Tang San

Biodata

Power Progression

Background / History

Tang San possesses the memories or perspective of someone who has lived two lives. He knows the Tang Sect Secret Arts and follows its rules, reciting them to restrain his anger when Xiao Wu ignores him in favor of Chen Jue. His father is described as a blacksmith 13 21 35.

He has known Xiao Wu for six years and regards her as his younger sister, but assumes their long companionship has also produced romantic feelings. Xiao Wu rejects that assumption when he tries to control whom she looks at, reminding him that he is her brother rather than her partner 15 37.

Grandmaster taught him martial-soul theory. Tang San initially trusts that instruction, but Chen Jue’s unprecedented soul-ring configuration makes him question whether his teacher lied to him 13.

Appearance

• Black hair: Tang San explicitly corrects Chen Jue when the latter calls him a “blue-haired simp” 37.
• Ordinary-looking face: Described as such when Chen Jue pats his face during their confrontation 35.
• Dark circles: Appears sleep-deprived the morning before entering the Star Dou Great Forest; his thoughts attribute this to noise from Chen Jue’s room 45.

Personality

Tang San is possessive toward Xiao Wu and deeply sensitive to public embarrassment. He treats Chen Jue’s growing closeness with her as an intrusion on a relationship he believes should belong to him. After Xiao Wu ends their sibling relationship, he continues to insist that she is merely upset and can be coaxed into forgiving him 15 34 37.

He repeatedly seeks opportunities to impress others, whether through tactical leadership, theoretical knowledge, or conspicuous generosity. These attempts often backfire: his soul-bone argument is rebutted, his restaurant offer exceeds his finances, and his confidence about Xiao Wu refusing Chen Jue costs him a wager 18 19 37 41 42.

His pride coexists with caution and self-preservation. He warns Dai Mubai against attacking an opponent they cannot defeat, plays dead during the entrance trial, and flees when the Titan Giant Ape appears. His resentment nevertheless escalates into threats of mutilation and plans to poison Chen Jue 19 21 34 40 50.

Abilities & Skills

Twin Martial Souls

• Tang San believes the potential of his Twin Martial Souls will eventually allow him to surpass Chen Jue 37.
• The second martial soul is not identified in the supplied passages.
• His anticipated future strength remains an aspiration rather than a demonstrated advantage over Chen Jue 37.

Blue Silver Grass

• Tang San describes Blue Silver Grass as suited to support and requests a supporting position during Zhao Wuji’s trial 18.
• No named Blue Silver Grass soul skill is demonstrated in the supplied passages.
• Zhao Wuji considers it insufficient for Tang San to confront the opponents involved in the inn dispute 45.

Tang Sect Secret Arts

• Tang San considers these arts a possible means of overcoming a cultivation disadvantage, though he doubts they would let him defeat Dai Mubai at the Soul Grandmaster stage 13.
• He uses remembered Tang Sect rules to suppress his anger 21.

Poison Expertise

• Tang San is highly confident in his poison knowledge, believing he can surpass everyone in the world in that field 37.
• He admits that Dai Mubai repeatedly stops him when he tries to poison Chen Jue 40.
• Chen Jue regards poisoning as a credible threat and values his poison-immune Myriad Poisons Physique as protection against it 32.
• No successful poisoning by Tang San is shown in the supplied passages.

Martial-Soul Theory

• His knowledge comes from Grandmaster’s instruction 13 19.
• He correctly recalls that a Hundred Thousand Year Soul Bone possesses two skills, but incorrectly concludes that Chen Jue’s bones cannot be of that age merely because Chen Jue demonstrates one skill from each 19.
• Chen Jue’s soul rings and soul bones repeatedly expose the limitations of Tang San’s conclusions 13 19.

Equipment / Items

• Waist-worn soul tool: Dai Mubai requests it as the price of helping Tang San escape an unfavorable wager. Tang San agrees, judging the loss preferable to kneeling before Chen Jue; its name and functions are not given 34.

Relationships

• Xiao Wu — Longtime companion and former sworn younger sister. She explicitly ends their sibling relationship after he tries to evade an apology, then rejects his attempts to reconcile 15 34 37.
• Chen Jue — Rival and target of his jealousy. Tang San seeks to have him expelled, threatens revenge, and discusses poisoning him 33 34 37 40.
• Dai Mubai — Dormmate and ally whose shared hatred of Chen Jue makes them close friends. Their bond is strained by Dai Mubai demanding payment for help and being unable to fund Tang San’s restaurant display; he nevertheless assists Tang San after the serpent attack 21 34 41 42 46.
• Grandmaster — Teacher of martial-soul theory. Tang San relies on his lessons but begins doubting them after seeing Chen Jue’s exceptional rings 13 19.
• Zhao Wuji — Shrek teacher and entrance-trial opponent. His first attack sends Tang San into a tree; later, his dismissive assessment of Blue Silver Grass further undermines Tang San’s confidence 18 19 45.
• Flender — Shrek’s dean. Tang San appeals to him to investigate Chen Jue, but Flender refuses to excuse Tang San from the consequences of his own wager 34 35.
• Ning Rongrong — Challenges his behavior and joins Chen Jue in demanding an apology. Tang San is forced to apologize to both of them 34 35.

Story Role / Major Arcs

Shrek Admission and Entrance Trial

Chen Jue’s four Ten Thousand Year Soul Rings shock Tang San and destabilize his trust in Grandmaster’s theories. As Xiao Wu becomes interested in Chen Jue, Tang San hopes the academy will refuse him admission and privately wishes for his death during the confrontation with Li Yusong 13 15.

During Zhao Wuji’s team trial, Chen Jue takes command before Tang San can offer a strategy. Zhao Wuji attacks Tang San first, sending him into a tree. Tang San then deliberately plays dead, intending to reappear near the end and collect assists without risking his life 18 19.

The group passes through Chen Jue’s efforts, but Tang San receives little welcome when he returns. His attempt to discredit Chen Jue’s soul bones fails, and Xiao Wu rebukes him for accusing Chen Jue of faking his subsequent collapse—although Chen Jue really is pretending 19.

Expulsion Scheme and Forced Apology

Tang San and Dai Mubai attempt to use Chen Jue and Ning Rongrong’s overnight absence to secure Chen Jue’s expulsion. Tang San disputes their explanation that they encountered a Ten Thousand Year Soul Beast and proposes investigating nearby hotels 33 34 35.

When Tang San resists honoring his promise to kneel and apologize, Xiao Wu disowns him as her brother. Dai Mubai supplies another argument in exchange for Tang San’s soul tool, but Chen Jue produces a soul bone that defeats their challenge 34 35.

Chen Jue forces Tang San onto his knees hard enough to make them bleed. While Tang San apologizes, Chen Jue covertly strikes his head with a soul-power-guided pebble, making him kowtow and then mocking him for supposedly acknowledging Chen Jue as his father 35 36.

Rejection at Xiao Wu’s Dormitory

After Xiao Wu throws him out, Tang San wagers ten slaps that she will also refuse Chen Jue entry. Instead, she pushes Tang San aside and warmly invites Chen Jue into her room 37.

Tang San punches a boulder without using soul power and injures his hand. He resolves to grow stronger through his Twin Martial Souls, reclaim Xiao Wu, and restore his dignity. The ten owed slaps are not shown being collected 37.

Journey to the Star Dou Great Forest

At an inn, Tang San offers to pay for an extravagant meal to display his wealth and embarrass Chen Jue. Unable to cover the bill himself, he relies on Dai Mubai—only to learn that Dai Mubai’s money has vanished. Chen Jue pays with coins secretly taken through his system-granted Black Gloves, leaving Tang San publicly humiliated 41 42.

In the forest, a Phoenix-tail Crested Serpent bites Tang San in the crotch. His attempt to retaliate fails when Chen Jue relaxes the pressure restraining it, allowing the serpent to bite him again 45 46.

Still enraged by Chen Jue’s romantic success, Tang San wishes to exchange twenty years of his lifespan for a soul beast powerful enough to kill him. When the Titan Giant Ape appears, Tang San and Dai Mubai flee before Zhao Wuji finishes ordering the students to escape. No actual lifespan deduction is established 50.

Eight Spider Soul Bone Setup

• Chen Jue recalls that, in the original story, Tang San obtains the Eight Spider Soul Bone during the Star Dou Great Forest trip 40.
• He intends to seize that opportunity for himself. The supplied passages do not show either character obtaining the bone 40.

Notable Quotes

“Mubai, don't rush! We can't beat him right now!” 21

“Every time I try to slip him poison and kill him, you stop me.” 40

“Heavens! Send a stronger soul beast to kill Chen Jue! I, Tang San, am willing to trade twenty years of my life for it!” 50