This chapter is the explanation of Astral ,and Pillars.
1. Astral Energy
Astral Energy is the primordial force that flows through the universe—an unseen current that binds existence itself. It exists in every corner of reality: within the air, the land, and all living beings.
To ordinary people, it is intangible.
To those who awaken, it becomes power.
Astral Energy is neither good nor evil. It responds only to will, control, and the strength of one's core.
2. Astral Core
The Astral Core is the center of all power, located within the human heart.
At birth, the core is fragile and unstable, incapable of storing significant Astral Energy. During early childhood, it remains dormant.
At the age of eight, the core hardens naturally. Only then can it store and circulate Astral Energy.
A person without an Astral Core is considered powerless, unable to wield Astral Energy.
The size, durability, and stability of one's core determine their potential.
3. Astral Manifestation
Astral Manifestation is the ultimate release of a user's power.
When activated, all Astral Energy within the core surges outward, flowing through every part of the body. Physical abilities such as strength, speed, and reaction time are drastically enhanced.
During this state, the user gains access to their unique abilities, known as Manifestation Skills.
Each individual possesses a different manifestation.
Examples include:
Demonic Chains — binding and crushing enemies
Flame Surge — overwhelming destructive bursts
Void Step — movement beyond perception
Astral Manifestation is unstable and cannot be maintained for long.
Maximum duration: 9–10 minutes
After this limit, the body begins to collapse under the strain.
4. Astral Beast Transformation
A rare and powerful ability possessed by only a few.
Users with this power can transform into beast-like forms, gaining immense enhancements in:
Strength
Speed
Durability
Instinct
Unlike Astral Manifestation, this ability alters the user's physical form itself.
However, the longer the transformation is maintained, the greater the risk of losing control to primal instincts.
Some who lose control never return to their human state.
5. The Pillars
The Pillars are the highest-ranking demons, servants of an unknown and terrifying Evil God.
Each Pillar possesses overwhelming power far beyond that of ordinary beings. They stand at the peak of demonic hierarchy.
Only SS-Rank individuals are capable of confronting them.
Where a Pillar appears, destruction follows.
6. Ranking System
All awakened individuals are classified based on their strength, control, and Astral Core capacity.
Ranks:
E → D → C → B → A → S → SS
E–C Rank → Basic users with limited control
B–A Rank → Skilled fighters with refined techniques
S Rank → Elite individuals with immense destructive power
SS Rank → Existences capable of opposing the Pillars
Rank is determined by:
Astral Energy control
Core capacity and efficiency
Combat ability and experience
7. Energy Depletion
Astral Energy is finite.
Once all Astral Energy stored within the Astral Core is exhausted:
All Astral abilities become unusable
Astral Manifestation ends immediately
The body enters extreme fatigue
At this stage, the individual must rely solely on physical strength.
Those with trained bodies may continue fighting.
Those who depend entirely on Astral Energy become vulnerable.
8. Law of Power
The size of an Astral Core determines how much energy one can hold.
But control determines how long one survives.