Stream Demon

Biodata

Background / History

Before formally joining Ye Chen's defenses, the Stream Demon lived beside a stream and possessed only limited water manipulation. During a mountain fire, it risked injury to divert the stream and extinguish part of the fire line. 46

When Ye Chen organized the valley's inhabitants against repeated ferocious-beast attacks, he assigned the Stream Demon to guard the water source and control any fires threatening the valley. 46

During the black-scaled ferocious beasts' assault, the Stream Demon froze water at the valley entrance, creating a thin frost layer that caused charging enemies to slip and exposed them to the Wood Spirit's attacks. The exertion left its translucent body dim and weakened. 47 Ye Chen later used a basic healing rune on it; it regained some light and thanked him softly. 48

Appearance

The Stream Demon has a semi-transparent body resembling a figure formed from water bubbles. Its body emits a faint white light that can dim until it nearly blends into mud and shallow water when exhausted. 46 47 48

• Semi-transparent, water-like form. 46
• Usually remains near a stream or shallow water. 46 47
• Its voice resembles wind passing over water. 48

Abilities & Skills

Water Manipulation

The Stream Demon can guide nearby water toward designated locations, though its control is limited in scale. 46

• Diverted a stream to suppress part of a mountain fire. 46
• Positioned at the valley water source as the defense network's fire-response specialist. 46
• Cannot create large waves. 46

Ice Formation

During the valley defense, the Stream Demon converted water into ice to alter the battlefield. 47

• Formed frost across the valley entrance. 47
• Caused charging ferocious beasts to slip and fall. 47
• Overexertion significantly weakened its body and light. 47

Relationships

• Ye Chen — Recruited the Stream Demon into the valley defense network and assigned it to guard the water source; later treated its injuries with a healing rune. 46 48
• Wood Spirit — Coordinated with it during the ferocious-beast assault: enemies slipped on the Stream Demon's frost and were struck by the Wood Spirit's branches. 47
• Mist Cicada — Fellow member of Ye Chen's defense network, which relayed commands between positions. 46 47
• Rock Lizard — Fellow defender responsible for underground detection and warning signals. 46 47
• Feathered Bird — Fellow defender assigned to aerial watch; both were injured in the assault and received Ye Chen's healing support. 46 48
• Spirit Beast — Fellow valley defender that protected the array core and helped engage the attacking ferocious beasts. 47

Story Role / Major Arcs

• Formation of the Valley Defense — Joins Ye Chen's alliance after being recognized for its earlier effort to redirect stream water during a mountain fire. It is assigned responsibility for the valley's water source and emergency fire control. 46
• Ferocious Beast Assault — Freezes water at the valley entrance to disrupt the black-scaled beasts' advance, helping the defenders stop the initial wave. 47
• Aftermath and Recovery — Is left severely drained after the battle but receives a healing rune from Ye Chen and remains among the surviving defenders. 48