For the briefest moment, it felt as though time itself had frozen.0

Blue blood and fragmented guts rained down from the sky. This surreal moment was broadcast live to the world, leaving viewers in stunned silence. The colossal beast had burst apart like an overfilled balloon.0

The internet, frozen in collective shock, began to stir moments later.0

Comment sections exploded. A tidal wave of question marks flooded online chats. It was a sight so unbelievable that no one seemed capable of typing out a coherent message.0

Finally, one user managed to break through the chaos.0

—Who is that???0

Even the Chinese government, which had overseen the broadcast, was in turmoil.0

“Who the hell is that hunter?”0

“W-we’re still investigating!”0

“He must be Chinese. Of course he is. He has to be…”0

An aide glanced nervously at his superior, who was gnawing on his thumbnail and muttering obsessively. Trying to maintain composure, the aide ventured, “Yes, he must be. Look at his hair color. And he’s with Li...1