information
Name	Tang Ling (唐绫)
Alias(es)	Thunder; Her Highness the Princess; Princess of the Order World 44 255
Species/Race	Human with independently developed Baize Clan genes; an Evolutionist 184 440
Gender	Female
Affiliation	Ether Association; Omega Sequence; Sword Mound; Order World 63 65 78
Occupation/Role	Heir of Sword Mound; designated successor of the Ether Association President; later President of the Ether Association 78 275 552
Status	Alive 557
First Appearance	Chapter 44

Power Progression

Stage / Realm / Level	Chapter	Notes
Third Tier — Sword Fanatic	44	Introduced as Feng City's top-ranked newcomer. Could fight across tiers and carried three Alchemy Armaments.
Fourth Tier — Sword Spirit	155	Advanced while training in profiling; could gather and release accumulated sword intent in a single burst.
Fifth Tier — Sword Soul	317	Obtained fifth-rank Sword Soul power before confronting Tang Zijing atop the snow mountain.
Combat strength approaching Seventh Tier — Sanctuary	516	Third Law cultivation raised her personal strength close to Sanctuary level; she could undertake the breakthrough ritual at will, though completion was not stated.

Background / History

Tang Ling was taken from her northern hometown as a child after her siblings disappeared into the Order World's experimentation system. Tang Zijing delivered her to Taihua, who designated her as a successor and opened the world of Ascenders to her. She gained the resources of the Order World but endured harsh experimentation and lost an ordinary childhood in return. 317

She was trained under Sword Mound's ascetic system and became the Silver King's direct disciple. The institution restricted her freedom, hobbies, marriage, and children; Tang Ling consequently saved money to repay her family's debt and leave. 198

Her upbringing was part of a long-term Baize Clan plan. She was meant to cultivate the Sword Sect Path, obtain Extreme Thunder's recognition, receive Celestial Being power, and eventually become compatible with an Evolutionist's power before inheriting the Ether Association presidency. 275

Tang Ling later learned that her heart disease was artificially caused through the Illumination Law project rather than natural illness. 447

Appearance

Tang Ling is a tall, graceful young woman with a stern, dangerous presence. Her usual appearance centers on long frost-white hair and a cold, refined expression, while her alternate state manifests with flame-red hair, vermilion eyes, and a far more forceful demeanor. 44 168

• Usually dresses simply despite her status, often using an old phone and inexpensive clothing. 164
• Uses makeup carefully, particularly eyeliner and vermilion lipstick. 168
• Her perfect Evolution manifests silver-white facial patterns, horns, and illusory wings. 184
• Often carries Extreme Thunder in an instrument or guitar case. 249 516

Personality

Tang Ling is intensely independent, proud, and blunt. Early in her career, she rejected the idea of teammates, viewing herself as a team-leader-level combatant and prioritizing her own advancement over collective sacrifice. 44 154

Her white-haired state is restrained, mature, and emotionally guarded; her red-haired state is bolder, more provocative, and more openly aggressive. Both sides share her refusal to submit to authority she considers incompetent. 164 168

Beneath that arrogance, she is observant and protective. She values Gu Jianlin's reliability, defends him in disputes with senior officials, and repeatedly risks her own future or life to support him. 156 249 320 Her resentment toward Sword Mound and the Order World stems from a life spent being treated as a weapon rather than a free person. 275 317

Abilities & Skills

Sword Sect Path

Tang Ling is a Sword Sect Ascender whose sword qi is driven by willpower and can interfere with matter. 62

• Can accumulate sword intent over a prolonged battle and release it explosively after reaching Sword Spirit. 213
• Possesses combat power beyond her nominal rank and is noted for fighting across tiers. 44 159
• Uses Sword-Breaking Stance to produce concentrated sword qi. 200
• Uses Sword Body to reinforce her body against attacks. 200
• Can deploy Sword-Controlling Art, controlling objects within her domain that qualify as swords. 397
• Defeated challengers throughout the Omega Sequence's lower ranks until top-ten members stopped accepting her challenges. 164

Bai Ze Evolution and Foresight

Tang Ling's Sword Sect Path is compatible with Bai Ze's lineage, allowing a form of “perfect evolution” rather than uncontrolled mutation. 184

• Her evolved form amplifies her speed, sword qi, and lightning attacks while manifesting horns, wings, and Baize markings. 184 201
• Possesses Bai Ze foresight, an innate ability distinct from ordinary divination that can perceive future possibilities and understand hidden truths. 255
• Used the Bai Ze Forbidden Curse to erase a possible future in which she died. 397
• Her Baize genes developed independently, leaving her outside the Baize Clan's normal ancestral control. 440

Heavenly Human Realm

Tang Ling can use the Heavenly Human Realm, a Breathing Technique that creates a golden domain strongly suppressive to Ancient God power. 258

• Broke through the Ancestor's Ancient God Language domain with golden lightning and sword qi. 258
• Suppressed Tang Zijing's Ancient God Breath during their battle. 258 317
• Can concentrate the domain's effect against a specific target. 318

Third Law

Tang Ling practiced the Third Law with Gu Jianlin, allowing Illumination and Netherglow to coexist within her without conflict. 466 469

• Gained power sufficient to contend with Sanctuary-level opponents after further mastery. 469
• Used the Third Law to remove the Ancient God soul inside Tang Yun and restore her sister to human life. 472
• Its use imposes a severe physical burden. 472

Extreme Thunder

Extreme Thunder, also called the Thunderclap Greatsword, is Tang Ling's Mythic Armament from Sword Mound. 65 184

• Draws massive lightning and can release destructive yin lightning containing the intent of death. 184 256
• Possesses precognitive properties. 256
• Amplifies Tang Ling's sword qi into large-scale lightning attacks. 213
• Became unusable after Tang Ling lost her virginity. 483

Equipment / Weapons / Items

• Extreme Thunder / Thunderclap Greatsword — Sword Mound Mythic Armament; formerly Tang Ling's primary weapon. 184 483
• Golden Crow Feather Garment — Defensive Mythic Armament gifted by the President as a coming-of-age present; greatly reinforces her sword bones and protects her from same-rank abilities other than Dimensional Slash. 283
• Twelve iron swords — A set of swords she can command in battle. 516
• Three Alchemy Armaments — Carried during her time as a third-tier Sword Fanatic; their individual identities were not specified. 44
• Ancient scabbard — Personally carved by Tang Ling and entrusted to the Silver King as a gift for Gu Jianlin. 283
• Non-Existent Lock bracelet — Gu Jianlin's protective bracelet, worn by Tang Ling during the Tokyo operation. 440

Relationships

• Gu Jianlin — Initially a fellow Omega whom she assessed, then a trusted partner in profiling, investigations, and combat. Their relationship becomes romantic; Tang Ling confesses her love, promises to remain by his side, and later becomes engaged to him. 63 93 466 553
• Tang Zijing — Great-grandfather. He sold her into the Order World's system, later became a Divine Servant, and ultimately faced her in battle. Tang Ling eventually learns that he had infiltrated the Ancient God Race, though his crimes remained real. 157 317 319
• Taihua — Ether Association President who selected Tang Ling as her successor and held her in high regard. 78 317
• Silver King — Master of Sword Mound and Tang Ling's teacher. Their relationship is strained by Sword Mound's restrictions and the Silver King's expectations for Tang Ling's future. 198 283
• Tang Yun — Younger sister. Tang Ling is fiercely protective of her and uses the Third Law to cure her Frida Schizophrenia Syndrome. 463 472
• Su Youzhu / Moon Maiden — Initially a romantic rival over Gu Jianlin; they later recognize their similarities, work together, and are both engaged to him. 324 548 553
• Bai Simu — Senior sister from Sword Mound. 65
• Mu Qingyou — Senior sister and Omega rival; their relationship is hostile and competitive. 199 407

Story Role / Major Arcs

• Omega Sequence recruitment — Introduced as the top newcomer in Feng City and a third-tier Sword Fanatic. She helps investigate the Blood Moon Massacre's aftermath and explains the Omega Sequence's purpose of cultivating geniuses against the Ancient God Race. 44 63
• Profiling partnership — Calls Gu Jianlin to request lessons in profiling, then relies on his ability to identify the figure within the blood mist as Tang Zijing. 93 94 156 157
• Forest of Final Rest — Leads the rescue operation, establishes authority over the Omega team, and reveals her red-haired state and Evolutionist power. 164 168 184
• Reclusive Society investigation — Joins Gu Jianlin against Director Li and the Reclusive Society despite the risks to her standing within the Ether Association. 199 201 202
• Sea of Eternal Life — Enters Valencia City alone to save Gu Jianlin, uses Bai Ze foresight to find him, and battles the Ancestor with the Heavenly Human Realm. 249 255 258
• Tang Zijing's reckoning — Faces her great-grandfather as a fifth-rank Sword Soul, resolves to cut down the Divine Servant who had shaped and betrayed her life, and learns the truth of his infiltration. 317 319
• Order World rebellion — Publicly exposes the Tribunal's betrayal, the Blood Moon Massacre, and the Third Law's secrets before declaring war on the Tribunal. 481
• Ether Association leadership — Acts as Order's inheritor in battle, later becomes the Ether Association's strongest President, and plans to resign in order to remain with Gu Jianlin. 516 552

Notable Quotes

“If I were the same age as them, they wouldn't even be qualified to stand before me and speak.” 249

“If you need me, I can stay by your side forever and do anything with you.” 466

“My liking him is my business. Whom he likes and what he does with them is his business.” 548

Trivia

• Tang Ling has an extreme sweet tooth; she once poured seven or eight sugar packets into a latte. 155
• She saved six million to repay the Tang Family's debt and escape Sword Mound's control. 198
• Although she is publicly known as “Thunder,” she initially regarded herself as a lone wolf and avoided joining teams, including the Silver Squad founded by Bai Simu. 155 184