Under One Person: I Opened the Age of Mythology

Chapter 504

The three sped along the ley line passage, the air around them filled with dense spiritual energy from the ley lines, and faint runes shimmered on the stone walls on both sides of the passage.

Holding his golden cudgel, Sun Wukong's eyes were like torches as he constantly sensed the energy fluctuations of the Chaos Pearl fragment, his steps steady and swift.

Yang Jian followed closely behind, his three-pointed double-edged sword drawing streaks of silver light in the air as he probed the path ahead. Nezha brought up the rear, the flames of his Fire-Tipped Spear flickering as he warily surveyed his surroundings, dispelling any lurking demons.

"Energy fluctuation ahead, be careful!"

Yang Jian suddenly whispered a reminder, tilting his three-pointed double-edged sword slightly, the silver runes on the blade swirling rapidly as he probed for the anomaly ahead.

Sun Wukong frowned slightly, slowed his pace, and gently pressed his finger on the golden cudgel, causing a faint glow of celestial magic to appear.
"This fluctuation... seems to be mixed with the spiritual energy of the earth's veins, making it difficult to detect."

Upon hearing this, Nezha swung his Fire-Tipped Spear sharply, and the flames at the tip of the spear suddenly surged, the firelight reflecting his slightly excited expression:
"Let me clear the way! The demons deep within these ley lines are nothing but trifles!"

As he spoke, he flashed forward, and the flame at the tip of his spear transformed into a blazing beam of light, striking straight ahead.

The firelight instantly illuminated the passage, and several lurking low-level demons were engulfed by the flames, letting out mournful howls.

"Do not impulse!"

Yang Jian's voice was cold and stern. The blade of his three-pointed double-edged sword tilted slightly, and the silver light of the runes spread rapidly, setting up a defensive barrier.

"Deep within the earth's veins are teeming with demons; we must not be careless."

Sun Wukong nodded slightly, his gaze sweeping across the passage ahead, his voice low and deep:

"Yang Jian is right. Although the demons here are not strong, they are numerous. We must conserve our magic power to prevent any unforeseen events."

Nezha shrugged, the flame of his Fire-Tipped Spear dimming slightly, his tone tinged with impatience:
"Alright, then what do you suggest we do?"

Yang Jian ignored Nezha's complaints, and with a gentle turn of his three-pointed double-edged sword, the silver runes on the blade swiftly swirled, outlining a clear path in the passage ahead:

“Following this path will allow us to avoid most of the demons’ lairs, but we need to speed up.”

Sun Wukong nodded, quickened his pace, and the light of his golden cudgel flickered slightly. Celestial magic flowed around him, ready to deal with any unexpected situation.

Yang Jian followed closely behind, the blade of his three-pointed double-edged sword tilted slightly, the silver light of the runes constantly probing the surrounding energy fluctuations.

Nezha was in charge of guarding the passage, the flame of his Fire-Tipped Spear flickering slightly, dispelling the gloomy atmosphere in the passage.

As the three ventured deeper, the passage gradually narrowed, the temperature rose, and the air became viscous.

Magma from deep within the earth flowed slowly along both sides of the passage, radiating a fiery heat that illuminated the entire passage in a crimson glow.

"The environment here is getting worse and worse..."

Nezha wrinkled his nose, the flame of his Fire-Tipped Spear flickering slightly, his tone tinged with impatience.

"If this continues, my fire magic will be suppressed by the fire energy of this ley line."

Yang Jian's gaze remained calm, his three-pointed double-edged sword slightly tilted, the silver light of runes rapidly probing ahead:

"The entrance to the Earth's Core Furnace is just ahead. Everyone be careful. The temperature of the ley line fire is extraordinary. Even we must proceed with caution."

Sun Wukong nodded slightly, his gaze fixed ahead, his voice low and deep:
"The energy fluctuations of the Chaos Pearl fragment are becoming increasingly intense, indicating that the earth's vein fire has a strong attraction to it."

As he spoke, he gently pressed his finger on the golden cudgel, and the light of celestial magic shone brightly, forming a thin protective shield that enveloped the three of them.

Yang Jian quickly inscribed a defensive rune on the edge of his three-pointed double-edged sword. The rune's silver light spread rapidly, further reinforcing the protective shield.

The three cautiously approached the molten furnace at the Earth's core. Waves of heat from the magma washed over them, and the air was thick with the smell of sulfur.

At the entrance to the Earth's Core Furnace, a massive stone gate stands before you, covered in ancient runes and emitting a faint red glow.

"There's a seal on this door..."

Yang Jian said in a low voice, his fingers gently tracing the patterns on the stone gate, sensing the faint energy fluctuations within.

Sun Wukong nodded slightly, his gaze fixed on the runes on the stone gate, his voice low and deep:
"It's an ancient seal; it must be broken before you can enter."

Upon hearing this, Nezha's Fire-Tipped Spear flickered slightly, and his tone carried a hint of impatience:

"Then what are we waiting for? Let's get started!"

Yang Jian ignored Nezha's urging, tilting his three-pointed double-edged sword slightly, the silver runes on the blade flowing rapidly as he probed the sealing structure of the stone gate.

After a moment, he raised his head, his gaze calm:
"This seal requires the combined power of the three of us to break."

Sun Wukong nodded slightly, gently pressing his palm on the surface of the stone door, and the light of his celestial magic began to glow faintly.

Yang Jian stood on the other side, the runes of his three-pointed, double-edged sword turning into a silver light that flowed into the stone gate.

Nezha did not hesitate. The flames of his Fire-Tipped Spear flickered slightly, and his fire-based magic transformed into a blazing pillar of light, striking the seal on the stone gate.

The three of them simultaneously channeled their magical power into the stone gate, causing the ancient runes on the gate to gradually light up. The red light swirled rapidly, and the sealing power gradually dissipated.

With a deep rumble, the stone gate slowly opened, and the scorching heat of magma rushed out.

"Success!"

Nezha's voice carried a hint of excitement, and the flames on his Fire-Tipped Spear suddenly surged, the firelight reflecting his slightly excited expression.

Sun Wukong remained vigilant, his gaze fixed on the interior of the furnace, his voice low and somber:
"The environment in the Earth's core furnace is extremely harsh, so everyone must proceed with extreme caution."

The three quickly entered the Earth's core furnace, where scorching magma flowed slowly around them, and the air was filled with a strong smell of sulfur.

In the center of the furnace, a massive altar of fire stood before them, covered with ancient runes and emitting a faint red glow.

Sun Wukong slowly placed the fragment of the Chaos Pearl above the altar, his gaze fixed on the fragment, his voice low and somber:
"We need to use the fire from the Earth's core to scorch the surface of the fragments and remove their violent energy."

Yang Jian nodded slightly, tilting his three-pointed double-edged sword slightly. The silver light of the runes quickly spread, setting up a defensive array:
"The power of the fire from the Earth's core is extraordinary; we must proceed with caution."

Nezha's Fire-Tipped Spear gleamed slightly, the flame at its tip flickering gently, exuding confidence.

Sun Wukong ignored Nezha's confidence, gently pressing his palm on the surface of the altar. The light of celestial magic shone slightly, guiding the fire from the earth's core to burn the fragments of the Chaos Pearl.

The dark red light of the fragment gradually brightened, and the violent energy fluctuations gradually stabilized under the influence of the Earth's core fire.

Sun Wukong stood before the altar, his hands gently pressing on its surface. The light of celestial magic flowed between his palms, guiding the earth's core fire to rise slowly.

The flames were deep red, like a giant serpent winding its way upwards, coiling around the fragments of the Chaos Pearl.

The temperature of the fire from the Earth's core was extremely high, and the surface of the fragment began to melt. The dark red light gradually weakened and was replaced by a soft white light.

Yang Jian stood beside Sun Wukong, his three-pointed double-edged sword slightly tilted, the silver light of the runes flowing rapidly, precisely controlling the temperature of the earth's core fire.

His gaze was focused, his brow slightly furrowed, and his fingers lightly traced the blade, feeling every fluctuation of the flame. He whispered:

"The temperature of the flame needs to be even lower, otherwise the fragments may be completely destroyed."

Sun Wukong nodded slightly, and with a slight twist of his wrist, his magic power flowed into the altar through his palm. The temperature of the fire from the earth's core gradually decreased, and the flames became much gentler.

He glanced at Yang Jian sideways, his tone calm:

"Thank you for the reminder. The power of this fragment is too violent; it could easily get out of control if we're not careful."

Nezha stood on the outer edge of the altar, the flame at the tip of his Fire-Tipped Spear flickering slightly, the firelight reflecting his slightly wary expression.

His gaze swept around like that of a hawk, constantly on guard against any potential danger.

He twirled his fire-tipped spear in his hand, and the flames transformed into a blazing pillar of light, dispelling some demons lurking in the shadows.

He whispered:

"These guys are like ghosts that won't go away."

Yang Jian's gaze remained fixed on the fragment of the Chaos Pearl. His fingers lightly traced the blade, and the silver light of the runes quickly spread, further reinforcing the altar's defensive array.

His tone was low and calm:
"Although the power of the fire from the Earth's core is immense, it is extremely difficult to control, and we must remain vigilant at all times."

As the fire from the Earth's core continued to burn, the dark red light on the surface of the Chaos Pearl fragment gradually disappeared, replaced by a soft white light.

The violent energy inside the fragment gradually stabilized, and the intense energy fluctuations were suppressed.

Sun Wukong gently traced his fingers across the altar, sensing the energy fluctuations of the fragment gradually stabilizing, a hint of satisfaction flashing in his eyes.

He whispered:

"It seems the Earth Core Fire is working well; the energy of the fragments has stabilized."

Yang Jian nodded slightly, his fingers lightly tracing the blade. The silver light of the runes quickly dissipated, and the defensive array of the altar weakened accordingly.

His gaze remained fixed on the fragment, his voice low and somber:
"Although the energy has stabilized, we cannot let our guard down. The power of the fragments is still strong, and we could lose control if we are not careful."

Nezha gripped his Fire-Tipped Spear tightly, the flame at the tip flickering slightly, his tone tinged with urgency:

"Now that the energy has stabilized, let's hurry up and collect the fragments. Let's not waste any more time here!"

Sun Wukong did not respond immediately. He gently ran his fingers across the surface of the fragment, sensing the faint energy fluctuations within it, and a thoughtful look flashed in his eyes.

He looked up at Yang Jian, his voice low and somber:

"To be on the safe side, let's seal the fragments in a container, just in case."

Yang Jian nodded slightly and took out a specially made container from his bosom. The surface of the container was covered with runes and emitted a faint silver light.

He placed the container on the altar, his fingers gently tracing the runes, feeling the energy fluctuations contained within, his expression becoming increasingly focused.

He whispered:

"This container can temporarily stabilize the energy of the fragments, but the sealing effect is limited. We must find a way to completely solve this problem as soon as possible."

Sun Wukong slowly placed the fragment of the Chaos Pearl into the container. The light of the fragment was immediately enveloped by a soft white light, and the runes on the surface of the container flowed rapidly, gradually stabilizing the energy fluctuations.

His expression relaxed slightly, and his tone carried a hint of approval:
"As expected of Yang Jian, he's very well prepared."

Nezha's Fire-Tipped Spear drew an arc in the air, the flames flickering slightly, his tone carrying a hint of urgency:

"Now that it's secured, let's get started and stop wasting time here!"

Yang Jian ignored Nezha's urging, gently running his fingers across the container, sensing the faint energy fluctuations within, his expression becoming increasingly focused.

He whispered:

"This Three Talents Talisman can temporarily suppress the energy fluctuations of the fragment, but the sealing time is limited, and we must act as soon as possible."

Sun Wukong nodded slightly, his gaze sweeping over the altar, his tone thoughtful:

"Although the energy fluctuations of this subterranean furnace are powerful, it is not a long-term solution. We must find a way to completely resolve this issue."

Yang Jian's gaze remained fixed on the container, his fingers lightly tracing the talisman as he sensed the energy fluctuations contained within, his expression growing increasingly solemn.

He whispered:

"The depths of the earth's veins are fraught with danger; we must proceed with caution."

Nezha swung his Fire-Tipped Spear sharply, and the flames at the tip of the spear suddenly surged, the firelight reflecting his slightly excited expression:
"Since we're going to do it, let's get started. I don't want to waste any more time here!"

Sun Wukong didn't say anything more. He gently pressed his palm on the surface of the container, feeling the faint energy fluctuations within, and a look of determination flashed in his eyes.

He whispered:

"In that case, let's act immediately and resolve the issue of this fragment before the talisman loses its effectiveness."

Yang Jian nodded slightly, tilting the three-pointed double-edged sword in his hand slightly, the silver light of the runes rapidly spreading, probing the surrounding spatial fluctuations.

His gaze was calm, and his tone was low:
"The environment deep within the earth's veins is more complex than we imagined, and we must be fully prepared."

Nezha gripped his Fire-Tipped Spear tightly, the flame at the tip flickering slightly, his tone tinged with urgency:

"Stop arguing and get to work! I don't want to waste my magic here!"

Sun Wukong took a deep breath, his gaze resolute:
"Okay, let's set off immediately!"

The three quickly left the Earth's core furnace and sped away along the ley lines.

The lava flowed slowly on both sides of the passage, and the intense heat made the air viscous, making the three figures stand out clearly in the firelight.

Sun Wukong held the Golden Cudgel, and the light of celestial magic flowed around him, always on guard against any potential dangers.

Yang Jian followed closely behind, the silver runes on his three-pointed double-edged sword shimmering slightly as he probed the path ahead.

Nezha was at the end, the flame of his Fire-Tipped Spear flickering slightly, dispelling the gloomy atmosphere in the passage.

As the three ventured deeper into the passage, the temperature gradually increased, and the air became increasingly viscous.

At the end of the passage ahead, a huge stone gate could be vaguely seen, covered with ancient runes and emitting a faint red light.

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(End of this chapter)