Under One Person: I Opened the Age of Mythology

Chapter 419 Perfection
Nezha ran into the hall in a hurry, holding a half-eaten peach in his hand. His face was full of excitement and there was peach juice at the corners of his mouth. It was obvious that he had run all the way here and didn't even have time to wipe his mouth.

As soon as he stepped into the palace, he couldn't wait to speak:
"Monkey, you don't know that the human world is already going crazy! Our promotion of the 'Three Realms Grand Test' was so successful that the practitioners in the human world are going crazy, rubbing their hands and vying to sign up!"

As he spoke, he waved the peaches in his hand, and the peach juice splashed, almost hitting the jade slip beside him.

Nezha didn't care and continued to speak enthusiastically:

"I also personally visited several hidden sects. Although those old guys said they were not interested, they were secretly asking for details! I think they will definitely send people to participate, but they are just keeping aloof for the time being because of face."

Seeing him like this, Sun Wukong couldn't help but laugh out loud and pointed at the peach juice at the corner of his mouth:
"You kid, did you steal the peaches again?"

Nezha smiled, wiped the corner of his mouth with his hand, and said nonchalantly:
"I'm just promoting our grand test! I live in the mortal world, sleeping in the open air, so I don't have the time to worry about these things."

As he was speaking, Yang Jian walked in from outside the hall, his expression as calm as ever, holding a compiled list in his hand.

He walked up to Sun Wukong, bowed slightly, and said in a steady tone:

"Great Sage, this is the list of applicants from all walks of life. It has been preliminarily sorted out. Please take a look."

Sun Wukong took the list and read it carefully.

The list was filled with names, some from famous sects, some from remote and secluded sects, and even some independent cultivators that had never been heard of.

A trace of satisfaction flashed in Sun Wukong's eyes, and he looked up and said to Yang Jian:
"Yes, it seems that the influence of this 'Three Realms Trial' far exceeds our expectations. Even these hidden sects are willing to participate. This is indeed a good thing."

Yang Jian nodded, his tone still calm:
"Yes, Great Sage. However, due to the large number of applicants, the difficulty of later screening and organization will be greatly increased. I have drawn up several response plans. Do you think they are feasible?"

Sun Wukong nodded, motioning for him to continue.

Yang Jian took out a jade slip from his sleeve and handed it to Sun Wukong:
"This is a detailed plan, including registration screening, competition process, venue arrangements and other details. Take a look at it, and I'll revise it if there's anything that needs to be adjusted."

Sun Wukong took the jade slip and read it carefully. After a moment, he raised his head with a look of approval in his eyes:

"Yang Jian, your plan is very comprehensive, especially the details about the judges and the reward mechanism. However, I think the selection of judges can be more rigorous to ensure that they are all respected, fair and selfless people."

Yang Jian nodded, his tone calm:
"Understood. I will further refine the selection criteria for the judges to ensure fairness and justice."

Sun Wukong nodded with satisfaction, then took out a new jade slip and handed it to Yang Jian:

"These are some good talents I met in the mortal world. Please arrange for someone to guide them. Don't bury the talents."

Yang Jian took the jade slip and glanced at the name on it. He was slightly surprised, but soon regained his composure and nodded in response:
"Understood, I'll make arrangements right away."

Nezha, who was standing by, couldn't help but come over and look at the name on the jade slip, his face full of curiosity:
"Monkey, have you met any good people in the mortal world? Tell me quickly, who are they?"

Sun Wukong smiled and patted his head:
"You kid, you only know how to join in the fun. I discovered these talents through secret observation in the mortal world. They all have special abilities, but they just lack opportunities. I have given them some guidance, and now it all depends on their own luck."

Nezha's eyes flashed with excitement and he clenched his fists:

"Monkey, you are so amazing! I have long said that our 'Three Realms Grand Test' will definitely shock the Three Realms. Now it seems that even those hidden and extraordinary people in the mortal world have been attracted here. It is simply a great success!"

Sun Wukong smiled and shook his head, with a bit of pampering in his eyes:

"Don't be too proud. There are still many things to deal with, especially the preparations for the Peach Festival. Don't mess it up with your impatience."

Upon hearing this, Nezha immediately patted his chest and said confidently:

"Monkey, don't worry! I will take care of the Peach Festival. I promise to make it a lively one, so that people from all walks of life can get familiar with the environment of the Heavenly Palace in advance and warm up for the 'Three Realms Test'!"

Sun Wukong nodded, with some expectation in his tone:

"Okay, then I'll wait and see how you perform."

Nezha responded excitedly, turned around and ran out of the hall in a hurry, obviously unable to wait to arrange the matters of the Peach Festival.

Yang Jian also bowed slightly, then left the hall to deal with the matter of picking up the person.

Silence returned to the hall. Sun Wukong walked to the window and looked at the sea of ​​clouds in the distance. He was full of anticipation for the upcoming "Three Realms Test".

He whispered to himself:
"The Three Realms Grand Test will surely bring a new atmosphere to the Three Realms."

Sun Wukong looked at the rolling sea of ​​clouds outside the window, with a lot of thoughts in his mind. This three-realm test was a grand event he had been planning for a long time, aimed at selecting talents from the three realms and injecting fresh blood into the Heavenly Palace.

He reached out and gently stroked the window frame, and the exquisitely carved auspicious cloud patterns flowed across his fingertips.

In the distant sky, a streak of golden light breaks through the clouds, heralding the arrival of a new day.

After a moment, he withdrew his gaze, turned around and left the Qitian Palace, turned into a golden light, and headed straight for the human world.

His figure shuttled through the clouds and soon arrived at a prosperous town.

Sun Wukong transformed himself into an ordinary old man, holding a bamboo stick, and slowly blended into the crowd.

The streets were bustling with people and the hawkers' cries could be heard one after another. Sun Wukong narrowed his eyes slightly and listened carefully to people's discussions.

"Have you heard? The Heavenly Court is going to hold the 'Three Realms Grand Test' to select talents!"

A middle-aged man said excitedly, with a hint of yearning in his tone.

"Yeah, I heard that too."

A young man next to him nodded, but there was a hint of hesitation in his eyes.

"But, are mortal cultivators like us really qualified to participate?"

The middle-aged man patted his shoulder and said with a smile:
"What are you afraid of? Since the Heavenly Court is holding an open event, everyone has equal opportunities. If we are really capable, why would we be afraid of not being selected?"

The young man smiled when he heard this, but it soon faded.
"That being said, the selection process in Heaven is always strict. I'm afraid that mortals like us won't even be able to pass the first round, right?"

When Sun Wukong heard this, his brows slightly frowned and he thought secretly in his heart.

He continued walking forward and soon came to a teahouse.

Inside the teahouse, several monks were sitting around a table, discussing in low voices about the "Three Realms Test".

"The Heavenly Court is making such a big fuss this time. It's unprecedented."

A thin monk whispered, with some doubt in his eyes.

"Yeah, but I don't think that's necessarily a good thing."

Another round-faced monk shook his head, with a hint of worry in his tone.

"The promotion system in Heaven has always been based on seniority. If they suddenly make such a big move, I'm afraid there will be a lot of internal resistance. If we participate, will it..."

"Are you afraid that we will become cannon fodder?" The thin monk sneered.

"I think so, actually. The gods in heaven are always so high and mighty. How could they really take us mortals seriously? This 'Three Realms Test' is probably just a cover for their internal struggle. It's better for us not to get involved."

When Sun Wukong heard this, he felt heavy in his heart.

He originally thought that the "Three Realms Grand Test" would receive a positive response from the three realms, but he did not expect that the mortal cultivators still had doubts about the fairness of the Heavenly Court.

He took a deep breath and continued to move among the crowd, hearing similar discussions.

Some people are looking forward to the selection by Heaven, some lack confidence in their own abilities, and more people are skeptical about the fairness of Heaven.

Sun Wukong's expression gradually became serious. He realized that if he wanted the "Three Realms Test" to truly work, he had to completely dispel these doubts.

He thought for a moment and made up his mind.

He did not stop, his figure flashed, and turned into a golden light, rushing straight into the heaven.

After returning to heaven, Sun Wukong immediately summoned Nezha and Yang Jian.

As soon as the two entered the door, they saw that Sun Wukong looked solemn, as if he had encountered some difficult problem.

"Monkey, what happened?"

Nezha took a step forward, with some concern in his eyes.

Sun Wukong looked up at him and said in a calm tone:

"I took a trip to the mortal world and found that the monks still have doubts about the 'Three Realms Trial'. They think that the selection in Heaven is not fair enough, and some even think that this is a power struggle within Heaven."

Upon hearing this, Yang Jian frowned slightly and said in a deep voice:
"Great Sage, if this is the case, I'm afraid it will affect the results of the selection. We must take measures as soon as possible to dispel these doubts."

Sun Wukong nodded and said slowly:

"That's exactly what I meant. I plan to set up an open and transparent selection process in the Heavenly Court to ensure that every step is carried out in full view of the public and there is absolutely no behind-the-scenes manipulation. In addition, I will also add some incentive mechanisms to give more opportunities to those monks who have outstanding abilities but lack backgrounds."

After hearing this, Nezha's eyes flashed with excitement and he clapped his hands:
"Good idea! In this way, those monks will no longer doubt the fairness of the Heavenly Court, but will participate more actively!"

Yang Jian nodded slightly and added:
"Great Sage, I think in addition to being open and transparent, we can also invite respected figures from all walks of life to serve as supervisors to ensure that the entire selection process is fair and selfless. This way, the monks will be more convinced."

A trace of approval flashed in Sun Wukong's eyes, and he nodded:
"Okay, your suggestions are all very good. Nezha, you will be responsible for formulating an open and transparent process; Yang Jian, you will contact respected people from all walks of life and invite them to serve as supervisors. We must implement the new plan in the shortest possible time."

The two of them bowed and said:

"understand!"

Then they turned around and left, each of them starting to get busy.

Sun Wukong watched the two men leave, then turned and walked to the desk, picked up a pen and wrote down a new selection plan on the jade slip.

His writing is vigorous and powerful, and every stroke reveals his firm determination.

After a while, the new plan was finally finalized with the joint efforts of Sun Wukong and the immortals.

Sun Wukong immediately gave orders to announce the plan to the Three Realms, and dispatched heavenly soldiers and generals to various places to publicize it and encourage more cultivators to participate in the "Three Realms Grand Test."

As the new plan was announced, the discussions among the mortal world gradually died down, and were replaced by an enthusiastic response.

The monks are gearing up to show their skills in the "Three Realms Test".

Sun Wukong stood in the Qitian Hall, looking at the sea of ​​clouds in the distance, his eyes full of expectation.

He whispered to himself:
"The Three Realms Grand Test will surely bring a new atmosphere to the Three Realms."

Sun Wukong stood with his hands behind his back beside the vermilion pillars of the Qitian Hall, gazing at the rolling sea of ​​clouds in the sky. The golden sunlight shining on his shoulders made him look even more majestic.

A breeze blew by, making his robe rustle. Outside the hall, the heavenly soldiers and generals were lined up in an orderly manner, preparing to set out to various places in the Three Realms to publicize the new plan.

A celestial general quickly walked up to Sun Wukong, knelt on one knee, clasped his fists and reported:

"Great Sage, the heavenly soldiers and generals have been assembled and are ready to set off at any time!"

Sun Wukong nodded slightly and said in a deep voice:
"Let's go! We must spread the new plan to every corner of the Three Realms. There must be no mistakes!"

"As ordered!"

The general took the order and left. Afterwards, the neatly-organized team rode on the clouds and mist, turned into streams of light, and disappeared into the sky.

Sun Wukong turned around and went back into the hall, walked to the table and sat down, then picked up the teacup and took a sip.

The aroma of tea filled the air, but it failed to relax his frown.

He tapped the tabletop lightly with his fingers, still thinking in his mind how to further improve the "Three Realms Test".

Sun Wukong put down the teacup, frowned slightly, and his eyes fell on the jade slip spread out on the table.

The jade slip was densely covered with the selection plan, from the rules of the preliminary examination to the final selection criteria, all of which were detailed and precise.

However, he always felt that there were still some details that needed to be further improved.

He stood up, walked to the window, looked at the sea of ​​clouds in the distance, and thought in his heart.

Suddenly, his eyes lit up, and with a wave of his hand, a new jade slip appeared on the desk.

He picked up the pen and quickly wrote a few lines on the jade slip. His strokes were vigorous and powerful, and his firm determination was revealed between the lines.

"Nezha."

he called softly.

As soon as the voice fell, Nezha rushed into the hall like a gust of wind:
"Monkey, is there any new mission?"

Sun Wukong nodded and handed him the jade slip:
"You must quickly go to the mortal world and spread this new selection plan to the hidden sects and remote areas everywhere. Make sure they know that the Heavenly Court's 'Three Realms Grand Test' is fair and just, and will never bury any talent."

Nezha took the jade slip, glanced at its contents, and a hint of excitement flashed in his eyes:
"Monkey, your plan is absolutely brilliant! This way, those hidden sects will definitely not shirk their responsibility anymore!"

Sun Wukong smiled slightly, with some expectation in his eyes:

"Go ahead and complete the task in the shortest possible time."

(End of this chapter)