First, he used [Heart of the Black Hole] to create a stable isolation zone around the rift, preventing any further energy from leaking out.
Then, he began tracing complex sealing runes into the empty air.
Suddenly, Dottore seemed to think of something.
“Tell me, do your ancient records contain any descriptions of similar spatial anomalies?” Old Jean’s voice immediately came through.
“They do!
In an ancient text called the Star Track Chronicles, it’s recorded that our predecessors once stabilized a similar spatial fissure using a large quantity of Starlight Crystal.
According to the records, they employed energy resonance at a specific frequency to form an energy barrier at the fissure.
In essence, it was…
a spatial sealing technique.” Old Jean’s tone was uncertain.
“But that technology has long been lost…” “Energy resonance?” A glint of understanding flashed through Dottore’s eyes.
“I see.
Victor, immediately transfer temporary control authority of the stronghold’s energy systems to me.” “What?” General Victor was stunned.
“That’s what sustains the entire stronghold’s…” “Resolving this problem requires sufficient energy support,” Dottore cut him off.
“Rest assured, I only need three minutes.” General Victor fell silent for a moment, then finally made his decision.
“Very well…
Authority has been transferred.
But Mister Dottore, please…” “I know the limits.” Dottore was already operating swiftly on the detector.
“Jean, transmit all records related to energy frequencies from the Star Track Chronicles to me.” Soon, data streams flowed into the detector.
Dottore skimmed through the ancient text, his fingers flying across the virtual keyboard.
“So that’s it…
Using Ley Line energy as a guide, generating a spatial lock effect through oscillations at specific frequencies…” he murmured.
“Crude, but the principle is workable.” Just then, the rift suddenly expanded violently, its width instantly reaching five meters.
An even more massive torrent of energy surged out, this time laced with fragments of bizarre, never-before-seen creatures.
“Mister Dottore!” Old Jean cried out over the communicator.
“The energy readings have exceeded the safety threshold by three hundred percent!” “Perfect,” Dottore replied, a faint smile crossing his lips.
“The stronger the energy torrent, the more pronounced the resonance effect during the sealing process.” His hands traced complex paths through the air as he exerted precise control over the power of the [Heart of the Black Hole], forming a continuously rotating energy vortex directly before the rift.
“Victor, transmit seventy percent of the stronghold’s energy to the coordinates I’ve marked,” Dottore ordered calmly.
“Seventy percent?
But the stronghold’s defense systems will…” “Do it!” Dottore barked.
“This is your only chance!” General Victor gritted his teeth.
“Energy transmission initiated!” Instantly, a blinding column of energy shot from the direction of the stronghold and precisely injected itself into the energy vortex Dottore had created.
The vortex rapidly expanded and began to generate a powerful energy resonance with the spatial rift.
“Frequency adjustment…
Phase synchronization…” Dottore manipulated the energy flows with absolute concentration.
“Now!” He brought his hands together sharply.
The energy vortex instantly contracted, transforming into a complex three-dimensional rune that branded itself firmly onto the surface of the spatial rift.
The rune glowed with a deep blue light, fiercely contesting the black energy that surged from the rift.
“Mister Dottore,” Old Jean asked, studying the data transmitted back through the detector, “what is the principle behind this seal?
We’ve never seen an energy structure like this…” “It’s based on an ancient spatiotemporal stabilization technique,” Dottore explained as he worked.
“Though it cannot forcibly close the rift, it can establish a stable barrier that converts the leaking void energy into harmless fundamental elements.” “How is that possible?” Old Jean exclaimed.
“A fundamental conversion of energy attributes would require…” “An understanding of the nature of spacetime,” Dottore interrupted him.
“Void energy is not true ‘nothingness.’ It is merely disordered energy caught in the interstices of spacetime.
Once the correct frequency is found, it can be stabilized.” “Watch closely.
This is the ‘key.'” As the sealing core fused with the giant crystal at the center of the rift, a dazzling radiance burst forth from the fissure.
The black energy that had been continuously pouring out began to shift in color, gradually transforming into pure, elemental streams of light.
“So…
the problem is resolved?” General Victor’s voice was laced with disbelief.
Dottore did not answer.
Instead, he swiftly retrieved several specialized devices and installed them at the sealing nodes.
“These are real-time monitors.
They will continuously observe the seal’s status, and all data will be transmitted in real time to your headquarters.
No human monitoring is required.
Should stability fall below the critical threshold, they will issue an automatic warning.” After completing the final adjustments, Dottore stepped back and observed the sealing effect.
“This seal should hold for roughly two hundred years.
During that period, the rift’s activity will be suppressed within safe limits.
But this is only a temporary solution.” Old Jean said excitedly, “Two hundred years is plenty of time for us to develop to a new level!” Dottore poured cold water on that optimism.
“Don’t be too sanguine.
The seal only addresses the symptoms, not the root cause.
This rift is fundamentally a breach in the world’s barrier.
Unless a method to repair the world barrier itself is found, the problem will resurface after a century, and it may even erupt in a more severe form.” He watched the spatial rift as it gradually stabilized under the seal’s influence and continued, “I will leave you with two pieces of advice.
First, continue developing purification technology.
Second, train technicians capable of maintaining this seal.” Inside the stronghold’s control room, the synchronized data from the monitors had also begun operating steadily.
The screen displayed the complete figures: Seal Stability: 99.5% Energy Suppression Efficiency: 99.8% Estimated Duration: 235 years After leaving the central zone, Dottore quickly returned to his temporary quarters in the stronghold and began methodically packing the research notes and trade samples he had accumulated in recent days.
Some of the “Starlight Crystal” fragments, taken from the central zone and containing pure spatiotemporal fluctuations, were carefully sealed in separate containers.
General Victor and Old Jean soon arrived, having heard the news.
Watching Dottore pack his gear, both realized the moment of farewell was at hand.
“My task here is complete.” Dottore looked at the two men, their expressions a mix of complex emotions, and spoke evenly.
“Remember, during the effective period of the seal, absolutely do not attempt deep exploration of the other side of the rift.
The spatial structures there are extremely dangerous and far beyond your current ability to handle.” Old Jean could not help stepping forward, his face full of reluctance and a thirst for knowledge.
“Mister Dottore, are you leaving?
We still have so many questions we wish to consult you about, the maintenance details of the seal…” Victor added urgently, “Mister Dottore, regarding the technical specifics of that seal, could you possibly…” “The pursuit of knowledge is endless,” Dottore cut them off.
“I have already left behind sufficient data and guidance.
The relevant materials have been transmitted to your database.
How much you can ultimately grasp depends on yourselves.” Old Jean seemed to remember something and hurried forward eagerly.
“Mister Dottore, please wait!
You mentioned the problem might resurface after two hundred years…
If that time comes and we need your help, or if you need resources from our world, how can we contact you?
And how would supplies be transported?” Dottore’s movements paused for a fraction of a second.
Old Jean’s reminder made him realize he had nearly overlooked this critical detail.
Focused entirely on analyzing the rift and designing the seal over the past few days, he had completely forgotten the material transmission plan he had already prepared.
Fortunately, the device was already at hand.