Ma Mingyu

Biodata

Feature	Details
Name	Ma Mingyu (马明玉)
Alias(es)	Teacher Ma; Old Ma; Master (to Xu Ziming)
Gender	Male
Affiliation	Pengcheng No. 3 Martial Arts High School; formerly the military
Occupation/Role	Martial Way teacher; former homeroom teacher of Class Five; head teacher of the Sprint Class; swordsman
Status	Alive 77
First Appearance	Chapter 1

Background / History

Ma Mingyu served on the front lines against alien races before becoming a teacher. During his military service, he suffered severe injuries that nearly killed him; although state resources saved his life, hidden wounds remained. He later left the military because he refused to consume further national resources for his recovery. 9 37

At Pengcheng No. 3 Martial Arts High School, Ma initially serves as Class Five's stern homeroom teacher. He stresses the importance of foundational cultivation, especially the Basic Body Forging Method, and pushes students to take the Martial Arts College Entrance Exam seriously. 1 3

After witnessing Xu Ziming comprehend Sword Momentum, Ma recognizes his extraordinary potential and personally spars with him—something he had not previously done with any student. He subsequently becomes Xu's mentor, providing resources, training opportunities, and his personally created sword art. 5 6 7 31

Following Xu's rise to Silver rank on Battle Net, Ma is appointed head teacher of the newly established Sprint Class, where he guides Xu Ziming, Shen Xingyue, Tang Xing, and other elite students preparing for the Five Great Spirit Academies. 28 30

Personality

Ma Mingyu is strict, direct, and highly demanding as an instructor. He criticizes complacency and repeatedly reminds students that martial cultivation requires sustained effort beyond classroom hours. 1 6

Despite his stern manner, he is deeply protective of promising students. He intervenes when Xu Ziming's Life Energy Level result is unfairly questioned, secures grants and Battle Net access for him, and personally arrives to protect him during the Flame Spirit Clan attack. 11 14 19 34

His guidance is practical rather than sentimental: he provides resources but stresses that external aid cannot replace personal effort. He also has an understated humorous side, naming the squad chat group “Pengcheng No. 3 High School Three Illusory Gods.” 7 37

Abilities & Skills

Swordsmanship

Ma Mingyu is an experienced swordsman whose combat style was honed through battlefield service.

• Uses killing swordsmanship characterized by speed, precision, lethal targeting, and unpredictable shifts between hard and soft attacks. 5 6
• Can suppress his Life Energy Level in virtual combat to spar fairly with weaker opponents. 5
• Overwhelmed Xu Ziming's formulaic Basic Sword Method, forcing him to adapt beyond fixed patterns. 6
• His sword light can restrain a second-stage Life Evolution monster. 34

Five Prison Sword Art

Ma Mingyu created the Five Prison Sword Art, a suppression-oriented sword art that cultivates Luofu Sword Intent.

• Passed the complete technique to Xu Ziming after Xu defeated Zhao Yong. 31
• The art creates a suppressive Sword Momentum capable of binding enemies. 31 34
• Used the technique’s Hell of Senluo to form a prison-like sword cage around the Flame Spirit Clan commander. 35
• Forcing the technique at high intensity aggravates his hidden injuries. 35

Combat Instruction and Leadership

Ma is an effective mentor who identifies students’ weaknesses and creates high-pressure opportunities for their growth.

• Personally tested Xu Ziming through a virtual spar after recognizing his Sword Momentum. 5 6
• Provided Xu with five E-grade Blood Qi Potions and instructions for their use. 7
• Used military connections to obtain Xu's Battle Net registration and a home login device. 14
• Arranged the public Battle Net duel between Xu Ziming and Zhao Yong to ensure fairness and avoid real-world injuries before the College Entrance Exam. 28
• Led Xu Ziming, Shen Xingyue, and Tang Xing into underground black-boxing matches intended to develop their combat experience and earn cultivation resources. 42 46

Equipment / Items

• Longsword — Ma's primary weapon in both training and live combat. 5 34
• Type 1 Psionic Sword — used during his virtual spar with Xu Ziming. 5
• Battle armor — worn during the Flame Spirit Clan incident. 34
• Simplified Battle Net login device — gifted to Xu Ziming for home access. 14
• E-grade Blood Qi Potions — five vials provided to Xu Ziming to support his Life Energy Level growth. 7

Relationships

• Xu Ziming — Student and disciple. Ma recognizes Xu's sword talent, trains him through sparring, provides cultivation resources, opens Battle Net access for him, and gives him the Five Prison Sword Art. 5 7 14 31 34
• Shen Xingyue — Student in Ma's Sprint Class and member of the squad he leads into underground black-boxing. 30 42
• Tang Xing — Student in Ma's Sprint Class and member of the underground-boxing squad. 30 42
• Zhan Yao — Former associate who is concerned about Ma's military injuries; their meeting reveals his past on the front lines. 9
• Fang Xingyun — Fellow high-level martial artist and ally during the Flame Spirit Clan incident; later joins Ma in discussing Xu Ziming's S-Class contract. 35 37
• Sun Wenbin — Allied during the Flame Spirit Clan operation and involved in explaining Ma's medical condition. 35 37

Story Role / Major Arcs

Class Five Instructor

Ma introduces the importance of foundational cultivation and weapon specialization to Class Five. After seeing Xu Ziming’s sudden sword talent, he shifts from ordinary instruction to direct mentorship. 1 3 5

Xu Ziming's Mentor

Ma spars with Xu, praises his ability to break free of rigid sword patterns, provides Blood Qi Potions, and obtains financial support for his cultivation. 6 7 19

Battle Net and Sprint Class

Ma uses his military connections to help Xu enter Battle Net, then becomes the Sprint Class head teacher after Xu's Silver-rank achievement improves his performance quota. He organizes Xu's scholarship duel with Zhao Yong and grants Xu the Five Prison Sword Art after the victory. 14 28 31

Flame Spirit Clan Incident

Ma arrives in battle armor to save Xu Ziming from a second-stage Life Evolution monster and protects Xu's family. He later uses Hell of Senluo to restrain the Flame Spirit Clan commander, worsening his old injuries in the process. 34 35

Underground Black Boxing

Ma assembles Xu Ziming, Shen Xingyue, and Tang Xing for dangerous underground matches, allowing them to gain practical combat experience and resources under his supervision. 42 43 46

Notable Quotes

“External help is ultimately just external help. On the path of Martial Way, everything still comes down to your own effort.” 7

“Don't even think about hurting my disciple!” 34

Trivia

• Ma registered his Battle Net account under his real name, Ma Mingyu, despite warning Xu Ziming not to use his own real name online. 14
• He had never praised a student before acknowledging Xu Ziming after their spar. 6
• His appointment as Sprint Class head teacher was tied to Xu Ziming reaching Silver rank on Battle Net and fulfilling Ma's performance quota. 28