frightfiction Chapter 218 Unexpected Events and Crisis Arrive in Time-Space Exploration
Chapter 218 Unexpected Events and Crisis Arrive in Time-Space Exploration
At the research base on the Silent Star, scientists continued their research on spacetime technology. With gradual solutions to the problems of spacetime channel stability and energy supply, they were finally preparing to conduct a larger-scale experiment to open a spacetime channel. This time, they planned to extend the channel's duration to several minutes and increase its diameter to explore whether it was possible to allow objects to pass through it.
On the day of the experiment, a tense yet exciting atmosphere permeated the entire base. All the scientists were at their posts, their eyes fixed on the various instruments and equipment, not missing a single subtle change. At the command of the chief engineer, the energy conversion device operated at full capacity, supplying enormous amounts of energy to the core sphere of spacetime technology.
The runes on the sphere's surface shone brightly, and the energy fluctuations emanating from its interior grew increasingly intense. Then, a spacetime tunnel radiating a ghostly blue light slowly formed in the center of the experimental field. Strange lights flickered along the tunnel's edges, and the surrounding space seemed to be distorted into countless irregular shapes, creating a mesmerizing spectacle.
Scientists carefully sent a small probe robot into the spacetime tunnel. The robot moved slowly forward in the tunnel, transmitting environmental data back to base in real time. Initially, everything seemed to be going according to plan. But about two minutes after the robot entered the tunnel, an accident suddenly occurred.
The energy fluctuations within the spacetime tunnel suddenly became extremely violent, and black cracks began to appear at the tunnel's edges, as if a powerful force was attempting to tear it apart. Immediately afterwards, a powerful gravitational force emanated from within the tunnel, violently pulling the surrounding instruments and some scientists towards it.
Upon seeing this, the commander-in-chief immediately ordered the energy conversion device to be shut down and the experiment to cease. However, the energy conversion device seemed to be experiencing some kind of interference, failing to shut down properly and continuing to supply energy to the sphere. The gravity of the spacetime tunnel grew stronger and stronger, and the entire research base began to shake violently, creating an extremely critical situation.
In this critical moment, a scientist risked his life to rush towards the energy conversion device, attempting to manually cut off the energy supply. Pulled by gravity, he struggled forward, each step fraught with danger. Finally, he successfully pressed the emergency stop button, the energy conversion device ceased operation, and the gravity of the spacetime tunnel gradually weakened.
After considerable effort, the scientists who had been sucked into the vicinity of the portal were all rescued. However, the accident caused severe damage to the entire base, destroying many instruments and equipment and resulting in the loss of some data. More worryingly, although the spacetime portal had been closed, its effects had not been completely eliminated.
The spacetime structure surrounding the base has shown signs of instability, with occasional small-scale spacetime distortions. While these distortions have not yet posed a substantial threat to the base, they could trigger a larger crisis if left unchecked.
Meanwhile, the Interstellar Alliance headquarters also received an urgent report from the research base. The Alliance leadership took this very seriously and immediately convened relevant experts and military forces to discuss countermeasures.
Experts conducted an emergency analysis of the data transmitted from the research base. They discovered that the unexpected failure of this spacetime portal opening experiment was likely due to an insufficient understanding of the ancient civilization's spacetime technology, leading to deviations in energy input and portal control. These deviations triggered a violent conflict between the spacetime portal and the surrounding spacetime structure, resulting in a series of dangerous situations.
Military forces swiftly prepared for any potential crises. They deployed defensive forces around the research base to prevent uncontrollable spacetime anomalies from threatening surrounding planets. Simultaneously, they prepared rescue ships, ready to provide emergency assistance to the research base if necessary.
Under the command of the Alliance headquarters, scientists at the research base began emergency repairs and monitored and studied the effects of the spacetime tunnel. They knew that this accident not only served as a wake-up call for them but also plunged the entire Interstellar Alliance into an unprecedented crisis. However, they did not back down; instead, they became even more determined to delve deeper into spacetime technology, understand its laws, and prevent similar crises from recurring. In the days to come, with the support of the Alliance, they will dedicate themselves fully to research and repair work, striving to resolve this crisis and for the future of the Interstellar Alliance.