If you were made a mascot, you would become a legend in the police force.

The deep, resonant roar of the bronze gate, like the heartbeat of an ancient giant, was like an invisible command, instantly bringing the entire frontline command post to its limit.

"Attention all units! Attention all units!"

"The energy readings are skyrocketing! I repeat, the energy readings are skyrocketing!"

"All non-combat personnel must immediately retreat to the second line of defense!"

The piercing alarm and the commander's desperate shouts echoed throughout the valley via broadcast.

The soldiers quickly and orderly took up their respective combat positions, the heavy machine guns pointing in unison at the giant gate that was undergoing strange changes, and the self-propelled artillery positions behind them completed their final parameter calibrations, the dark muzzles flashing with a deadly cold light.

The atmosphere was so tense it reached freezing point.

In the advance team's temporary camp, the tense atmosphere that had just been replaced by a more solemn sense of awe.

Those unruly and eccentric individuals, like wilted eggplants, obediently surrounded Li Tuantuan, not daring to breathe a word.

That incredible feat of "breaking a boulder from a distance" had completely shattered the last shred of hope and pride in their hearts.

Are you kidding me? That's several tons of granite. You can't just shake it into powder like that. If that hit someone, wouldn't it turn into a puddle of breathing RMB on the spot?

"Cough cough."

Li Tuantuan cleared her throat (though she still made "uh-huh" sounds), patted the ground with her bear paw, and signaled the start of the meeting.

Lin Wan, as his "personal translator," immediately understood and stepped forward to say, "The captain means that the situation is urgent, so everyone should introduce themselves immediately, state their abilities and code names, so that we can coordinate the command for the next operation."

The crowd looked at each other, and finally the muscular man was the first to step forward.

He scratched his bald head, gave Li Tuantuan a simple and honest smile, and all traces of his previous arrogance had vanished.

"Hello, Captain. My name is Shi Gandang, codename 'Taishan'. I'm an A-level strength-type ability user. My ability is... well, I'm quite strong."

[Li Tuantuan's inner monologue]: It's not just big, it's downright goofy. But considering its muscles are fairly durable, it can barely serve as a front-line tank.

Immediately afterwards, the aloof beauty holding the guqin nodded slightly: "Code name 'Celestial Sound,' a B+ level mental ability user, skilled in sonic attacks and mental soothing."

[Li Tuantuan's inner monologue]: Mental support? Not bad, a healer. If someone wets their pants in a fight, I can play the Great Compassion Mantra to send them on their way.

Then, the old Taoist priest carrying a peach wood sword, the young man playing with fire, and an assassin-type ability user whose body could blend into the darkness like a shadow... a dozen team members reported their information one by one.

These people encompass almost all the top-tier extraordinary combat forces that China can currently gather; each of them, taken individually, is a powerful figure capable of guarding a region.

As Li Tuantuan listened, she silently labeled each person in her mind, quickly assembling a temporary combat team configuration.

Tank, DPS, support, assassin... It may be small, but it has all the essential functions.

[Li Tuantuan's inner monologue]: Hmm, this makeshift team has been put together, albeit poorly. Although it looks haphazard, it should be able to hold its own in a pinch.

Just as he was figuring out how to arrange the formation after entering the room so that he could comfortably stay at the back and slack off,

"Thump—!"

Another loud bang rang out, even heavier and more shocking than the previous one.

The ground beneath their feet shook violently, as if a magnitude 7 earthquake had occurred.

Everyone's expression changed drastically, and they all turned to look at the massive bronze gate.

The cyan patterns on the giant gate, which had already been lit up, shone even brighter, as if liquid energy was flowing rapidly within them.

A huge, visible crack began to slowly appear between the two doors.

"The door...the door is about to open!" someone exclaimed in alarm.

General Longxiang's aged yet resolute voice was clearly transmitted to the ears of every advance team member through tactical headsets.

"Advance team, listen up!"

"You are the sword of China, the shield of the people! Whatever lies behind that door—gods or demons—your mission is singular: to uncover the truth!"

"The National Security Bureau has taken over full command of this operation. From this moment forward, every order from Comrade Gun Gun is equivalent to a supreme command! No one may disobey!"

"I command, all personnel prepare. We will enter the bronze gate in five minutes!"

When the order was given, every team member's heart was in their throat.

They are elites, they are strong, but it would be a lie to say they are not afraid when faced with this completely unknown, possibly even mysterious, existence from another dimension.

All eyes were involuntarily drawn to the chubby black and white panda.

He is their captain.

They were the only light for them in this unknown darkness.

Li Tuantuan could feel the tense, expectant, and even slightly fearful gazes behind her.

He slowly stood up from the ground. His massive 300-pound body appeared incredibly steady at this moment, like an unshakeable mountain.

He didn't turn around, but simply raised his bear paw and gave a thumbs-up to those behind him with great flair.

[Li Tuantuan's inner monologue]: What's the panic? If the sky falls, there are tall people to hold it up. Don't you have a goofy meat shield named "Mount Tai" in front of you?

[Li Tuantuan's inner monologue]: Everyone, get your act together! Remember, we're the national team, the regular army! Once inside, pack up anything valuable or edible and take it with you! This is called the rational development and utilization of state-owned assets!

Although no one could hear his inner turmoil, that simple yet powerful gesture acted like a shot of adrenaline, instantly instilling strength in every team member.

Yeah, what's there to be afraid of?

Their captain is a monster who can smash granite into powder with a single slap!

With such a powerful figure protecting them, what do they have to be afraid of?

In an instant, the somewhat unsettled morale of the team quickly calmed down.

Five minutes later.

The cracks in the bronze gate had widened to the point where a heavy truck could pass through.

A strange wind blew out from the crack in the door.

The wind carried neither cold nor heat, but rather a rich, lingering fragrance of grass and trees, and an... extremely pure spiritual energy.

Just one whiff of it makes you feel relaxed and refreshed.

"Prepare to enter!"

Lin Wan checked her equipment and took a deep breath.

Li Tuantuan took the lead, walking with her toes pointing inwards as if she didn't recognize anyone, and was the first to walk towards the crack that emitted a faint blue light.

Mantou followed closely behind, its snow-white fur moving without wind, and its icy blue beast eyes filled with vigilance.

Jin Dou and Mei Qiu perched on Li Tuan Tuan's shoulders, one on each side, acting as mobile reconnaissance radars.

A dozen or so elite human team members followed closely behind them, forming a standard combat cone formation.

When Li Tuantuan's first bear paw stepped into that unknown world behind the door.

The system in his mind suddenly erupted with an unprecedented, shrill alarm!

[WARNING! WARNING! Extremely high concentration of unknown spiritual energy detected! Energy level cannot be estimated!]

[WARNING! The laws governing this space differ significantly from those of the outside world! Some system functions may be suppressed!]

[WARNING! Multiple S-class life forms detected! Host, evacuate immediately! Evacuate immediately!]

A series of red warnings flooded Li Tuantuan's entire field of vision, like a screen being filled with notifications.

However, Li Tuantuan's steps did not falter at all.

[Li Tuantuan's inner monologue]: Now you want me to retreat? Too late!

[Li Tuantuan's inner monologue]: You promised plenty of purple bamboo shoots. If you're short even one, I'll dismantle your crappy motherboard and use it as a washboard!

Without looking back, he led the entire team resolutely into that bizarre and unknown world.