Tang Yuan

Biodata

Feature	Value
Name	Tang Yuan (唐远)
Alias(es)	Grandpa Tang
Gender	Male
Affiliation	Formerly the Clear Sky Sect; travels with and protects Tang Chen
Occupation/Role	Soul Master; Tang Chen's grandfather, guardian, and mentor
Status	Alive
First Appearance	Chapter 2

Power Progression

Stage / Realm / Level	Chapter	Notes
Former Soul Douluo; cultivation destroyed	1–2	Sustained grievous injuries while protecting the Clear Sky Sect, leaving his meridians and dantian ruined; survived on daily medicine.
Rank 83 Soul Douluo	4	The Leaf of Life healed his injuries, restored his dantian and meridians, and returned his eight Soul Rings and former cultivation.
Rank 95 Super Douluo	22	A system reward selected by Tang Chen raised him from Rank 83 to Rank 95; he gained a ninth, red hundred-thousand-year Soul Ring.
Level 95 combatant revealed	24–25	Revealed nine Soul Rings and overwhelmed the Rank 71 Soul Saint Tang Li, killing him with Golden Claw Mountain-Suppressing Palm.

Background

Tang Yuan’s family served the Clear Sky Sect across three generations. He was gravely injured protecting the sect and lost all cultivation, while Tang Chen’s parents died during sect missions. After their deaths, the sect reclaimed the family’s former residence, reduced Tang Yuan’s medicinal support, and isolated him and Tang Chen in a remote courtyard. 1 2

Despite his condition and the order expelling them from the sect, Tang Yuan remained calm and encouraged Tang Chen to pursue his own future. He accepted exile rather than allowing the sect’s treatment to break his grandson’s spirit. 2

Tang Chen’s Life Ancient Tree restored Tang Yuan’s body, cultivation foundation, and Rank 83 Soul Power. This recovery freed him from dependence on medicine and enabled him to become Tang Chen’s principal protector against the Clear Sky Sect’s assassins. 4 5

After Tang Chen reached Rank 40, a system reward elevated Tang Yuan directly to Rank 95. His restored strength allowed him to defeat Tang Li and Dugu Bo with single palm strikes, establishing him as the overwhelming martial backing behind Tang Chen. 22 25 32

Appearance

Tang Yuan is an elderly man who initially appears frail, pale, and dependent on medicine.

• Gray-white hair and beard during his injured years. 2
• Often leans on or carries a wooden staff. 8 19
• His complexion and vitality improve substantially after the Leaf of Life restores him. 4
• Commonly wears plain robes rather than the attire of a prominent sect elder. 22 32

Personality

Tang Yuan is resilient, affectionate, and fiercely protective of Tang Chen. Even when bedridden and abandoned by the Clear Sky Sect, he treats exile with calm humor so that Tang Chen will not lose heart. 2

He takes immense pride in Tang Chen’s growth and consistently encourages him to surpass conventional limits. Although protective, he respects Tang Chen’s independence, allowing him to confront stronger opponents when doing so advances a Divine Trial or proves his own strength. 7 10

Tang Yuan is ruthless toward threats to his family. He shows no hesitation in suppressing assassins, killing Tang Li, or crushing Dugu Bo when they endanger Tang Chen. 6 25 32

He also has a teasing sense of humor, particularly concerning Tang Chen’s relationships with Zhu Zhuqing and Meng Yiran. 11 14 21

Abilities & Skills

Soul Douluo / Super Douluo Cultivation

Tang Yuan’s cultivation was restored to Rank 83 by the Leaf of Life and later raised to Rank 95 through Tang Chen’s system reward.

• Possesses nine Soul Rings at Rank 95, including a red hundred-thousand-year ninth ring. 22 32
• His Soul Power can suppress lower-ranked opponents before they can meaningfully resist. 6 25
• Defeated the Rank 91 Titled Douluo Dugu Bo with a single palm strike. 32
• Easily overpowered the Rank 71 Soul Saint Tang Li and destroyed his Martial Soul Avatar and defenses. 25

Golden-Clawed Bear Martial Soul

Tang Yuan manifests the Golden-Clawed Bear as his primary high-level combat Martial Soul in later battles.

• Produces overwhelming physical force and golden claw attacks. 25
• Its pressure can completely seal off an opponent’s escape. 25
• Was used to bind and restrain Dugu Bo with golden chains of Soul Power. 33

Golden Claw Mountain-Suppressing Palm

Tang Yuan’s decisive palm technique, used through the Golden-Clawed Bear Martial Soul.

• Shattered Tang Li’s Clear Sky Hammer Martial Soul Avatar, defensive skills, and defensive Soul Tool. 25
• Crushed Tang Li completely, leaving only a deep palm imprint in the courtyard. 25
• Defeated Dugu Bo in one strike despite Dugu Bo activating his Jade Phosphorous Serpent Emperor Martial Soul. 32

Clear Sky Hammer

Tang Yuan has also demonstrated the Clear Sky Hammer Martial Soul.

• Used its Soul Douluo pressure to prevent a Clear Sky Sect assassin from fleeing. 7
• Its appearance confirmed the threat posed by Tang Yuan’s restored cultivation to the assassin. 7

Equipment / Items

• Wooden staff — frequently carried while traveling and used as a focus for releasing Soul Power. 8 19 32
• Tang Yuan’s identity token — given to Tang Chen before his enrollment attempt at Heaven Dou Royal Academy. 29

Relationships

• Tang Chen — Grandson. Tang Yuan is his guardian, mentor, and most devoted supporter; Tang Chen restored his health and cultivation. 2 4 7
• Zhu Zhuqing — Tang Chen’s companion. Tang Yuan accepts her into their group and regularly teases her about her affection for Tang Chen. 11 14 29
• Meng Yiran — Tang Chen’s companion and admirer. Tang Yuan protects her from Zhao Wuji and treats her closeness with Tang Chen humorously. 19 21 28
• Dugu Bo — Initially an opponent defeated and restrained by Tang Yuan; later pledges loyalty alongside the Dugu Family after Tang Chen cures him and Dugu Yan. 32 34 36
• Tang Li — Clear Sky Sect pursuer sent to kill Tang Yuan’s family; Tang Yuan kills him after revealing his Rank 95 cultivation. 23 25
• Clear Sky Sect — Former affiliation that abandoned Tang Yuan after his injuries, expelled his family, and repeatedly attempted to have them killed. 1 2 23

Story Role / Major Arcs

Expulsion from the Clear Sky Sect

Tang Yuan is expelled alongside Tang Chen after years of neglect by the sect. Though weak and ill, he supports Tang Chen’s refusal to submit to the sect’s arrangements. 2

Recovery and Escape

Tang Chen’s Leaf of Life heals Tang Yuan and restores him to Rank 83. Tang Yuan immediately becomes capable of defending their group against the assassin sent by Seventh Elder Tang Lie. 4 6

Guardian of Tang Chen’s Rise

Tang Yuan guards Tang Chen during dangerous Soul Ring absorptions, supports his cultivation choices, and allows him to complete the first Destruction Divine Trial personally. 7 10 12

Conflict with the Clear Sky Sect

After Tang Li tracks the family to Heaven Dou City, Tang Yuan reveals his Rank 95 cultivation and kills the Soul Saint. This ends the immediate pursuit and strengthens Tang Chen’s resolve to eventually take revenge on the sect. 23 25

Heaven Dou Royal Academy Incident

Tang Yuan intervenes when Dugu Bo and the Heaven Dou royal faction attempt to force Tang Chen out of the academy. His defeat of Dugu Bo compels Xue Beng and Prince Xue Xing to retreat. 32 33

Dugu Family Alliance

Tang Yuan serves as the enforcer behind Tang Chen’s negotiations with Dugu Bo. After Tang Chen cures Dugu Bo and Dugu Yan’s inherited poison, the Dugu Family pledges loyalty to both Tang Chen and Tang Yuan. 34 36

Trivia

• Tang Yuan’s original cultivation was restored by the Leaf of Life, while his later rise to Rank 95 came from a separate system reward chosen by Tang Chen. 4 22
• He initially appears as a powerless invalid, causing multiple enemies—including the Clear Sky Sect—to badly misjudge him. 2 6 23
• He openly believes Tang Chen has the potential to become a God King. 4