The reborn policewoman's dog solves numerous major cases, shocking the nation.

Chapter 176 Undercurrents, the Covetousness of Various Forces
At the same time, thousands of miles away.

In the secret laboratory of Donglian, codenamed "Tiangong".

The atmosphere was so oppressive it was almost palpable.

A dozen of China's top physicists, materials scientists, and information technology experts are frowning as they surround a black, USB-shaped object that is suspended on a sterile operating table.

"No, still not."

An elderly academician with white hair took off his goggles and wearily rubbed his temples. "We tried everything, from strong acid corrosion to ultra-high temperature laser cutting, to high-energy particle collisions... The external material of this thing is simply indestructible! Its physical structure is so stable that it doesn't seem to be a product of our dimension!"

"What about the information cracking team?" another expert asked.

“No progress at all.” A young man in charge of the decryption shook his head with a wry smile. “We’ve tried all the protocols we could to decipher, but its data structure is like a perfect closed loop; we can’t find any entry point at all. We even suspect that it is itself a living, self-aware ‘data life form’.”

Just when everyone was at a loss, a middle-aged man wearing gold-rimmed glasses who had been silent suddenly spoke up.

"Perhaps...we can try a different approach."

He pointed to the faint blue light flickering on the black object, like breathing.

"It has an energy response, albeit a weak one, which means it's 'working.' We can't crack it by force, so could we... 'deceive' it?"

"We simulated a pheromone with a similar energy fluctuation frequency, carrying 'goodwill' and 'requests,' and tried to 'communicate' with it to see if it would voluntarily open a port for us?"

This idea sounds like a fantasy.

But now, we have no choice but to try anything, even if it seems hopeless.

Several hours later, after countless precise calculations and simulations.

A faint, specially coded energy wave was carefully injected into the black device.

A miracle happened.

The blue light on the black device suddenly started flashing at a faster frequency!

Immediately afterwards, a holographic projection shot out from the top of the device, forming a three-dimensional interface in mid-air composed of countless incomprehensible symbols.

"It's a success!" The entire laboratory erupted in cheers!

Although I can't understand what's written on it, this is undoubtedly a huge breakthrough!

"Quick! Capture all the data! Analyze the structure of these symbols! I need to know what this script is in the shortest amount of time!" the old academician roared excitedly.

A day later, an analysis report classified as "top secret" was delivered to the boss of Zhenxia.

The report was short, but every word sent chills down his spine.

The preliminary analysis results are as follows:

[I. This device is a "biological data storage device" far exceeding the current technological level on Earth; its materials and energy driving method are both unknown.]

[Secondly, the text stored within it does not match any of the world's known and ancient script databases. Its grammatical structure and logical loops are closer to a...pure "information language" designed for non-carbon-based life forms.]

[Third, we successfully deciphered one of the most frequently occurring words. Based on its function and meaning in different sentences, we infer that its meaning is closest to that of 'ouroboros' in human language.]

[IV. Based on all the clues, we have a bold but necessary conjecture: the attack on Comrade 'Bu Demolish' may not have been carried out by forces from our planet.]

The big boss of Zhenxia stared at the last line of the report, speechless for a long time.

alien?
This word, which only exists in science fiction movies, has now entered his world in such a brutal way.

He picked up the encrypted phone on the table and dialed Qi Gaowei, who was far away in Handong.

"Old Qi, the situation... is a hundred times more complicated than we imagined."

……

The underground command center of the ZQ Bureau in the United States.

The man codenamed "Shepherd" was calmly watching the latest satellite images and topographical analysis maps of the Donglian Qingchuan mountain area displayed on the large screen.

"Report, the 'Poseidon' commando team is ready and can depart at any time," a subordinate reported. The "Poseidon" commando team is one of the most elite and secretive special forces units in the United States. Its members are elites selected from hundreds of elite units such as the Navy SEALs and Delta Force, and are specially responsible for handling some "dirty work" and high-difficulty missions.

The shepherd spared no expense in this "dog-catching operation".

"Any new information from Guo Liwei's side?" the shepherd asked.

“Yes.” The subordinate pulled up the latest intelligence. “According to his information, Su Yueling is eager to visit her family and has already set off. She is expected to arrive at her old house in the Qingchuan mountain area tomorrow afternoon. The security force accompanying her consists of only a small team of ordinary special police officers. Everything is going according to our plan.”

The shepherd nodded. He walked to the huge world map, looked at the vast land of the Eastern Union, and his eyes gleamed with a determined light.

He admitted that the plan seemed perfect, so perfect it was like a trap.

But he trusted his own judgment more.

Even the most powerful creature cannot escape the shackles of emotions.

Even the most powerful country can develop fatal flaws due to internal bureaucracy and arrogance.

He believes that this is the loophole.

"Order the 'Poseidon' squad to proceed as planned."

He gave his final order: "Tell them, I don't care what methods they use—anesthetize, electrocute, or even sever limbs! I only want one result—bring that dog back alive!"

……

Meanwhile, the "Supernatural Files" forum deep in the dark web was in an uproar because of a new post.

The poster was the blonde woman who had fled in disarray in the country park; her ID was "Storm Woman".

[Mission Failure Report & Target Capability Update]: Codename 'Undismantle', hazard level assessment seriously flawed!

In the post, "Storm Girl" described their experience in the park in a lingering fear.

From Chu Sheng's precise use of the myna bird to prod the "dog-catching operation," to their easy elimination of the East Alliance's special police, and finally, the terrifying scene of all beasts coming to pay homage, as if divine retribution had descended.

"...We were wrong, terribly wrong! The intelligence said it could only affect canines, which is the biggest lie! It can control every living thing in its territory! Birds, beasts, reptiles, even fish in the water! In that area, it is God! We are not fighting a dog, we are fighting against the entire ecosystem!"

"...I am certain that if we hadn't been carrying a targeted 'high-frequency mental interference device,' the three of us would have been completely wiped out."

This post was like a bombshell, causing a huge uproar on the forum.

"【Alchemist】: My God! Controlling the entire ecosystem? This is no longer just 'spirituality,' it's 'divinity'! Its blood must contain fragments of Gaia's will! Fifty million? No! I'm willing to pay a hundred million! I only need a single drop!!"

"【Dr. Moreau】: Hahaha! Even more interesting! This is simply the perfect template for a creator! I want it! I must have it! I will use its genes to create a completely new species that will only obey my commands!"

"【Descendant of Cain】: Domain... This reminds me of the bloodline talents that only ancestors of three generations or more possess in legends. It seems that its blood is even more delicious than I imagined."

The monsters in the forum were not scared off; instead, they became even more fanatical and greedy.

A living organism possessing "divinity" is of a value that cannot be measured in money.

Just then, the mysterious moderator "Ω" posted another site-wide announcement.

[Bounty Update: Codename 'Undemolished', Danger Level Upgraded to 'City Destruction Level (Potential)'.]

[The mission objective remains the same, but the reward is doubled.]

[Additional intelligence: An official U.S. organization, codenamed 'Shepherd,' will soon launch a capture operation against the target. Specific time and location unknown.]

[Suggestion: All interested members may wish to observe for now. Let those foolish mortal governments explore the area first and test the limits of this 'domain'.]

This announcement immediately silenced the entire forum.

Everyone understood the meaning of "Ω".

Let the US be cannon fodder!
In an instant, countless pairs of eyes, hidden in the dark corners of the world and filled with greed and malice, all turned towards the American special agent team that was about to launch "Operation Dog Catching".

They had been transformed from hunters into hunting dogs used as scouts by another, even more terrifying group of hunters.

(End of this chapter)