This sudden sentence was like a stone thrown into a calm lake, instantly causing ripples.

Everyone's eyes were focused on the high-energy expert, waiting for his next words.

"Lao Gao, what do you think? Tell us quickly!" Lao Wang urged impatiently. He was so eager to solve this problem.

The high-energy expert pushed his glasses up, with a hint of uncertainty in his tone: "I have previously studied a 'reverse peeling' technology, which can theoretically analyze the internal structure of matter layer by layer. However, this technology has never been used on this type of energy sample, and the risk... is very high."

"Risk?" Mou Xuan frowned slightly. "What exactly is the risk?"

"The biggest risk is... the sample may be damaged." The high-energy expert said frankly, "This 'reverse peeling' technology is like peeling an onion layer by layer with an extremely sharp scalpel. However, this 'onion' is too special, and the energy it contains is extremely unstable. Once the operation is wrong, even a slight vibration may cause the energy to go out of control, and eventually... the sample may be completely scrapped."

After listening to the high-energy expert's explanation, the laboratory fell into silence.

Everyone understands what this means.

If the sample is damaged, all their previous efforts will be wasted and the alliance's energy problem will remain unsolved.

Lao Wang swallowed his saliva and asked cautiously, "Lao Gao, how sure are you?"

The high-energy expert smiled bitterly and shook his head: "To be honest, I'm not even 10% sure. This is completely a gamble. If we win, we can reach the top in one step; if we lose... the consequences are disastrous."

The atmosphere became extremely solemn, and everyone seemed to feel as if a huge rock was pressing down on their hearts.

Mou Xuan's face was also terribly gloomy. He stared at the energy sample, weighing the pros and cons rapidly in his mind.

If you don't try, there will never be hope.

The future of the alliance cannot always rely on those limited resources.

However, if the attempt fails, the precious sample will be lost and they will lose a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity.

Time passes by minute by minute, and every second seems particularly long.

It seemed as if there were two little people arguing fiercely in Mou Xuan's heart. One voice told him to be cautious, while the other voice encouraged him to give it a try.

Finally, Mou Xuan took a deep breath, and a hint of determination flashed in his eyes: "Lao Gao, I support you! Go ahead!"

These three simple words, like a thunderclap, broke the silence in the laboratory.

Everyone looked at Mou Xuan in shock. They didn't expect that he would make such a risky decision.

"Boss, have you... have you really decided?" Lao Wang's voice trembled a little, he couldn't believe his ears.

"That's right." Mou Xuan's tone was firm and powerful. "Instead of sitting and waiting for death, it's better to give it a try! I believe in Lao Gao's ability, and I also believe in the fortune of our alliance!"

The high energy expert looked at Mou Xuan deeply.

"Okay! Since the boss trusts me, I'll give it my all!" The high-energy expert nodded vigorously, his fighting spirit rekindled in his eyes.

He turned and walked to the lab bench and began to carefully debug the equipment.

Mechanic Guo also joined in to assist him in the final inspection and adjustment of the equipment.

The whole laboratory was filled with a tense and exciting atmosphere.

Everyone held their breath and stared intently at every move of the high-energy expert, afraid of missing any details.

"Let's start." Mou Xuan's voice echoed in the laboratory, like a clarion call for a charge.

The high energy expert took a deep breath and pressed the start button.

“Buzz——”

A low humming sound was heard, and the sophisticated analytical instrument began to operate.

Various data and charts flashed rapidly on the screen. A faint blue light shone through the energy samples, illuminating the entire laboratory like a dream.

"The temperature is normal, the pressure is normal, the energy fluctuations... are stable!" The high-energy expert reported in a deep voice while observing the data.

Time seemed to stand still, and every second seemed so long.

Everyone's heart was in their throat and their palms were sweaty from nervousness.

Suddenly, the instrument issued a "beep beep" alarm sound, and a red warning prompt popped up on the screen.

"Not good! The energy fluctuations are abnormal!" The high-energy expert's face changed drastically, and he hurriedly adjusted the parameters in an attempt to stabilize the situation.

“Crack—”

There was a crisp sound, and the lights in the laboratory suddenly flickered a few times, as if the voltage was unstable.

"Old Guo, check the power supply quickly!" Mou Xuan shouted.

Mechanic Guo quickly rushed to the distribution box and checked the circuits.

“Sizzle——”

There was a sharp sound of electricity and a burning smell filled the laboratory.

"No! The energy fluctuations are too violent and have exceeded the tolerance of the equipment!" The high-energy expert was sweating profusely and his voice was trembling.

Just when everyone thought they were going to fail, a miracle happened.

“Beep——”

A crisp prompt sound broke the tense atmosphere in the laboratory.

On the screen, the red warning prompt disappeared, replaced by a string of green data.

"Success...success?!" The high-energy expert widened his eyes, unable to believe his eyes.

He carefully checked the data, and after confirming that it was correct, he shouted excitedly: "Boss, we succeeded! Although we didn't completely analyze the energy sample, but... we successfully peeled off the first layer of structure!"

This sudden good news made everyone cheer.

The tension that had been suppressed for so long was completely released at this moment.

"Great! Lao Gao, you are so awesome!" Lao Wang patted the high-energy expert on the shoulder excitedly, speaking incoherently with excitement.

Mou Xuan also showed a gratified smile. He walked to the high-energy expert and patted him on the shoulder: "Old Gao, well done! You have made a great contribution to the alliance!"

However, Mou Xuan knew in his heart that this was only the first step in a long journey.

Although they have made some progress, they still have a long way to go before they can fully analyze the energy samples.

The challenges ahead remain severe.

The high-energy expert looked at the analysis report in his hand, his eyes suddenly became deep, he pushed his glasses down, and said slowly: "Although I don't know all the secrets of this thing, but I seem to have found some clues..."