I'm the administrator of the National Fortune Arena at the start of the game; I'll hand it

"Elder Qin, the origin of these items is currently classified as top secret."

General Long stepped forward and said in a calm tone,

"What we need from you now is to use your expertise to help us decipher the meaning behind these symbols."

Academician Qin Ming was now completely immersed in academic fervor.

He was curious about the origin of these symbols, but he was even more eager to unravel the secrets they contained.

He was like a thirsty traveler who had discovered an oasis in the desert, not even bothering to think about why the oasis had appeared there.

"Okay! Okay! No problem!"

Old Qin nodded excitedly, pointing to a set of patterns on the screen.

"Look here, this pattern made up of a cobra, a vulture, and papyrus. It's not just an ordinary decoration; it's a royal emblem representing the unity of Upper and Lower Egypt. And the string of symbols next to it, according to my interpretation, should be a warning."

He put on his reading glasses, leaned closer, and muttered something under his breath.

"Children of the sun, do not tread upon the Pharaoh's resting place, or the wrath of the dead will devour your souls..." Hiss, this is a typical tomb curse inscription.

Li Guodong was stunned, and couldn't help but ask, "Elder Qin, is this curse... real? Will it work?"

"In our world, this is of course nonsense."

Old Qin shook his head, then changed the subject, his expression becoming serious.

"But in that dungeon world you're talking about, I suggest you treat it as real. Every symbol could correspond to a deadly trap."

Su Yuan immediately compared Qin Lao's interpretation with the [Clearance Hints] in his system.

[Second Tip for Success: The interior of the pyramids is filled with deadly traps and ancient puzzles...]

A perfect match!

Moreover, Elder Qin's interpretation was much more detailed than the system prompts!

Su Yuan's heart stirred, and he transformed the clues about the three keys and the guardian into some blurry patterns and symbols, which he then showed to Elder Qin.

"Mr. Qin, please take another look at this."

When Old Qin saw the new design, his eyes lit up again.

"This...this is the scarab emblem of the sun god Ra! It represents rebirth and creation!"

"This is Anka, the symbol of life! It represents life and eternity!"

"And this is the scales of Anubis, the jackal-headed god! He uses it to judge the hearts of the dead, representing death and judgment!"

Old Qin grew increasingly excited as he spoke. Pointing to the three patterns, he asserted, "If I'm not mistaken, the three keys you're looking for are hidden in secret chambers associated with these three deities! The Sun, Life, and Death! They match perfectly!"

"As for this..." Old Qin's gaze fell on the last one, the pattern about the guardian.

It was a mural of a winged humanoid creature bound by chains.

"This is... the Sphinx?"

Old Qin frowned. "No, Sphinxes don't have wings... This is more like... the soul guardians of the Pharaoh's tomb in mythology. Legend says they possessed wisdom and great power, but for some reason, they were imprisoned by the Pharaoh."

Old Qin's interpretation unveiled layer after layer of mystery for Su Yuan and his group.

Li Guodong listened in awe, and now he finally understood why General Long had gone to such great lengths to invite this old gentleman.

"That's fantastic!" Li Guodong excitedly told Lin Zhan. "With Elder Qin's help, we can develop a detailed action plan for Wang Yi and his team, down to the last step!"

"Which secret room to get the key from first, which secret room to go to next, what traps we might encounter along the way, what the answers to the puzzles are... we can plan all of this in advance!"

Although Lin Zhan didn't speak, his slight nod and the undisguised approval in his eyes said it all.

An hour later.

The newly revamped Dragon Team of twenty was once again summoned to the conference room.

This time, they met the white-haired archaeologist, Academician Qin Ming.

"This is Elder Qin. He will serve as your remote tactical advisor, providing you with real-time guidance on puzzle-solving and mechanism deciphering via a dedicated line," Li Guodong introduced to everyone.

Wang Yi and others immediately saluted Elder Qin.

They looked at the elderly man, whose eyes shone with wisdom, and were filled with respect.

Subsequently, Lin Zhan personally issued the final battle plan to them.

"...According to Elder Qin's analysis, the first level of the pyramid mainly consists of physical mechanisms and ordinary mummies. You need to utilize Wu Qiong's spatial teleportation ability and Chen Hu's powerful strength to pass through quickly."

"The second level will present numerous puzzles and necromancers; this is your focus. You must strictly follow Elder Qin's instructions and do not touch anything without authorization. Zhao Zihan, your long-range sniping and Li Bingyao's healing will be key to this level."

"As for the third level, that's where the Pharaoh resides. Wang Yi, you will be the main attacker, using your lightning abilities and the 'Holy Enchantment Scroll' we've prepared for you to deliver a fatal blow!"

"The rest of you are responsible for clearing out the remaining enemies, protecting the communication lines between Elder Qin and the command center, and creating the best possible environment for Wang Yi to attack!"

Lin Zhan's voice was powerful and resonant, each word filled with unquestionable authority.

"Do you understand?!"

"Understood!" the twenty team members roared in unison, their voices shaking the roof tiles.

Next, the latest equipment was distributed.

The improved flamethrower is more powerful and has more fuel.

Specially made incendiary bombs and high-explosive flashbangs.

And those twenty extremely precious beginner-level holy enchantment scrolls, which Su Yuan personally exchanged for.

Wang Yi carefully tucked his own roll away from his body.

He knew that this thin piece of paper might be the key to whether they could defeat the final boss.

Everything is ready.

Everyone changed into lightweight and breathable special operations uniforms designed specifically for desert environments.

They stood tall and imposing in the center of the command center.

Their faces showed no tension or fear, only excitement and confidence as they prepared to step onto the battlefield.

Looking at them, Su Yuan was filled with mixed emotions.

Just a day earlier, they were just ordinary elites.

Now, each of them is a super soldier capable of taking on a hundred men.

This is the change brought about by the national destiny arena!

General Long walked to the front of the group. He looked at Wang Yi, and then at the twenty young and resolute faces, and said in a deep voice:

"Children, the future of the Dragon Kingdom once again rests in your hands!"

"Remember, you are not fighting alone. Behind you stand 1.4 billion compatriots of the Dragon Kingdom! Behind the entire nation!"

"Go! Let the whole world see the power of our Dragon Kingdom!"

"yes!"

Just then, that cold, mechanical voice resounded throughout the entire command center.

It also resonated in the minds of everyone around the world.

[Global Announcement: The second initial dungeon, [Crimson Pyramid], is about to open!]

[Players from all countries will be teleported to the instance world in one minute!]

[Countdown begins: 59, 58, 57...]

The final countdown has begun.

Wang Yi took a deep breath, turned his head, and exchanged glances with Li Bingyao, Chen Hu, Zhao Zihan, Wu Qiong, and others. They all saw the burning fighting spirit in each other's eyes.

Then, he led all his team members in a perfect and forceful military salute to General Long, Lin Zhan, Li Guodong, Su Yuan, and everyone who had worked hard for them!

"Mission accomplished!"

Su Yuan looked at them and nodded heavily.

Go forth, my heroes.

Go and create a new glory that belongs to the Dragon Kingdom!

The countdown began, and under everyone's watchful eyes, it moved second by second toward the end.

【...3, 2, 1!】

[Teleportation initiated!]