Ma Hongjun

Biodata

Power Progression

Personality

Ma Hongjun is exuberant, candid, and deeply appreciative toward those who help him. His excitement over Dai Mubai's gift made him attempt to hug him, and he was moved to tears after the Dark Phoenix evolution freed him from Evil Fire's torment. 97 98

He is also boastful and competitive. After defeating stronger opponents, he dismissed Soul Ancestors as unimpressive and later bragged about being several levels above the competitors in the Seven Great Academies; Flender repeatedly reprimanded him for his arrogance and lack of humility. 133 207 208 His pride is balanced by genuine perseverance: he obtained Seven Trials and climbed 430 meters on Mount Targon. 228

Around Bai Chenxiang, Ma Hongjun becomes notably shy. Though he tried to deny his feelings when Oscar teased him, he gave Bai Chenxiang a suitable three-thousand-year soul ring. 147

Abilities & Skills

Dark Phoenix

Ma Hongjun's Evil Fire Phoenix evolved into the Dark Phoenix after he consumed an Evil-Transformed Phoenix Tail Cockscomb Sunflower. The evolution preserved and strengthened its Evil Power while removing the Evil Fire defect that had previously tormented him. 97 98

• The Martial Soul is dark purple and wreathed in undying Black Flames. 98
• Its flames are hotter and more powerful than those of his former Evil Fire Phoenix. 98 117
• The Black Flames have a corrosive quality that can slow opponents and pressure their defenses. 132
• Ma Hongjun can maintain enough flame output to heat a hot spring until it steams. 117

Phoenix Sky Soar

Ma Hongjun's third soul skill launches him into the air, overcoming the limited mobility he had before his Martial Soul evolution. 132

• He can attack from above while surrounded by Black Flames. 132
• He used the skill to establish aerial pressure against Ying Wei and Tang Hongning. 132

Phoenix Ray

Ma Hongjun fires a jet of Black Flame from his mouth. 132

• The attack's searing heat hindered Ying Wei and Tang Hongning, creating an opening for Li Yang's follow-up. 132
• Its corrosive firepower made it difficult for opponents to withstand or evade. 132

Mirror-Assisted Repositioning

During the Shrek Team's battle with the Star Luo Team, Ma Hongjun used mirrors across the battlefield to teleport and rapidly close distance. 132

• He appeared behind Tang Hongning to break the latter's soul-skill barrier with a flaming punch. 132
• The mobility allowed him to repeatedly catch Tang Hongning even after the opponent created distance. 132
• With Li Yang's support, he eliminated Tang Hongning and then helped defeat Ying Wei. 132 133

Mount Targon Trials

Ma Hongjun obtained Seven Trials on Mount Targon and climbed 430 meters. His upgraded Dark Phoenix was considered a major factor in qualifying for the trials, while the climb itself demonstrated his own endurance and determination. 228

Relationships

• Dai Mubai — His “Boss Dai” and benefactor. Dai Mubai selected and altered the immortal herb that evolved Ma Hongjun's Martial Soul; Ma Hongjun later showed loyalty to him at his coronation. 97 98 191
• Flender — Teacher and mentor. Flender was relieved that Ma Hongjun's Martial Soul defect had been cured, but also frequently corrects his arrogance. 98 207 208
• Oscar — Friend and frequent teaser. Oscar calls him “Fatty,” criticizes him for carelessly discussing Dai Mubai's trump card, and teases him about Bai Chenxiang. 116 147
• Bai Chenxiang — Object of Ma Hongjun's shy affection. He gifted her a three-thousand-year soul ring after she evolved into the Flowing Shadow Immortal Crane. 147
• Jinx — Her aggressive protection of Dai Mubai frightened Ma Hongjun when she blocked his attempt to embrace Dai Mubai. 97
• Li Yang — Battle teammate. Li Yang's support and mirror-based positioning enabled Ma Hongjun to overwhelm Tang Hongning and Ying Wei. 132 133

Story Role / Major Arcs

• Ma Hongjun accompanies the Shrek group into the Star Dou Forest and joins Ning Rongrong and Xiao Wu in teasing Dai Mubai about Zhu Zhuqing. 9
• He sides with Dai Mubai when Dai Mubai leaves Yu Xiaogang's training ground after refusing an examination. 15
• He worries about Dai Mubai's safety after Dai Mubai departs with Su Xiong. 22
• Dai Mubai's immortal herb transforms his Evil Fire Phoenix into the Dark Phoenix and ends his Evil Fire torment. 97 98
• In the Shrek Team's match against the Star Luo Team, he uses Black Flame attacks and mirror-assisted movement to defeat Tang Hongning and help bring down Ying Wei. 132 133
• He develops a crush on Bai Chenxiang and gives her a three-thousand-year soul ring. 147
• He attends Dai Mubai's coronation and shows respect and loyalty despite his normally carefree manner. 191
• As a Level 41 Soul Ancestor on the Star Luo Team, he boasts about his advantage over the Seven Great Academies' younger competitors and is rebuked by Flender. 206 207
• He earns Seven Trials on Mount Targon and reaches the 430-meter mark. 228