manynovel Chapter 117 Oscillation Control
Chapter 117 Oscillation Control
The morning sunlight streamed through holes in the factory roof, casting dappled shadows on the dusty ground. Chen Haotian stood at the control panel of the energy circulation system, his exhaustion from a sleepless night masked by his intense concentration. On the holographic projection, the spacetime rift, contained within a safe range, resembled a dormant volcano—calm on the surface, yet teeming with dangerous energy within.
"The system has been running stably for six hours," Tony reported, rubbing his red eyes, "but energy consumption is exceeding expectations. At this rate, our Arc Reactor can only last for a maximum of forty-eight hours."
Nick Fury sat cross-legged in the center of the magic circle, his hands forming hand seals to maintain the energy circulation. "My magic consumption is equally enormous," he said in a hoarse voice, "This system is like a bottomless pit, constantly devouring our power."
Chen Haotian stared at the data stream on the projector, his mind racing. "We can't continue this passive defense. We must find a way to fundamentally suppress spacetime oscillations."
"The problem is that the root of spacetime oscillations lies in the conflicting laws of the two universes," Tony pulled up a complex set of formulas, "unless we can change the fundamental physical constants of the universe, otherwise..."
"Or, we could create a buffer zone," Chen Haotian suddenly interrupted him, a glint of light flashing in his eyes. "Since direct contact between the laws of two universes would cause repulsion, why not create a transition layer between them?"
Nick Fury looked up: "You mean, create a middle ground that can accommodate both sets of rules?"
"Exactly." Chen Haotian strode to the holographic projection and began rapidly drawing a diagram. "If we could develop a special material that could both carry the technological energy of the Marvel Universe and adapt to the magical rules of the DC Universe, then using it to encase our devices might avoid direct energy conflicts."
Tony was immediately drawn to the idea: "Like an insulating layer, it prevents direct contact between two types of energy. But finding such a material is no easy feat."
"We already have some clues." Chen Haotian pulled up previous research data on Kryptonian shards and Amazonian artifacts. "Kryptonian technology itself possesses cross-dimensional characteristics, while the ancient magic within the Amazonian artifacts is compatible with multiple energy forms. If we combine their characteristics..."
The three immediately plunged into intense research. Tony was responsible for analyzing the molecular structure of the Kryptonian fragments, searching for the source of their transdimensional properties; Nick Fury focused on deciphering the magical principles contained within the artifact; and Chen Haotian took overall control, attempting to find a way to integrate technology and magic.
The work was progressing faster than expected. Around noon, Tony excitedly called the other two over: "I've found it! The Kryptonian fragments contain a special isotope that remains stable across different dimensions. If we can synthesize this isotope..."
At the same time, Nick Fury made a breakthrough: "The magic within the artifact isn't a single attribute, but a kind of 'blank' magic that can automatically adjust its frequency based on the energy it comes into contact with. This explains why it can resonate with technological devices."
Chen Haotian placed the two research reports side by side, a slight smile playing on his lips: "Then, the solution is clear—we need to create a composite material containing Krypton isotopes and infused with blank magic."
The work that followed was fraught with challenges. Their first task was to extract enough isotopes from the Kryptonian fragments, requiring sophisticated equipment and meticulous handling. Tony designed a miniature extraction device, but it malfunctioned multiple times during operation due to conflicting laws.
"It's overloaded again," Tony said helplessly, looking at the smoking equipment. "The physical laws of the DC universe are interfering with the extraction process."
Nick Fury pondered for a moment, then proposed a new solution: "Let me envelop the entire device in magic. Since blank magic can adapt, perhaps it can neutralize the effects of conflicting rules."
This idea had an unexpected effect. Under the protection of magical power, the extraction device operated smoothly and finally successfully obtained enough Krypton isotopes.
The next step was to manufacture the composite material. They set up a makeshift workbench in a corner of the factory, with Tony powered by the Arc Reactor and Nick Fury continuously channeling magical energy. Chen Haotian precisely controlled every step, skillfully blending the power of technology and magic.
After several hours of effort, a thin, silver-gray metal sheet was finally completed. Its surface shimmered with a strange luster, sometimes displaying a cold, technological light, and at other times sparkling with a magical glow.
"Now is the crucial moment." Chen Haotian took a deep breath and connected the new material to a testing device that was overloaded.
Tony activated the device, and energy readings appeared on the holographic projection. Initially, everything was normal; the device ran smoothly without any signs of overload. But after a few minutes, fine cracks began to appear on the surface of the new material.
"Not stable enough," Nick Fury frowned. "The fusion of technology and magic isn't perfect yet."
Chen Haotian was not discouraged: "No, this shows we're on the right track. The cracks are appearing very slowly, which means the new material is indeed acting as a buffer. We just need to optimize the formula ratio."
They made several more attempts, constantly adjusting the ratio of Kryptonian isotopes to magic. Each failure brought them one step closer to success. Finally, as night fell, the fifth batch of samples showed ideal stability.
"It's a success!" Tony exclaimed, unable to hide his excitement as he looked at the equipment that had been running smoothly for half an hour. "The energy readings are completely normal, with no signs of overload!"
Nick Fury slowly withdrew the maintaining magic; the new material remained intact. "It can independently maintain the balance of the two energies, no longer requiring external support."
Chen Haotian immediately ordered the mass production of this new material, which they named "Dimensional Stable Alloy." The equipment in the factory was put back into operation, and under the protection of the alloy, machines that were previously unusable due to conflicting laws were now functioning normally.
As the equipment was encased in alloy, the load on the energy cycle system was significantly reduced. Nick Fury was finally able to discontinue the continuous maintenance magic, and the Arc Reactor's energy consumption dropped to a safe level.
"The spacetime rift is starting to shrink," Tony observed, monitoring the data changes. "Although it's slow, it's definitely stabilizing."
By midnight, the spacetime rifts within the factory had shrunk by a third, and the remaining ones were no longer dangerous. The energy circulation system was still operating, but now it served more as a preventative measure than an emergency control measure.
Chen Haotian stood by the window on the second floor of the factory, gazing at the Gotham City skyline at night. The city lights blurred into halos in the rain, but this time, it was a normal optical phenomenon, not a result of spacetime distortion.
“We did it,” Tony walked over to him, “but this alloy is too expensive to manufacture; it’s impossible to cover all our equipment.”
"At least we've found the right direction," Chen Haotian turned around, "The next step is to optimize the process and reduce costs. And..."
He didn't finish his sentence, but all three understood the unspoken meaning. This spacetime tremor served as a wake-up call; as their activities between the two universes became more frequent, similar crises could recur. Dimensional-stabilizing alloys were only the first step; they needed a more comprehensive and fundamental solution.
But now, they could finally relax a little. The crisis was temporarily averted, and they had gained precious time to prepare their next plan. Meanwhile, in some corner of Gotham, a pair of eyes were watching the factory, recording everything that had happened. Batman had never gone far; he had simply chosen to wait.