Ma Xiaotao

Biodata

Feature	Value
Name	Ma Xiaotao (马小桃)
Alias(es)	Senior Sister of Shrek Academy's Outer Academy
Gender	Female
Affiliation	Shrek Academy; Official Team
Occupation/Role	Soul Master; leader of Shrek Academy's Official Team
First Appearance	36

Background

Ma Xiaotao is Yan Shaozhe's disciple, a descendant of Ma Huojun, and Shrek Academy's foremost young Outer Academy talent. She is described as the leading figure among the Outer Academy's younger generation and possesses the Evil Fire Phoenix martial soul. 82

Her extraordinary martial soul comes with a dangerous flaw: its Evil Fire becomes increasingly difficult to control as her cultivation grows. During full moons, it can drive her into a semi-deranged state; one episode nearly burned down half the Outer Academy dormitory before Elder Mu intervened. Ice-attribute treasures, including Ten-Thousand-Year Ice Marrow and Thousand-Year Snow Lotus, gradually lost their effectiveness. 82

Yan Shaozhe initially considered Huo Yuhao's potential Extreme Ice as a means to suppress the Evil Fire, but Ma Xiaotao resisted relying on a younger student out of pride. 82 84 After meeting Huang Fei, she accepted his Extreme Life energy instead. His energy first stabilized the Evil Fire, then proved capable of refining it into soul power; after a month of nightly refinement, Huang Fei's evolved Blue Silver King completely purged the remaining Evil Fire. 86 88 89 105

Appearance

Ma Xiaotao is an exceptionally beautiful woman with a flame-themed presence that reflects her martial soul.

• Long fiery-red hair, described as cascading like a waterfall. 82
• Snow-white skin and refined features. 82
• Often wears a simple, close-fitting outfit during training. 84
• Her flames and Soul Emperor aura create intense pressure when released. 139

Personality

Ma Xiaotao is fierce, proud, and direct. As Shrek's senior student and a Six Ring Soul Emperor, she initially finds it difficult to accept help for the Evil Fire condition, especially from a second-year student. 82 84

Her confidence conceals prolonged exhaustion and fear of losing control. She trains furiously when her condition worsens, but Huang Fei's calm assistance gradually allows her to show vulnerability, gratitude, and affection. 85 88 157

In battle, she is decisive and aggressive, readily taking the offensive with overwhelming Phoenix flames. Around Huang Fei, however, she is supportive, attentive, and willing to coordinate her attacks around his plans. 140 148 165

Abilities & Skills

Evil Fire Phoenix Martial Soul

Ma Xiaotao possesses the Evil Fire Phoenix, a powerful Fire Phoenix martial soul whose flames are domineering enough to exceed those of an ordinary Soul King even when she is not out of control. 36

• Generates powerful golden Phoenix flames. 140
• Grants exceptional offensive power and mobility in combat. 110
• Its Evil Fire originally caused escalating backlash, loss of control during full moons, and the risk of becoming an Evil Soul Master. 82 84
• The Evil Fire was fully purged after Huang Fei's Blue Silver Grass evolved into Blue Silver King. 105

Phoenix Blazing Sky

Ma Xiaotao's Sixth Soul Skill releases a wide-ranging sea of golden flames.

• Forces hidden or stealth-based enemies into the open. 148
• Drove the hundred-thousand-year Nether Tiger out of concealment. 148

Phoenix Heaven Burning

A high-output Phoenix flame attack used in coordinated combat.

• Used alongside Huang Fei's War Spirits and Life Domain to overwhelm the White Tiger Sect Branch. 165
• Her flame power permanently increased by 15% after she and Huang Fei received a couple-bond reward. 165
• Gains the Life Fire Core buff when fighting in coordination with Huang Fei. 165

Phoenix Heaven Roar Strike

A powerful Phoenix attack used against the Azure Wood Dragon Python.

• Combined with Huang Fei's Twin Dragon Resonance and Eastern Emperor Bell to drive the guardian away. 148

Relationships

• Yan Shaozhe — Her teacher and a dean of Shrek Academy; he persistently seeks a cure for her Evil Fire condition. 82 84 88
• Huang Fei — Her benefactor, training partner, and romantic partner. His Extreme Life energy stabilizes and ultimately cures her Evil Fire; they later fight as a highly coordinated couple. 88 105 157 165
• Huo Yuhao — Initially identified by Yan Shaozhe as a potential source of Extreme Ice to suppress her Evil Fire, though he does not become her primary helper. 82 83
• Song Yunzhi — Fights alongside Ma Xiaotao and Huang Fei against the World Tree's guardians. 148
• Dai Yaohang — Fellow Official Team member; joins her in pressuring Huang Fei during the Official Team versus Reserve Team spar. 140

Story Role

Early appearances and Evil Fire crisis

Huang Fei first observes Ma Xiaotao battling an ice-attribute opponent, recognizing the overwhelming force of her Evil Fire Phoenix martial soul. 36 Later, her worsening Evil Fire crisis becomes a central concern for Yan Shaozhe and Shrek Academy. 82

She is first seen directly in a visibly unstable state, violently destroying a training pillar while struggling to contain her flames. Huang Fei offers assistance despite the gap between their realms, which intrigues her. 85 86

Evil Fire refinement

Ma Xiaotao begins accepting Huang Fei's nightly assistance. Extreme Life energy gives her stability unavailable through ice-attribute treasures, allowing her to remain calm for days after each session. 88

The process develops from suppression into true refinement: Huang Fei converts strands of Evil Fire into soul power while Ma Xiaotao's internal corruption steadily diminishes. 89 Their repeated meetings deepen into mutual affection, and she chooses to continue visiting him daily. 90 92

After Huang Fei reaches Level 40 and his martial soul evolves into Blue Silver King, the final Evil Fire remnants are eliminated completely. Huang Fei then openly confesses his feelings for her. 105

Official Team and combat missions

As leader of Shrek Academy's Official Team, Ma Xiaotao leads the initial assault against the Reserve Team. Her attacks pressure Huang Fei, although his Eastern Emperor Bell and Life Drain eventually contain her. 139 140 141

She leads the strike during a surveillance mission against evil soul masters and works with Huang Fei to seal the enemy within a hidden valley. 144 She later supports Huang Fei and Song Yunzhi against powerful World Tree guardians, using Phoenix attacks to expose and repel dangerous soul beasts. 148

Continental tournament

Before the Continental Advanced Soul Master Academy Elite Tournament, Ma Xiaotao and Huang Fei share their first kiss and express concern for one another's safety. 157

During the qualifiers, she and Huang Fei enter the arena together against the White Tiger Sect Branch. Huang Fei controls and confines their opponents while Ma Xiaotao uses Phoenix Heaven Burning to finish the battle, establishing their Fire-and-Life battle formation. 165

Equipment / Items

• Wood-Fire Dual Attribute Soul Core — A rare ten-thousand-year soul beast life-force core gifted to her by Huang Fei. Its pure fire energy supports her cultivation, while its wood attribute helps balance fire's violent nature. 102
• Xuanyuan Holy Sword — Huang Fei presents his life-bound divine artifact to Ma Xiaotao after forging it. 198

Trivia

• Ma Xiaotao initially believed only Extreme Ice could suppress her Evil Fire, unaware that Huang Fei's Extreme Life could address its root cause. 85 89
• She habitually enters Huang Fei's room through the window rather than the door because she considers the door route inconvenient. 89
• Her Evil Fire condition was severe enough that Yan Shaozhe feared she could eventually become an Evil Soul Master. 82 84