Tang Hao

Biodata

Power Progression

Background / History

Family and Life in Hiding

Tang Hao belonged to the Clear Sky Sect’s direct lineage and became the youngest Titled Douluo of his time. He fell in love with a Hundred-Thousand-Year Blue Silver Emperor who had taken human form, and they had a son, Tang San. Spirit Hall hunted the couple for her hundred-thousand-year Soul Ring; after her death, the ring went to Tang Hao 7.

He subsequently concealed his identity as a blacksmith in Holy Soul Village. Tang San knew him as a drinking blacksmith rather than a renowned Soul Master. Tang Hao deliberately hid his past while waiting for his son to grow strong enough to support his future plans 7.

Exposure Through the Sky Screen

Chen Yuan publicly identified Tang Hao as Tang San’s father and exposed the family’s connection to the Clear Sky Sect. Bibi Dong immediately ordered Spirit Hall to locate and kill both father and son. Initially delighted by the prediction that Tang San would destroy Spirit Hall, Tang Hao quickly recognized the immediate danger and rushed down the mountain to find him 7.

Tang Hao became furious as Chen Yuan revealed details he had never told his son. The further revelation that Tang San possessed a soul from another world left him wondering whether his child was an old monster who had transmigrated 7 8.

While watching Chen Yuan’s battles, Tang Hao repeatedly revised his assessment of the young man. He acknowledged that Chen Yuan’s speed made pursuit hopeless and later recognized that his sword attacks could kill a Soul Saint 24 28.

Defense of the Clear Sky Sect

When Chen Yuan announced his intention to attack the Clear Sky Sect, Tang Hao immediately changed course to defend it. He returned before the battle and joined Tang Xiao’s preparations 44 46.

The final plan assigned Tang Hao, Tang Xiao, and Chen Xin to kill Chen Yuan directly while the other defenders restrained his undying followers. Tang Hao understood that fighting the resurrected servants indefinitely would accomplish nothing 46 48.

During the battle, Tang Hao activated Clear Sky True Body, knocked Ju Wu aside, and charged Chen Yuan. Chen Yuan intercepted him with dragon-shaped explosive flames that overwhelmed his Martial Soul Avatar. Chen Xin cut through the flames, allowing Tang Hao to escape in human form with severe burns and bleeding skin 48 49.

When Chen Xin was trapped in Tsukuyomi, Tang Hao detonated six Soul Rings and unleashed Great Sumeru Hammer to save him. He smashed Ju Ao and Ju Wu apart, but Chen Yuan forced him to divert his attack with Amaterasu and struck him with Laser Eyes. The subsequent barrage severed his limbs and sliced his body into pieces, which fell into the abyss below 49 50.

Forced Service After Death

Chen Yuan recovered Tang Hao’s remains and resurrected him alongside Tang Xiao and Chen Xin. Tang Hao retained awareness of his situation but discovered that he was completely under Chen Yuan’s control. Seeing that the other two defenders had also died deepened his despair 51.

He subsequently accompanied Chen Yuan toward the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect and Sea God Island. Under orders, he killed a Hundred-Thousand-Year Demon Soul Great White Shark with nine consecutive hammer strikes and retrieved its Soul Bone. He later joined Tang Xiao in killing the Evil Orca King 52 56 57.

Appearance

• Before exposure: Maintained a drunken demeanor while concealing his identity in Holy Soul Village; abandoned it when Tang San’s life was threatened 7.
• After reincarnation: His reconstructed body visibly consists of fragments, giving the impression that it could fall apart. His eyes are black, with fragments visible on closer inspection 51.

Personality

Tang Hao is protective of Tang San and deeply hostile toward Spirit Hall. His joy at hearing that his son would eventually destroy the organization immediately gives way to concern for Tang San’s present safety. He resents Chen Yuan for exposing the family despite having no prior grievance with him 7.

His loyalty to the Clear Sky Sect outweighs his awareness of Chen Yuan’s strength. He returns to defend the sect knowing the danger and later risks his life to save Chen Xin, who had just rescued him from the flames 44 46 49.

Resurrection does not erase his reluctance or moral awareness. Before attacking the Demon Soul Great White Shark, he apologizes and explains that he has no choice, distinguishing his obedience from willing loyalty 56.

Abilities & Skills

Clear Sky Hammer

Tang Hao’s Martial Soul is the Clear Sky Hammer, the Clear Sky Sect’s renowned attack-type Martial Soul 7 44.

• Knocks Ju Wu away with a single hammer blow during the sect’s defense 48.
• Breaks through the Demon Soul Great White Shark’s water currents and kills it with nine consecutive strikes 56.
• Uses Qian Jun Blast during the underwater battle 56.

Clear Sky True Body

His Seventh Soul Skill merges him with an enormous Clear Sky Hammer, forming his Martial Soul Avatar 48.

• Allows him to fight the giant avatars and undying combatants attacking the sect 48.
• Temporarily withstands Chen Yuan’s explosive dragon flames, but cannot prevent severe injury 49.
• Chen Yuan states that the avatar kept Tang Hao from being burned to ash immediately 50.

Ring Detonation and Great Sumeru Hammer

Tang Hao detonates his own Soul Rings to release tremendous power for Great Sumeru Hammer 49.

• Detonates six rings in two groups of three during his final attack 49.
• Smashes Ju Ao and Ju Wu apart with one hammer strike, although their undying bodies make the destruction temporary 49.
• Had previously used the method to defeat a formidable enemy, whose identity is not specified in the account 49.
• The power increase does not protect him from Chen Yuan’s Amaterasu and Laser Eyes 49 50.

Undying Reincarnated Body

Impure World Reincarnation restores Tang Hao after the destruction of his original body 51.

• Reassembles his scattered remains into a functional body 51.
• Preserves his awareness and ability to wield the Clear Sky Hammer 51 56.
• Leaves him completely subject to Chen Yuan’s commands 51.
• Bibi Dong fears that an undying Tang Hao might sustain Ring Detonation continuously, but this possibility is not demonstrated 51.

Combat Assessment

• Recognizes Tsukuyomi as a mental attack while watching Chen Yuan fight Spirit Hall 26.
• Correctly identifies Chen Yuan as the decisive target rather than wasting the entire battle against his undying servants 46 48.
• Recognizes the Demon Soul Great White Shark and knows that powerful sea creatures inhabit the waters near Sea God Island 56.

Relationships

• Tang San — His son. Tang Hao hides his past from him and rushes to protect him after Chen Yuan’s revelations. Tang San witnesses his death through the sky screen and vows revenge 7 50.
• Hundred-Thousand-Year Blue Silver Emperor — His partner and Tang San’s mother. Her death during Spirit Hall’s pursuit leaves Tang Hao with her Soul Ring and the family with a blood feud against Spirit Hall 7.
• Tang Xiao — Fellow Clear Sky Sect defender. They coordinate the battle against Chen Yuan and are later resurrected into the same undead army 46 51.
• Chen Xin — Battle ally who rescues Tang Hao from Chen Yuan’s flames. Tang Hao subsequently risks his life trying to save him from Tsukuyomi 49.
• Chen Yuan — Exposes Tang Hao’s family, kills him, and resurrects him as an unwilling subordinate 7 50 51.
• Spirit Hall — Long-standing enemy responsible for pursuing his family. Bibi Dong renews the order to kill him after his identity is exposed 7.

Notable Quotes

“Chen Yuan, I have no grudge against you. Why did you expose my son's identity?” 7

“The battle ahead concerns the survival of our Clear Sky Sect. I had to come back!!” 46

“I'm sorry! I have no choice either!!” — Before attacking the Demon Soul Great White Shark under Chen Yuan’s orders 56