Tang San

Biodata

Power Progression

Background / History

• Born with innate full soul power and the Blue Silver Grass martial soul, Tang San carries memories from his past life in the Tang Sect and possesses foundational skills such as the Mysterious Heaven Skill, Purple Demon Eyes, Mysterious Jade Hand, and Ghost Shadow Perplexing Track 13 17 40.
• He enrolls at Shrek Academy alongside Xiao Wu, arriving three years after Dai Mubai and immediately establishing himself as an exceptionally talented student 1 10 15.
• During the entrance examination, he clashes with Zhao Wuji to defend Xiao Wu, utilizing concealed weapons and the Clear Sky Hammer before being defeated 13.
• He travels to the Star Dou Great Forest with the Shrek group to obtain his third soul ring, where he kills a Man Faced Demon Spider and attains the rank of Soul Elder 30 36 37.
• Following a dispute over soul ring theory and Dai Mubai's verbal exposure of Yu Xiaogang, Tang San challenges Dai Mubai to a duel to defend his teacher's honor, resulting in a severe defeat 40 41.

Appearance

• Stands around 1.7 meters tall with a lean, ordinary build and steady eyes that hold a maturity unusual for his age 10.
• Wears a faded blue training outfit and carries his belongings in a waist-worn storage tool called Twenty-Four Bridges Bright Moon Night 10 13.

Personality

• Deeply devoted and protective toward Xiao Wu, frequently acting with intense emotion and vengeance when she is threatened 12 13 35.
• Fiercely loyal to his teacher, Yu Xiaogang, defending his theories against all criticism despite evidence of their limitations 30 40.
• Pragmatic and calculating in his cultivation, treating specialized knowledge and inventions as valuable currency while strictly guarding core Tang Sect secrets 17 18.
• Prone to self-righteousness, often declaring high moral standards—such as only hunting evil soul beasts—while concealing his ambition and background 33.

Abilities & Skills

Martial Souls & Innate Traits

• Possesses twin martial souls: the plant-type Blue Silver Grass and the supreme weapon-type Clear Sky Hammer 12 13 41.
• Born with Innate Full Soul Power 1.

Tang Sect Internal & External Techniques

• Mysterious Heaven Skill: The foundational internal cultivation method used to circulate energy and regulate the body 40 41.
• Purple Demon Eyes: A specialized visual technique used for scouting, tracking, and spiritual enhancement 15 22 40.
• Mysterious Jade Hand: Hardens and purifies the hands to deflect attacks and handle poisonous items 13 40.
• Ghost Shadow Perplexing Track: An advanced movement and footwork technique that allows for agile evasion and unpredictable positioning 13 22 40.
• Controlling Crane Capturing Dragon: A redirection technique used to manipulate opposing forces 17.

Soul Skills

• Parasite: Plants hidden seeds of Blue Silver Grass on an opponent to restrict their movements remotely 13.
• Web Restraint: Fires a wide-area web from his third soul ring that immobilizes targets and applies a paralytic toxin 37.

Equipment / Weapons / Items

• Twenty-Four Bridges Bright Moon Night: A jade belt storage tool used to carry weapons and supplies 13 18.
• Concealed Weapons: Includes Willow Leaf Knives, Back-Mounted Crossbows, Coin Darts, Bone-Piercing Nails, and Zhuge Repeating Crossbows 13 17 35.

Relationships

• Xiao Wu — Close companion and romantic partner; he treats her as a sister and flies into a rage whenever she is harmed 10 12 13 35.
• Yu Xiaogang — Teacher and parental figure; Tang San displays absolute devotion to him and fiercely defends his honor and theories 30 39 40.
• Dai Mubai — Classmate and rival; initially respected as "Boss Dai," their relationship deteriorates into intense hostility due to conflicting philosophies and Dai Mubai's dominance 1 30 40 41.
• Zhao Wuji — Instructor; initially clashes with Tang San during entrance trials and subsequent battles, leading to mutual respect despite severe combat 12 13.
• Oscar — Fellow Shrek student who provides recovery sausages to heal Tang San's injuries 13 41.
• Ma Hongjun — Classmate; opposes Tang San naturally due to elemental counters and differing factions within Shrek 9.
• Ning Rongrong — Classmate and support soul master who assists him during academy trials 12 13.

Story Role / Major Arcs

• Enrollment at Shrek Academy: Arrives at Suotuo City three years after Dai Mubai, enrolls with Xiao Wu, and passes the brutal entrance exams by demonstrating exceptional combat utility and the Clear Sky Hammer against Zhao Wuji 1 10 12 13.
• Star Dou Great Forest Expedition: Participates in the hunt for soul rings, encounters the Titan Giant Ape, and successfully absorbs a Man Faced Demon Spider soul ring to reach the rank of Soul Elder 30 36 37.
• The Schism of Shrek Academy: Defends Yu Xiaogang against Dai Mubai's verbal onslaught, challenges Dai Mubai to a duel to restore his teacher's honor, and suffers a crushing defeat that permanently splits the student body into rival factions 40 41.

Notable Quotes

"I once swore that I wouldn't let you suffer even the slightest injury. I'll make anyone who hurts you pay the price!" 12

"Although my teacher is not strong, he only formulated his theory after reviewing the Soul Ring records accumulated over countless years by Spirit Hall and the major clans! His wisdom far surpasses that of ordinary people. I believe he cannot be wrong!" 30

"Xiao Wu, don't worry. I promise you that from now on, I'll only hunt evil soul beasts." 33

Trivia

• His initial encounter with Ma Hongjun in Suotuo City resulted in a total defeat because his Blue Silver Grass was completely countered by Ma Hongjun's flames 9.
• Despite his strict adherence to Yu Xiaogang's soul ring age limit theories, he is forced to abandon them when confronted with beasts that exceed safe parameters 30 36.