Ma Hongjun

Biodata

Feature	Value
Name	Ma Hongjun (马红俊)
Alias(es)	Fatty; Evil Fire Phoenix
Gender	Male
Affiliation	Shrek Academy; Shrek’s Eight Monsters / Shrek Seven Devils
Occupation/Role	Assault System Battle Soul Master; long-range firepower specialist
First Appearance	15

Power Progression

Stage / Realm / Level	Chapter	Notes
Level 30 → Level 39	42	Consumes the Cockscomb Phoenix Sunflower; its fire purifies his evil-fire backlash and reshapes his Martial Soul into a golden phoenix.
Level 41 Soul Sect	63	Demonstrates the enhanced Phoenix Howling Sky Strike after advancing with Shrek.
Level 45	110	Recorded during Shrek’s pre-finals Soul Power measurement.
Level 60 Soul Emperor	199	Breaks the level-59 bottleneck on the Sea God Staircase; receives a nearly forty-thousand-year God-Bestowed Spirit Ring and gains Phoenix Piercing Cloud Strike.
Level 70 → Level 72 Soul Sage	214	Absorbs the Ten-Headed Blazing Sun Snake Inner Core; evolves into the Seven-Headed Fire Phoenix and awakens the Phoenix Domain.
Level 75	221	Phoenix Domain’s fire-attribute enhancement reaches 60%, while its rebirth speed doubles.
Level 76	223	Completes the third Black Tier Six Trial; his Phoenix Domain evolves further.
Level 93 Titled Douluo	228	Reports that his Phoenix Domain can directly burn through the defenses of an ordinary Titled Douluo.

Background / History

Ma Hongjun enters Shrek Academy as a twelve-year-old Assault System Battle Soul Master with the Evil Fire Phoenix Martial Soul. His early Martial Soul suffers from evil-fire backlash, a long-standing flaw that limits him despite his destructive potential. Tang San gives him the Cockscomb Phoenix Sunflower, whose power purifies the defect and transforms his Phoenix Martial Soul. 15 42

He becomes one of Shrek’s primary offensive members, particularly effective against plant-type opponents. During the Promotion Match against Plant Academy, Lin Zhixia holds him in reserve as Shrek’s trump card; Ma Hongjun follows her strategy, defeats six consecutive opponents, and finishes captain Teng Ji with Phoenix Howling Sky Strike. 90

At Sea God Island, he endures the Sea God Staircase’s pressure until he breaks through to Soul Emperor. His God-Bestowed Spirit Ring grants a piercing flame attack suited to his Phoenix Spirit. Later, Tang San gives him the Ten-Headed Blazing Sun Snake Inner Core when no suitable seventh-ring Soul Beast can be found. The absorption elevates him to Soul Sage, transforms his physique, and evolves his Martial Soul into the Seven-Headed Fire Phoenix. 199 214

After years of Sea God Island cultivation, Ma Hongjun continues to develop his Phoenix Domain and eventually reaches level 93. During the war against the Martial Soul Empire, he uses his firepower against the Fire Leopard Sect and joins Shrek’s defense at Jialing Pass. 228 269 286

Appearance

Ma Hongjun has fiery red hair and was originally known for a plump, “fatty” physique. Absorbing the Blazing Sun Snake Inner Core burns away his excess weight, leaving him muscular and more conventionally handsome. 163 214

• His Phoenix Martial Soul manifests fiery wings and crimson-to-crimson-gold flames. 90 214
• Before his Martial Soul evolution, his flames are described as orange-red or crimson, sometimes mixed with black traces. 28 63
• His evolved Seven-Headed Fire Phoenix displays seven heads, each holding a golden flame. 214

Personality

Ma Hongjun is outspoken, boastful, and impulsive, often eager to rush into fights or show off his strength. He complains about harsh training, flirts recklessly, and regularly trades jokes with Oscar and the rest of Shrek. 31 88 90

Beneath the bravado, he is fiercely protective of his companions. He nearly storms the arena when Lin Zhixia is injured, rescues Bai Chenxiang from wolf bandits despite being struck in the back, and later resolves to be more attentive to Chenxiang’s feelings. 57 188 384

His growth is marked by increasing discipline. Under Lin Zhixia’s direction, he learns to suppress his urge to show off and execute a tactical role for the team’s benefit during the Plant Academy match. 90

Abilities & Skills

Phoenix Martial Soul

Ma Hongjun’s Phoenix Spirit grants powerful fire-based long-range attacks, aerial mobility, and a major advantage against plant-type Martial Souls.

• Initially manifests as the Evil Fire Phoenix, whose flames carry an evil-fire backlash. 15 42
• The Cockscomb Phoenix Sunflower purifies the backlash and reshapes the Martial Soul into a golden phoenix. 42
• Evolves into the Seven-Headed Fire Phoenix after absorbing the Blazing Sun Snake Inner Core. 214
• His flames can burn poisonous mist, plant vines, and Ghost Sea Vines. 28 90 225

Phoenix Fireline

A concentrated stream or pillar of Phoenix Flame used for direct ranged offense.

• Burns through Qing He’s vines and defeats him immediately in the Plant Academy match. 90
• Incinerates poisonous vines and blocks poisonous gas with a flame barrier. 90
• Forces two Soul Douluo opponents back during the Ice Coffin reconnaissance. 366

Hōyoku Tenshō

A third Spirit Skill that uses his fiery wings for rapid aerial movement.

• Lets him evade Teng Ji’s fire-infused thorn attacks by launching himself into the air. 90

Phoenix Howling Sky Strike

A high-output Phoenix Flame attack accompanied by a phoenix cry and a powerful shockwave.

• Manifested as his fourth Spirit Skill upon reaching Soul Sect. 63
• Destroys Teng Ji’s flame-thorn net and defeats her in the Plant Academy match. 90
• Used with Xiao Wu to burn through Sea Ghost Douluo’s Ghost Sea Vines. 225

Earth Molten Fireball

A fourth Spirit Skill acquired from the 4,500-year-old King of the Earth.

• Fires lava-bearing fireballs with power greater than his previous attacks. 64

Phoenix Piercing Cloud Strike

A God-Bestowed Spirit Ring skill that compresses Phoenix Flame into a piercing arrow.

• Can be fired continuously or condensed into one massive arrow. 199
• Its concentrated form has explosive force comparable to a ten-thousand-year Soul Skill. 199
• Its clash with Xiao Bai’s water arrow coincides with Ma Hongjun’s breakthrough to level 70. 214

Phoenix Domain

A crimson-gold domain awakened alongside the Seven-Headed Fire Phoenix evolution.

• Initially increases surrounding fire-attribute energy by 50% and carries the law of rebirth. 214
• Allows Ma Hongjun to be reborn through flame within the domain. 214
• After two years, grants 60% fire-attribute enhancement and doubled rebirth speed. 221
• At level 93, can burn through the defenses of an ordinary Titled Douluo. 228

Explosive Burning Flame Right Arm Bone

A thirty-thousand-year fire-attribute right arm Soul Bone compatible with his Phoenix Martial Soul. 117

• Grants Phoenix Blast Strike, which condenses crimson-gold flames into a compressed fire bullet. 269
• Can be unleashed in consecutive explosions against sustained fire attacks. 269

Equipment / Items

• Cockscomb Phoenix Sunflower — Immortal herb that purifies his evil fire and transforms his Martial Soul. 42
• Explosive Burning Flame Right Arm Bone — Thirty-thousand-year fire-attribute Soul Bone. 117
• God-Bestowed Spirit Ring — Nearly forty-thousand-year ring granting Phoenix Piercing Cloud Strike. 199
• Weighted Bracers — Thirty-pound training bracers used to improve Soul Skill control under burden. 25

Relationships

• Tang San — Teammate and “Third Brother.” Tang San gives him the Cockscomb Phoenix Sunflower and later the Blazing Sun Snake Inner Core, enabling two decisive Martial Soul evolutions. 42 214
• Lin Zhixia — Teammate addressed as “Fourth Sister.” She replenishes his depleted Soul Power in secret, trains his precision and self-control, and deploys him as Shrek’s trump card against Plant Academy. 17 88 90
• Bai Chenxiang — Love interest. She treats his serious wound after the wolf-bandit battle; he realizes his feelings, confesses to her, and later promises to listen to her more. 189 215 384
• Dai Mubai — Senior teammate and frequent sparring partner. Dai encourages him after breakthroughs and coordinates with him in battle. 20 199 286
• Oscar — Close teammate and comic foil. The two frequently banter over Oscar’s sausages, while Oscar provides recovery support after Ma Hongjun’s breakthroughs. 31 199
• Xiao Wu — Teammate with whom he cooperates against Sea Ghost Douluo; she controls the enemy while he burns away its vine Martial Soul. 225

Story Role / Major Arcs

Shrek Academy and Early Training

• Introduces himself as an Assault System Battle Soul Master with the Evil Fire Phoenix Martial Soul. 15
• Receives covert assistance from Lin Zhixia when exhaustion leaves him short on Soul Power. 17
• Participates in Shrek’s arena training and records 21 wins in 33 Great Soul Arena matches. 20

Elite Tournament

• Uses Phoenix Flame to eliminate poisonous mist during Shrek’s fight against the Black Blade Team. 28
• Receives the Cockscomb Phoenix Sunflower, removing the evil-fire backlash and reaching level 39. 42
• Serves as Shrek’s hidden trump card against Plant Academy, defeating all remaining opponents after six consecutive victories. 90
• Is knocked out alongside Oscar during the opening exchange against Star Luo Royal Academy but quickly recovers after Shrek’s victory. 112

Sea God Island

• Completes the Black Tier Six Trial requirement to climb the first 108 Sea God Staircase steps within one year. 198
• Breaks through to Soul Emperor and gains Phoenix Piercing Cloud Strike from a God-Bestowed Spirit Ring. 199
• Reaches Soul Sage and evolves into the Seven-Headed Fire Phoenix after absorbing the Blazing Sun Snake Inner Core. 214
• Develops his Phoenix Domain through extended cultivation and Sea God trials. 221 223

War Against the Martial Soul Empire

• Battles the Fire Leopard Sect Master in a flame-versus-flame confrontation using Phoenix Blast Strike and his Phoenix True Body. 269
• Joins Dai Mubai and the other Shrek members in the relief force outside Jialing Pass. 286
• Remains with Bai Chenxiang at Jialing Pass, where Lin Zhixia’s letter prompts them to reconcile and commit to communicating better. 384

Trivia

• Ma Hongjun’s self-given confidence is often undercut by his teammates calling him “Fatty,” even after his physique transforms. 214
• He is particularly effective against plant-type opponents because Phoenix Flame naturally destroys vines, poisonous plants, and similar Martial Souls. 90 225
• He once imitates Lin Zhixia’s archery stance to make her laugh, only to lose his balance and nearly fall into a table. 98