Ma Xiaotao

Biodata

Feature	Information
Name	Ma Xiaotao (马小桃)
Alias(es)	Shrek Inner Court’s Number-One Senior Sister; Evil Fire Phoenix; Ultimate Fire
Species/Race	Human
Gender	Female
Affiliation	Shrek Academy; Shrek Academy’s tournament delegation
Occupation/Role	Inner Court disciple; soul master; combatant
Status	Active
First Appearance	Chapter 1

Background

Ma Xiaotao is a Shrek Academy Inner Court student who found Luo Feng unconscious outside the academy and brought him to her dormitory. Although initially aloof and distant, she showed concern for the stranger she had rescued. 1

Her mutated Evil Fire Phoenix martial soul had tormented her for more than ten years. The sinister energy could erode her reason and risk pushing her toward becoming an evil soul master; even Elder Xuan could only barely suppress it. 1

Luo Feng’s Six-Winged Angel martial soul proved uniquely capable of suppressing her evil fire. Its sacred radiance caused the corruptive energy within her martial soul to recoil in fear, providing relief she had never previously experienced. 1 5

Appearance

Ma Xiaotao is a tall young woman with an unruly, mature presence and a fiery aesthetic matching her martial soul.

• Flame-red hair, often compared to blazing fire. 1
• Delicate features with a wild, domineering air. 1
• Usually wears Shrek Academy’s red Inner Court uniform. 1
• Her later aura is described as Ultimate Fire, following the purification and stabilization of her martial soul. 24 50

Personality

Ma Xiaotao is forceful, passionate, and accustomed to taking the initiative. As Shrek’s leading Inner Court senior, she is known for a fierce temper and an overwhelming presence in battle. 6 11

Her prolonged struggle with evil fire made her wary of using her full strength, fearing she could lose control and become an evil soul master. 18 After meeting Luo Feng, her gratitude for his ability to suppress that burden develops into intense affection, protectiveness, and possessiveness. 5 6

She is openly jealous of women who approach Luo Feng, confronting both Yu Mengdi and Meng Hongchen over their interest in him. 13 14 Despite this possessiveness, she later encourages Zhang Lexuan to pursue Luo Feng, framing it as beneficial to both Shrek and themselves. 45

Abilities & Skills

Evil Fire Phoenix Martial Soul

Ma Xiaotao possesses a mutated phoenix martial soul associated with intense fire and a dangerous evil attribute.

• Generates powerful dark-red phoenix flames and oppressive heat. 14
• Its evil energy can be agitated by resentment, dark power, or emotional extremes. 1 2 24
• The martial soul’s instability formerly limited how freely she could display her power. 18
• Luo Feng’s sacred attribute suppresses and purifies its corruptive aspect. 1 5 24

Red Lotus Karmic Fire / Ultimate Fire

Following repeated purification by Luo Feng and stabilization connected to the Snow Empress Embryo, Ma Xiaotao’s fire becomes exceptionally pure.

• Her evil fire is transformed into the purest ultimate fire, described as Red Lotus Karmic Fire. 23 24
• She attacks the Sun Moon Imperial Soul Engineer Academy’s Class 9 defensive barrier with sustained firepower. 24
• Her sixth soul skill creates a rain of meteoric fire that repeatedly bombards the target area. 24
• The Judgment Sword can still trigger residual dark impurity within her martial soul, temporarily causing corruption symptoms. 24

Phoenix Combat Prowess

Ma Xiaotao is regarded as the Shrek Inspection Team’s strongest combatant before Luo Feng’s arrival. 2

• Fights on the front line during Shrek’s tournament campaign. 24
• Can manifest a massive Fire Phoenix phantom while attacking. 24
• Retains sharp aura perception as a Soul Sage with Ultimate Fire. 44

Equipment / Items

• God-Sealing Platform — A ninth-grade soul tool given to Ma Xiaotao by Princess Jiujiu; it contains a hundred-thousand-year soul beast embryo, the Snow Empress. 19 20
• Snow Empress Embryo — Its icy stabilization assists in reinforcing Ma Xiaotao’s foundation and suppressing the dangers of her evil fire. 23 24

Relationships

• Luo Feng — Rescued him after finding him unconscious outside Shrek Academy. His sacred angel attribute suppresses her evil fire, and she becomes his openly devoted, protective partner. 1 5 11
• Elder Xuan — A senior Shrek figure whose suppression could only partially restrain her evil fire before Luo Feng appeared; he supports her staying near Luo Feng during the tournament. 1 11 12
• Zhou Yi — Her teacher and the Inspection Team’s commander. Zhou Yi worries about Ma Xiaotao’s loss of control and objects to her openly sharing a room with Luo Feng. 2 11
• Yu Mengdi — A perceived rival for Luo Feng’s attention; Ma Xiaotao reacts jealously to Yu Mengdi’s devotion toward him. 13 14
• Meng Hongchen — Another rival figure whom Ma Xiaotao confronts after Meng Hongchen expresses interest in Luo Feng. 14
• Princess Jiujiu — Gives Ma Xiaotao the God-Sealing Platform and Snow Empress Embryo, partly to raise her standing beside Luo Feng. 19
• Zhang Lexuan — Initially another source of jealousy, but Ma Xiaotao later openly encourages her relationship with Luo Feng. 45 50

Story Role / Major Arcs

Meeting Luo Feng and the Mingdou Mountain Range

Ma Xiaotao rescues Luo Feng outside Shrek Academy and witnesses the awakening of his Six-Winged Angel martial soul. Its sacred power immediately suppresses the evil fire that has plagued her for years. 1

She accompanies Luo Feng on the Shrek Inspection Team’s mission against the Death Messenger. During the operation, she stays close to him because his presence keeps her evil fire under control. 2 After Luo Feng uses Angel Absolute Forbidden Zone to cleanse the cavern, she experiences unprecedented relief and resolves to remain by his side. 5

Tournament Journey and Relationship with Luo Feng

Before Shrek leaves for Star Luo City, Ma Xiaotao takes the initiative in declaring her feelings for Luo Feng. 6 7 During the journey and tournament, she publicly treats him as her partner, feeds him in front of the delegation, and insists on sharing his room because his sacred attribute keeps her condition stable. 11 12

Her protectiveness becomes a recurring source of conflict when Yu Mengdi and Meng Hongchen approach Luo Feng. 13 14

Snow Empress Embryo and Martial Soul Purification

Princess Jiujiu presents Ma Xiaotao with the God-Sealing Platform containing the Snow Empress Embryo. The gift is intended to elevate Ma Xiaotao’s status beside Luo Feng. 19

The embryo’s icy influence, combined with Luo Feng’s sacred purification, reinforces her cultivation foundation. Her former evil fire is subsequently described as pure Red Lotus Karmic Fire and Ultimate Fire. 23 24

Tournament Finals

In the final against the Sun Moon Imperial Soul Engineer Academy, Ma Xiaotao leads Shrek’s assault against the opposing Class 9 defensive barrier with Red Lotus Karmic Fire. 24

The enemy uses the Judgment Sword to force the remaining evil-fire impurity in her martial soul into eruption, attempting to turn her into an evil soul master and disqualify Shrek. Luo Feng intervenes immediately, purges the corruption, and restores her martial soul in an even purer state. 24

Later Events

Ma Xiaotao continues to stand beside Luo Feng as his power rises through the ranks of Super Douluo and beyond. She is overwhelmed by the instinctive submission her Ultimate Fire feels toward his increasingly godlike aura. 32 44 45

By the confrontation with the Haotian Sect, she and Zhang Lexuan openly accompany Luo Feng before Shrek Academy, demonstrating her established place at his side. 50

Trivia

• Ma Xiaotao’s first encounter with Luo Feng takes place in the same outer forest area that later becomes significant to their relationship. 1 7
• Her Evil Fire Phoenix reacts to Luo Feng’s angelic sacred power as though encountering a natural predator. 1
• She considers staying close to Luo Feng not only a personal desire but a practical safeguard against her martial soul’s instability. 11