Marvel: Starting with Iron Man in the Apocalypse

Chapter 119 Anchor Point Selection

Inside an abandoned factory in Gotham's East Side, the design blueprints for the Dual-Dimensional Anchor Point slowly rotated on a holographic projection. Chen Haotian stood before the projection, his fingers lightly tracing the complex energy circuits, his eyes gleaming with calculation.

"The design is complete; now we need to choose a location for the anchor point." He turned to Tony and Nick Fury. "The location is crucial; it needs to be both concealed and secure, and also convenient for our operations."

Tony pulled up a 3D map of Gotham City: "In the DC Universe, I recommend Wayne Tower. Bruce has already partnered with us, making it the most convenient place to establish an anchor point."

“But Wayne Tower is too conspicuous,” Nick Fury frowned. “Batman’s surveillance is everywhere, and our every move could be exposed.”

Chen Haotian smiled slightly: "Precisely because it's conspicuous, it's the safest. Since Bruce has agreed to cooperate, he won't easily sabotage it. Besides, the most dangerous place is often the safest."

"What about the Marvel Cinematic Universe?" Tony asked. "Stark Tower is the obvious first choice, but we need to pinpoint the exact location."

The three began to discuss in detail the various factors involved in site selection. The anchor point needed a stable energy environment, free from external interference, while also being easily accessible to them. After careful consideration, they decided to choose the underground laboratory in Wayne Tower in the DC Universe and the private rooftop laboratory in Stark Tower in the Marvel Universe.

"Both locations meet our requirements," Chen Haotian marked the locations on the map, "but the problem now is how to start construction without arousing suspicion."

Nick Fury suddenly spoke up: "I can use magic to set up a barrier around the chosen site, which can both shield us from external detection and stabilize the energy field."

"Good idea," Tony agreed, "but we need to conduct an on-site inspection first to confirm the feasibility of the location."

That night, they split into two groups. Chen Haotian and Nick Fury went to Wayne Tower, while Tony returned to Stark Tower in the Marvel Cinematic Universe.

The Wayne Tower's underground laboratory is located on the fifth basement level and can only be reached via a dedicated security elevator. Bruce Wayne personally led them on a tour of the facility.

"This place was originally used for highly classified research," Bruce explained. "It's a fully enclosed structure that can shield against all kinds of detection signals, and it has its own independent power system."

Chen Haotian carefully observed the laboratory environment. The space was spacious enough, the height met the requirements, and most importantly, the energy field here was relatively stable. He secretly gave Nick Fury a wink, and Nick Fury understood, beginning to use magic to sense the energy flow here.

"Is there a problem?" Bruce keenly noticed their subtle movements.

"We're just assessing whether this place is suitable for our new project," Chen Haotian replied calmly. "We need a completely isolated environment to conduct some...special energy experiments."

Bruce's gaze lingered on them for a moment before he finally nodded: "As long as it doesn't jeopardize Wayne Enterprises' security, you are free to use this lab."

Meanwhile, in Stark Tower within the Marvel Cinematic Universe, Tony Stark is busy in his private laboratory. This space, located on the top floor of the building, is his most private workplace, and no one is allowed to enter except for a very select few.

"Jarvis, scan the energy readings across the entire lab," Tony said to the air.

"Scanning, sir." The AI ​​butler's voice echoed in the room. "The laboratory's energy field is stable, and the shielding effect is good, meeting your requirements."

Tony marked the optimal location for the anchor point on the holographic projection: "Here, it's close to the central energy interface, but won't directly interfere with the main energy system."

He carefully inspected every corner of the laboratory, confirming there were no safety hazards. As an anchor point for the Marvel Cinematic Universe, this location was almost perfect.

When Tony returned to the DC Universe via a temporary teleportation point, Chen Haotian and Nick Fury had already completed their investigation of the Wayne Tower's underground laboratory.

"The location is ideal," Nick Fury reported. "The energy field is stable, and I've found that the spatial structure there is particularly suitable for setting up magical barriers."

Chen Haotian nodded: "Although Bruce has some doubts, he won't interfere with our work for the time being. Now we need to solve another problem: how to ensure the symmetry between the two anchor points."

They retrieved detailed data for the two sites and began comparing them. Although the two laboratories differed in size and structure, calculations showed that the differences were within acceptable limits.

"We can compensate for these differences by adjusting the internal structure of the anchor points," Tony proposed as a solution. "The key lies in the precise alignment of the energy loops."

For the next few hours, the three were immersed in complex calculations. Chen Haotian was in charge of designing the overall architecture, Tony focused on optimizing the energy system, and Nick Fury studied how to use magic to enhance the connection between the two anchor points.

"If we place the same magical mark at both anchor points," Nick Fury suggested, "we can enhance the resonance between them."

"But the effects of magic will be diminished in the Marvel Universe," Chen Haotian cautioned.

"That's precisely where the advantage of blank magic lies," Nick Fury explained. "It has adaptive properties, allowing it to remain stable under different cosmic rules."

Just as they were having a heated discussion, Chen Haotian suddenly looked up, his eyes sharpening: "Someone's coming."

Nick Fury immediately cast an illusion, concealing the hologram and blueprints. A few seconds later, the laboratory door opened, and Bruce Wayne walked in.

"I hope I haven't disturbed your work." Bruce glanced casually at the lab. "I'm just here to make sure you need any further assistance."

Chen Haotian gave a flawless smile: "Thank you for your concern, Mr. Wayne. We are making preliminary preparations and will be able to officially begin the experiment soon."

Bruce's gaze swept around the laboratory before finally settling on Nick Fury: "This gentleman seems to have some...special abilities."

Nick Fury remained unfazed: "Just some petty tricks, Mr. Wayne."

Bruce didn't press further, but Chen Haotian could sense the probing in his eyes. This Dark Knight of Gotham had clearly taken notice of Nick Fury's magical abilities.

After Bruce left, the three exchanged a glance.

"He's suspicious," Tony whispered.

"As expected." Chen Haotian said nonchalantly, "As long as we don't cross the line, he won't make any rash moves. Now, let's get back to work."

They retrieved the design drawings and began refining the construction plan. The construction of the anchor point needed to be carried out in stages: first, establishing the basic framework in both universes simultaneously; then, installing the energy system; and finally, debugging and connecting it.

"The hardest part was the simultaneous construction," Tony pointed out. "We had to ensure that both anchor points completed each phase of construction at exactly the same time."

Chen Haotian pondered for a moment: "We can use a spacetime oscillation suppressor to precisely control the flow of time. Although we cannot change time, we can ensure that the construction progress of the two universes is completely synchronized."

The suggestion was approved by the other two. As night deepened, the work of selecting the anchor point finally came to an end. The optimal locations for both worlds had been determined, and the subsequent construction plan was basically finalized.

Chen Haotian stood by the factory window, gazing at the Gotham night sky. In this city filled with both sin and hope, they were about to build a bridge connecting two universes. This was both an opportunity and a challenge. If they succeeded, they would possess unprecedented power; but if they failed, the consequences would be unimaginable.

"Construction will begin tomorrow," he said, turning to his companions. "It's time to make the dual-dimensional anchor a reality."