Tang Hao

Biodata

Feature	Value
Name	Tang Hao (唐昤)
Alias(es)	Clear Sky Douluo 35; God of Slaughter 37
Gender	Male
Affiliation	Clear Sky Sect; estranged from the sect, but remains fiercely devoted to it 86 96 100
Occupation/Role	Clear Sky Douluo; Tang San’s father and an early cultivation adviser 35
Cultivation	Titled Douluo, approximately level 95 during his confrontation with Jiang Mingyang 95
Martial Soul	Clear Sky Hammer 96 98
Soul Rings	Yellow, yellow, purple, purple, black, black, black, black, red 95
Status	Deceased; killed by Jiang Mingyang, Snake Lance Douluo, and Porcupinefish Douluo 100 101
First Appearance	Chapter 35, in a flashback; previously mentioned in Chapter 8 8 35

Background / History

Tang Hao came from the Clear Sky Sect and inherited the title of Clear Sky Douluo. He left the sect while young and later went into hiding because of his relationship with Ah Yin, a Hundred-Thousand-Year Blue Silver Grass Soul Beast who had taken human form. Looking back on his estrangement from Tang San, he acknowledges that he himself had abandoned his sect for Ah Yin 35 59 97 100.

Ah Yin’s healing abilities inform his advice about their son’s Blue Silver Grass. Although Tang Hao reveals his identity as a Titled Douluo to Tang San, he withholds the truth that Ah Yin was a Soul Beast; the narration attributes this to shame and his belief that Tang San is not ready to know 35 59.

By the time Tang San considers imperial service, Tang Hao is roaming from place to place and remains out of favor with the Clear Sky Sect. His reputation gives Tang San confidence, but his son has not enjoyed the practical privileges of a high-ranking noble heir 59 86.

Appearance

Tang Hao is a middle-aged man whose untidy appearance contrasts with the profound, unfathomable bearing he displays when revealing his identity to Tang San 35.

• Thick, scruffy beard 35 95.
• Slightly disheveled hair 95.
• Black cloak during his confrontation with Jiang Mingyang 95.

Personality

Tang Hao initially acts as an attentive cultivation adviser. Rather than simply dismissing Jiang Mingyang’s suggestions, he investigates the boy’s education, consults friends knowledgeable about theory, and explains why Tang San’s Twin Martial Souls make a healing specialization viable. Tang San is deeply moved by the effort his father has made for him 35.

His later conduct is authoritarian and possessive. He insists that Tang San must serve the Clear Sky Sect because he is his son, then threatens Jiang Mingyang for accepting Tang San into imperial service. His attachment to the sect and unresolved grief over Ah Yin make him vulnerable to deliberate provocation 96 97.

When defeat becomes imminent, self-preservation overrides his concern for Xiao Wu and his relationship with Tang San. He offers her identity, Soul Ring, and Soul Bone as bargaining currency, then attempts to justify the disclosure as a delaying tactic. After Tang San rejects him, Tang Hao directs his grief and hatred toward Jiang Mingyang 98 99 100.

Abilities & Skills

Clear Sky Hammer

• Wields a hammer-type Martial Soul capable of immense direct force; he can throw it and recall it into his hand 96 98.
• Uses Disorder Splitting Wind Hammer against Jiang Mingyang’s combined Azure Dragon and nurtured-sword assault 96.
• Even after severe injuries, Jiang estimates that Tang Hao could still exert Soul Douluo-level overall strength and instantly kill an ordinary Soul Saint 100.

Great Sumeru Hammer

• Produces an enormous hammer wreathed in blood-red killing intent 97.
• Jiang judges that a direct hit could leave Snake Lance and Porcupinefish Douluo severely crippled 96 97.
• Its use devastates the forest and sends tremors through Shrek Academy 97 98.
• Exerting the technique in his wounded condition leaves Tang Hao coughing blood and drastically weakened 97.

Divine Slaughter’s Domain

• Possesses the distinctive killing intent associated with completing Slaughter City’s trials 37 96.
• Can sense the characteristic aura of another domain holder, even when that aura is concealed through ordinary means 96.
• His domain is forcibly suppressed by Jiang Mingyang’s higher-order, Asura-backed domain despite Tang Hao’s greater cultivation 95 96.
• The resulting backlash aggravates his existing injuries 95 96.

Documented Soul Skills

Soul Skill	Applications and limits
Seventh: Clear Sky True Body	Creates a towering phantom of Tang Hao wielding a hammer hundreds of feet tall; used to oppose Jiang Mingyang’s Azure Dragon 96.
Eighth: Ten Thousand Thunderbolts Collapse	Releases force and blue-violet lightning through the Clear Sky Hammer, pushing back Snake Lance Douluo’s constricting golden dragon 98.
Ninth: Thunderbolt Shatters the Heavens	Granted by a Hundred-Thousand-Year Soul Beast; knocks back both opposing Douluos and deflects Jiang’s Sword Nurturing strike, but does not stop their renewed assault 98.

Cultivation Knowledge

• Recognizes that Tang San’s unusual Blue Silver Grass is well suited to healing 35.
• Explains that the Clear Sky Hammer can compensate for a Healing System Soul Master’s lack of combat power 35.
• Distinguishes Yu Xiaogang’s knowledge of fundamentals from his limited understanding of high-level Soul Masters 35.

Equipment / Items

• Three Soul Bones — Recovered from Tang Hao by Jiang Mingyang after his death; their types and locations are not specified in the provided account 100.

Relationships

• Tang San — Son. Tang Hao’s early guidance strengthens their bond, but his attempt to dictate Tang San’s allegiance and sacrifice Xiao Wu destroys that trust. Tang San leaves without intervening in his father’s final battle 35 96 99 100.
• Ah Yin — Wife and Tang San’s mother. Her healing abilities influence his advice to Tang San; insults concerning her sacrifice provoke him into a reckless attack 35 59 97.
• Tang Chen — Grandfather and a former Clear Sky Douluo of the sect 18.
• Jiang Mingyang — Initially regards his cultivation advice as credible. Later attacks him over Tang San’s imperial service; Jiang ultimately kills him with two Titled Douluos 35 95 100.
• Xiao Wu — Tang San’s companion, whom Tang Hao knows to be a transformed Hundred-Thousand-Year Soul Beast. He claims he intended to reserve her Soul Ring and Soul Bone for Tang San, then offers them to save himself 98 99.
• Zhao Wuji — Had previously received a beating and guidance from Tang Hao. Whatever gratitude Zhao retained turns to contempt after Tang Hao exposes Xiao Wu 99.
• Qian Renxue — Regards Tang Hao as an enemy connected to her father’s death. Jiang presents killing him as avenging Qian Xunji, bringing her relief 101.

Story Role / Major Arcs

Redirecting Tang San’s Cultivation

• Visits Tang San on his second night back at Notting Academy after the encounter with Jiang Mingyang 35.
• Supports Jiang’s recommendation of the Healing System over Yu Xiaogang’s preferred Control System path 35.
• Reveals that he is Clear Sky Douluo and persuades Tang San to accept his advice 35.
• His guidance helps establish the healing specialization reflected in Tang San’s third Soul Ring choice 35 59.

Confrontation Near Shrek Academy

• Approaches Jiang Mingyang at night and attempts to intimidate him with nine Soul Rings, killing intent, and high-level Soul Power 95.
• Suffers domain backlash, then fights Jiang’s Azure Dragon and Sword Nurturing techniques 95 96.
• Continues threatening Jiang after Snake Lance and Porcupinefish Douluo arrive, demanding that Tang San be barred from imperial service 96 97.
• Is provoked into using Great Sumeru Hammer; his opponents evade the strike and counterattack while he is weakened 97 98.

Betrayal and Death

• Offers Xiao Wu to his opponents when their combined attacks leave him nearly helpless 98 99.
• Loses Tang San’s support after openly identifying Xiao Wu and describing her as a source of a Soul Ring and Soul Bone 99.
• Accuses Jiang of breaking his word when Jiang and the two Douluos return to kill him. Jiang refuses to risk Tang Hao retaliating against less-protected people close to him 100.
• Dies in a one-sided battle lasting less than fifteen minutes; Tang San hears the fighting but chooses to leave with Xiao Wu 100.
• His death does not prevent Tang San from subsequently declaring loyalty to Jiang Mingyang 103.

Notable Quotes

“But you have Twin Martial Souls. If you take the Healing System path, that weakness disappears.” 35

“Since he's my son, and so outstanding, he must be a disciple of my Clear Sky Sect! He must serve the Clear Sky Sect!” 96

“If you'll let this matter go, I'll hand that Hundred-Thousand-Year Soul Beast over to you!” 98

Trivia

• Chapter 18 contains a separate historical account in which a level-90 Tang Hao is accidentally killed by Qian Xunji in the “Successor Incident.” This differs from the main narrative, where Tang Hao survives until Jiang Mingyang and the two Douluos kill him in Chapter 100 18 100.