Ma Xiaotao

Biodata

Power Progression

Background / History

Ma Xiaotao has little family left and regards Yan Shaozhe as a father. He brought her to Shrek Academy when she was young; without his intervention, her Evil Fire would likely have consumed her. Her dangerous constitution remained a major concern throughout her upbringing, prompting Yan Shaozhe to watch over her closely 22.

She became a prominent inner-court disciple and commander of Shrek Academy’s Inspection Corps, whose duties include locating and hunting Evil Soul Masters. She also captains the academy’s Continental Soul Master Tournament team, bearing responsibility for defending Shrek’s ten-thousand-year undefeated reputation 14 17 37.

Appearance

Ma Xiaotao is a red-haired young woman with long legs, a striking figure, and a face described as combining youthful features with mature charm 14.

• Eyes: Described as peach-blossom eyes 17.
• Martial Soul manifestation: Blazing phoenix wings and an enormous fiery phoenix 14 24.
• Usual clothing: Dashing leather armor 24.
• Far North clothing: A simple, elegant moon-white fleece robe 24.

Personality

Ma Xiaotao is proud, hot-tempered, and fiercely protective of Shrek’s students. Her first encounter with Luo Feng escalates because she insists on intervening for her juniors despite his protests. She is also competitive and initially struggles to accept being defeated by his unconventional control abilities. Nevertheless, she honors her wager, admits defeat, and keeps her promise to accompany him mountain climbing 14 15 16.

Beneath her forceful exterior, she is compassionate: witnessing Zhang Peng torture Soul Beasts makes her want to intervene immediately. In romance, she is bold and openly affectionate, but her apparent maturity does not erase her inexperience or need for reassurance. She recognizes that trying to confine Luo Feng to Shrek would damage their relationship and instead argues that they should support his ambitions 18 20 21.

Her loyalty to Shrek remains important even after becoming Luo Feng’s partner. When choosing to accompany him to the Heaven Dou Empire, she resolves to return immediately if the academy needs her 37.

Abilities & Skills

Evil Fire Phoenix

Her Martial Soul produces intense Phoenix Fire and fiery wings; releasing it inside the Sea God Pavilion makes the entire building unbearably hot 14 24.

• Flight: Uses phoenix wings to approach from above and take to the air during combat 14 15.
• Phoenix Fire: Channels flames through her hand when attempting to seize Luo Feng 14.
• Phoenix Fire Line: Identified as an attack she may unleash when seriously angered 14.
• Evil Fire backlash: Her Martial Soul periodically threatens to go out of control. Before purification, its phoenix manifestation contains a conspicuous mass of black-purple energy 24.
• Suppression and purification: Luo Feng’s Dragon King power neutralizes much of the Evil Fire. The Far North’s cold climate provides additional suppression, but complete recovery is only presented as a possibility 24.

Phoenix Wings Soaring

Her third Soul Skill sends a fire phoenix diving toward an opponent through billowing waves of flame 15.

• Its surrounding heat ignites nearby shop signs during her duel in Shrek City.
• Luo Feng’s River forms a water dragon that extinguishes and submerges the fire phoenix 15.

Phoenix Cloud-Piercing Strike

Her fifth Soul Skill concentrates its power in a phoenix’s head while Ma Xiaotao merges with the attack and charges at high speed 15.

• Described as her strongest single-target attack at that point.
• Its penetrating force is compared to an armor-piercing shot from a seventh-tier Soul Cannon.
• Luo Feng’s Swamp stops the charge and traps both her body and phoenix manifestation 15 16.

Phoenix Roaring Sky Strike

A phoenix-flame attack used alongside Luo Feng’s Mountain Suppression against Zhang Peng 18.

• Their first coordinated assault strikes from two sides with near-simultaneous timing.
• Zhang Peng extinguishes her flames with purple smoke; her attack is insufficient to seriously injure the level 96 Super Douluo 18.

Inspection Corps Expertise

Her inner-court standing and Inspection Corps work give her experience identifying dangerous Soul Power and military threats 17 27.

• Recognizes an Evil Soul Master’s presence from the dark Soul Power erupting at Heavenly Spirit Mountain’s summit 17.
• Warns Luo Feng about Jing Hongchen’s Level 9 heavy Soul Tool cannons 26.
• Identifies the approaching Sun Moon Empire Soul Engineer Legion before her companions 27.

Relationships

• Luo Feng — Initially an opponent she attempts to detain, later her romantic partner and traveling companion. His Mountain Dragon King bloodline also provides a means of purifying her Evil Fire 14 21 24.
• Yan Shaozhe — Teacher, childhood rescuer, and father figure. She seeks his blessing for her relationship, while he remains deeply protective of her health and happiness 22 24.
• Wang Dong — Shrek junior and initial rival for Luo Feng’s affection. After both become his partners, they discuss their future together and cooperate in protecting the Snow Empress 20 21 26.
• Mu En — Yan Shaozhe’s teacher and her senior protector. He permits her initial departure with Luo Feng, recognizes the benefits to her Martial Soul, and grants special leave for the Far North journey 22 23 24.
• Snow Empress — Ma Xiaotao helps prevent her capture, later stands beside her against Jing Hongchen’s returning forces, and teases Luo Feng about winning her affection 26 27.

Story Role / Major Arcs

Shrek City Confrontation

Ma Xiaotao first appears after Wang Dong accuses Luo Feng of molesting Tang Ya. Shielding Tang Ya, she orders him to undergo an identity investigation at Inspection Corps headquarters. When her Phoenix Fire fails to restrain him, she presses for a fight 14.

She proposes a wager: Luo Feng must submit to investigation if he loses, while she will become his close-at-hand mountain-climbing guide if she loses. His River extinguishes her fire phoenix, and Swamp immobilizes her finishing charge. She eventually admits defeat, promises not to trouble him again, and returns after washing to fulfill the agreement 15 16.

Heavenly Spirit Mountain

During their climb, Ma Xiaotao becomes increasingly curious about Luo Feng’s unusual dragon Martial Soul. She discovers Wang Dong following them and learns that her supposed “junior brother” is actually a girl with feelings for him 17.

An Evil Soul Master’s presence interrupts their conversation. Ma Xiaotao wants to confront him immediately, but Luo Feng restrains her until they can launch a coordinated attack. Their opponent is Zhang Peng, whose torture of Soul Beasts deeply upsets her. After witnessing Luo Feng kill him, she attempts to recruit Luo Feng into Shrek’s inner court as a way to keep him nearby 17 18 19 20.

Her rivalry with Wang Dong becomes an open contest for his affection. Ma Xiaotao accepts that Luo Feng already has a girlfriend, Princess Vina, and says she does not require the position of principal wife. Luo Feng subsequently accepts both women as his partners 20 21.

Return to Shrek Academy

Before departing for the Far North, Ma Xiaotao asks Luo Feng to meet Yan Shaozhe. Her teacher initially confronts him over his relationship with both women, but Xuan Zi intervenes before a fight breaks out 22.

At the Sea God Pavilion, an examination reveals that more than half of her Evil Fire has been purified. Mu En and Xuan Zi attribute this change to Luo Feng’s Dragon King influence. Reassured that traveling with him will benefit her condition, Yan Shaozhe prepares extensive supplies and entrusts her welfare to him 23 24.

Far North Expedition

After more than ten days traveling north, Ma Xiaotao notices the region’s unusual emptiness. The group then encounters the Snow Empress facing her seven-hundred-thousand-year tribulation 24.

When Jing Hongchen attempts to capture the weakened Snow Empress with the God Sealing Altar, Ma Xiaotao and Wang Dong knock it aside, preventing the capture while Luo Feng is occupied. She later prepares to fight alongside the Snow Empress when Jing Hongchen returns with the Evil Eye Soul Engineer Legion, though Luo Feng takes the front line 26 27.

During the subsequent confrontation with Feng Ling, Ma Xiaotao’s Phoenix Fire ignites instinctively in response to the older woman’s black-flamed phoenix. Feng Ling declares that she intends to take Ma Xiaotao as a disciple after killing Luo Feng; no such apprenticeship occurs 30.

Journey to the Heaven Dou Empire

Ma Xiaotao hesitates over joining Luo Feng’s next journey because of her responsibilities to Shrek, particularly her tournament captaincy. She ultimately chooses to accompany him and meet Princess Vina, while promising herself that she will rush back if the academy calls. She travels with Wang Dong, the Snow Empress, and the Ice Empress to the Heaven Dou Empire, where they learn of Vina’s pregnancy 37.