Dimension Gate

In 2358 AD, human technology has broken through countless boundaries, but the speed of light is still the most difficult barrier to overcome. Although theoretically, breaking the speed of light is possible, in reality, humans have not been able to successfully achieve this goal until today. All the efforts, all the experiments, all the failures finally ushered in a possible turning point today.

At the "Superluminal Research Center" on Earth, a group of scientists are nervously staring at the screen in front of them. The center's laboratory is located in a scientific research space station in Earth orbit, surrounded by endless cosmic darkness, outside are the dots of light from those distant galaxies, and inside is filled with an almost tangible tension. Today, one of the greatest experiments in the history of science is about to begin - an experiment to break the speed of light.

Reiner Hermann, the chief scientist of the light speed research project, stood in front of the console with a focused and calm look. The screen next to him was showing the speed data of the spacecraft. After months of debugging and testing, they finally reached the critical point close to the speed of light - this is an unprecedented breakthrough and the ultimate test of human wisdom and courage.

"Are you ready?" Reiner asked in a low voice, his voice a little hoarse.

"Ready," Erin Carlson, deputy project manager, responded. She held the console tightly with both hands, and the sound of her heartbeat could almost resonate with the data on the screen. She knew that this moment was of great significance to the entire physics community.

The space outside the spacecraft was silent, but the atmosphere inside was extremely tense. The researchers held their breath and watched the data change, gradually approaching the speed of light - the speed increase was breaking the limits of conventional physics every second.

"The speed has reached one-tenth of the speed of light." The numbers jumping on the display showed exciting news. The energy output of the spacecraft engine was stable, and the sensor showed that the speed of the spacecraft was gradually approaching the predetermined target. The scientists cheered, but remained highly alert.

"One-tenth of the speed of light." Reiner's voice could not hide his excitement, "Great, let's continue."

Then, the speed accelerated to one-twentieth and one-thirtieth of the speed of light, and each breakthrough was like climbing a seemingly insurmountable mountain. The propulsion system of the spacecraft has been precisely controlled and relies entirely on the strange effects of quantum mechanics, and their goal is to continue to shorten these numbers until they reach the edge of the speed of light.

"One-tenth of the speed of light, one-third, one-fifth..." The numbers on the screen kept changing, like an exciting countdown, gradually approaching the end.

"Seven-tenths, eight-tenths..." The air in the entire laboratory became heavier and heavier, and every scientist stared at the display screen. The moment of breakthrough is just around the corner.

Reiner's forehead was slightly sweaty. Although he had faced this challenge countless times, this time, he clearly felt a kind of tension that he had never had before. The researchers next to him also held their breath, and it seemed that even the air was frozen.

"Nine-tenths, close to the speed of light!"

Reiner's voice was almost suppressed, and his brows were furrowed. His eyes did not leave the screen, and everything in front of him seemed to be still, leaving only the series of constantly beating numbers, like the key to breaking the physical boundary.

"It's about to break through." Irene's voice was nervous and hurried, and she could almost hear the sound of her heartbeat. Everyone knows that once the speed of light is broken, it will be a moment that changes history. The physical laws of this world will be subverted, and the mystery of the universe may also show its true face at that moment.

However, just when they thought success was just around the corner-

"Alarm!" The laboratory system suddenly issued a harsh warning, and the lights of the entire space station flashed instantly. Then, the spacecraft's sensors began to vibrate violently, and the data on the screen became extremely chaotic.

"Light barrier phenomenon!" a young engineer screamed.

"Quick, stabilize the spacecraft engine!" Irene immediately commanded, her voice full of panic. She looked at Reiner, her eyes flashing with anxiety and doubt, "What is this? Why did it happen?"

Reiner's heartbeat suddenly accelerated, and countless possible explanations flashed through his mind, but the phenomenon in front of him was almost incomprehensible to him. Light barrier is an unexpected phenomenon-a layer of seemingly invisible but powerful light barrier quickly covered the outside of the spacecraft, instantly stopping the speed breakthrough.

"This... what's going on?" Reiner's voice was filled with unconscious shock and confusion, "We are close to the speed of light, is... this the limit of space?"

The entire laboratory fell into silence, and everyone realized that the arrival of this moment was far more complicated and dangerous than they had imagined. The appearance of the light barrier is not just a barrier that is physically difficult to break through. It seems to be a warning to humans that some things are still insurmountable even if technology has developed to such a high level.

"Turn off the engine and stop accelerating temporarily." Reiner made a decision. Although he was unwilling, his reason told him that he must first understand the situation in front of him.

The atmosphere in the laboratory was solemn. Everyone understood that the breakthrough at this moment might mean a road to the unknown. And the appearance of the light barrier may be that the secrets of the universe are being revealed in a way that we cannot understand.

Reiner stared at the screen. The light barrier was like an insurmountable boundary, separating them from the deep secrets of the universe. At that moment, Reiner knew that they had just touched a more profound existence, and this would be a challenge they must face.