Chapter 78:
"Origin, let's get to work!" Yang Jian gave the order.
[Life Cradle System activated, Master.] The laboratory's intelligent system responded immediately. A gentle electronic female voice rang out.
[All parameters calibrated. Biological material reserves are sufficient.]
Zhao Helen quickly walked to the holographic control console, her fingers lightly tapping to bring up a complex biological molecular structure diagram: "Dr. Banner, we are using nano-scale bio-printing technology based on your own cells."
Banner pushed up his glasses. The lenses reflected flowing streams of data light: "Quantum-level cellular reconstruction? This is exquisite!"
His eyes grew brighter: "Wait, this gene repair module… Zhao, you're a genius!"
Deadpool had somehow climbed onto the experiment table and sat cross-legged beside the scanner: "Of course! Every universe's Helen is a genius! I remember in Earth-1610 she even created cloned heroes."
Natasha leaned against the wall, arms crossed: "At times like this, we outsiders should just watch quietly."
Hawkeye elbowed Steve: "Cap, do you understand any of this?"
Steve stared at the screen full of jumping molecular formulas, brow furrowed: "If I could understand this stuff, would I be standing here watching?"
"I don't understand either!" Deadpool suddenly hung upside-down from the experiment table.
"But that doesn't stop me from thinking it's super cool! It's like watching a magician pull a rabbit out of a hat—except this time it's pulling out a Dr. Banner!"
In the center of the laboratory, the Life Cradle emitted a soft hum. Liquid biological material flowed inside the transparent chamber.
Countless nano-scale mechanical arms were precisely constructing the prototype of bones, muscles, and neural networks.
Zhao Helen's fingers danced across the holographic keyboard: "Now injecting the telomerase complex. This will ensure the new body's cells remain in optimal condition."
Banner suddenly frowned: "Wait, this energy fluctuation curve…"
"Don't worry."
Zhao Helen smiled as she adjusted a parameter. "This is normal. The Life Cradle is simulating cellular activity at age twenty."
In the projection, a perfect human silhouette gradually took shape. Every blood vessel and every nerve grew and extended at a visible speed.
The body was forming at a visible rate.
Everyone unconsciously gathered closer, their faces filled with awe.
"This is simply…"
Banner pushed up his glasses, his voice trembling slightly: "Like watching God create man."
He had lived so many years, and for the first time he felt his own knowledge was truly shaken.
Zhao Helen tapped lightly on the holographic console: "Now constructing the neural network. This is the most delicate part."
Yang Jian stood to the side and smiled: "This is just one of the basic functions of the Life Cradle. Soon, S.H.I.E.L.D. will also be equipped with this technology."
The Life Cradle would gradually come into use. S.H.I.E.L.D. would definitely not lack it.
"Then future missions will be much safer. Agents won't have to worry about missing arms or legs anymore." Hawkeye laughed.
Natasha looked at the scene with amazement: "Indeed, this is a game-changing technology."
Deadpool suddenly bounced in front of Wanda, his mask's white eye-pieces stretched wide: "Red Witch lady! Can't your chaos magic also create life? Maybe you can make a Vanessa for me! The exact same proportions!"
Wanda rolled her eyes: "Not right now."
But the scarlet energy dancing between her fingers quietly outlined a female silhouette.
"Hey hey! I saw that!" Deadpool danced with excitement.
"You clearly can! Do you need some kind of sacrifice? I can offer Captain's perky butt!"
Steve slammed his shield into him: "You want to go fluff cotton too?"
The Life Cradle suddenly emitted a pleasant chime. The light inside the chamber gradually stabilized.
The holographic projection displayed: [Biological construction complete. Awaiting consciousness transfer.]
Banner took a deep breath and looked at Yang Jian: "Boss! I'm ready."
The laboratory lights gradually dimmed. Everyone's eyes focused on the quietly floating Life Cradle.
A soul migration was about to begin.
Yang Jian nodded: "Then let's begin. But first…"
A playful glint flashed in his eyes. "Let Hulk come out and stretch his muscles."
Deadpool immediately dashed to the front, waving his arms excitedly: "It's coming! It's coming! The most explosive big Hulk transformation in history!"
"Quiet!" Steve grabbed Deadpool by the back of his collar and yanked him back.
Banner took a deep breath, looked around at everyone, and nodded solemnly. His voice suddenly became low and deep: "Hulk, come out!"
In an instant, Banner's body began to expand violently. His skin turned emerald green at a visible speed. His clothes were torn to shreds by the surging muscles.
Accompanied by a deafening roar, a green giant over two meters tall appeared before everyone.
"ROAR! Hulk is out!"
Deadpool, who had somehow broken free from Steve, took a step forward: "Whoa! This muscle texture! These veins! Can I touch…"
Bang!
Hulk punched Deadpool into the wall, sending bricks flying. "Hulk hates little bugs!"
He even shook his fist in disgust.
Yang Jian stepped forward and met Hulk's gaze: "Ready?"
Hulk rarely showed a serious expression and slowly nodded: "For freedom."
Everyone looked at them.
Yang Jian suddenly pressed a palm against Hulk's chest.
Under the shocked gazes of the group, two semi-transparent souls were shaken out of Hulk's body — the green Hulk soul and the normal-sized Banner soul.
"Okay, even though it's the second time seeing it, it's still shocking." Natasha instinctively stepped back half a pace.
Banner's soul floated in the air, looking at his own hands in surprise. This time he could directly see the back of his own head.
Yang Jian pointed at the already-formed new body inside the Life Cradle: "Just go straight in."
Banner's soul nodded and lightly floated toward the Life Cradle, slowly merging into that perfect body.
At the same time, Yang Jian flicked his fingers. Hulk's soul instantly returned to its original body.
The green giant's eyes regained their fierce light, but this time, that massive body contained only one pure consciousness.
"Hulk… free!" He raised both arms and roared toward the sky. The sound wave shook the laboratory's glass with a buzzing vibration.
Everyone approached the experiment chamber, staring at the body.
The Life Cradle's cover slowly opened. The new Banner sat up, incredulously touching his young, healthy body.
"This feeling… is too wonderful. It's like being ten years younger!"
He looked toward Hulk. He understood that the two souls that had once been entangled had finally each gained complete freedom.
All of this was brought by the powerful man before them.
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