City of Exotic Beasts.

Summary

In a tense moment following a battle, Gao Yang comforts Can, who is overwhelmed with guilt for not being able to shoot during a critical moment, leading to Huan Huan's death. As emotions run high, the group shares a brief moment of levity amidst their grief. They discover the bugle bearer, Niu Xuan, is not dead but instead exhibiting strange behavior, seemingly under the influence of a rune circuit. As Niu Xuan performs a gymnastics routine, he suddenly ascends into the air, calling for his mother before his body grotesquely contorts and explodes, showering the area with blood. The group is left in shock as they realize they've entered an unknown realm.

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