Tang Hao

Biodata

Feature	Details
Name	Tang Hao (唐昊)
Alias(es)	Clear Sky Douluo; Sound Douluo
Occupation/Role	Tang San's father; resident of Holy Spirit Village's blacksmith shop
First Appearance	Chapter 1

Background / History

Tang Hao lived with his son, Tang San, in Holy Spirit Village. Following Tang San's Martial Soul awakening, he reacted with visible shock when Tang San manifested the Clear Sky Hammer. He embraced Tang San and instructed him to use the hammer to protect his Blue Silver Grass, while keeping the hammer hidden until he was strong enough to reveal it. Seeing Tang San's Blue Silver Grass also prompted Tang Hao to murmur the name “Ah Yin” in remembrance. 3

When Xiao Xiao departed the village with Su Yuntao, Tang Hao became uneasy at the possibility that he had joined Spirit Hall. Unable to overhear Xiao Xiao and Tang San's soundproofed farewell, he concluded that either Xiao Xiao had powerful protection or strength exceeding his own—both possibilities he found difficult to accept. 3

Believing that a Spirit Hall-affiliated Xiao Xiao could become an obstacle to Tang San, Tang Hao pursued him and attempted to force him to abandon Spirit Hall. The confrontation escalated into battle, during which Tang Hao aggravated a pre-existing injury by exploding two Soul Rings. Xiao Xiao evaded his attacks and exposed knowledge of the injury, causing Tang Hao to concede and return to the blacksmith shop. 4

Afterward, Tang Hao had Old Jack take Tang San to Nuoding Academy. 11

Personality

Tang Hao is initially emotionally restrained, speaking to Tang San in a cold, almost expressionless manner. His reaction to the Clear Sky Hammer, however, reveals deep affection and concern for his son. 3

He is fiercely protective of Tang San and willing to take extreme measures against perceived threats to his son's future. This protectiveness led him to confront Xiao Xiao despite his old injury and Xiao Xiao's vastly superior Soul Ring configuration. 4

Abilities & Skills

Titled Douluo Power

Tang Hao is a Titled Douluo known as the Clear Sky Douluo and Sound Douluo. His Spirit Power and battle experience allow him to recognize Xiao Xiao's alarming strength, though he is ultimately outmatched. 3 4

• Possesses the Clear Sky Hammer Martial Soul.
• Uses an optimal Soul Ring configuration of two yellow, two purple, four black, and one red ring. 4
• Has an old injury that worsens when he uses high-cost techniques. 4

Clear Sky Hammer

Tang Hao fights with the Clear Sky Hammer, a powerful hammer-type Martial Soul that Tang San also awakened. 3 4

• Great Sumeru Hammer — invoked before attacking Xiao Xiao. 4
• Clear Sky Body Protection — a defensive technique that failed to stop Xiao Xiao's Lightning Assault. 4
• Soaring Sky Strike — an empowered hammer attack launched after exploding Soul Rings; Xiao Xiao evaded it with Instantaneous Movement. 4

Explode Ring

Tang Hao can detonate Soul Rings to release their stored power and channel it into his Clear Sky Hammer. 4

• Exploded his first and second yellow Soul Rings during his battle with Xiao Xiao. 4
• The technique aggravated his existing injury. 4
• He still had seven remaining Soul Rings, but judged that further explosions would not change the outcome. 4

Sound-Based Perception

As the Sound Douluo, Tang Hao attempted to overhear Tang San and Xiao Xiao's conversation. He failed because Xiao Xiao had erected a soundproof barrier. 3

Relationships

• Tang San — his son. Tang Hao embraces him after the awakening of the Clear Sky Hammer, warns him to conceal it, and acts aggressively to protect his future. 3 4
• Xiao Xiao — a boy from Holy Spirit Village whom Tang Hao comes to regard as a possible threat after suspecting he joined Spirit Hall. Their confrontation ends with Tang Hao conceding after his injury is exposed. 3 4
• Old Jack — entrusted with bringing Tang San to Nuoding Academy. 11

Story Role / Major Arcs

Tang San's Martial Soul Awakening

Tang Hao identifies Tang San's second Martial Soul as the Clear Sky Hammer and gives him his first direct guidance on protecting his Blue Silver Grass and concealing the hammer. 3

Conflict with Xiao Xiao

Suspecting Xiao Xiao's allegiance to Spirit Hall, Tang Hao intercepts him before he leaves Holy Spirit Village. He attacks with the Clear Sky Hammer and Explode Ring, but Xiao Xiao repeatedly evades him and forces him to withdraw. 4

Tang San's Departure for Nuoding Academy

Following his return to the blacksmith shop, Tang Hao has Old Jack escort Tang San to Nuoding Academy. 11