Ma Xiaotao

Biodata

Feature	Value
Name	Ma Xiaotao (马小桃)
Alias(es)	Flame Mad Demon
Species/Race	Human
Gender	Female
Affiliation	Shrek Academy; Shrek Inner Court; Sea God Pavilion
Occupation/Role	Assault System Battle Spirit Master; former captain of the Shrek Seven Devils
Status	Active
First Appearance	1

Power Progression

Stage / Realm / Level	Chapter	Notes
Soul Emperor	16	Fought alongside Mu Baobao against Evil Soul Masters; used her sixth soul skill, Phoenix Cloud-Piercing Strike.
Level 67 Soul Emperor	29	Declared her cultivation during her challenge against Qiangu Liren.
Soul Saint	40	Her soul power surpassed level 70 as her Evil Fire began converting into Ultimate Fire; she still required a seventh soul ring.
Seven-ring Soul Saint	78	Displayed a yellow, yellow, purple, purple, black, black, black ring configuration while dueling Dai Yueheng.
Ultimate Fire wielder	78	Her Phoenix flames had developed into Ultimate Fire, though her martial soul continued to be called the Evil Fire Phoenix.
Nine-ring configuration	78	At the Sea God Fate Blind Date Assembly, her ring configuration was described as three black, three red, and three orange-gold rings.

Background

Ma Xiaotao is a descendant of Ma Hongjun, the Phoenix God and a first-generation Shrek Seven Devil. She inherited the powerful Evil Fire Phoenix martial soul, including its unstable evil fire. The condition causes recurring eruptions that require suppression by ice-attribute Spirit Masters, particularly those possessing Ultimate Ice. 1 5 6

She is a disciple and foster daughter of Yan Shaozhe, Shrek Academy's Bright Phoenix Douluo. Through Yan Shaozhe's relationship with Mu En, she is also considered Mu En's grand-disciple. 17 20 81

At eighteen, she was already recognized as one of Shrek Inner Court's “two volcanoes” alongside Wu Ming, owing to her red hair, fierce temperament, and destructive firepower. 7

Appearance

Ma Xiaotao is portrayed as a striking young woman whose appearance and presence attract considerable attention within Shrek Academy.

• Long, flame-like red hair, later described as reaching her hips. 7 90
• Large, melancholic yet charming phoenix eyes. 2
• A mature, curvaceous figure. 90
• Uses blazing phoenix wings in combat. 15 16
• Often wears red, including a red gown. 90

Personality

Ma Xiaotao is fiery, aggressive, and easily provoked; her anger often manifests in physical retaliation, particularly when Mu Baobao teases her. Her Inner Court reputation as a “living volcano” discourages most people from challenging or pursuing her. 7 79

Despite her temper, she possesses strong willpower. Rather than indiscriminately yielding to the Evil Fire Phoenix's urges, she seeks ice-attribute suppression and still desires a relationship of her own. 1 6

She is highly protective of Mu Baobao and repeatedly demonstrates concern for his safety, from embracing him when she believes his Ultimate Ice has backfired to guarding him while he absorbs the Thunder Prison Vine's soul ring. 14 21 28 Her relationship with him gradually shifts from bickering reliance to open affection and commitment. 37 39 79

Abilities & Skills

Evil Fire Phoenix Martial Soul

Ma Xiaotao possesses the mutated Evil Fire Phoenix, an exceptionally powerful fire-attribute beast martial soul inherited from the Phoenix God Ma Hongjun. Its evil fire grants extraordinary destructive power but is difficult to control. 1 24

• Can manifest a fire phoenix and enormous red phoenix wings. 15 16
• Her flames can rival Ultimate Fire even before the martial soul's evolution. 7
• Evil Fire caused recurring eruptions requiring suppression by Ultimate Ice. 1 5
• Through her connection with Mu Baobao, part of the Evil Fire transformed into Ultimate Fire. 40 46 61
• By her later duel with Dai Yueheng, she wielded Ultimate Fire and was regarded as one of Shrek's strongest younger-generation combatants. 78

Phoenix Flight and Mobility

Her wing-based abilities give her exceptional aerial maneuverability and burst speed.

• Phoenix Wings Soaring — A fourth soul skill that amplifies fire attributes and grants high-speed flight. 15 24
• Phoenix Wings Soar to the Heavens — Her third soul skill in the later duel, manifesting massive wings and increasing both flame temperature and attack range. 78
• Can chase and overwhelm aerial soul beasts, including a Thunder Bird. 24

Offensive Soul Skills

• Phoenix Fire Line — A first soul skill used for direct ranged bombardment. 78
• Bathing Fire Phoenix — A second soul skill that envelops her in flames and enhances her attributes. 15 78
• Phoenix Cloud-Piercing Strike — A sixth soul skill that converts speed into a devastating high-impact charge. 16 78
• Phoenix Meteor Shower — A sixth soul skill that rains fireballs over a broad area; she can use it to disrupt enemy movement rather than simply attack directly. 29 30 78

Close-Quarters Combat

Although the Evil Fire Phoenix excels at explosive fire attacks, Ma Xiaotao also fights aggressively at close range.

• Overpowered the Crow Evil Soul Master with a high-speed kick after activating her amplifying skills. 15
• Used flame-infused strikes to pressure Dai Yueheng's White Tiger Protection Barrier and White Tiger Vajra Transformation. 78
• Defeated Dai Yueheng with a single strike despite his custom Three-Word Battle Armor. 79

Battle Armor

Mu Baobao forged Ma Xiaotao a Spirit-Forged Cold Iron Battle Armor set inlaid with top-grade ice gems, designed to suppress and regulate her Evil Fire. 8

• Her initial armor included a rank-two Spirit-Forged left-hand gauntlet. 9
• The armor's tailored physical data embarrassed her when others realized how precisely Mu Baobao had measured it. 8
• One-Word Thousand Refinement Battle Armor amplified her Phoenix Cloud-Piercing Strike beyond what her martial soul true body could normally achieve. 16
• She later possessed her own Battle Armor storage coin bearing an Evil Fire Phoenix engraving. 30

Relationships

• Mu Baobao — Childhood companion, Ultimate Ice suppressor, traveling partner, and eventual lover. Their initially combative dynamic develops through shared missions, travel, and repeated mutual protection; Mu Baobao later asks Mu En and Yan Shaozhe to entrust her to his care. 1 18 37 40 79
• Yan Shaozhe — Mentor and foster father; she is his disciple. 17 81
• Mu En — Grand-teacher through Yan Shaozhe; she is recognized as his grand-disciple. 20
• Ma Hongjun — Ancestor and the Phoenix God from whom she inherited the Evil Fire Phoenix martial soul. 1 24
• Dai Yueheng — Fellow Soul Saint and recurring rival. Their Evil Fire Phoenix–Evil Eye White Tiger duels are intense, and Ma Xiaotao generally wins. 78 79
• Ling Luochen — Inner Court peer with an ice-attribute martial soul. Ling Luochen was interested in Mu Baobao's amplification ability, creating an indirect parallel to Ma Xiaotao's reliance on Ultimate Ice. 5 8
• Wang Dong'er — Junior she warmly embraces and addresses affectionately. 91
• Wang Qiu'er — Junior whose explosive combat style earns Ma Xiaotao's approval. 91

Story Role / Major Arcs

Evil Fire Suppression and Battle Armor

Ma Xiaotao's need to control her Evil Fire establishes her close, complicated connection with Mu Baobao, the academy's Ultimate Ice wielder. Mu Baobao later creates custom Battle Armor specifically to suppress her flames, reducing her volatility and deepening her attachment to him. 1 8 9

Inspector Mission

She accompanies Mu Baobao on an Inspector mission against Evil Soul Masters. In battle, she uses Bathing Fire Phoenix, Phoenix Wings Soaring, and Phoenix Cloud-Piercing Strike to overwhelm the Crow Evil Soul Master. 14 16

Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon Clan Journey

Ma Xiaotao travels with Mu Baobao to the Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon Clan, where she spends months sharing a quieter life before joining the Sacred Mountain Grand Competition. She defeats the Thunder Bird, challenges Qiangu Liren as a level 67 Soul Emperor, and earns greater recognition for her lineage and strength. 18 22 24 29

Continental Advanced Soul Master Tournament

When Shrek Academy's primary team is injured, Ma Xiaotao welcomes Mu Baobao as a substitute, believing he can preserve the academy's ten-thousand-year honor. Their affection becomes public, and their relationship is consummated during the tournament. 37 39

Her rapid gains convert a substantial portion of her Evil Fire into Ultimate Fire, allowing her to avoid the dark-attribute mutation that would otherwise have turned her into a Dark Phoenix. 40 46

Ultimate Fire Soul Saint

After Mu Baobao's extended absence, Ma Xiaotao has become a mature seven-ring Soul Saint. She defeats Dai Yueheng in their duel and later reacts angrily to Mu Baobao's return before accepting his proposal to place her in his care. 78 79

Trivia

• Ma Xiaotao is called one of Shrek Inner Court's “two volcanoes,” the other being Wu Ming. 7
• Her Evil Fire Phoenix and Wu Ming's Golden Crow are both described as having temperatures comparable to Ultimate Fire. 7
• Her nickname, Flame Mad Demon, reflects both her overwhelmingly destructive battle style and her temper. 78 90
• She dislikes cold environments and refuses to accompany Mu Baobao to the Far North Ice Plains, preferring volcanic regions instead. 90