Tang Xiaotang

Biodata

Feature	Details
Name	Tang Xiaotang (唐晓棠)
Alias(es)	Little Senior Sister; Tang Celestial Master; Tang State Preceptor; “Zheng Chen” (disguise)
Species/Race	Human
Gender	Female
Affiliation	Dragon Tiger Mountain Celestial Master Mansion; Great Tang Dynasty
Occupation/Role	35th Celestial Master of Dragon Tiger Mountain; Great Tang State Preceptor and Protector of the Nation
Status	Active
First Appearance	Chapter 13

Power Progression

Stage / Realm / Level	Chapter	Notes
Third Heaven — Dharma Altar Realm	235	Reached the Dharma Altar Realm at age nine, one year after establishing her foundation. 235
Fourth Heaven — Origin Talisman Realm	235	Reached the Fourth Heaven at age eleven. 235
Fifth Heaven — Dao Palace Realm	235	Reached the Fifth Heaven at age thirteen. 235
Sixth Heaven — Dao Seal Realm	235	Reached the Sixth Heaven at age fifteen. 235
Seventh Heaven — Heavenly Connection Realm	235	Entered the Upper Three Heavens at age eighteen; her advancement slowed afterward partly because she devoted considerable time to seeking the Celestial Master Sword. 235
Ninth Heaven Realm	339	Had reached the Ninth Heaven by the time she challenged Xu Yuanzhen to a full spar; she had not yet settled on a new Natal Divine Ability. 339
Tai Chu Dao Body	402, 403	Advanced from the Pure Yang Immortal Body and began wielding Tai Chu One Qi, which enhances the subtlety of her techniques. 402 403
Nine Heavens, Fifth Layer — Bridge of Profound Understanding	469	Perfected Five Qi Returning to the Mysterious and ascended the Bridge of Profound Understanding. 469
Nature-level Comprehension	542	Her comprehension rose from Serene Clarity to the Nature level, further strengthening her divine abilities. 542
Third Level of the Immortal Realm	583	After seventy-eight years in Cave Mystery Purple Micro, advanced from the second to the third Immortal Realm level. 583

Background

Tang Xiaotang was discovered and brought to Dragon Tiger Mountain by Xu Yuanzhen when she was just over seven years old. Her extraordinary talent rapidly became known throughout the Celestial Master Mansion: she established her foundation at eight and reached the Seventh Heaven by eighteen. 235

As a Dao Child, she remained in the Dao Child Courtyard for nearly ten years because she refused ordinary ordination and insisted on becoming a personal disciple of the Contemporary Celestial Master. The Celestial Master’s prolonged seclusion prevented this, while the mansion repeatedly made exceptions to provide Tang Xiaotang with secret techniques and additional instruction. 13

She eventually recovered the lost Celestial Master Sword, defeated Li Hongyu despite the latter wielding the Celestial Master Robe, overcame Li Zhengxuan and other opponents, and personally killed Supreme Elder Li Song. These achievements helped end the Li Clan’s dominance within the mansion and made her the leading candidate for Celestial Master. 183

Tang Xiaotang formally assumed control of Dragon Tiger Mountain after paying homage in the Ancestral Tomb Forbidden Area. She became the first Talisman School cultivator to rise directly from Dao Child to Celestial Master. 187

After turning the tide during the Ba Shu campaign, she chose to step down as sect leader and transfer the position to Lei Jun. 351 She was subsequently appointed Great Tang State Preceptor and Protector of the Nation at an enfeoffment ceremony in Luoyang. 366

Appearance

Tang Xiaotang is a tall, radiant woman renowned as Dragon Tiger Mountain’s foremost beauty. Her presence is vivid and forceful rather than reserved. 30

• Tall stature, with a clear height advantage over most women. 30
• Breathtakingly beautiful and described as “radiant and World-Startling.” 30
• Hair and brows turn pale gold when she is angered or exerts her power. 15
• Her pupils can dilate and appear to hold leaping golden flames. 15 254
• Often appears in purple or purple-gold Taoist robes in later battles. 401 483

Personality

Tang Xiaotang is confident, ambitious, competitive, and openly proud of her talent. As a Dao Child, she aimed not merely to become a true disciple, but to surpass her seniors and become the next Celestial Master. 13 She is especially sensitive to comparisons with other exceptional natural talents and dislikes being overtaken. 379 403

Her temper flares quickly but also passes quickly. The unresolved frustration that most deeply affected her was being forced to remain a Dao Child for years while waiting for the secluded Contemporary Celestial Master. 21 434 She is impulsive in battle, enjoys dramatic victories, and is readily drawn toward powerful opponents or dangerous opportunities. 302 351

Despite her brash manner, Tang Xiaotang is serious about cultivation. She continuously develops her own techniques, wants her creations to eventually benefit the Celestial Master Mansion, and can apply exceptional focus and restraint when she chooses. 240 546

Abilities & Skills

Pure Yang Immortal Body and Tai Chu Dao Body

Tang Xiaotang was born with a Pure Yang Immortal Body, giving her immense pure-yang magic power and exceptional cultivation speed. 111 235 She later advanced it into the Tai Chu Dao Body.

• Produces powerful, vigorous Pure Yang magic power. 401
• The Tai Chu Dao Body grants Tai Chu One Qi, associated with the transformation from nonexistence into existence. 403
• Tai Chu One Qi improves the subtlety of her techniques and can transform or dissolve phenomena within her Tai Chu Sea. 402 481
• Her Tai Chu Sea and Tai Chu Yuanjun Dharma Image impose a heavy magic-power burden despite her exceptional foundations. 408
• Her later Immortal Art, Tai Chu One Qi Transforms into Three Purities, creates three genuine Tang Xiaotangs simultaneously. 584

Pure Yang Thunder and Fire Arts

Tang Xiaotang specializes in overwhelming thunder-and-fire methods rooted in her Pure Yang constitution.

• Pure Yang Flame Ancestor Dharma Idol / Yang Fire Tiger — produced through the Heavenly Radiance Pure Yang Dharma Talisman and Pure Yang True Fire. 240
• Pure Yang Thunder Ancestor Dharma Idol / Yang Thunder Dragon — produced through the Divine Firmament Pure Yang Dharma Talisman and Pure Yang Immortal Lightning. 240
• Can combine golden Pure Yang Immortal Lightning with Nine Abyss True Fire into a gold-green Taiji diagram for a Dragon-Tiger Combination Strike. 302 401
• Created Nine Suns Sinking Boat, a technique that forms a massive Pure Yang Heavenly Tide. 401
• Her self-created thunder-and-fire Dharma Talismans were initially difficult for cultivators without a Pure Yang Immortal Body to use at full power. 240

Heavenly Heart Insight Dharma Talisman

Tang Xiaotang’s sharp perception of good and evil intentions developed into a personal innate divine ability.

• Detects malice and killing intent within an opponent’s heart. 375 401
• Enables unusually precise reading of an enemy’s movements and battlefield intent. 375
• Later incorporated an instinctive danger premonition resembling that of elite martial cultivators. 401
• Greatly increases magic-power consumption when maintained at full intensity. 401

Speed and Life Cultivation

Tang Xiaotang possesses formidable close-range combat ability for a Talisman School cultivator.

• Flowing Light Talisman and the Dipper Mother Star God Dharma Image grant exceptional speed. 339 350
• Her movement speed can nearly match a Martial Saint of the same realm. 406
• Uses the Life Star God Dharma Image for heavy, direct close-quarters exchanges. 401
• Her physical cultivation is among the strongest of her generation, though Lei Jun surpasses her in body speed and Life Cultivation. 401 521

Talisman Creation and Refinement

Tang Xiaotang develops original Dharma Talismans rather than relying solely on inherited arts.

• Created the Heavenly Radiance Pure Yang Dharma Talisman and Divine Firmament Pure Yang Dharma Talisman. 240
• Refined the Yang Fire Tiger and Yang Thunder Dragon toward broader applicability within the sect. 240
• Developed the Heavenly Heart Insight Dharma Talisman through sustained contemplation of her innate spiritual perception. 375
• Continues to refine the Tai Chu Zhao Yuan Dharma Talisman and related Tai Chu techniques. 483

Tracking and Exploration

Tang Xiaotang developed methods for pursuing elusive enemies and locating hidden opportunities.

• Improved her tracking and exploration methods after the Ba Shu campaign. 351
• Used the Eye of Heavenly Heart to pursue Li Yuanheng and Li Zhongding through the Earth Sea. 413
• Successfully tracked Long Sky Azure Wolf and obtained a First Yin Absolute Soul, an important resource for her Dao Body advancement. 359

Equipment / Weapons / Items

• Celestial Master Sword — recovered by Tang Xiaotang; used to defeat powerful rivals and establish her claim to the Celestial Master position. 183
• Celestial Master Seal — entrusted to her after she assumed control of Dragon Tiger Mountain; later employed during Earth Sea conflicts. 187 392
• Celestial Master Robe — worn in high-level battles for defense. 406 455
• Supreme Purity Jade Clarity Immortal Bamboo — used to ambush and severely damage Li Yuanheng. 426
• Pure Yang Boat / Supreme Purity Boat — her flying vessel; its speed and agility improved with her cultivation. 401 522
• Zhao Yuan Pearl — a powerful frontal-assault method capable of devastating internal detonations and opening void passages. 455 462

Relationships

• Lei Jun — Junior Brother, trusted ally, and friendly rival. He helped her understand manipulation within the mansion, supported her cultivation, and frequently exchanges techniques and information with her. 21 331 401
• Xu Yuanzhen — Eldest Senior Sister and the person who brought Tang Xiaotang to Dragon Tiger Mountain. Their recurring spars drive Tang Xiaotang’s improvement, and their relationship is marked by rivalry and mutual understanding. 13 269 546
• Yuan Mobai — Elder and senior figure within the Celestial Master Mansion. Tang Xiaotang discusses cultivation with him and offered him her Heavenly Radiance Pure Yang Dharma Talisman for reference. 240
• Wang Guiyuan — Fellow disciple and friend who comforted her after the Contemporary Celestial Master failed to emerge from seclusion. 14
• Li Zhengxuan — Senior Brother and former rival. Tang Xiaotang came to respect his fairness after he intervened in her conflict with Chen Yi. 21
• Chen Yi — Early rival among the Dao Children. Tang Xiaotang dismissed his claim to exceptional aptitude by declaring, “I’m an Immortal Body. What are you?” 15
• Empress Zhang Wantong — As Great Tang State Preceptor, Tang Xiaotang works under the Empress’s patronage; she was also eager to test the Empress’s strength. 366
• Cheng Rongrong — Tang Xiaotang’s first personal disciple, a spiritually aware beast whom she brought to Dragon Tiger Mountain to study the Dao. 443

Story Role / Major Arcs

Dao Child and Ordination Period

Tang Xiaotang is introduced as the Celestial Master Mansion’s legendary exception: a super-genius repeatedly granted privileges while she waits for the Contemporary Celestial Master to accept her personally. Her ambition, rivalry with Chen Yi, and friendship with Lei Jun become established during this period. 13 15 21

Search for the Celestial Master Sword

Refusing to settle for ordinary advancement, Tang Xiaotang travels extensively in pursuit of the Celestial Master Sword. Her adventures bring conflicts with Great Demons, Pure Yang Palace elders, major clans, and other prodigies. 95 112 126

Rise as Celestial Master

Tang Xiaotang recovers the Celestial Master Sword, defeats Li Clan leaders and allies, kills Li Song, and becomes the 35th Celestial Master of Dragon Tiger Mountain. 183 187 She later steps down voluntarily, handing the position to Lei Jun. 340 351

Great Tang State Preceptor

After her enfeoffment in Luoyang, Tang Xiaotang serves as Great Tang State Preceptor and Protector of the Nation. 366 She uses the position to inspect the Western Regions, pressure the Sumeru Vajra Division, seek Bo Muge and the Western White Emperor, and pursue threats across the realm. 367

Earth Sea and Other Human Worlds

Tang Xiaotang repeatedly enters the Earth Sea and connected human worlds to hunt Li Yuanheng, Li Zhongding, and other threats. She fights multiple Ninth Heaven opponents, eventually kills Li Yuanheng, and continues to intervene against Kongsang, Guixu, and demon forces. 413 417 461

“Zheng Chen” Persona

While operating in the Former Song world, Tang Xiaotang disguises herself as Zheng Chen, an elder of the Great Song Pure Yang Palace. The role lets her investigate local factions and imitate Pure Yang Palace techniques, though her impulsive personality makes sustained secrecy difficult. 421 422 443

Later Immortal-Realm Campaigns

After entering the Immortal Realm, Tang Xiaotang continues to cultivate, compete with Xu Yuanzhen, and fight in the Confucian Forest Great Thousand World. She later defeats Hun Dun, a third-level Demon Saint, while under pressure from Qiong Qi and other demons. 546 570

Notable Quotes

“I’m an Immortal Body. What are you?” 15

“Both, of course!” 95

“I’m going to make a grand spectacle!” 402

“The one who wins is me!” 339

Trivia

• Tang Xiaotang spent nearly ten years as a Dao Child, missing three Ordination Ceremonies while waiting for the Contemporary Celestial Master. 13
• She was the sole non-Li Clan exception admitted to the First Courtyard of the Dao Child Courtyard. 13
• She is considered the first Talisman School cultivator in history to rise from Dao Child directly to Celestial Master. 187
• Tang Xiaotang favors personal cultivation over artifacts, elixirs, and even Spirit Talismans, relying primarily on her own strength. 154
• Her Pure Yang Immortal Body made her particularly suited to impersonating a Pure Yang Palace cultivator. 421