Ma Xiaotao

Biodata

Feature	Value
Name	Ma Xiaotao (马小桃)
Alias(es)	Sister Xiaotao
Gender	Female
Affiliation	Shrek Academy Inner Court; later accepts membership in Lin Ye's Jade Void Sect 29 98
Occupation/Role	Inner Court senior; combatant and Lin Ye's protector during his soul-hunting expedition 29 33 36
Status	Active
First Appearance	Chapter 21

Power Progression

Stage / Realm / Level	Chapter	Notes
Six-ring Soul Emperor	21 22	Introduced while in an Evil Fire-induced berserk state; her Evil Fire Phoenix flames are described as infinitely close to Ultimate Fire.
Evil Fire Phoenix evolution	32	Lin Ye helps evolve her Martial Soul during a secluded meeting, completing her S-rank system mission.
Ultimate Fire	98	Lin Ye uses Samadhi True Fire to refine away the final evil aura in her flames, leaving her with pure crimson-gold Ultimate Fire.
Level 70 (awaiting seventh soul ring)	114	Her cultivation rises from level 66 to level 70 in a short period through accumulated system rewards; the team lacks time to obtain her seventh soul ring before the tournament.

Background / History

Ma Xiaotao was an Inner Court senior of Shrek Academy and a six-ring Soul Emperor with the Evil Fire Phoenix Martial Soul. Her fire carried an evil attribute that periodically erupted beyond her control; during these episodes, she recognized no one and became dangerously destructive. Her flames were already near the level of Ultimate Fire, making her a feared figure even among senior students. 21 22 29

During one such outburst, she pursued Lin Ye from Sea God Lake through and beyond Shrek Academy. After crashing with him into a forest, Lin Ye used his Fire Control Technique to guide and vent her uncontrollable flames. The experience convinced Ma Xiaotao that Lin Ye could treat the root cause of her condition rather than merely suppress it with ice-attribute power. 22 23 30

She later sought Lin Ye out at his milk-tea stall, where Jasmine Milk Green Tea temporarily soothed her Evil Fire. At that time, she bound to the Fire Suppression System, which identified Lin Ye as her exclusive “fated one.” 30 31

Ma Xiaotao subsequently met Lin Ye in the grove where their first encounter had ended. With his assistance, she evolved her Martial Soul and completed an S-rank system mission. She then chose to protect him during his hunt for a second soul ring in the Star Dou Great Forest. 32 33 36

Her Evil Fire was ultimately removed entirely when Lin Ye used his Hundred Thousand Year Soul Bone and Samadhi True Fire to refine it away. The purified result was Ultimate Fire. Freed from the condition that had plagued her for years, Ma Xiaotao accepted Lin Ye's invitation to join the Jade Void Sect. 98

Appearance

Ma Xiaotao is a striking young woman associated with red clothing, flame wings, and pale pink eyes. Her usual coldness can give way to an unusually captivating charm. 22 29 31

• Often wears a red dress and a red veil or mask that conceals part of her face. 22 29 32
• Has long hair, pale pink irises, and a curvaceous figure. 22 31 32
• Her eyes are described as alluring, though her normally icy gaze tempers their effect. 29
• Manifested flame wings while using her phoenix abilities. 22 39
• During a system-triggered outfit change, she appeared in a maid outfit with twin hair buns and white over-the-knee socks. 35 36

Personality

Ma Xiaotao is forceful, proud, and intimidating. Xu Sanshi, ordinarily arrogant toward others, immediately becomes fearful and submissive in her presence. She is willing to use her status and strength to get what she wants, as shown when she drives him away from Lin Ye's stall and tries to buy out the business. 29 30

Beneath that assertive exterior, she is deeply troubled by her Evil Fire and becomes shy and uncertain around Lin Ye after learning that he may be able to help her. She actively seeks him out, asks him to assist with her Martial Soul’s evolution, and eventually resolves to follow him regardless of status. 23 30 32 98

In battle, she is decisive and protective. She willingly draws Red King away from Lin Ye while he absorbs a soul ring, despite recognizing that the three-hundred-thousand-year fierce beast is far beyond her cultivation. 38 39

Abilities & Skills

Evil Fire Phoenix / Ultimate Fire

Ma Xiaotao's Martial Soul is the Evil Fire Phoenix. Before its purification, its dark-red Evil Fire repeatedly drove her berserk; afterward, it became a pure crimson-gold Ultimate Fire. 22 98

• Her original Evil Fire was described as infinitely close to Ultimate Fire. 22 29
• Berserk eruptions release extreme heat waves and thermal shockwaves capable of distorting air and withering trees across a wide area. 22 23
• Ultimate Fire melts and disperses Ling Luochan's fire-suppressing Ice Radiance Ring on contact. 116
• Her purified flames lack the blackish-purple, oppressive aura of her former Evil Fire. 116 117

Bathing Fire Phoenix

A self-enhancement skill that covers Ma Xiaotao in flames and increases all attributes connected to her Phoenix fire. 39 116

• Used alongside Phoenix Wings Soaring to confront Red King. 39
• Increases her combat output enough for her attacks to approach the force of a Soul Douluo's full-strength strike when combined with her soul bones. 39
• Used to empower her Ultimate Fire before countering Dai Yueheng's White Tiger Destruction Kill. 116

Phoenix Wings Soaring

A flight and fire-enhancement skill that enlarges Ma Xiaotao's flame wings and expands the reach and heat of her attacks. 39

• Greatly increases flight speed. 39
• Raises flame temperature by another hundred percent and attack range by fifty percent. 39
• Was insufficient to outrun Red King without additional soul-bone acceleration. 39

Phoenix Burst Strike

A right-arm soul-bone skill delivered as a flaming punch. 39

• Combined with Bathing Fire Phoenix and Phoenix Wings Soaring, it injured Red King and left a charred patch on the fierce beast's neck. 39
• Her right-arm soul bone had been elevated to 180,000 years by this point. 39

Phoenix Cloud-Piercing Strike

Ma Xiaotao's fifth soul skill creates a condensed fire phoenix projectile. 116

• A one-meter fire phoenix pierced through Dai Yueheng's White Tiger Destruction Kill without a stalemate. 116
• Its remaining force broke through the defenses of White Tiger Demon God Transformation and sent Dai Yueheng into the arena wall. 117

Soul Bones

Ma Xiaotao possesses at least three fire-attribute soul bones, which were enhanced through system rewards. 39

• Both leg bones originate from the same species and had reached 150,000 years. 39
• Her leg-bone skills create thruster-like flame bursts that sharply increase her speed. 39
• Her right-arm soul bone had reached 180,000 years and grants Phoenix Burst Strike. 39

Relationships

• Lin Ye — Her designated “fated one” through the Fire Suppression System. He repeatedly helps her vent, evolve, and finally purify her Evil Fire; she joins his Jade Void Sect and vows to follow him. 23 30 32 98
• Wang Dong'er — Initially tense rivals, especially when Ma Xiaotao teases Wang Dong'er over Lin Ye; they later cooperate to protect Lin Ye and confront Red King. 35 38 39
• Ling Luochan — Fellow Inner Court member and usual rival. Despite their poor relationship, Ling Luochan resents the unfair 2v12 arrangement against Ma Xiaotao and later acknowledges Ma Xiaotao's overwhelming strength. 115 117
• Gongyang Mo — Her auxiliary partner in the 2v12 friendly match. She keeps him at a distance but relies on his buffs for immediate explosive power. 115
• Dai Yueheng — A hostile rival defeated by Ma Xiaotao's Ultimate Fire during the friendly match. 115 116 117
• Xu Sanshi — An Outer Court student intimidated by her reputation and presence. 29 30
• Xuan Zi — Instructor whose 2v12 arrangement causes Ma Xiaotao to lose trust in him; his team later suffers heavy casualties under his leadership. 114 125

Story Role / Major Arcs

Evil Fire Outburst

Ma Xiaotao's uncontrolled pursuit of Lin Ye introduces the danger of her Evil Fire. Lin Ye survives by using the Nine-Grade Lotus Throne and later helps vent her flames in the forest. 22 23

Fire Suppression System

She returns to Lin Ye’s stall, discovers that his milk tea can soothe her fire, and receives the Fire Suppression System. The system marks Lin Ye as her fated one. 30 31

Martial Soul Evolution and Star Dou Expedition

Ma Xiaotao seeks Lin Ye's help to evolve her Martial Soul, then accompanies him into the Star Dou Great Forest as protection for his soul-ring hunt. 32 33 36

Battle Against Red King

When Red King attacks Lin Ye during his soul-ring absorption, Ma Xiaotao takes responsibility for drawing the fierce beast away. She uses Bathing Fire Phoenix, Phoenix Wings Soaring, soul-bone acceleration, and Phoenix Burst Strike, but is injured by Red King's counterattack. 38 39

Evil Fire Purification

Lin Ye finally removes Ma Xiaotao's Evil Fire with Samadhi True Fire, allowing her to gain Ultimate Fire. She accepts his offer to join the Jade Void Sect. 98

Inner Court Friendly Match

After rapidly reaching level 70, Ma Xiaotao chooses Gongyang Mo as her partner in a 2v12 spar. Her Ultimate Fire overwhelms the opposing students, defeats Ling Luochan's ice suppression, and ultimately defeats Dai Yueheng. 114 115 116 117

Death's Hand Incident

Ma Xiaotao is severely injured by a corpse explosion and poisoned blood during the encounter with the Death's Hand Bandit Group. Lin Ye rescues her and places her in the First Petal World of the Embroidered Ball before going to save Ling Luochan. 122 123 125

Notable Quotes

“Dong'er, I will draw it away! You protect Lin Ye!” 38

“This is my Ultimate Fire!” 116

“Wherever you go in the future, I'll go too, even if I have no status.” 98