He is a down-and-out son of the Shu Han Dynasty. He worships the Five Ghosts as his disciples, makes friends with the Seven Sages, and calls "Zuo Jun" his brother. He returns to the world with Zhuge's last wish, and becomes the first of the Four Ultimates with the sword in his sleeve.
Living in troubled times, with no conscience left, who gave up the only bit of conscience...
Ma Ling is vindictive