manynovel Chapter 118 Anchor Point Between Two Worlds
Chapter 118 Anchor Point Between Two Worlds
Gotham's rainy nights always carry a lingering melancholy; the rain pounds against the factory's metal roof, creating a monotonous rhythm. Chen Haotian stands by the window, gazing at the city lights blurred by the rain, his mind racing.
"Dimensionally stable alloys do solve the immediate crisis," Tony's voice came from behind him, holding a newly completed analysis report. "But according to my calculations, this is only a temporary solution."
Chen Haotian didn't turn around; his gaze remained fixed on the rain outside the window: "Although the spacetime oscillation has been controlled, the root cause hasn't been resolved. Every time we travel between two universes, it causes new spacetime disturbances."
Nick Fury emerged from the shadows, his newly acquired magical abilities making his movements even more stealthy: "I can sense that the barrier between the two universes is weakening. The frequent travels are causing irreversible damage."
"So we need a permanent solution." Chen Haotian finally turned around, his eyes gleaming with calculation. "Instead of risking random crossings every time, let's establish a stable passage."
Tony immediately understood what he meant: "You mean, build a permanent teleportation point?"
"Two." Chen Haotian walked towards the holographic projection platform in the center of the factory, drawing two arcs in the air with his finger. "One is Stark Tower in the Marvel Universe, and the other is Wayne Tower in the DC Universe. Establishing a stable connection between the two points is like building a bridge."
Nick Fury frowned, considering the feasibility of the proposal: "But such a project involves enormous amounts of energy, and the slightest mistake could cause consequences more serious than spacetime tremors."
"That's why we need to be even more cautious." Chen Haotian pulled up the research data from their previous work on the Kryptonian fragments and the Amazonian artifacts. "We've already mastered the technology to manufacture dimensionally stable alloys and understand the differences in the energy characteristics of the two universes. What we need now is to integrate this knowledge and design a system that can balance the energy differences between the two universes."
Tony was immediately drawn to the idea, and he quickly sketched a diagram on the holographic projection: "What if we build the teleportation framework based on a dimension-stabilized alloy, and then use an arc reactor to provide the startup energy..."
"No, the energy properties of the Arc Reactor are too biased towards the Marvel Universe," Chen Haotian interrupted him. "We need a neutral energy source that belongs neither to Marvel nor DC."
The three fell into deep thought. Finding such a neutral energy source seemed like an almost impossible task. However, a smile gradually appeared on Chen Haotian's lips.
"We've been overcomplicating things." He walked to the experimental table where the Kryptonian fragments were placed. "Kryptonian technology itself has cross-dimensional properties; its energy can exist stably in the DC Universe and also function normally in the Marvel Universe."
Tony's eyes lit up: "You mean, using Kryptonite fragments as an energy source?"
"Not only that," Chen Haotian pointed to the Amazonian artifact, "the blank magic within this artifact has adaptive properties; it can adjust to the energy differences between different universes. If we combine the two..."
"Create a teleportation system with Kryptonian energy at its core and blank magic as its regulator!" Nick Fury continued his train of thought, a rare look of excitement appearing on his usually calm face.
Once the plan was finalized, the three immediately began work. Tony was responsible for designing the mechanical structure and energy circuits of the teleportation point; Nick Fury focused on researching how to integrate blank magic into the system; and Chen Haotian oversaw the overall coordination, resolving various problems encountered during the technical integration process.
The first problem to solve was energy stability. The energy output of the Kryptonian fragments was extremely unstable, making direct use too risky. After a full day of experimentation, they finally found a solution: create a special container using a dimensional-stabilizing alloy, place the Kryptonian fragments inside, and then encase it with blank magic. This ensured a stable energy output while avoiding interference from different cosmic rules.
Next is the design of the teleportation positioning system. Traditional coordinate positioning methods are completely ineffective between two universes because there are subtle differences in the spatial structure of the two universes. Chen Haotian proposed an innovative solution: using the user's own energy characteristics as a positioning beacon.
"Each time we travel through time, our own energy leaves a unique imprint in both universes," he explained. "If the teleportation system can recognize these imprints, it can achieve precise location."
Tony highly praised the plan: "It's like a GPS system, but it uses bio-energy signatures instead of satellite signals. A brilliant idea!"
However, implementation proved fraught with difficulties. Identifying energy signatures required extremely sophisticated sensors, which struggled to function properly due to the conflicting rules of the two universes. After several sleepless nights, they experimented with various materials and methods, ultimately discovering that only sensors made of vibranium infused with blank magic could meet the requirements.
"Vibranium is practically omnipotent in the Marvel Universe," Tony remarked, looking at the sensor that had just been successfully tested, "but it completely fails in the DC Universe. And the blank magic just happens to make up for this deficiency."
As technical challenges were overcome one by one, the design for the permanent teleportation point was gradually finalized. It was a ring-shaped structure with a diameter of three meters, made of a dimensionally stable alloy, and inlaid with specially treated Kryptonian fragments. Vibranium sensors were arranged around the ring, and the entire system was connected by a blank magic network.
"Let's give it a name," Tony said, looking at the completed design.
"The dual-world anchor point," Chen Haotian answered almost without hesitation. "It will be the foundation anchoring the two worlds."
The design is only the first step; actual construction will present even greater challenges. First, they need to build an anchor point in each of the two universes, ensuring perfect symmetry between them. Any minute discrepancy could lead to teleportation failure or even catastrophic consequences.
"We need to work in two worlds at the same time," Nick Fury pointed out the problem, "but for now we can only stay entirely in the DC Universe."
After a moment's thought, Chen Haotian proposed a solution: "We'll build the first anchor point in Gotham first, and then take the blueprints back to the Marvel Universe to build the second one. In the meantime, we'll use dimensional stabilizing alloys to temporarily stabilize the passage and ensure safe round trips."
The plan was approved by the other two. They immediately began preparing the necessary materials and equipment for construction. Fortunately, through the Penguin's connections, they were able to obtain most of the required materials from the Gotham underground market, while special materials, such as vibranium and more Kryptonian shards, had to be sourced through Wayne Enterprises.
"Would Bruce Wayne be willing to provide these materials?" Nick Fury asked with some skepticism.
Chen Haotian revealed a confident smile: "He will. After all, the Arc Reactor technology we provided has given Wayne Enterprises' energy division a decade ahead of its competitors. Now it's time for him to pay back."
As night fell, the plan to build the dual-dimensional anchor point was fully underway. A corner of the factory was cleared out as the construction site for the first anchor point. Tony began testing various equipment, while Nick Fury used magic to set up a protective barrier around the work area.
Chen Haotian stood in the center of the area where construction was about to begin, sensing the delicate balance of energy between the two universes. He knew that once this project was completed, it would completely change the way they traveled between the two universes. But at the same time, it also meant that they would be more closely bound to these two universes, never to be easily severed again.
The rain stopped, and a crescent moon appeared in the Gotham night sky. Inside the factory, construction of the dual-boundary anchor point officially began.