Chapter 1, The Time Machine

He just appeared at the door, and the bar immediately fell silent

Zheng Cuizhi interrupted him, saying: "Alright! Let's talk about it later! At most, you will only be a lab rat for one day. Next time, I will find someone else. Hurry and change your clothes."

The crowd was even more frenzied, shouting and clamoring loudly

Yiga!

Xiang Shaolong shook his head and smiled bitterly, and had to follow them towards the huge creature. Alas! What kind of luck has gone today?

These two sentences immediately provoked uproarious laughter from the audience

Only saw Xiang Shaolong dodging several attacks, he leaped like a panther and landed between the two opponents. He elbowed the left boxer's rib and blocked the right boxer's punch. Before the left boxer hit the ground, Xiang delivered two consecutive knee strikes to the right boxer's abdomen. At this moment, Hei Mianshen barely stood still. Xiang had already made the right boxer kneel in pain and then punched Hei Mianshen's nose bridge fiercely. With a scream, Hei Mianshen's blood splattered onto Zheng Cuizhi, who had rushed over, and the two became a rolling gourd.

Xiang Shaolong broke out in a cold sweat and looked at this mad scientist who was no different from a lunatic, saying, "Are you joking?"

Xiang Shaolong saw the bar queen Zhou Xiangmei leaning against the table, smiling at him. Feeling ambitious, he calmly said, "I don't care about someone like you. I'll do whatever you want."

Xiang Shaolong felt a chill in his heart. What kind of experiment is this? Why is the laboratory located in the dungeon beneath the Academy of Sciences?

Xiang Shaolong had no time to pay attention to her. He walked over to the bar where Queen Zhou Xiangmei was, grabbed her, and pulled her out of the bar.

In the spacious bar, the smoke is hazy, and the voices and music are deafening. Half of the people are military and public security personnel who are fooling around, as well as foreigners. There are only about thirty ordinary people. It is bustling and the atmosphere is lively.

In the bar, regardless of gender, everyone joins in the revelry, adding fuel to the fire, and the atmosphere becomes intense and boiling to the climax.

Zheng Cuizhi said coldly: "Who said it has anything to do with fighting? It is the Academy of Sciences that requires our best physically capable special personnel to conduct experiments. I saw how brave you were last night, and your physical abilities were so impressive, so I recommended you to the commander, and the commander has already issued the order!"

It's a bit like an old spinster, a female doctor with average looks, Xie Zhimin said seriously with a doctor's degree: "Don't worry! Everything is safe. As for the details, Director Ma will personally tell you."

There is an unwritten rule between military forces, which is to settle disputes with fists unless there is deep enmity or blinded by anger. Otherwise, they will not resort to using knives or other highly lethal weapons such as broken bottles, in order to avoid causing irreparable chaos and being apprehended and punished by military police.

39, 38, 37

Before anyone had the chance to utter even a sound, the entire laboratory hidden deep underground was disintegrated into molecules by a violent explosion, leaving not even a trace behind, and of course, no one could survive

Stride confidently into the bar

Xiang Shaolong exclaimed, "What does this have to do with conducting experiments?"

The alarm suddenly sounded

When everyone saw him dodging without fighting back, they all mocked him together, and the people on the side of the Black-faced God even shouted insults loudly.

The Black-faced Deity swayed to the left, feigning a move, and then stealthily kicked out a leg, aiming for a spot five inches below the calf of Xiang Shaolong.

The onlookers, who found it entertaining, laughed even harder

As everyone finally took action, regardless of gender, they shouted in unison, stirring up trouble and inciting chaos

The text appears to be a series of symbols or placeholders and does not contain any translatable content.

The military jeep belonging to the special forces of the military, known as the elite of the elites, suddenly came to a stop.

Xiang Shaolong sighed in frustration, wishing to hastily conclude the matter. After some thought, he replied: "I do not know much about history, but I recently watched the movie 'Qin Shi Huang' and was very envious of his Epang Palace and indulgent lifestyle. I also read a few books about the Warring States period and Qin Shi Huang"

The Black-faced Deity had yet to have the opportunity to strike Xiang Shaolong, when an irresistible and immense force came from above, causing his nearly one hundred-kilogram body to be thrown back like a toy, landing squarely in the center of the dance floor

Ma Suochang became excited, his old face glowing, as he reached down to touch Xiang Shaolong's cheek, smiling and saying: "Friend! You cannot imagine how fortunate you are to be the first person in human history capable of returning to the past"

Xiang Shaolong thought to himself that it was a good time to come. Just as the fist was about an inch away from his nose, he flew backward as if he had been struck by a punch, leaving the ground.

Amidst the joyful and strange laughter, Xiang Shaolong and three teammates grasped the edge of the door and leaped out of the vehicle. After enduring three months of rigorous physical and tactical training in the Gobi Desert, it was rare to have a three-day holiday. If they did not take the opportunity to enjoy life, how could they justify their existence to the parents who brought them into this world

The text appears to be a series of symbols or placeholders and does not contain any translatable content.

The director Ma remained excited, speaking incessantly: "Soon you will be sent into the time furnace. As long as I press a button, the hydrogen fusion reactor at the bottom of the furnace will accumulate enough energy within thirty-six hours to create an energy black hole in the thermal core of the furnace, breaking through the fabric of space-time. At that moment, the magnetic field transporter will send you back to the world before the Common Era. Just think how marvelous that would be"

Just as they were about to enter the door, amidst a chaotic clatter of objects falling to the ground and the sounds of applause and jeers, their teammates Xiao Zhang and Man Niu, who had arrived a step earlier, were thrown out. They tumbled out of the door in disarray, groaning as they tried to get up. However, this action, which was usually very simple, was extremely difficult for these two elite members of the special forces at that moment

The other end of the phone fell silent for a moment, then gently said: "You are lying!"

Director Ma frowned and said, "Don't panic. You will only stay there for less than ten seconds, just like having a brief dream. I only need you to remember what happened in the dream. You can proceed with the injection."

The Black-faced God believed that Xiang Shaolong was afraid of him, and became even more pleased with himself. He formed a phoenix eye fist with his middle finger, taking advantage of the situation to launch a counterattack. With a swift step forward, he aimed a punch directly at Xiang Shaolong's nose.

Shou Guan, who had been accustomed to strict military training, immediately woke up, broke free from Zhou Xiangmei's entanglement of jade arms and fair legs, and picked up the microphone.

Xiang Shaolong covered Zhou Xiangmei's small mouth, who was about to speak, and said with an eloquent tongue: "How could I deceive you? I, Xiang Shaolong, have been thinking about you day and night, but just didn't say it! Do you know? You--"

The barbaric bull and others rushed up together, rubbing their fists and palms.

Xiang Shaolong looked around and was so scared that he sat up.

60, 59, 58

Zhou Xiangmei exclaimed angrily: "Where are you taking her?"

The anxious voice of the researcher responsible for monitoring the internal force field of the furnace came through: "The energy levels within the furnace are abnormally rising. Please, Director Ma, advise whether we should immediately shut down the energy supply"

This statement holds great truth. Xiao Zhang and Man Niu belong to the 7th Special Team, which is composed of elite troops carefully selected from the national military for specialized training. They are specifically trained to handle various extreme situations, such as counter-terrorism operations, assassination or rescue missions in hostile countries, and the protection of dignitaries. The training encompasses the use of various weapons, hand-to-hand combat, physical endurance, wilderness survival, and various espionage techniques. In short, they are trained to become superhumans, making it exceedingly difficult for even a dozen strong men to harm them in any way. The training includes the use of various weapons, hand-to-hand combat, physical endurance, wilderness survival, and various espionage techniques. In short, they are trained to become superhumans, making it exceedingly difficult for even a dozen strong men to harm them in any way.

Xiang Shaolong moved aside effortlessly, easily avoiding it

A male and a female researcher approached him. The man smiled and said: "I am Fang Ting, with a doctor's degree, and she is Xie Zhiming, also with a doctor's degree, and is the assistant to Director Mark, the chief engineer of this space-time project"

The wild bull naturally knew that it could not hit him, which made it curious why he only chose to evade and not counterattack. This young man retreated six steps, leaned back, and unexpectedly fell into the embrace of the bar queen, Zhou Xiangmei, who was sitting in a chair.

Xiang Shaolong instructed five of his comrades to disperse and step back, then he took two steps forward, arriving about four steps away from the Black-faced God. Calmly, he called out to the bartender: "Bring me a glass of fresh milk, so I can quench my thirst after dealing with the Black-faced God."

Xiang Shaolong lay inside the box, of course unable to see anything, and struggled vigorously, saying: "Stop joking and tell me what experiment is actually being conducted here?"

The lobby is filled with various instruments, resembling the interior of a giant spaceship

The screeching sound of the tires rubbing against the ground due to braking echoed in front of the busiest "Black Panther Bar" in the city.

Four people were suddenly very angry together. Zheng Cuizhi, the frosty beauty, was the beautiful military secretary commanded by their team. Before anyone in their team had successfully pursued her, how could other troops dare to get involved?

In the military, everyone respectfully refers to Xiang Shaolong as "Brother Long" not because of his age, but because he is the chief marksman, the champion of free fighting, and the hero with the best physical fitness in the team

The burly and sturdy Black-faced God, along with more than ten soldiers from his unit dressed in casual attire, leaned against the long bar drinking and joking with several provocatively dressed women. The Frosty Beauty, Zheng Cuizhi, wrapped her arms around the waist of the Black-faced God. Upon seeing Xiang Shaolong, who had always been indifferent to her, she deliberately pressed her alluring body against the Black-faced God and even kissed his cheek.

All instruments in the laboratory became immediately busy, countless indicator lights illuminated, mobilizing nearly 400 researchers who were fully engaged in operation and monitoring

Xiang Shaolong naturally knew that she was seeking revenge publicly but he hated her so much that he gritted his teeth and said, "But today I am still on vacation!"

The battle ended in the blink of an eye.

Xiang Shaolong became confused. My goodness! What is going on? The serious and grand atmosphere here is not a laughing matter.

Director Ma said unhappily, "Answer my question first."

Zhou Xiangmei was stripped naked and drilled out from inside. She asked, "Who are you talking to?"

Zheng Cuizhi's clear and crisp voice came into the ears, saying: "Captain Xiang, you still have fifteen minutes to freshen up. The armored vehicle from the Military Police Department is waiting for you outside the gate."

Director Ma looked at the instrument readings showing the energy of the force field in the furnace rising wildly, beads of cold sweat forming on his forehead. After a moment of hesitation, he dejectedly waved his hand and issued the command: "Implement emergency measure number five immediately"

A "pop!" sound, and the line was hung up.

Director Ma said: "Of course, this is not a joke. I have successfully sent twelve white mice and two monkeys back to the past, and safely brought them back. Unfortunately, they cannot tell me whether they actually went there and what it felt like to be there. That is why I need the military to supply us with the best warriors in terms of physical ability to serve as test subjects, and that person is you, Xiang Shaolong"

Zhou Xiangmei screamed in fright.

Zheng Cuizhi chuckled and said, "My Captain Xiang can only take a break when there is no mission. A soldier's 24 hours belong to the country."

Xiang Shaolong wished he could crush her to death, but sighed and said, "Alas! Wasn't I so brave last night just for you? I wonder if you really don't know or just pretend not to know?"

Time passes bit by bit, hour by hour.

The nurse glanced at him coldly and replied curtly.

Director Mark, who arrived at the central control tower, became increasingly excited, with a gleam in his eyes.

All the staff's attention is focused on Director Ma.

The bull, panting, pointed inside the bar and said: "It is the instructor of the 841st unit, the Black-faced God, who dares to provoke our Frosty Beauty."

Zheng Cuizhi got up and screamed, "Xiang Shaolong! Hello! I will make you look good!"

Director Ma impatiently said: "Hey! This is it, it is the Great Qin Empire, the first year of King Zheng of Qin's reign in 246 BC." He then repeated the year once more into the intercom on his white robe's collar.

The bull also approached and whispered: "The two individuals behind the Black-faced God are the two fiercest champion boxers from the local Hongguan. They are well-prepared for this fight, intent on humiliating us."

At this moment, Xiao Zhang became a bit more alert, opened his bruised eyes, and upon seeing that it was Xiang Shaolong who was helping him up, he exclaimed with great joy: "Brother Long, quickly help us take revenge!"

The black-faced deity exclaimed, "This kid is about to exert all his strength."

Xiang Shaolong picked her up and placed her in the seat next to the driver of the jeep, smiling as he said, "Of course, we are going home. How could I afford the expensive hotel rent?"

More than 200 people in the bar fell silent together. Instantly, the noise transformed into profound quiet, with only the speakers located in the four corners of the bar continuing to broadcast the rhythmic and dynamic sounds of "Joy and Anger".

The two professional boxers summoned by the Black-faced God sensed that the situation was unfavorable, and simultaneously rushed out, circumventing the still prostrate Black-faced God, and attacked Xiang Shaolong from both sides.

At the other end of a grand hall that reached a height of thirty meters, a colossal object resembling a large smelting furnace made of synthetic metal stood imposing before me

Ring--

Forty-eight, forty-seven

The four individuals changed color, rushing forward to assist the two people.

The black-faced deity lunged forward like a mad tiger

Xiang Shaolong charged forward like a fierce tiger leaping from its cage, pouncing on the black-faced deity who was thrown onto its back with all four legs in the air

Comrades Man Niu, Xiao Zhang, and others all shouted insults, calling him shameless, yet they did not resort to violence. No one had more confidence in Xiang Shaolong than they did

Director Ma had no interest in listening to him, and excitedly said: "Have you seen the television series called 'The Time Tunnel'? Look! What is before us is the great Time Tunnel. This is no longer a dream, but a reality. Soon, I will change all of humanity's concepts of time and space—"

Xiang Shaolong, unrepentant as ever, felt his desires stir again and said: "Hey! What is your name, and how can I find you?"

The layered gates rose before them, and the nurse pushed him deep into the building, arriving at the door of an elevator.

Xiang Shaolong is twenty years old this year. His sun-kissed, dark skin radiates a healthy glow. While he may not be considered a handsome young man, his nearly two-meter height, broad shoulders, narrow waist, long legs, and solid muscles without an ounce of excess fat, along with his intelligent and agile eyes, high and straight nose, rounded cheekbones, and square face, combined with the teasing smile at the corners of his distinctly shaped mouth, indeed provide him with qualities that would attract any woman. His nearly two-meter height, broad shoulders, narrow waist, long legs, and solid muscles without an ounce of excess fat, along with his intelligent and agile eyes, high and straight nose, rounded cheekbones, and square face, combined with the teasing smile at the corners of his distinctly shaped mouth, indeed provide him with qualities that would attract any woman.

Suddenly, a sound like muffled thunder emanated from the furnace, followed by the entire laboratory shaking. A strong, intense white light shot out in all directions as the time furnace exploded

However, they are also the objects of jealousy from other units, and those troublemakers take pride in bringing down members of the Seventh Team. Therefore, during holidays filled with revelry, disturbances and fights are routine occurrences, but the situation this time, where they were forcibly ejected, is the first of its kind.

Xiang Shaolong felt a surge of excitement at the thought of fighting, puffed out his chest, and shouted: "Help them in so that my little brother can showcase his skills!"

The Black-faced God saw Xiang Shaolong, his eyes lit up, his hand moved down, and he touched Zheng Cuizhi's round buttocks, giving it a couple of hard pats, and laughed: "One-on-one, or all together!"

Xiang Shaolong had already noticed the two fierce-looking individuals. "Observing the environment" is the second of the seven training directives for special forces, the first being "adequate preparation," and the third "maintaining composure." This is precisely what he is doing now. He quietly instructed, "Tell them to stand down; I am confident I can handle these three on my own."

Xiang Shaolong laughed heartily, pointing at the people with black faces and shouted, "Come! Let's all go together"

The Black-faced Deity let out a loud shout, and lightning-fast, he advanced, bending low as he struck with both fists towards his chest. Xiang Shaolong took a step back, evading the enemy's punch

No one knows who shouted in a strange and shrill voice: "Someone is afraid!"

At this moment, the man with the black face took off his suit jacket and handed it to the Frosty Beauty. He stepped forward two paces and coldly said: "Xiang Shaolong! I have tolerated you for a long time. Last time, you injured more than ten of us at the Wild Cat Karaoke. Today, I will settle the old score with you."

Dr. Fang Ting said: "The duty of a soldier is to serve the country. Captain Xiang should feel honored to become the first real test subject of the Time-Space Project. Come!"

While Xiang Shaolong was still protesting, a staff member came to administer an injection of a syringe full of medication. As his consciousness began to fade, the lid of the box closed, and the solid box made of synthetic metal began to move, passing through the circular entrance of the time furnace and entering the furnace.

About one hundred male and female researchers dressed in white lab coats are busily operating various instruments

The final moment has finally arrived, and the laboratory has begun the countdown starting from one hundred

Xiang Shaolong, confused, said: "You—"

Xiang Shaolong hurriedly gestured to her, instructing her to be silent

Xiang Shaolong touched his waist, which still ached a bit from the countless rounds of battle with the seductive woman last night, and exclaimed, "Are you trying to scare me? Is a fight really such a big deal?"

Xiang Shaolong stood up and said: "What is going on here? At the very least, you should tell me what I am doing here!"

On both sides of the lobby, there are two levels; the topmost level is separated by floor-to-ceiling glass. Numerous researchers are busy at various unknown electronic devices, while others point and gesture at him through the glass

Chief Ma chuckled and said, "Captain Xiang truly knows how to joke." After a pause, he asked, "Are you somewhat familiar with that period of our country's history?"

Lying on the stretcher, Xiang Shaolong protested, "I am not a patient; I can walk by myself."

Xiang Shaolong coldly snorted: "It feels like a livestock being sent to the slaughterhouse, unaware whether it is a pig or a cow that is being slaughtered."

Xiao Zhang moved closer to him and whispered a warning: "Be careful! This guy is quite formidable"

With a loud shout, Xiang Shaolong straightened his body, taking the opportunity to touch Zhou Xiangmei's prominent bosom with his right hand. Using the strength of his waist, he propelled himself upward like a cannonball, diving towards the Black-faced God, ignoring the opponent's fists that were fiercely striking down on his back, his head just hitting the opponent's lower abdomen.

Zhou Xiangmei moaned and called out, "Fallen person! Come quickly!"

Cursing Zheng Cuizhi, thinking about how to get her in hand after the experiment, imagining the scene of revenge where he would embrace her onto the bed and unleash a beating, an old man with gray hair and glasses appeared above the box, looking down at him and smiling: "I am Director Mark, how does Captain Xiang feel?"

Eight guards stood by the door, receiving Xiang Shaolong.

The elevator descended at least ten floors before coming to a stop. Xiang Shaolong pushed the guard out again, and after passing through several portals, they arrived at a spacious hall

The nurse was clearly very interested in him, walking alongside while bending her head and smiling, saying: "Be a good child; I not only know that you are not a patient, but I also know that you are stronger than an ox"

The rhinoceros leopard exclaimed in horror: "How many people?"

Xiang Shaolong lay in a metallic humanoid box, his limbs, waist, and neck tightly bound by straps, rendered into a test subject at the mercy of others.

Xiang Shaolong, in a state of panic, exclaimed: "I do not agree, I want to immediately leave the army"

The armored vehicle stopped in front of the heavily guarded entrance of the Academy of Sciences. Xiang Shaolong was escorted inside like a prisoner by four military police, handed over to the guards of the research institute, and immediately taken to a room filled with instruments resembling a sickroom. After undergoing a thorough examination, the doctor signed the papers with satisfaction, and then the nurse pushed him out of the room.

Xiang Shaolong exclaimed, "My heavens! What are you saying?"