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Chapter 158 Special Unit Invades Another World! A Baby Under 300 Years Old! (Please Subscribe, Please Vote)

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Wang Ye stood at a distance with a straight face, watching his other elder colleagues busy at work, but deep down he was filled with contradictions and a sense of absurdity.

"Having failed time and time again in another world, can I succeed here?"

Wang also asked himself.

He really lacked confidence. He didn't know if this unconventional attempt to create special equipment would be successful.

In fact, not long after he entered the other world, he followed his master to draw things, compiled "The Complete Guide to Trial and Error in Wudang Scientific Preparation", and also participated in the research of special equipment with Professor Deng Dakang.

Unfortunately, apart from the initial consumables, all other attempts failed.

I thought we would continue until we gained experience and then compile it into "The Complete Book of Trial and Error in Wudang Scientific Preparation" for countless peers to learn from. Who knew that Deng Dakang would directly assign me a task.

Then, Wang was forced back to the modern world.

Compared to Wang Ye's anxiety, some of the scientists who came with him were operating with normal expressions.

Long before the destruction of the red-leaved, white-barked, human-faced tree, humans conducted numerous analyses of the tree.

Then, materials scientists discovered that this otherworldly red maple tree, which was regarded as a sacred tree by the elves, had countless unique properties.

For example, its super-strong conductivity and affinity, along with its special texture and structure, form something similar to an electromagnetic field. Combined with magical particles, it can directly create an energy shield with a futuristic or high-magic feel.

Scientists were astonished by the fact that trees release energy shields.

Subsequently, a thorough investigation was conducted on the tree, digging deep into the ground.

Then they discovered that the root system of the red-leaf tree was deep and extremely well-developed.

It is estimated that the well-developed root system absorbs energy, and the special structure can absorb magical particles over a wide range. Then, it can achieve resonance through certain frequencies, allowing the red-leaf tree to form a magical electromagnetic field that resists rocket attacks.

In addition to this, humans have also detected that red maple trees can create fields of mental magic and electromagnetic interference centered on their trunks.

The closer the area is to trees, the stronger the electromagnetic interference becomes, and the stronger the influence of mind magic on humans.

The soldiers had deliberately approached the red maple tree and could clearly feel an increased psychological interference. The low-frequency mental pulses emitted by the red maple tree, and its ability to induce biological hallucinations, have only been partially studied by human scientists.

Unfortunately, due to limited time, the research was not in-depth.

In addition to this, the extensive root system of the red maple tree absorbs a lot of heavy metal elements, making the trunk very hard and highly resistant to high temperatures.

The resin secretions of this tree also have high research value, as they are excellent for the repair of biological cells and are a high-value medical material.

Such amazing trees naturally attract the attention of human scientists who have devoted themselves to their study.

Simple analysis and research are naturally very slow.

The best way is to take the shortcut.

As you can see from the various analyses of the equipment captured by the elves, humans have discovered that these magical red maple trees can perfectly fuse some materials from another world; and achieve a process similar to modern sintering and solidification, ultimately making the equipment's performance skyrocket!

If even elves with primitive skills can manipulate these things, then humans can certainly make them too!
It was precisely because of the many amazing properties of the red maple tree that Deng Dakang and Consultant Chen came up with the fundamental reason for using the tree to make special equipment.

As Wang Ye's emotions fluctuated, the advisors in the venue accelerated their chanting of scriptures.

They performed all sorts of elaborate and highly idealistic sacrificial rituals centered around the special equipment they were to forge.

Not far away, a young soldier, seeing all this, suddenly thought of a game he used to play, and of those guys whose mechanical bodies would get so excited upon seeing mechanical creations that they'd squirt out engine oil—

"Ring the bell once! Push the lever, start the piston and pump! Ring the bell twice! Press the button, start the engine, ignite the turbine, inject life! Ring the bell three times! Sing in unison, praise the god of machines!"

what.

The more the young soldier thought about it, the more similar it seemed.

"Will we have to do this when we manufacture technological equipment in the future?"

If that's really the case, then is science still science? Is materialism still materialism?
"Hmm...yes, matter is a philosophical category of objective reality, and the only characteristic of matter is its objective reality!"

"Yes, it is about acquisition; matter exists! Materialism also exists!"

"Existence is reasonable!"

The young soldier thought to himself.

The consultants at the front continued to work diligently and attentively.

They had no idea that some damned little heretic was uttering such words in such a sacred setting.

They sang with all their heart and soul.

When everyone's voices were almost hoarse, Wang Ye looked at the 3D model of the electric furnace on the computer and then turned his gaze to the scientist next to him.

"The temperature is uniform, and the sprayed powder is also evenly mixed. We can proceed to the next step."

As the announcement was made, the head consultant, Zhang, suddenly opened his eyes and shouted, "The ceremony is complete!"

All the advisors' eulogies stopped abruptly.

As the consultants ceased their work, the core electric furnace, which contained numerous sensors, began to gradually reduce its power supply.

Based on the lessons learned from previous failed sintering experiences, all that remains is to wait for the constant temperature condition to end, and the various new materials from the other world will quickly fuse and solidify!
As the worship ceremony ended, the area around the altar returned to calm, and countless people turned their gazes toward the center.

Some people were puzzled, some were worried, some found it unbelievable, and some even felt that it was all too unreliable.

However, considering Professor Deng and his group's actions in the other world, many people ultimately calmed down and waited patiently.

"Has it been refined?" Zhang Chiyun asked.

Wang Ye shook his head: "The special equipment using this production plan needs to undergo 9 hours of constant-temperature solidification and refining. Before the temperature changes, you all need to continue chanting to increase the success rate!"

"it is good!"

Some consultants who were not involved in this mission, or who had already completed their missions, watched for years as people surrounded the equipment. Some rested nearby, while others went straight back to their residences.

They just wasted a lot of their energy.

Wang Ye, Zhang Chiyun, and another scientist in charge of the observation equipment stayed there, waiting silently.

"Uncle Zhang, I'll be relying on you for the rest of the time!"

"It's ok."

Wang Ye pursed his lips, glanced at the people not far away, and then nodded.

"Little Wang, after everyone has rested and recovered, shouldn't you all start making some of Longshan's treasures?"

Wang Ye nodded: "You're right, but according to Professor Deng and my master's tests, it's best if everyone is fully recovered before coming. When you're in good spirits, the success rate of using special methods to create various special equipment will increase significantly."

"Well-reasoned and supported by evidence!"

"What Xiao Wang said is true!"
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Another world, a war room.

The atmosphere was solemn, with only the slight hum of the projection equipment.

Su Mingjin sat at the head of the table, her gaze sweeping over the brigade commander and others present. These were the backbone of the fight on the front lines of the expansion into another world. Each of them had weariness etched on their face, but their eyes remained sharp.

The voices of the information organizers echoed in the room, accompanied by the rapidly scrolling text and images on the screen.

"Report! Yesterday, a total of fifteen combat teams were dispatched to collect samples of flora and fauna in the designated area. The mission was 100% successful!"

"The team of scientists has identified the required species, including the 'ice wolf,' 'ice spider,' and 'alpaca,' and has successfully captured live specimens. DNA sequencing and biological behavior analysis have already begun."

Upon hearing "alpaca from another world," a combat staff officer couldn't help but twitch at the corner of his mouth.

Those things look harmless and docile, but they are actually very aggressive and highly resistant to anesthetics. Several soldiers were kicked by the llamas because they were so eager to chase them.

If it weren't for the soldiers' high level of protection, their bones would probably have been broken.

The reporting is ongoing.

"Samples of venomous insects and snakes have been transferred to the biological laboratory for toxicological analysis and species classification. The preliminary compilation of the Encyclopedia of Extraterrestrial Insects has been launched."

"Regarding plant sample collection, we have obtained more than 600 specimens from different species, and detailed chemical composition analysis is expected to take more than a month."

"Among them, the special work of sorting out extraordinary and magical plants is proceeding in an orderly manner..."

"Our main focus is to analyze the diets of local herbivores and, after rigorous toxicological testing, compile a 'List of Safe Foods from Another World' suitable for humans."

Two months ago, the military had already organized the various magical creatures of the other world. After the last attack that blocked the beast tide, the human side collected a large amount of animal DNA, and with the drones that had been hovering around, they obtained many good things.

As the southern forest belt was being reclaimed and farmland was being cultivated, the soldiers were also actively collecting various specimens, plants, and animals.

In the headquarters warehouse, various labeled specimen boxes and freezers were piled up like mountains.

The head of logistics and warehousing has complained more than once, half-jokingly, that the biologists' enthusiasm is about to burst the warehouse.

Hearing about this series of gratifying results, a smile appeared on Su Mingjin's tense face. She gently tapped the table to bring everyone's attention back.

"Very good. Logistical support is of paramount importance. Everything we do is for the sake of completing logistical tasks. Does anyone have anything else to say?"

Commander Man asked directly, "The consumption of the Cleansing Heart Elixir is very high. Do you have a solution here?"

The moment this question was raised, the atmosphere in the meeting room became even more tense.

The officer in charge of supplies distribution stood up, looking somewhat troubled.

"President Su, the special props are being consumed too quickly! The frontline exploration team is almost always on hand, and the daily consumption is increasing. Consultant Chen's special prop production team has been working around the clock, but production still can't keep up with the shortage."

"We urgently need the support of numerous advisors from the Special Energy Research Institute in the rear!"

Su Mingjin nodded, her expression unchanged: "I have already communicated with President Li about this matter, so there is no need to worry. The first batch of manpower support will arrive as early as tomorrow."

Everyone present was invigorated.

A few days ago, Professor Deng Dakang made the decision to send Wang Ye back to the modern world to tackle the industrial production challenges of "special equipment." Meanwhile, Consultant Chen, along with Wang Hu and a group of highly sensitive warriors, were frantically drawing talismans in this other world to ensure the "mental defense line" of the pioneering force was foolproof.

Information about the production of special equipment in the modern world is updated daily. The 3D model is beautiful, and the sintering process seems perfect.

But whether that thing is actually useful, whether it can be activated, completed in the final smelting, and then contain energy like a real special equipment, nobody knows for sure.

Until the finished product is obtained, special equipment that can successfully resist interference from mind magic remains the only reliable option.

Su Mingjin continued, "This time, we have dozens of renowned experts and consultants. They have all intensively studied the unfinished version of 'The Complete Guide to Trial and Error in Wudang Scientific Preparation,' co-authored by Professor Deng and Consultant Chen. Although their techniques are still somewhat rusty, they are enough to become a vital force in our new equipment."

"The Complete Guide to Trial and Error in Wudang Scientific Preparation"?
Upon hearing this strange yet modern scientific name, several officers' expressions became quite interesting.

“In addition, there is another piece of news to tell everyone,” Su Mingjin’s gaze turned into the distance, as if penetrating the walls of the conference room and seeing the vast camp under construction, “Advisor Chen and Professor Deng have actually started a new research project.”

"This time, they're trying to construct a device that can influence and even block mental interference over a wide area—or perhaps some kind of large-scale energy-blocking field. To completely isolate us from the influence of magic!"
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In the modern world, in the space-time portal region, before sunrise, personnel preparing to deploy have already gathered.

The buildings near the time portal underwent several months of construction, and the original experimental building was demolished and relocated.

This place has now been transformed into a super-large hollow building!

At this moment, the air is filled with the unique smell of firewood, gasoline, soil, wind, and snow.

Zhang Chiyun stood at the very front of the line, his robes fluttering slightly in the wind, revealing a thick down jacket underneath.

The white whisk in his hand complemented his graying hair perfectly.

Zhang Chiyun looked up at the colossal azure gate that seemed to swallow up another part of the sky. Inside the gate was a deep and ever-flowing blur, as if the singularity of the universe had been forcibly torn open on earth.

After a long while, his Adam's apple bobbed, and a long, drawn-out Taoist chant drowned out the surrounding noise.

"I never imagined that this gate spanning the two worlds would be so grand."

The dozens of advisors behind him, whose average age was over fifty, looked like children seeing incense for the first time, their eyes shining with an irrepressible light.

After several days of tiring preparation and production, all the special equipment that could be made in the modern world and whose functions were still unknown was packed up, all for this moment.

On this journey, they will seek the path to the extraordinary and revive the glory they once lost!

“Uncle-Master, we’re next.” Wang Ye’s voice came from the side. He looked calm, but he couldn’t hide the seriousness in his eyes. “When you go through the time portal, you will feel a strong sense of dizziness and tearing. This is normal. Don’t panic.”

Upon hearing this, Zhang Chiyun excitedly waved his whisk, creating a gentle breeze.

He glanced at Wang Ye and said, half-jokingly and half-seriously, "Little Wang Ye, you've said that at least three times today. My old bones are getting calluses from hearing it."

"Yes, Xiao Wang, besides this, should you also remind us that if we see the Ancestral Master beckoning to us from inside, or if we discover any unusual hallucinations, we must report it immediately?"

Wang Ye looked embarrassed.

A slightly overweight consultant standing nearby chuckled, "That's right, junior disciple, don't worry. We've cultivated our minds our whole lives, so we still have some self-control. If we really have hallucinations, we'll definitely report it!"

A burst of good-natured laughter rang out, easing the tension before departure.

Wang was teased by many elders, which made him feel a little embarrassed, but he nodded solemnly afterward.

"Uncle Zhang, elders, please don't think I'm being long-winded. The other world has amazing microscopic particles, and those things are real, powerful forces."

"No matter how great our ancestors' supernatural powers were, the signal might not be very good across worlds, and they might not be able to protect us. We are the only hope for the Special Energy Research Institute in this other world. It's always better to be careful!"

His words were sincere, which calmed the previously lively atmosphere back down.

Zhang Chiyun's joking expression vanished, and he said seriously, "Little Wang, we understand your intentions. Don't worry!"

Just then, a clear and powerful voice came from a military loudspeaker not far away: "Attention, twelfth convoy! Attention, twelfth convoy! Prepare to enter! Anyone entering the New World, please get ready."

At the command, the advisors immediately fell silent and quickly and orderly began boarding the vehicles in their previous formation.

Although they were wearing Taoist robes, their movements exuded the agility of someone who had undergone military training.

During the month or so they were gathered together, they underwent a great deal of military training.

One after another, modified military trucks slowly drove toward the huge blue light screen.

Inside the carriage, Wang Ye's voice rang out again, as if afraid they would forget: "Remember, a voice will sound directly in your head in a moment. Don't resist it; it's a notification from the time portal!"

As soon as he finished speaking, the truck's cab plunged headfirst into the azure light.

Without any violent impact, the world instantly became bizarre and fantastical.

The view outside the window was stretched into countless colorful rays of light, rushing past rapidly, before the vision went dark...

I don't know how much time passed, but when my consciousness returned, an indescribable tearing sensation came from my limbs and bones, as if every cell in my body was about to be broken down and reassembled.

"Ha, it's really here!" Zhang Chiyun exclaimed in a low voice, closed his eyes, and focused his mind on the single point of clarity in his spiritual center.

Almost at the same time, the same loud voice that Wang had repeatedly mentioned, which was neither male nor female and whose emotions were indistinguishable, resounded like a great bell deep in everyone's mind.

"Welcome to the new world..."

As the booming, indistinguishable male and female voice faded from his mind and some new information appeared, Zhang Chiyun blinked rapidly.

The bizarre and fantastical sights faded away, and the world became solid again.

The moment the view returned, what appeared before them was a permanent base resembling an aircraft fortress, constructed of steel, concrete, and steel structures.

Without stopping, the car sped out of these steel fortresses, and Zhang Chiyun then saw a busy scene filled with tension and order.

A rush of cold air, mixed with gunpowder smoke, engine oil, and icy snow, entered my nostrils.

Soldiers in full protective suits patrolled with long strides, while warriors in weight-reducing exoskeletons carried supplies. Ground crew in the distance maintained various vehicles.

The vehicle sped off and then stopped in the waiting area. Zhang Chiyun's gaze quickly swept across the crowd and precisely locked onto two familiar figures.

Chen the Scoundrel, Chen the Advisor of Wudang, and Zhou Yingsheng, the Advisor, who is in almost the exact same pose behind him.

The two have been friends for over fifty years.

When we were kids, the research institute organized exchange meetings, and he would act like an older brother, leading a few younger brothers to play together.

This thought popped into Zhang Chiyun's mind, and his gaze swept over the outside of Chen Rapi's Taoist robe.

He was surprised to find that the other person was carrying a completely black automatic rifle slung across his shoulder like a soldier.

Zhang Chiyun's eye twitched almost imperceptibly.

Before setting off, these dozens of people diligently participated in a two-week intensive firearms training program, covering everything from theory to live ammunition. They fired so many bullets that they could almost fill a box.

But when it came time to leave, they weren't given a single gun.

"Alas, the emperor is biased!"

The thought flashed through his mind, but he stopped thinking about it and instead looked at the others.

Leading the group was a middle-aged woman who was dressed smartly and looked very capable. Her face was ordinary; she would have been the type of mother next door in a crowd. But Consultant Zhang knew at a glance that this should be Su Mingjin, the vice president in charge of information coordination and task distribution in the other world.

Beside him stood a man dressed in casual clothes, with gray hair and glasses. He had a calm demeanor and was likely Professor Deng Dakang, whom Wang Ye had repeatedly instructed him to attend to.

This person is said to have made great contributions to the scientific research of supernatural powers and is a great treasure of the country.

As for the sharp-eyed, sturdy warriors around them, they must be the pioneers of Wang Hu's group with their high-sensitivity physique.

"Junior Brother Chen!"

A familiar voice called out, and when Consultant Chen saw the person who had arrived, a big smile appeared on his face. He quickly moved the "Equalizer of All Beings" behind him a little further back and symbolically waved his whisk.

"Senior Brother Zhang!"

"Haha, Junior Brother Chen! It's been a long time. How have you been doing in this other world?" Zhang Chiyun laughed loudly, flicked his whisk with a flourish, and returned the greeting.

The advisors behind him also stepped forward to greet Advisor Chen, and for a time, the terms "senior brother," "junior brother," and "senior uncle" were heard one after another, creating a warm atmosphere.

Deng Dakang watched quietly from the side, not daring to disturb the reunion of the group of Taoists.

His gaze swept across the faces of each new consultant, as if he were assessing something.

After they had finished exchanging pleasantries, Consultant Chen slapped his forehead and hurriedly stepped forward to introduce, "Oh dear, what a forgetful thing I am. Fellow disciples, senior uncles. This is Su Mingjin, General Manager Su, the commander-in-chief of our frontline camp!"

"May you enjoy boundless longevity and blessings, Mr. Su, we greet you!" Zhang Chiyun led the group in bowing.

Su Mingjin nodded, saluted, and then said with a smile, "Welcome, esteemed advisors, to the new world!"

She pointed to Deng Dakang behind her: "This is Professor Deng Dakang, the head of the research on supernatural powers. In the future, Professor Deng will be in charge of coordinating with everyone. If there is anything you can't handle, please contact me directly!"

"May you enjoy boundless longevity and blessings, Professor Deng!" Zhang Chiyun led the crowd in bowing.

"My esteemed advisors, you have come from afar; thank you for your hard work!" Deng Dakang returned a crisp military salute, his eyes behind his glasses revealing the sharp edge of a pragmatist. "In the future, as our Special Energy Research Institute flourishes, our exploration of supernatural powers will depend on you all. From today onward, we are comrades-in-arms fighting side by side!"

“You’re too kind. We are paid by the state and wear the Taoist robes passed down from our ancestors. If the state summons us, we will gladly die for it!” Zhang Chiyun said solemnly.

"Excellent! With such determination from you all, we have nothing to worry about in achieving our great goal!"

After a few polite exchanges, Su Mingjin made an excuse and left.

She's been quite busy these past few days. As a special advisor here, she holds a prestigious position, and after a personal audience, she has to get back to work.

After Su Mingjin left, Deng Dakang smiled and said, "Advisors, we can catch up later; time is of the essence. Please follow me!"

May you enjoy boundless longevity and happiness!

Deng Dakang led the group through several passages toward the core area of ​​the base.

Along the way, Zhang Chiyun could sense a mixture of curiosity and awe in the gazes cast upon him by the fully armed soldiers.

Taoist robes and steel, whisks and guns, they even saw paper pasted on some of the equipment.

The stark contrast seems to have become the norm here.

Soon, the group arrived at the door of a huge conference room.

Deng Dakang glanced back, his gaze sweeping over the faces of the young advisors, before turning to Advisor Zhou behind Advisor Chen and saying, "Advisor Zhou, please take care of the younger generation. The design of special equipment cannot stop; they are our most valuable talisman-making talents."

"Talisman-making talent?" These words made Zhang Chiyun and the other veteran advisors' eyelids twitch.

That's a very polite way of putting it.

But why does it sound so awkward to them?
How come all our disciples and followers have become talisman-making talents here?

Aren't they also going to make special equipment?
Seeing the junior consultants' matter-of-fact and even somewhat eager expressions, Zhang Chiyun could only sigh inwardly.

With the younger generation being taken away, only about ten of the dozens of advisors remained.

The meeting room door opened, and Deng Dakang gestured for everyone to go in.

"Esteemed advisors, now that you've arrived in the New World, you all know a great deal of information. This mission is time-sensitive and demanding. Advisor Wang Ye, have you finished preparing the items I asked you to make?"

Deng Dakang turned his gaze to Wang Ye, who was already waiting there, and his tone became serious.

Wang nodded, then shook his head: "Professor Deng, the main special equipment has been completed. But its effectiveness will only be known after final activation and smelting."

Deng Dakang nodded: "Take them out and prepare them. We'll start the activation ceremony as soon as it's noon."

Special equipment with multiple normal functions is usually activated at midnight or 9 PM, as these two times are considered the transition between Yin and Yang, when spiritual energy is strongest and most suitable for activation.

But what they want to make are special equipment that can be mass-produced to ward off evil and purify the mind, so naturally the stronger the yang energy, the better.

"it is good!"

Wang Ye nodded, then opened the box he had been carrying, revealing its contents.

The consultants present all looked over, hoping that some magical change would occur.

Then I found that nothing had changed.

The box was lined with thick black velvet, on which lay semi-finished special equipment that had been sculpted, forged, and sintered.

These special equipment are mainly composed of red-leaf human-face trees. Due to the adhesion and melting of various materials, the surface has a dark color, and the original human-face tree patterns are almost invisible, replaced by dense patterns.

After they are activated and smelted, they will be ready for use!
Wang opened the boxes one by one, revealing most of the materials, most of which were carved into the shapes of special equipment such as magic swords, tokens, and seals.

"These special equipment prototypes made from the branches of the human-face tree look pretty good!"

Deng Dakang gazed intently at these masterpieces.

“Exactly.” Wang Ye nodded.

Deng Dakang's gaze swept over these special equipment prototypes, and he asked with a smile, "How many problems arose when they were made in the modern world?"

Because of the magical particles permeating the other world, the advisors were severely hampered in their spellcasting, let alone in creating such sophisticated and specialized equipment.

Therefore, the intricate and delicate steps involved in carving, refining, absorbing, and sintering magical materials in the other world were completed with the assistance of many elders after Wang returned to the modern world.

Wang Ye took a deep breath: "Just as Professor Deng predicted. Even after returning to the modern world, the scents lingering on these materials still caused significant interference. We tried everything—burning incense, bathing, fasting, and calming our minds—but we still made quite a few mistakes during the production process."

He pointed to several special equipment embryos: "You see, these few were burned out during the synthesis of other auxiliary materials. The rest look promising, but their quality isn't very good. We're not sure if the others with better quality can absorb magical particles and form special equipment."

"At least it's done!"

Deng Dakang adjusted his glasses, then turned to look at Zhang Chiyun and several of Longshan's advisors.

"Esteemed advisors, I have often heard that Cat Mountain is unparalleled in energy pattern painting, Dragon Mountain is unmatched in physical lightning attraction, and their methods of activating and smelting special equipment must also be unparalleled in the world, right?"

Zhang Chiyun's heart skipped a beat, and he bowed, saying, "I dare not accept such praise. These are just some minor tricks passed down from ancient books. We in Cat Mountain are quite experienced in the activation and smelting of special equipment!"

"When it comes to activating special equipment, and lightning magic and special equipment, Longhu Mountain is second to none!"

"Your words have made us people of Qingcheng Mountain feel utterly ashamed!"

"that……"

As the advisors began arguing again, Chen, the advisor from Wudang, stroked his beard and didn't say much, while Deng Dakang's lips curled into a slight smile.

As expected, competition among peers really livens up the atmosphere and increases team cohesion!
"Esteemed advisors, if we activate and smelt special equipment, what can be done? When will it be completed?"

Special equipment made by the Otherworldly Special Energy Research Institute requires many steps from material selection to production, and the activation and smelting rituals are an important part of the final product.

The activation and smelting in the other world was considered by Deng Dakang to be the core of success!
Traditional special energy equipment is extremely time-consuming to make, but there are not many requirements for activation.

Generally, an auspicious day needs to be chosen for the ceremony, and incense is burned and prayers are offered to invoke the power of high latitudes to bless the special equipment with high latitude characteristics.

In addition to this, there is also a final smelting special equipment.

This requires improving the energy and quality of special equipment through specific methods.

This kind of work was originally the responsibility of Consultant Chen and his team, but unfortunately the pioneering team didn't have enough time. They didn't have time to wait for the new equipment.

After listening to Deng Dakang's words, everyone finally turned their attention to Advisor Chen.

Consultant Chen was quite confident about this: "Noon today is the perfect time for activating and refining special equipment!"

"Alright, advisors, let's go and make preparations, and strive to produce mature special equipment as soon as possible to help the warriors overcome the suffering caused by mind magic interference!"

"Easy to say, easy to say!"
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Another world, the far north.

Zhao Chong put a piece of candy in his mouth and let it slowly melt, while his eyes were fixed on the construction vehicles building a road heading north.

"Why did the higher-ups order us to slow down our construction speed again today?"

Xiao Zhou shrugged helplessly: "Captain, I heard that the purification and evil-suppressing effects on the southern route are too expensive. To ensure safety, we need to wait two days before we can get the special equipment."

Zhao Chong pursed his lips: "I'm really not reconciled!"

"Captain, unfortunately this is an order from above."

"Understood!" Zhao Chong looked at the several engineering vehicles parked there: "If we could speed things up, we could have completely cleared the smooth road to the oil field this week."

"Captain, resources should be prioritized, and tasks should be completed in order!"

"Sigh, I really don't understand why the higher-ups don't pay more attention to the north. They're too focused on the southern forests!" Zhao Chong kicked a stone in frustration.

Watching the stone fly away made me feel much better.
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In another world, a few kilometers away, lies a cell where elves are imprisoned.

The multiple security doors slid open silently, and a mixture of sweet wheat, fruit, vegetable, strawberry, and banana aromas forcefully dispelled the stuffy air in the room.

Tang Huanzhu walked in carrying a brand new plate. She glanced at the untouched food in the corner and sighed dramatically.

She deftly cleared away the old plates, placed the new ones in their designated spots, and then turned and left.

From beginning to end, she didn't glance at the two elves once, as if she were just doing a tedious daily task.

The door closed again.

Annie's gaze, however, seemed to be drawn to a magnet, fixed intently on the new food.

The golden ones are bananas.

The red, sweet and sour berries are tomatoes!
There were also two pieces of white bread that smelled wonderfully of milk!
She had eaten strawberries many times before, and each time she found them to have a unique flavor...

Gurgle… Gurgle…

The sounds coming from her stomach were exceptionally clear in the quiet room, like the beating of war drums, making her blush with embarrassment.

She quickly turned her gaze to the television on the wall, where Tom and Jerry was still playing.

"Annis, is your will really that weak?"

Lani's icy voice came from her side, devoid of any warmth.

"NO, I have not!"

Annies retorted almost immediately, but her voice was somewhat weak.

She once thought her will was as strong as steel, but last time her will was captured by the local food.

Then, she slowly sank into the abyss.

“No? Ha…” Lani’s gaze swept over her, finally settling on the tip of her unconsciously twitching nose. “Your body is more honest than your mouth. Remember, everything the enemy gives us is poison coated in honey. They want to corrupt our bodies with this food, and numb our spirits with these ridiculous images. We are the most devout believers of the Mother Goddess, and we must not be swayed by the insidious tricks of those invaders!”

“I know, Lani, I just…” Anise explained softly, “The anti-magic device has been running, I can’t absorb enough magic, my body…”

Before she could finish speaking, her stomach roared in protest once again.

The sound even drowned out the explosion of Tom Cat being blown into a firework on TV.

What a shame!

She's a baby elf who's not even three hundred years old yet, and her only real strength is her combat experience.

Unfortunately, hunger caused him to lose his composure at that moment.

I really want to eat it!!!
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Inside the monitoring room, a few dozen meters away.

Gong Pengfei tore off a large, sizzling piece of scallion pancake, stuffed it into his mouth, but kept his eyes glued to the screen.

There are more than forty split screens on the screen.

Gong Pengfei mainly watched the surveillance footage of Lani and Annis being detained.

He spent most of his time like this, except when the other person was eating or showering, looking for clues.

"You haven't eaten or spoken since we met, at most you just watch Tom and Jerry, haha, how long can you keep this up?"

Thinking of this, Gong Pengfei suddenly felt that even the deluxe version of the scallion pancake with egg and sausage in his mouth was somewhat tasteless.

They've already done this once to the first female elf prisoner, and now they want to do it again?
"It's the fourth day, and still no progress," he mumbled a complaint. "All I do is stare blankly and watch cartoons. Am I really going to starve myself to death? Ha... I'm starting to watch Tom and Jerry now. Does Tom and Jerry really have that much magic?"

Not far away, Tang Huanzhu was using a fork to twirl a lump of crystal-clear konjac noodles for breakfast.

Without looking up, she said, "It must have magic, but unfortunately I can't stick them together and then watch Tom and Jerry with them. I can only eat this completely calorie-free food here. Sigh... losing weight is so hard~"

Her female colleague next to her was happily patting her round belly when she heard this and laughed: "You should follow my example and not diet! I think Tom and Jerry is pretty good, a classic that never goes out of style. Watching cartoons while eating is a little encouragement for the belly fat."

Gong Pengfei rolled his eyes. What was all this nonsense?

After monitoring the device for so long, trying to understand it for so long, did it develop feelings for it?
Since the large-scale capture of the elves who attempted to ambush the pioneering team again four days ago, the interrogation work has reached a stalemate.

These elven captives were as hard as stone, completely unyielding.

Originally, the number one elf was about to break through, but after that guy who was obviously the leader of the elves went in, a change occurred.

So far, aside from collecting some basic physiological data and DNA data, and finding that the other party is hostile towards them because of some mother goddess, they have almost no other valuable intelligence.

Perhaps their only form of entertainment is watching them stare blankly after watching "Tom and Jerry"?

(End of this chapter)