The bottleneck of Yaoguang and Xinghui groups plunged the entire laboratory into a low pressure.

"That's simply impossible..."

"It's clearly the same engine architecture, and the output efficiency of bare metal testing has reached the peak of the Golden Core stage. But why is the performance reduced by half after being installed on the mecha?!"

"In theory, this loss should be within 10%. How could it be reduced so much?"

Several engineers gathered around the experimental data report, their faces so gloomy that it looked like water could drip out.

Failure, failure, and failure.

They tried various optimization methods, including improving the circuit structure, strengthening the psychic transmission path, and enhancing the defense module, but no matter how they adjusted, the final test results were far below expectations.

"This situation... can only mean that we have misunderstood a key point." Wu Hao, a Jindan-level engineer from the Yaoguang Group, frowned.

Another engineer in the late Foundation Establishment stage said solemnly, "However, the architecture of this engine is completely different from what we usually study. Its design logic is completely different, like the theory of some new faction."

"That's right! The core design of traditional mechas is circuit stability and energy balance, but the way the psychic energy of this engine flows is completely different... It's like it's 'actively adjusting its own energy flow'." Another researcher added.

Everyone fell into deep thought.

They all understood one thing - the design concept of this engine was completely beyond their understanding.

"...Perhaps, we should go talk to Engineer Hong." A foundation-building engineer spoke hesitantly.

Wu Hao's expression changed slightly when he heard this: "What did you say?"

The engineer said cautiously, "I mean, this blueprint originally came from the lower-level workshop, and Engineer Hong is our company's most senior maintenance technician. He has a deep understanding of mecha construction. Perhaps he could give us some advice?"

"...You want me to go to the workshop on the ground floor to ask a repairman for advice?" There was a hint of dissatisfaction in Wu Hao's tone.

The engineer swallowed hard and whispered, "Uh, not asking for advice, just... just chatting to see what he thinks of this engine."

The others nodded in agreement, "Yeah, we can pretend to stop by and just exchange techniques and see if he has any opinions."

Wu Hao's expression remained somewhat grim. As a Golden Core cultivator in the Yaoguang Group, he held a high position within the company and normally wouldn't interact with the ordinary repairmen in the lower-level workshops.

but……

He looked down at the experimental report on the table and frowned even more tightly.

Technical issues must be resolved.

Finally, Wu Hao took a deep breath and said in a deep voice: "... Let's go, let's just take a look around without any purpose."

Ground floor workshop.

Engineer Hong was carrying a toolbox and sitting next to an old mecha. He was drinking water while directing several apprentices to repair the mecha's psychic energy diversion circuit.

"Slow down! Don't connect the wires randomly. The flow of psychic energy is directional. If you connect them wrong, the mecha will explode!" Engineer Hong glared at an apprentice.

The apprentice shrank his neck and followed the instructions carefully.

At this time, Wu Hao walked into the workshop with several engineers from the Yaoguang Group.

Engineer Hong saw them, raised his eyebrows, and greeted them with a smile: "Hey, what brings you high-ranking engineers to our ground-level workshop today?"

Wu Hao's face froze slightly, and he said awkwardly, "Uh... Engineer Hong, we've been researching a new engine these days, and we encountered some technical problems when integrating it with the mecha."

Engineer Hong smiled calmly. These guys finally remembered to look for me?

However, he didn't deliberately make things difficult for me. He asked casually, "What's the problem? Tell me about it."

Wu Hao glanced at the researcher behind him, feeling somewhat uneasy, but he still produced the lab report: "...We found that when this engine was tested on a bare metal machine, its psychic energy output was extremely stable. However, once integrated into the mecha, the overall energy transmission efficiency dropped dramatically, with losses far exceeding expectations."

Engineer Hong narrowed his eyes, took the report, glanced at it, and smiled: "Oh, the same old problem."

Wu Hao frowned: "What do you mean?"

Engineer Hong casually flipped open a blueprint and tapped a few key points with a pen:

"You guys, the circuit design is too complicated."

Wu Hao was stunned: "The circuit is too complicated?"

Engineer Hong nodded. "You've studied mecha engines for so many years. You should know that the mecha's circuit design is not only for transmitting psychic energy, but also for ensuring the stability of the mecha during operation."

"But when you adapted this engine, you may have subconsciously added too many circuits in an attempt to enhance the efficiency of psychic energy transmission."

Engineer Hong slapped the blueprint and said, "But you've overlooked one thing—the way the psychic energy in the engine flows is different from that of traditional mechas!"

He picked up a pen and simply deleted a few unnecessary circuits on the drawing, then marked some optimization suggestions:

"Actually, you don't need to specifically strengthen its circuits. Simply reduce unnecessary psychic energy transmission pathways and let the engine operate according to its original logic, and its performance will naturally be brought into play."

Wu Hao was stunned.

Reduce loops? This is completely contrary to their transformation ideas!

They had always believed that the more circuits there were, the smoother the flow of psychic energy would be, but now Hong Gong was saying that having too many circuits would actually hinder the normal operation of the engine?!

Several researchers from the Yaoguang Group looked at each other with a hint of shock in their eyes.

Engineer Hong said slowly, "Psychic energy transmission is a fluid process. You're thinking about 'how to adapt the engine to the mecha,' but have you ever considered that the mecha itself should also adapt to the engine?"

"You're using old theories to match new technology, so of course you're going to fail."

"...reduce loops, simplify transmission paths...adapt in a simpler way?" Wu Hao muttered to himself.

He instantly understood what the problem was.

They are indeed bound by traditional mecha theory!

Wu Hao stared at Engineer Hong closely, looking at the notes in his hand, and suddenly asked, "How did you come up with this question?"

Engineer Hong smiled and said casually, "I spent a lot of time in the repair shop on the ground floor. I've seen too many mechas that failed to be repaired. With more experience, I naturally understand how to optimize them."

Several engineers looked at each other, with a hint of admiration in their eyes, but also a bit of reluctance -

They have been studying for so long, but their experience is not as good as that of a low-level worker?

"...Thank you for your advice. Let's go back and try it." Wu Hao finally said.

"Don't be polite, it's just a technical exchange." Engineer Hong said with a smile.