Tang San

Biodata

Feature	Value
Name	Tang San (唐三)
Alias(es)	Xiao San; Third Brother; Tang Yin
Gender	Male
Affiliation	Shrek Academy / Shrek Team; formerly associated with Notting Academy
Occupation/Role	Child of Destiny; Spirit Master; later branded a Fallen Spirit Master
Status	Alive
First Appearance	Chapter 7

Power Progression

Stage / Realm / Level	Chapter	Notes
Level 29, two-ring Battle Spirit Elder	99	Defeated Meng Yiran in a contest for the Phoenix-Tailed Crested Serpent.
Level 30	99	Broke through after Oscar absorbed his third spirit ring; required a third ring.
Level 34	135	Broke through while enduring Zhi Lin’s pressure and integrating the Soul Devouring Eight Spider Lances.
Level 40	163	Reached directly after secretly devouring a soul beast through his Blue Silver Grass and external soul bone.
Level 42	165	Absorbed a 7,200-year Devouring Boa as his fourth spirit ring and obtained Blue Silver Devour.
Level 44	169	Advanced two ranks in under a month through devouring; the Eight Spider Lances evolved toward Ten Thousand Year Soul Bone strength.
Level 52	207	Absorbed a 20,000-year Soul Devouring Demon Spider as his fifth spirit ring.
Level 60	262	Reached the sixth-ring bottleneck after repeatedly devouring soul beasts.
Level 62, nearing 63	262	Absorbed the Devouring Dragon’s spirit ring and gained Devour Heaven and Earth.
Level 90	352	Reached the ninth-ring bottleneck after prolonged hidden cultivation and devouring.
Level 93	354	Absorbed a 100,000-year spirit beast soul bone after gaining his ninth ring.
Level 95 (Clear Sky Hammer)	354	Added four spirit rings to his Clear Sky Hammer.

Background / History

Tang San came from Holy Soul Village, where village chief Old Jack brought him to Notting Academy because his family did not handle his enrollment. At their first meeting, Shi Quan recognized him as the current Child of Destiny; Tang San, meanwhile, was curious about Shi Quan’s unusual demeanor 7.

At Notting Academy, Tang San displayed Blue Silver Grass and a yellow spirit ring during the work-study students’ leadership conflict. His martial soul exerted a bloodline-like pressure on Shi Quan’s own Blue Silver Grass 12. He later became Yu Xiaogang’s direct disciple and trained alongside Xiao Wu and the future Shrek members.

Tang San initially possessed an unawakened Blue Silver Emperor bloodline. After choosing the Soul Devouring Flower from the Ice and Fire Yin Yang Well, his Blue Silver Grass mutated into an ink-black, malicious form, while the bloodline was eroded. Shi Quan ultimately devoured Tang San’s Blue Silver Emperor bloodline after defeating him in the tournament final, preventing its future awakening 142 151 154.

Following this defeat, Tang San secretly began devouring soul beasts to evolve his Blue Silver Grass and Soul Devouring Eight Spider Lances. This rapidly increased his strength but led to life-force theft from opponents and suspicion that he was using forbidden cultivation methods 162 163 167.

The Spirit Hall later examined competitors who had faced him and found lost life force, resulting in Tang San being publicly identified as a Fallen Spirit Master. Tang Hao extracted him from the confrontation, but Xiao Wu was left behind; Tang San and Tang Hao became wanted by both the Spirit Hall and Heaven Dou Empire 187 188.

After Tang Hao’s death, Tang San’s resentment toward Shi Quan and the Martial Soul Empire intensified. He continued cultivating in isolation, devouring soul beasts, corpses, and eventually the inhabitants of Slaughter City in pursuit of revenge and godhood 256 262 328 352 355.

Appearance

As a child, Tang San had short black hair, wheat-colored skin, and plain but clean rural clothing 7. His appearance became increasingly altered by devouring cultivation and killing intent.

• Ink-black Blue Silver Grass following the Soul Devouring Flower’s absorption 142.
• Ink-green, later blood-tinged Soul Devouring Eight Spider Lances 142 169.
• Blood-red Clear Sky Hammer after later transformations 288.
• Pale skin, pitch-black eyes, and a visibly mad expression after reaching level 90 in underground seclusion 352.
• Scarlet eyes and a bloodthirsty expression while entering Slaughter City 355.

Personality

Tang San was observant and curious from childhood, taking notice of Shi Quan and later viewing him as a rival. He showed strategic thinking in combat, including his victory over Meng Yiran and his solo defeat of the Elephant Armor Team 99 166.

His defeats and the loss of his Blue Silver Emperor bloodline hardened his determination to surpass Shi Quan. He became convinced that devouring was the correct evolutionary path for Blue Silver Grass, dismissing Shi Quan’s warnings as deliberate deception 154 169.

As his devouring cultivation progressed, Tang San became increasingly secretive, ruthless, and fixated on revenge. He concealed evidence of his actions, prepared excuses for Tang Hao, and justified hunting Fallen Spirit Masters and villains as acting on behalf of heaven 163 255 355.

Abilities & Skills

Blue Silver Grass / Blue Silver Emperor

Tang San’s primary martial soul began as Blue Silver Grass and carried an unawakened Blue Silver Emperor bloodline. It mutated after absorbing the Soul Devouring Flower.

• Became ink-black and gained immunity to fire and ice 142.
• Developed increasingly potent devouring properties through spirit rings, soul-beast absorption, and the Eight Spider Lances 165 169.
• His first and second spirit abilities later gained devouring effects 169.
• The Blue Silver Emperor bloodline was devoured by Shi Quan and could no longer awaken 154.

Soul Devouring Eight Spider Lances

An external soul bone that merges with Tang San’s body and provides mobility, offense, and devouring.

• Can pierce targets and absorb spirit power, vitality, and life force 162 166.
• Enables rapid movement through terrain and enhances Tang San’s agility 162 166.
• Evolved after repeated devouring, changing from dark green to ink-green with red traces 142 169.
• One lance was shattered when it collided with Shi Quan’s Sacred Dragon Eight Spears 186.
• Its devouring effect was initially ineffective against Shi Quan’s Blue Silver Grass 120.

Blue Silver Devour

Tang San’s fourth spirit ability, obtained from a 7,200-year Devouring Boa.

• Actively releases strong devouring power through Blue Silver Grass 165.
• Can absorb incoming energy attacks without direct contact 165.
• Doubles in strength upon contact and can forcibly plunder an opponent’s internal spirit power 165.
• Let Tang San continuously replenish himself while binding the Elephant Armor Team 166.

Devour Heaven and Earth

Tang San’s sixth spirit ability, inherited from the Devouring Dragon.

• A range-limited devouring ability 262.
• Acquired after Tang San absorbed the Devouring Dragon’s spirit ring and reached level 62 262.

Clear Sky Hammer

Tang San’s second martial soul, used when his Blue Silver Grass was insufficient against Shi Quan.

• Revealed during his tournament battle with Shi Quan 152.
• Tang Hao trained him in the Chaotic Cloak Hammer Technique for a year 206.
• Later appeared blood-red and carried four spirit rings, reaching level 95 288 354.

Hidden Weapons and Tang Sect Techniques

Tang San uses concealed weapons and specialized movement techniques in battle.

• Employs steel needles, flying knives, and Zhuge Divine Crossbows 122.
• Uses Ghost Shadow Perplexing Track and Purple Demon Eyes to augment speed and combat awareness 166.
• Carries hidden weapons in the Twenty-Four Bridges Under the Moonlit Night 122 288.

Equipment / Weapons / Items

• Twenty-Four Bridges Under the Moonlit Night — Soul tool used to store hidden weapons and other items 122 288.
• Zhuge Divine Crossbows — Fired two rounds at Shi Quan during their confrontation 122.
• Clear Sky Sect Chief Elder Token — Given to Tang San by Tang Chen 355.

Relationships

• Tang Hao — Father; protected Tang San repeatedly, assisted with spirit-ring choices, and guided his cultivation until his death 136 165 207 256.
• Tang Yuehua — Aunt; accepted Tang San into Moon Pavilion to temper his character, teach etiquette and music, and help him control his killing intent 207 255.
• Tang Chen — Great-grandfather; recognized Tang San after being freed from the Slaughter King’s control, shared knowledge of deities, and gave him the Clear Sky Sect elder token 355.
• Yu Xiaogang — Teacher; Tang San defended his reputation, followed his guidance on spirit rings, and consulted him about the evolving Blue Silver Grass 122 165 167.
• Xiao Wu — Close companion; Tang San was protective of her, while she remained loyal to him when he was taken away by Tang Hao 74 188.
• Shi Quan — Principal rival; Shi Quan defeated Tang San, devoured his Blue Silver Emperor bloodline, and later monitored and manipulated Tang San’s continued survival 154 328.
• Dai Mubai — Shrek teammate; later reunited with Tang San and verified his identity through his twin martial souls and Eight Spider Lances 288.

Story Role / Major Arcs

Notting Academy

Tang San first meets Shi Quan while enrolling at Notting Academy. Shi Quan’s system identifies him as the Child of Destiny, establishing their eventual rivalry 7.

Shrek Training and Tournament

Tang San gains the Soul Devouring Eight Spider Lances, undergoes Blue Silver Grass mutation, secretly devours soul beasts, and acquires devouring-based spirit rings. His growing power allows him to defeat the Elephant Armor Team alone, but his methods also draw suspicion 135 142 165 166 167.

Defeat by Shi Quan

Tang San faces Shi Quan in the tournament final. Despite using his Clear Sky Hammer, he loses; Shi Quan devours his Blue Silver Emperor bloodline, leaving an evil aura within Tang San’s Blue Silver Grass 152 154.

Fallen Spirit Master and Exile

Evidence of life-force loss among former opponents leads to Tang San being exposed as a Fallen Spirit Master. Tang Hao rescues him, and both become wanted fugitives 187 188.

Slaughter City and Revenge

After Tang Hao’s death, Tang San’s hatred drives further devouring cultivation. He returns from Slaughter City as Tang Yin, later reaches level 90, obtains an Evil God legacy, and seeks power to avenge his father 255 256 352 353 354.

Return to Slaughter City

Tang San meets Tang Chen, receives the Clear Sky Sect’s chief elder token, and enters Slaughter City intending to eliminate and devour its Fallen Spirit Masters and criminals 355.

Trivia

• Shi Quan’s first Destiny Treasure Chest was triggered merely by encountering Tang San and rewarded the Nine Yin and Nine Yang Divine Art 7.
• Tang San’s devouring cultivation initially gave him a feeling of satisfaction and comfort, reinforcing his belief that the method was correct 162 163.
• He adopted the disguise name Tang Yin after leaving Slaughter City because his killing intent made concealment necessary 255.