Ma Xiaotao

Biodata

Power Progression

Background / History

Evil Fire and First Meeting

Before meeting Luo Feng, Ma Xiaotao had been struck by the Sword of Judgment during the Soul Master Tournament. The resulting surge of Evil Fire left Yan Shaozhe watching over her to prevent her from going berserk 2 3.

She first encounters Luo Feng and Wang Qiu’er outside Shrek Academy, blocking their approach before Mu En orders her to bring them inside. Her Evil Fire suddenly erupts, and she warns the pair away while struggling to control herself. Luo Feng stops time, lowers her safely to the ground, and feeds her Dragon Blood. After recovering, she notices the taste of blood and suspects that the newcomers are responsible 2 3.

As she listens to Mu En identify Luo Feng’s Dragon Valley Martial Soul, she becomes increasingly certain that Luo Feng suppressed her condition. Her manner toward him softens, and she later visits his dormitory with sliced fruit 4 5.

Holy Spirit Cult Attack

The Holy Spirit Cult attacks Shrek Academy to seize Ma Xiaotao for her Evil Fire Phoenix. She initially intends to fight, but Luo Feng stops her from exposing herself and asks Wang Qiu’er to protect her 5.

When Feng Ling pursues them, Ma Xiaotao offers to hold her off so Luo Feng and Wang Qiu’er can escape. Luo Feng refuses to abandon her, using Time Stop and his Dragon King abilities to injure Feng Ling and carry both women to the Sea God Pavilion. The cult fails to capture her, and Shrek repels the assault 6 7.

Following Luo Feng and Confessing

Ma Xiaotao secretly follows Luo Feng and Wang Qiu’er into Star Dou Great Forest, driven by curiosity and her growing attachment to him. Xiong Jun detects her near the forest’s core and warns her away; recognizing the danger, she agrees to leave rather than force her way onward 10.

She later arrives with the Shrek Inspection Corps when Evil Soul Masters surround Luo Feng’s party outside Shrek City. Zi Ji recognizes her feelings and encourages her to confess while handling the attackers herself. Ma Xiaotao publicly asks Luo Feng whether they can be together. With Wang Qiu’er and Zi Ji’s encouragement, he accepts her 16 17.

Ice and Fire Yin Yang Well

Ma Xiaotao joins the journey to retrieve the Ice Dragon King and Fire Dragon King’s remains. Despite initial tension over Zi Ji’s position beside Luo Feng, she says that she simply wants to remain with him. At Sunset Forest, she uses Phoenix Meteor Shower to attack the poisonous creatures obstructing their route 18 19.

At the Ice and Fire Yin Yang Well, the immortal herbs trap Luo Feng and all three women in the Lovesick Heartbreak Red trial. The formation restrains Ma Xiaotao, removes her phoenix wings, and compels her to express her feelings. After Luo Feng helps the women regain their senses, she and Wang Qiu’er suggest destroying the herb, but its golden defenses resist their efforts 19 20.

Following the well’s relocation, Ma Xiaotao enters Dragon Valley for the first time and tours it with Wang Qiu’er. When Luo Feng’s developing Ice and Fire Soul Core becomes unstable, she urges Zi Ji to prioritize saving him, then turns away with Wang Qiu’er to give them privacy 22 23.

Saving Mu En

On returning to Shrek City, Ma Xiaotao learns that Mu En is dying after his old injuries worsened during the cult attack. She rushes Luo Feng to the Sea God Pavilion and pleads with him to save Mu En, offering her life in return. Calling Luo Feng “husband” in front of the assembled elders also publicly reveals their relationship 27.

Luo Feng brings Mu En into Dragon Valley, where treatment at the relocated Ice and Fire Yin Yang Well removes his poison and restores his youth. Afterward, Ma Xiaotao thanks Luo Feng and renews her earlier promise. The pair return to her private student residence and consummate their relationship 28 29.

Search for Da Ming and Er Ming

Huo Yuhao later requests Ma Xiaotao and Luo Feng’s help investigating Da Ming and Er Ming’s disappearance. Ma Xiaotao is conflicted because she cares for Huo Yuhao as a younger brother while knowing Luo Feng is involved in the incident 30.

She nevertheless supports Luo Feng, arranges the meeting with Huo Yuhao in less than half an hour, and accompanies the expedition into Star Dou Great Forest. Although she follows Luo Feng’s lead, Xiong Jun’s appearance still makes her nervous because of their previous encounter 31.

Appearance

• Hair: Long and fiery red 2 3.
• Eyes: Described as phoenix-like; a scarlet light flashes through them when her Evil Fire erupts 3 29.
• Clothing: Wears a short skirt at her first appearance 2.
• Phoenix wings: Fiery-red wings manifest behind her. During her early loss of control, their flames burn black before Luo Feng’s Dragon Blood restores their red coloration 2 3.

Personality

Ma Xiaotao is forceful, fiery-tempered, and protective of Shrek Academy. She considers herself a guardian and immediately wants to confront the Holy Spirit Cult’s attackers. Her loyalty extends to offering herself as a distraction against Feng Ling so her companions can escape. Her intimidating reputation is reinforced by accounts of her blasting unwanted suitors away with Phoenix Fire Line 5 6 17.

Around Luo Feng, she becomes noticeably shy and affectionate. His suppression of her Evil Fire gives her a sense of safety, but she initially hesitates because he already has a girlfriend. Zi Ji’s encouragement helps her confess openly; afterward, she values staying beside him more than securing a formal position among his partners 5 17 18.

Her devotion to Shrek outweighs her pride when Mu En’s life is threatened. She kneels and begs for his rescue in front of the academy’s elders. She also retains concern for Huo Yuhao, questioning whether Luo Feng’s plans will truly avoid harming him 27 30 31.

Abilities & Skills

Evil Fire Phoenix

• Produces phoenix flames and manifests wings for flight 2 5 27.
• Her flames can illuminate a dark room 5.
• Its Evil Fire can erupt uncontrollably, causing pain, spasms, and impaired self-control 3.
• Luo Feng’s Dragon Blood suppresses the Fire Poison and subsequently helps resolve the Evil Phoenix influence 3 16 27.

Phoenix Meteor Shower

• A fire-type Soul Skill unleashed from the air 18.
• Used against the poisonous creatures blocking the group’s approach to the Ice and Fire Yin Yang Well 18 19.

Phoenix Fire Line

• An offensive flame technique used against men whose romantic advances she rejected 17.
• One rejected suitor was reportedly almost disfigured by it 17.

Phoenix Wings

• Allow her to rise into the air and travel rapidly while carrying Luo Feng 3 27.
• Can be forcibly removed by the Lovesick Heartbreak Red formation 19.

Relationships

• Luo Feng — Lover and the person who suppresses her Fire Poison. She confesses publicly, later reveals their relationship to Shrek’s elders, and becomes intimate with him after Mu En’s recovery 3 17 27 29.
• Yan Shaozhe — Her respected teacher. He closely monitors her unstable Evil Fire and is alarmed by her disappearance during the cult attack 3 6.
• Mu En — A deeply respected academy elder. His impending death drives her to abandon her pride and plead for Luo Feng’s help 27.
• Wang Qiu’er — Fellow Inner Court student and Luo Feng’s partner. She protects Ma Xiaotao during the cult attack, supports Luo Feng accepting her, and later welcomes her with a Dragon Valley tour and pastries 5 17 22 29.
• Zi Ji — Romantic companion within Luo Feng’s group and her matchmaker. Zi Ji encourages her confession, though the two briefly experience tension over their places beside Luo Feng 17 18.
• Huo Yuhao — Someone she regards with an older sister’s affection. His request for help places her between concern for him and loyalty to Luo Feng 30 31.
• Xiong Jun — A formidable Soul Beast who warns her away from the forest’s core. The memory of that encounter leaves her uneasy when they meet again 10 31.
• Holy Spirit Cult — Enemies who seek to capture her for her Evil Fire Phoenix; their attempt fails because Luo Feng intervenes 5 6 7.