Snake Demon

Biodata

Feature	Value
Name	Snake Demon (蛇精)
Species/Race	Serpent demon
Gender	Male
Affiliation	Hidden Dragon Cave; his wife, the Fox Demon, and their daughter Su Mei
Occupation/Role	Master of Hidden Dragon Cave; boss-level target of Lin Tiannan's demon-slaying campaign 5 6 12
First Appearance	Chapter 6 6

Power Progression

Stage / Realm / Level	Chapter	Notes
Boss-level demon	5 6	Classified alongside the Fox Demon as a highly dangerous boss-level enemy in the Difficulty One scenario.
Berserk Demon Art (temporary)	17	Zhu Hao activates a Berserk Demon Scroll on him, disrupting his mind while dramatically increasing his combat power.
Berserk peak	17 18	His strength, speed, and demonic combat instincts surge; he severely injures Xu Lang, Shi Jun, and Luo Qi within seconds, but no longer recognizes the Fox Demon.
Post-berserk weakened state	20 25	The berserk state fades after roughly 40 seconds, leaving him weakened and unable to fight at full capacity for a short time.

Background

The Snake Demon has lived in Hidden Dragon Cave outside Suzhou with the Fox Demon. Their cave dwelling is a grand, manor-like complex concealed behind the cave's winding passages. The couple's daughter, Su Mei, also lives there. 6 13 14

Lin Tiannan had led multiple failed expeditions against the pair before the main campaign. The demons used Hidden Dragon Cave's terrain to evade stronger opponents and target weaker martial artists; Lin Tiannan specifically warned that the Snake Demon's scythe and poison had inflicted severe casualties. 6

The Snake Demon and Fox Demon held abducted young women within their dwelling. Lin Tiannan later accused the couple of having killed more than a dozen people, while the Snake Demon argued that they had merely resisted intruders who entered their home to kill them. 13 23 24

Appearance

The Snake Demon has the upper body of a rugged, muscular man and the lower body of a gigantic serpent. His imposing form and predatory presence make even experienced martial artists wary. 12 14

• Long, tangled black hair hanging down his back.
• Sharply slanted eyes that emit a sinister demonic aura.
• A massive snake tail capable of coiling around and crushing opponents.
• Thick scales and tough hide that can withstand ordinary sword attacks.
• Wields an oversized scythe. 12 15 17

Personality

The Snake Demon is aggressive, proud, and quick to anger when humiliated or wounded. He is willing to ambush enemies and feign weakness to lure them into a trap, coordinating closely with the Fox Demon. 12 15

Despite his brutality, he is fiercely protective of his family. He shields the Fox Demon during combat, rushes to her side once the berserk effect ends, and flees with her when their daughter warns them of danger. 12 18 20

When Lin Tiannan confronts him after the battle, the weakened Snake Demon refuses to show fear and openly challenges the accusation that he should have submitted to demon slayers without resisting. 24

Abilities & Skills

Demonic Physiology

The Snake Demon's body is a weapon in itself, combining immense physical strength, thick scales, and a powerful tail.

• Can trade blows with strength-enhanced reincarnators while wielding his scythe. 15
• His tail can strike without warning, sending opponents flying or crushing them in a constricting grip. 15 17
• His scales can endure sword strikes that leave only shallow wounds. 17
• His natural strength and speed become especially dangerous in close quarters. 18

Giant Scythe

His primary weapon is a massive scythe, used for wide, forceful attacks capable of shaking nearby cave passages. 12

• Can pressure opponents with repeated heavy blows. 15
• Retains the scythe as a lethal weapon even while in a berserk state. 18
• Its attacks are feared by Lin Tiannan's martial allies, who had seen multiple heroes die beneath it. 14

Crescent Moon Slash

The Snake Demon's only identified attack skill is Crescent Moon Slash. 19

• A rapid scythe strike preceded by a charging motion.
• Its crescent-like radiance conceals his killing intent and disrupts an opponent's reaction.
• The attack kills Qin Guang in a single blow despite his attempted Shield Block. 19

Berserk Demon Art

The Berserk Demon Art is not his own technique; it is forcibly inflicted on him through Zhu Hao's Berserk Demon Scroll. 17

• Greatly amplifies his attack power, speed, and combat instincts. 17 19
• Causes him to attack with savage, direct methods rather than his usual coordination with the Fox Demon. 17 18
• Removes his ability to recognize allies, including his wife. 18
• Lasts approximately 40 seconds and is followed by a period of weakness. 18 20

Equipment / Weapons / Items

• Massive scythe — His principal weapon; used for wide swings and Crescent Moon Slash. 12 19
• Berserk Demon Scroll's effect — A hostile enhancement imposed by Zhu Hao, not equipment owned by the Snake Demon. 17

Relationships

• Fox Demon — Wife and combat partner. The two coordinate scythe attacks, mist, ambushes, and retreats with near-perfect understanding. 12 18 20
• Su Mei — Daughter. Her warning enables the Snake Demon and Fox Demon to escape Tang Mei'er; later, her concern helps persuade the couple to consider Gao Xu's proposal. 14 20 24
• Gao Xu — Initially an infiltrator in his lair, then an unexpected protector of his family. Gao Xu saves the family from Tang Mei'er's scheme and argues for mercy rather than execution. 13 19 24
• Lin Tiannan — Long-standing enemy who repeatedly led expeditions into Hidden Dragon Cave. Lin Tiannan seeks to punish the Snake Demon, ultimately considering imprisonment in the Demon Locking Tower. 6 24 25
• Tang Mei'er — Enemy who exploits the Snake Demon with the Berserk Demon Art in an attempt to turn him into a weapon against the Fox Demon and other combatants. 17 18
• Qin Guang and Zhu Hao — Reincarnators who confront him directly; Qin Guang is killed by Crescent Moon Slash after Zhu Hao enrages the berserk Snake Demon with realgar powder. 17 19

Story Role / Major Arcs

Lin Family Fort's Demon-Slaying Campaign

The Snake Demon is one of the central targets of Lin Tiannan's campaign into Hidden Dragon Cave. He and the Fox Demon plan to exploit the cave's terrain, lure the demon slayers deeper inside, and ambush them. 5 6 12

Feigned Defeat

During the initial battle, the Snake Demon deliberately acts weakened after Qin Guang's charge. Shi Jun is deceived into overcommitting, only to be badly injured by the Snake Demon's tail. The Snake Demon later retreats once his health falls to half, drawing the party farther into the lair. 15

Berserk Counter-Ambush

The Snake Demon ambushes Xu Lang with his tail, but Zhu Hao uses the Berserk Demon Scroll on him. In his maddened state, he overwhelms and critically injures Xu Lang, Shi Jun, and Luo Qi, then kills Qin Guang with Crescent Moon Slash. 17 19

Escape with His Family

After Gao Xu disrupts Tang Mei'er's control, the Snake Demon is freed from the berserk state. He retrieves the exhausted Fox Demon and escapes with her through a mist-covered exit after Su Mei warns them of imminent danger. 19 20

Demon Locking Tower Proposal

Gao Xu later finds the family and chooses to help them rather than claim a kill reward. Although the Snake Demon and Fox Demon are reluctant to abandon their life in Hidden Dragon Cave, Su Mei's pleas persuade them to consider leaving. When Lin Tiannan arrives, Gao Xu proposes sending the couple to the Demon Locking Tower rather than killing them outright. 23 24

Lin Yueru's subsequent wager delays the Snake Demon's imprisonment until he has recovered from the Berserk Demon Art's aftereffects. 25

Notable Quotes

“What a joke! You brought people into our cave, shouting about slaying demons. Are you saying we shouldn't resist and should just bow our heads and wait for death?” 24