When the Crimson-Rank beast first appeared, countless disasters befell the Central Plains.

Unlike the Green or Blue ranks, although only a single beast emerged, the devastation caused by that one creature was enormous.

Even for those at the peak of their martial prowess, who could typically withstand most beasts, the appearance of the Crimson-Rank beast disrupted this certainty.

Furthermore, the fragile peace that had been maintained began to crack.

The reason was simple.

Crimson-Rank beasts were immune to naegi (inner energy).

This single, brief statement encapsulated all the calamities that followed. Typically, those who hunted beasts were warriors who used …