Li Zhiqi and Lin Xuan stood in front of the machine, both drenched in sweat, the entire laboratory filled with the exhaustion of their labor. The massive metal spider-like machine flickered with a cold light under the dim illumination. Lin Xuan wore an excited smile, his eyes sparkling with fervor, as if this moment was the most important of his life.
Lin Xuan laughed loudly, his voice echoing in the lab: "With all my wisdom and strength, Time Traveler... X337 is finally ready!" His voice was filled with confidence and pride, as if this machine was the masterpiece of his life.
Li Zhiqi stood beside him, panting heavily, his breath quickening. He looked at Lin Xuan's fervent expression but felt a wave of doubt and unease. For half a year, he had followed Lin Xuan doing various simple engineering tasks—adjusting screws, welding parts—completely unaware of the true purpose of this machine. The idea of time travel seemed unbelievable and even somewhat absurd.
"Lin Xuan, are you really sure this machine can travel through time?" Li Zhiqi's voice carried skepticism, his eyes revealing confusion and concern. "In these past six months, all we've done are ordinary engineering tasks; I can't feel anything special about this machine."
Lin Xuan turned to face Li Zhiqi, his eyes still filled with determination and confidence. He patted Li Zhiqi on the shoulder and smiled, "Zhiqi, many things are not as simple as they seem. The core secret of this machine lies within its internal structure and energy system. Every small part you've worked on is actually a part of this grand plan."
Lin Xuan's words stirred something within Li Zhiqi; he began to reevaluate every detail of the machine. Lin Xuan's confidence and determination forced him to reconsider this seemingly ridiculous plan. Perhaps Lin Xuan truly had mastered some mysterious technology capable of realizing this seemingly impossible dream.
"Alright, Lin Xuan, I’m willing to believe you this once." Li Zhiqi took a deep breath and nodded. "Let's see what this Time Traveler X337 is really capable of."
Lin Xuan smiled appreciatively and turned back to face the enormous machine. His gaze was filled with anticipation and excitement, as if he could already see the infinite possibilities of the future. Li Zhiqi stood beside him, still feeling some unease but more hopeful about what lay ahead. Together they stood before the mysterious machine, ready to embark on an unprecedented adventure.
Lin Xuan tossed a safety helmet to Li Zhiqi with a smile, saying, "Put this on, just in case." Li Zhiqi caught the helmet, feeling a slight tremor in his heart as he sensed the tension brought by the unknown challenges ahead. After both donned their helmets, they approached the two large levers in front of the machine.
Standing before the levers, Lin Xuan and Li Zhiqi exchanged a glance. Lin Xuan’s eyes were filled with determination and excitement; it seemed like he had waited countless days and nights for this moment. He took a deep breath, gathered his courage, then shouted loudly: "Let’s go!"
The two pulled down on the levers simultaneously with force, causing the machine to tremble violently. The massive metal spider machine emitted a low humming sound as if awakening from slumber. The lights in the laboratory flickered incessantly while the dials on the walls spun wildly, indicating an overload state.
The operation of the machine brought a strong vibration; it felt as though the entire laboratory could not withstand such immense energy and began to shake violently. The floor quaked, lights on the ceiling crackled ominously as if about to fall down. Red alarm lights on instruments along the walls flashed erratically while piercing alarm sounds echoed throughout the space.
Li Zhiqi felt the vibrations beneath his feet, nearly losing his balance. He tightly grasped the handle, filled with unease and anticipation. "Lin Xuan, is this really going to work?" he shouted, his voice almost drowned out by the surrounding noise.
Lin Xuan smiled, a determined glint in his eyes. "Trust me, Zhiqi, everything is going according to plan!" His voice was full of confidence and strength, providing reassurance even amidst the chaos.
As the machine operated, the vibrations and flickering lights in the laboratory gradually reached their peak. The energy within the machine seemed to find a breakthrough, releasing a powerful wave of energy that tore through the barriers of space. Li Zhiqi and Lin Xuan felt a tremendous force enveloping them, as if it were pulling them into an unknown time and space.
At that moment, the machine let out a tremendous roar, and the entire laboratory was engulfed in blinding light. Li Zhiqi felt a strong sense of weightlessness as the scene before him began to blur.
After the intense feeling of weightlessness, Li Zhiqi sensed a massive attraction coming from in front of the machine, as if it were trying to pull him entirely inside. Panic-stricken, he clung desperately to a nearby handle, fighting against this powerful suction with all his might, afraid to move even an inch. His heart raced violently, and the images around him became increasingly indistinct, but he could still see a blue portal appearing in front of the metallic spider machine, its light flickering, mysterious and alluring.
Li Zhiqi gritted his teeth, gripping the handle tightly; his fingers turned pale from exertion. His feet kept sliding, yet he remained determined not to be sucked in. This attraction seemed to possess infinite strength, tugging at his body as if it would swallow him whole at any moment.
However, Lin Xuan appeared remarkably calm. With his arms crossed over his chest, he stood firmly on the ground, allowing the attraction to slowly drag him forward. His body swayed gently with the pull, moving steadily and confidently as if everything was under his control. A confident smile adorned Lin Xuan's face, his eyes sparkling with excitement and anticipation.
"Lin Xuan, what is happening?" Li Zhiqi shouted, panic and confusion evident in his voice. He struggled against the pull as cold sweat beaded on his forehead.
Lin Xuan turned to look at Li Zhiqi and smiled reassuringly. "This is our portal—a gateway to the past. Don't be afraid, Zhiqi; this is where our dreams begin."
His voice was powerful enough to instill a sense of calm in Li Zhiqi. Despite still being filled with doubt and anxiety, he decided to trust Lin Xuan and relaxed his grip on the handle slightly. However, the attraction remained strong; Li Zhiqi felt himself gradually moving toward the portal.
Lin Xuan looked at Li Zhiqi with an encouraging expression in his eyes. "Let go, Zhiqi; let's embark on this wonderful journey together."
Taking a deep breath, Li Zhiqi finally summoned his courage and slowly released his grip on the handle. In an instant, he was pulled toward the blue portal by that overwhelming attraction as if wrapped in an invisible force. Lin Xuan remained composed with his arms crossed over his chest as he too was drawn closer to the portal alongside Li Zhiqi.
The two were simultaneously sucked into the blue portal. As soon as they entered, Li Zhiqi felt a strong sense of weightlessness; his body was spinning wildly in the air, completely losing its sense of space. The surroundings became blurred, as if he were in an infinitely rotating vortex. The sound of wind and unknown whispers filled his ears, and his heart raced, feeling as if he might be torn apart at any moment.
In stark contrast to Li Zhiqi's panic was Lin Xuan's calm demeanor. Amidst the chaos, Lin Xuan seemed to remain composed, his body moving steadily through the air as he struck a David Pose. His right hand hung relaxed at his side while his left hand rested lightly on his shoulder, exuding elegance and confidence, as if everything happening was exactly what he had anticipated.
Li Zhiqi looked at Lin Xuan, his eyes filled with surprise and admiration. He could not comprehend how Lin Xuan could maintain such calmness and grace amidst the turmoil. There was no trace of panic in Lin Xuan's eyes; instead, they sparkled with anticipation for what was to come. His posture was stable, and a faint smile graced his face, as if he were welcoming the arrangements of fate.
"Lin Xuan!" Li Zhiqi shouted amidst the spinning, his voice trembling due to the vibrations and wind. "Where are we going?"
Lin Xuan slightly tilted his head, smiling nonchalantly, his gaze filled with confidence and mystery. His voice remained clear amidst the chaos: "Zhiqi, don't worry. We are about to witness a historical miracle and challenge the king of time. This is the beginning of our dream."
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