Ma Xiaotao

Biodata

Feature	Value
Name	Ma Xiaotao (马小桃)
Alias(es)	Sister Xiaotao
Gender	Female
Affiliation	Shrek Academy; Shrek Seven Devils
Occupation/Role	Inner Court disciple; captain of the Shrek Seven Devils; designated successor to the Dean of Shrek Academy’s Spirit System 31 126
Status	Active; the Evil Fire affliction was eradicated through the Cockscomb Phoenix Sunflower, and her Martial Soul evolved into Extreme Fire 178
First Appearance	Chapter 20
Martial Soul	Evil Fire Phoenix; temporarily mutated into a Black Phoenix after the Sword of Judgment struck her; later purified into a Fire Phoenix with the Extreme Fire attribute 20 115 178

Power Progression

Stage / Realm / Level	Chapter	Notes
Rank 67 Soul Emperor	20, 58	Identified as the leader of the Shrek Seven Devils and an Assault System Battle Soul Emperor.
Rank 68 Soul Emperor	115	Entered the Continental Soul Master Elite Tournament as a Rank 68 Soul Emperor.
Rank 69 Soul Emperor	126	One rank short of Soul Sage; recognized as an exceptionally valuable successor to Shrek’s Spirit System.
Soul Sage-level Evil Fire state	173, 174	After her Evil Fire fully erupted, her corrupted Black Phoenix possessed Soul Sage-level destructive power.
Extreme Fire Phoenix	178	The Cockscomb Phoenix Sunflower eradicated the Evil Fire and evolved her purified Fire Phoenix Martial Soul into Extreme Fire.

Background / History

Ma Xiaotao is an Inner Court disciple of Shrek Academy, Yan Shaozhe’s disciple, and a leading candidate to succeed him as Dean of the Spirit System. Her exceptional talent and higher Soul Power made her the preferred choice to reclaim the captaincy of the Shrek Seven Devils from Dai Yueheng. After a team battle settled the dispute, Mu En formally appointed her captain. 27 31

Her inherited Evil Fire Phoenix Martial Soul was both the source of her great strength and a severe, recurring affliction. When the Evil Fire overwhelmed her consciousness, she attacked living beings on instinct and risked permanently losing herself. Li Changsheng first subdued an episode near Sea God Lake by using the Taiji Diagram together with Sky Dream Ice Silkworm’s ice power, restoring her awareness. 20 21

Thereafter, Ma Xiaotao repeatedly sought Li Changsheng’s assistance to suppress the Evil Fire. His Extreme Ice and Taiji Diagram could restrain it, but not eliminate the root flaw bound to her Martial Soul. 38 108

During the Continental Soul Master Elite Tournament, Xiao Hongchen used the Sword of Judgment against her. Instead of incapacitating her, the strike triggered a Black Phoenix mutation and intensified her aggression. Under the Evil Fire’s influence, she attacked Li Changsheng and injured him before he defeated her team and the Evil Fire left her unconscious. 115 117 120

The Evil Fire later erupted again amid the Holy Spirit Cult’s assault on Sea God Pavilion. Completely controlled and drawn toward destruction, she was targeted as a prospective Saintess by the cult. Li Changsheng confronted, suppressed, and removed her from the battlefield, using Extreme Ice blood to restore her mind temporarily. 172 173 174 175

Li Changsheng ultimately brought her the Cockscomb Phoenix Sunflower, an Immortal Herb capable of refining the impure yin and evil energy within her Phoenix fire. With his Taiji Diagram stabilizing the absorption, Ma Xiaotao purified her Martial Soul; afterward, she stated that the Evil Fire had been eradicated and that her Martial Soul had evolved into Extreme Fire. 177 178

Appearance

Ma Xiaotao is a fair-skinned young woman with long fiery-red hair and red eyes. She initially appears in a red dress and mask; when unmasked, her beauty is described as gentler and more delicate in style than Jiang Nannan’s. 20 22

• Often wears red, reflecting her Phoenix Martial Soul. 20 175
• Her red hair is later tied into a neat ponytail. 178
• During Evil Fire episodes, her complexion flushes dark red and dark-red Soul Power leaks from her body. 108 147
• At her most corrupted, her eyes become pure scarlet and dark-red flames leave corrosive scorch marks. 172
• Following purification, her eyes lose their habitual anxiety and her Soul Power becomes steady and intense. 178

Personality

Ma Xiaotao is proud, outspoken, and intensely competitive. She considers the Shrek Seven Devils’ captaincy rightfully hers, refuses to yield easily to Dai Yueheng, and disdains opponents she sees as beneath her level. 27 29

She is also direct and emotionally expressive. She seeks validation of her beauty, reacts strongly when Li Changsheng favors Jiang Nannan, and later openly pursues opportunities to become closer to him. 22 40 103

Despite her temper, Ma Xiaotao can show tactical judgment and trust in allies. As captain, she organizes her team’s battle strategy and relies on Li Changsheng’s protection while committing fully to her attacks. 59 115 Her recklessness around the Evil Fire remains her greatest weakness; she has been warned that using its power carelessly damages her mental control and creates resistance to suppression. 67 108

Abilities & Skills

Evil Fire Phoenix Martial Soul

Ma Xiaotao’s original beast Martial Soul produces destructive Phoenix Evil Fire. Its inherited impurity gives it exceptional offensive power but can consume her consciousness and turn her into a destructive puppet. 20 21 147

• Phoenix Fireline — First Soul Skill; launches Evil Fire attacks. 29
• Phoenix — Second Soul Skill; used in conjunction with Phoenix Fireline against Dai Yueheng. 29
• Phoenix Piercing Cloud Strike — Fourth Soul Skill; a powerful aerial strike used to defeat Lin Sheng and pressure opponents in the tournament. 29 115
• Phoenix Meteor Shower — Sixth Soul Skill; rains down Phoenix-fire meteors over a wide area; even a Soul Sage would struggle to evade it. 30 31
• Phoenix True Body — Seventh Soul Skill, used by Yan Shaozhe rather than Ma Xiaotao; it reflects the Phoenix lineage shared by master and disciple. 175

Black Phoenix Mutation

When struck by the Sword of Judgment, Ma Xiaotao’s Martial Soul mutated into a Black Phoenix. The mutation increased her strength and ferocity but deepened the Evil Fire’s control, leading her to attack allies as well as enemies. 115 116

• Her black flames can contend with the Heaven and Earth Profound Yellow Exquisite Pagoda’s Mysterious Yellow Qi. 173 174
• In her fully corrupted state, she exhibits Soul Sage-level destructive power. 173 174
• The state leaves her vulnerable to Extreme Ice, spiritual restraints, and the Taiji Diagram’s suppression. 174

Extreme Fire Phoenix

After absorbing the Cockscomb Phoenix Sunflower, Ma Xiaotao’s Martial Soul became a purified golden-red Fire Phoenix with the Extreme Fire attribute. 178

• The Evil Fire’s impure yin and evil energy was refined away during the absorption process. 177
• Her later Phoenix aura is purer, and her Soul Power is more stable than before. 178

Combat Leadership

As captain of the Shrek Seven Devils, Ma Xiaotao leads combat planning and takes the initiative against powerful opponents. 31 59

• Prioritizes direct confrontation with enemy leaders such as Dai Yueheng. 59
• Coordinates with support and defensive teammates during team battles. 59 60
• Trusts Li Changsheng to protect her while she commits to high-output attacks. 30 115

Items

• Cockscomb Phoenix Sunflower — Immortal Herb given by Li Changsheng; purified her Evil Fire and evolved her Martial Soul into Extreme Fire. 177 178

Relationships

• Li Changsheng — Her recurring rescuer and suppressor of the Evil Fire. She develops romantic interest in him, while he repeatedly protects her and eventually provides the Immortal Herb that cures her condition. 21 40 103 175 177
• Yan Shaozhe — Her teacher and the Dean of Shrek Academy’s Spirit System. He regards her as a daughter and is deeply concerned with curing her Evil Fire. 22 30 175
• Mu En — Shrek Academy’s Sea God Pavilion Master. He appoints her captain of the Shrek Seven Devils and attempts to encourage a relationship between her and Li Changsheng. 31 32
• Dai Yueheng — Rival for the captaincy of the Shrek Seven Devils. Their dispute is resolved through a team battle, after which Ma Xiaotao becomes captain. 27 31
• Jiang Nannan — Initially wary of Ma Xiaotao’s closeness to Li Changsheng. Their first meeting establishes mutual awareness of their romantic tension. 38 58
• Holy Spirit Cult — The cult attempts to exploit her Evil Fire and designate her as a prospective Saintess. 172 175
• Jing Hongchen — His Sword of Judgment triggered her Black Phoenix mutation during the tournament; he later fails to cure her Evil Fire. 115 126

Story Role / Major Arcs

Evil Fire Suppression

Ma Xiaotao’s loss of control brings her into contact with Li Changsheng, whose Taiji Diagram and ice powers can restrain an affliction that Shrek’s senior figures had been unable to solve. 21

Shrek Seven Devils Captaincy

She challenges Dai Yueheng’s claim to the captaincy. Supported by Li Changsheng’s defensive Martial Soul, she wins the deciding battle and resumes leadership of the Shrek Seven Devils. 29 30 31

Continental Soul Master Elite Tournament

Ma Xiaotao serves as Shrek’s primary offensive powerhouse. The Sword of Judgment triggers her Black Phoenix mutation, causing her to lose control and turn on Li Changsheng before Shrek ultimately wins the tournament. 105 115 120

Holy Spirit Cult Crisis

The Holy Spirit Cult’s methods provoke a catastrophic Evil Fire eruption during the attack on Sea God Pavilion. Li Changsheng prevents her capture and restores her consciousness, though only temporarily. 172 173 175

Purification of the Evil Fire

Li Changsheng gives Ma Xiaotao the Cockscomb Phoenix Sunflower and guides her absorption with the Taiji Diagram. The herb removes the Evil Fire and transforms her Martial Soul into Extreme Fire. 177 178

Notable Quotes

“Chang Sheng saved me.” 175

“The Cockscomb Phoenix Sunflower is incredible! Not only did it eradicate the Evil Fire, but it also evolved my Martial Soul into Extreme Fire!” 178

Trivia

• Ma Xiaotao’s Evil Fire Phoenix is identified as descending from Ma Hongjun, the Phoenix God of ten thousand years earlier. 20
• Her sixth Soul Skill, Phoenix Meteor Shower, was powerful enough that a Soul Sage would struggle to dodge it. 31
• She once wore a mask when first meeting Li Changsheng, then removed it specifically to ask whether she or Jiang Nannan was more beautiful. 20 22