I Created a Sanctuary in Marvel

Chapter 95 The Forging of the Bronze Cloth

Upon receiving the message, Doom quickly arrived at the Sanctuary via a spatial tunnel.

Since Clarice's strength increased, opening a space tunnel spanning thousands of kilometers has not been difficult for her.

A portal gleaming with a faint blue light silently appeared on the outskirts of the Sanctuary. Doom stepped out, with ripples of spatial energy gradually dissipating behind him.

He straightened his robes, and without lingering, walked straight toward the Saint Cloth Laboratory.

"Your Majesty."

Doom entered the brightly lit laboratory and respectfully bowed to Ye Feng, who was standing in front of the central platform.

Ye Feng turned around, a hint of anticipation on his face.

"No need for formalities, come and take a look at this."

"Let's assess whether it can realize our vision for the Saint Cloth."

He pointed to the scales on the platform that shimmered with a dark red hue even under indoor lighting.

"This is--?"

Doom stepped forward and gently touched the dragon scale. The touch was cold and hard, and at the same time, a subtle yet powerful energy fluctuation made him tense.

"Dragon scales, from the molted skin of a divine dragon in the Tarot Secret Realm."

"Tarot uses it to forge weapons and seal dark creatures. Although it was shed from a dragon, these dragon scales can be melted and reshaped without losing their original hardness and excellent energy conductivity."

"It's a very high-quality material. I don't have in-depth knowledge of the specific forging process and material properties, so I'll need your professional judgment."

"The key is to see if it can be combined with Zhenjin Finance, combining the advantages of both to create the ideal armor we envision."

Ye Feng explained.

"Dragon Scales—"

Doom pondered, his gaze fixed on the scale, his mind racing through various materials science parameters and possibilities.

After a moment, he looked up and said more confidently, "Theoretically, it's possible. But I need help."

"No problem, the Holy Land will provide the most favorable conditions."

"As long as your helper is truly capable."

Ye Feng agreed without hesitation.

"I'll contact one of my friends right away."

Doom immediately pictured Reed Richards. In the field of materials science and interdisciplinary applications, Reed was one of the top people he knew.

Inside an office at the Imperial National University, piled high with books and drafts.

"What?!?!"

"You've invited me to participate in a research project funded by Shengyu Investment? How much research funding is available? What specific area of ​​the project is it?"

Reed Richards nearly jumped out of his chair, staring incredulously into the phone to confirm.

His tone was full of excitement.

In today's world, the Holy Domain holds a transcendent status. To cooperate with the Holy Domain Foundation not only means unparalleled research resources, but also a prestigious title that leads to the top of the scientific community.

This resume is valuable enough to make any researcher envious.

"The project is currently in a confidential phase, and I cannot disclose too many details."

"If you decide to participate, you will need to sign a strict confidentiality agreement. Furthermore, the research will take place on Sanctuary territory. Please reply to me after you've considered it carefully, and I will arrange for someone from the Sanctuary Foundation to pick you up."

Doom's voice came through the receiver.

"Is there even a need to consider this?"

Reed responded almost without thinking.

"I'm in! Come pick me up now!"

He was afraid that if he delayed even a second, the opportunity would slip away.

Having received Reed's affirmative reply, Doom breathed a sigh of relief and immediately contacted the Sanctuary Foundation's external relations department.

The next day, a confidentiality agreement and a well-paying employment contract were presented to Reed.

He quickly skimmed through the terms and found them to be far more lenient than he had expected, so he signed his name without hesitation.

That afternoon, he boarded a special plane bound for the Holy Land.

"Is this the Sanctuary?"

On the special vehicle heading to the core area of ​​the Sanctuary, Reed could see the enormous golden barrier covering the vast area from afar through the car window.

It gleams in the sunlight, exuding a sacred aura that brings both peace of mind and awe.

After a rigorous but efficient verification process, Reed finally stepped into the golden barrier. The scene before him made him slightly taken aback.

Although he had never personally visited the Vatican City in the past, he had seen a lot of pictures and information online.

Today, apart from a few iconic outlines that still bear traces of the past, the overall layout and architectural style of the Sanctuary have undergone tremendous changes.

"Reed!"

A familiar voice interrupted his observation.

Reed looked in the direction of the sound and saw Doom standing not far away, waving at him.

"Victor!"

He greeted them with a smile.

"Welcome to the Sanctuary."

Doom smiled and shook hands with him.

"Let's put aside the pleasantries for now."

"What exactly are we supposed to be researching?"

Reed asked impatiently, his eyes gleaming with excitement at the prospect of exploring the unknown.

"This way, please. Let's go to the lab to discuss this in detail."

Doom led Reed through several corridors to a heavy metal door. The sign on the door read "Saint Cloth Laboratory - Level 1 Access" in both Chinese and English.

Upon entering the laboratory, Reed's gaze was immediately drawn to the armor parts and design models displayed around him.

"What are these??"

"This is the battle armor of the Holy Warriors of the Holy Land, which we call the Holy Garment."

Doom explained.

"Currently, our main focus is on the bronze-level Saint Cloths."

"His Holiness the Pope's core requirements for the Saint Cloths are: excellent energy conductivity, extremely high physical and energy defense strength, a certain degree of self-repair capability, and ease of carrying and wearing. What we see now are still just early proof-of-concept models."

"It sounds like they're going to create an extraordinary piece of individual combat equipment?"

"Based on the functions you described, at this stage, perhaps only nanomaterials technology can achieve them comprehensively?"

Reed rested his chin on his hand, lost in thought.

"Nanotechnology is indeed a promising direction, capable of addressing portability and some deformation requirements."

Doom went to a control panel and pulled up some data.

"However, pure nanomaterials may not meet Your Majesty's requirements in terms of absolute defensive strength, especially when facing high-intensity energy impacts."

"Moreover, nano-sized vibranium, a special metal, requires extremely long-term basic research and technological breakthroughs."

He paused, then pointed to the conspicuous dragon scale in the center of the platform.

"So we considered another approach: material composites. By combining these naturally occurring, extraordinary dragon scales with vibranium, we attempted to create a new alloy that combines the advantages of both."

Reed walked up to the dragon scales, his eyes filled with the fascination a researcher has for an unknown, exceptional material: "Amazing energy affinity—if we can solve the fusion process, the potential is truly enormous. So, where exactly do we begin?"

A few days later, in Ye Feng's room.

"Ye Feng, the matter of dispatching and stationing Saint Warriors in various countries needs to be put on the agenda."

The old Pope walked in carrying a stack of documents, a serious expression on his face. Ye Feng had been away from the Holy Land for half a month, and some decisions needed his final approval.

"Oh? The twelve zodiac signs have all been completed?"

Ye Feng was somewhat surprised. The efficiency of those smaller countries was faster than he had expected.

From the end of the UN conference to finalizing cooperation agreements with each of the twelve small countries, and now, it has all taken less than four months.

"The main building is basically completed. It will take about half a month to complete the acceptance inspection according to the highest disaster resistance standards we provided."

"But with the rune inscription, defensive array installation and activation you requested, the whole process is expected to take another month."

The old pope handed Ye Feng a progress report.

"The most critical issue right now is personnel. The Saint Seiya army is officially composed of eighty-eight members, but so far, only Logan has officially inherited the Cloth and been publicly announced as a Saint."

"The others are still in the selection or training phase. A month from now, the twelve palaces will be completed, and we simply won't be able to spare enough manpower, especially capable Saints, to guard those twelve countries. This will seriously affect the reputation and prestige of the Sanctuary."

The old pope rubbed his temples as he spoke, clearly quite anxious about the matter.

"Don't worry too much, I've already thought about this issue."

Ye Feng took the report and quickly skimmed through it.

"I have communicated with the leaders of the twelve nations before, and they are aware of the manpower shortage in the early stages of the Sanctuary's reconstruction."

"We have reached a consensus that before all the Gold Saints are in place, the Bronze Saints with sufficient strength will temporarily take over the duties of guarding the Twelve Zodiac Palaces."

"More importantly, each of the twelve zodiac signs has established a spatial connection with the Sanctuary headquarters. In the event of an emergency anywhere, the Sanctuary can provide strong support in a very short time. Security is guaranteed."

Hearing that Ye Feng had made arrangements beforehand, the old pope's expression relaxed somewhat.

For the next month, Ye Feng devoted most of his energy to training the reserve Saint Seiya warriors.

He systematically taught the methods of cultivating Qi, which effectively made up for the bottlenecks that some reserve members encountered when trying to comprehend the microcosm. Almost everyone felt that their strength had made significant progress.

A month later, good news finally came from the Saint Cloth Laboratory.

Ye Feng's private communicator rang.

"Your Majesty! The first prototype of the Bronze Cloth has been completed, and all basic test data have met the standards."

If you have the time, I hope you can come in person for the final practical effectiveness evaluation.

Doom's voice came from the other end of the communicator, filled with barely suppressed excitement and a hint of exhaustion.

"It worked?"

"I'll be right there."

Ye Feng's spirits lifted; this was undoubtedly the best news he had heard recently.

A moment later, Ye Feng appeared at the entrance of the Saint Cloth Laboratory.

Inside the laboratory, Doom and Reed were gathered around an open Cloth Box with an ancient design and a metallic luster of lapis lazuli. Inside the box were neatly arranged the complete set of bronze Cloth components, with smooth lines, exquisite structure, and a faint glow of energy flowing across their surfaces.

"Your Majesty, you have arrived."

Doom noticed Ye Feng and immediately stepped forward.

Reed, standing to the side, also appeared somewhat nervous and excited. This was the first time he had faced Ye Feng so closely since arriving at the Sanctuary. During this time, he had practically lived and worked in the laboratory, devoting himself entirely to the research of the Saint Cloth.

"Your Holiness the Pope."

Reed greeted him somewhat reservedly.

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