In the treacherous mountains, the Nian Beast's arrival looms near. Ancient kirins are vanishing, their bones left in dark caves. Trust is shattered as the village burns, and the seal breaks. Some kirins turn into monstrous Cretes, driven by unknown forces. Amidst the chaos, Autumn Blaze seeks the truth but is shunned. The elders plan a fiery ritual, but the queen remains silent. Who can be trusted? Who will survive the night? This is a tale of betrayal, terror, and the dark secrets hidden in the shadows.