Under One Person: I Opened the Age of Mythology

Chapter 516

Sun Wukong struggled to steady himself, his feet sinking deep into the ground. He slammed his golden cudgel down, instantly creating a huge crater in the ground, sending dust flying.

Using the recoil, he barely managed to withstand the impact of the stone tablet, his shoulders trembling slightly and his breathing somewhat unsteady.

Yang Jian struggled to his feet on the other side, a trickle of blood seeping from the corner of his mouth. His fingers moved swiftly through the air, silver runes flowing from his fingertips as he attempted to repair the previously damaged rune array.

However, the light from the rune array was weak, and after several attempts, he frowned, clearly finding little effect.

Seeing this, Nezha suddenly swung his Fire-Tipped Spear, and the flames at the tip of the spear instantly surged, forming a temporary defensive barrier around him.

The flames were extremely hot, and the air was filled with a scorching smell, which barely blocked the energy fluctuations emanating from the stone tablet.

Nezha's gaze swept quickly across the stone tablet, a thoughtful look flashing in his eyes. He noticed that although the arrangement of the runes on the stone tablet seemed chaotic, it subtly revealed a pattern.

His fingers lightly traced the edge of the flame, a confident smile playing on his lips.

"There's something fishy about the runes on this stone tablet!"

Nezha said in a low voice, raising his Fire-Tipped Spear slightly, the flames at the tip reflecting his slightly excited expression.

He stepped forward, his fingers tentatively touching the runes on the stone tablet.

As he moved, the stone tablet suddenly trembled slightly, and the originally intense golden light dimmed abruptly, as if it had been suppressed in some way.

Upon seeing this, Sun Wukong and Yang Jian immediately stopped their attack.

Sun Wukong's golden cudgel drooped slightly as he stared intently at the changes in the stone tablet, a hint of doubt flashing in his eyes:
"Nezha, what have you done?"

Nezha did not answer immediately; his fingers continued to trace the stone tablet, his expression focused.

Flames danced at his fingertips, illuminating the details of the ancient runes on the stone tablet.

His movements were gentle and cautious, as if he were solving a complex puzzle.

A moment later, he looked up, a smile playing on his lips:
“These runes are not randomly arranged; they follow a certain pattern. I just touched a key rune, and the power of the stone tablet seems to have been weakened.”

Upon hearing this, Yang Jian quickly scanned the stone tablet with his eyes, and his fingers lightly traced patterns in the air. Silver runes condensed at his fingertips, forming a detection rune array.

The light of the rune array enveloped the stone tablet, attempting to decipher the secrets of the runes.

His brow furrowed slightly, and his voice was low:
"These runes are indeed extraordinary; they seem to be guiding some kind of energy flow. Nezha, can you find more key runes?"

Nezha nodded, tilting his Fire-Tipped Spear slightly, the flames at the tip illuminating every detail of the stone tablet.

His fingers touched the stone tablet again, his movements more practiced than before.

As he touched it, the stone tablet vibrated more intensely, the golden light completely went out, and was replaced by a faint blue light, as if in response to his action.

Sun Wukong raised his golden cudgel slightly, his gaze sweeping back and forth between the stone tablet and Nezha:

"It seems that the power of this stone tablet is not invincible. As long as we find the key point, we can break its seal."

Yang Jian stood to the side, his fingers swiftly tracing patterns in the air. Silver runes intertwined, forming a complex energy network that completely surrounded the stone tablet.

His gaze was calm, and his tone was low:
"We need to strike while the iron is hot and completely break the seal on this stone tablet. Nezha, you continue trying, I will assist you."

Without hesitation, Nezha's Fire-Tipped Spear trembled slightly, the flames at its tip reflecting his resolute gaze.

His fingers touched the stone tablet again, his movements precise and swift.

As he touched it, the stone tablet vibrated more violently, and the blue light gradually spread, as if releasing some kind of sealed power.

Sun Wukong suddenly raised his golden cudgel, its blade gleaming with golden light, ready to deal with any unexpected situations:

"Be careful, the power of this stone tablet may be far more than this."

Nezha didn't turn around, his gaze fixed on the changes in the stone tablet, his fingers lightly tracing the runes, his tone tinged with excitement:
"Don't worry, I know what I'm doing. The secret of this stone tablet is about to be revealed!"

Nezha took a deep breath, sensing the faint energy fluctuations emanating from the stone tablet.

His fingers moved slowly and steadily along specific rune paths, each movement precise and accurate.

The blue light grew brighter, illuminating the surrounding dark space and also the slightly tense faces of Sun Wukong and Yang Jian.

The tremors of the stone tablet gradually subsided, as if a sleeping giant was slowly awakening.

"Phew..."
Zha let out a long sigh of relief, fine beads of sweat appearing on his forehead, but his eyes shone with excitement.

He slowly withdrew his hand, and the blue light on the stone tablet dimmed and eventually disappeared.

The complex runes on the surface of the stone tablet gradually faded, revealing a smooth and flat stone surface.

Sun Wukong put down his golden cudgel, wiped the sweat from his brow, and his tone carried a hint of undisguised surprise:

"All done? So fast?"

As he spoke, he gently tapped the stone tablet with his golden cudgel, producing a crisp sound. Unlike before, it was no longer incredibly hard; it sounded more like an ordinary stone.

Yang Jian retracted the network of runic energy in the air, the silver light dissipated, and his brows remained furrowed, as if he were pondering something.

He walked up to the stone tablet and carefully examined its surface, his tone tinged with caution:
"It appears calm, but the power it contains is still unsettling."

He reached out and gently stroked the surface of the stone tablet, feeling its temperature and texture. The temperature of the stone tablet was no different from that of ordinary stone, without the slightest abnormality.

"Perhaps the seal has only been temporarily lifted?"

Nezha suggested, gripping his Fire-Tipped Spear tightly, his eyes scanning the surroundings, alert to any potential danger.

"We'd better be careful."

Yang Jian remained silent, his gaze fixed intently on the stone tablet, his fingers gently stroking its surface as if sensing the lingering energy fluctuations within.

After a moment, his fingers paused slightly, as if he had noticed something, and a thoughtful smile appeared on his lips.

He turned to Sun Wukong and Nezha and said:

"Perhaps the seal on this stone tablet has not been completely lifted, but has been temporarily suppressed. We can take this opportunity to continue exploring its secrets."

Sun Wukong raised an eyebrow, gently twirled his golden cudgel, and the tip of the cudgel drew a shallow mark on the ground.

He grinned, revealing a confident smile:

"Since the seal has temporarily failed, let's find out the origin of this stone tablet! I want to see what kind of demons and monsters are hiding in this place."

Nezha nodded, slightly raising his Fire-Tipped Spear. The flame at the tip of the spear flickered gently, reflecting his slightly excited expression.
“That’s right. Now that we’re here, we can’t leave empty-handed. The fact that the runes on this stone tablet can be suppressed means it’s not invincible. Let’s continue; maybe we can find more clues.” The three of them simultaneously focused their gazes on the stone tablet, and a tense yet excited atmosphere filled the air.

Although the process of breaking the seal seemed to go smoothly, they all knew in their hearts that the power of this stone tablet was by no means ordinary, and the slightest carelessness could lead to unpredictable consequences.

Yang Jian stepped forward, gently placed his palm on the surface of the stone tablet, closed his eyes and concentrated, seemingly sensing the flow of energy inside the stone tablet.

His brow furrowed slightly, and his fingers traced lightly across the stone tablet, as if searching for some special pattern or symbol.

A moment later, his finger stopped on a slightly raised pattern, and with a gentle press of his fingertip, a soft "click" sound came from inside the stone tablet.

"There's a mechanism here."

Yang Jian said in a low voice, his eyes filled with a hint of inquiry.

"Perhaps there is something hidden inside the stele."

Upon hearing this, Sun Wukong's eyes lit up. He carried his golden cudgel and strode to Yang Jian's side, looking down at the stone tablet.

His gaze was piercing, as if he couldn't wait to uncover the secrets of the stone tablet:
"A mechanism? Let's just open it and see! Whatever's hidden inside, let's take a look together."

Nezha stood to the side, his Fire-Tipped Spear slightly raised, the flames at the tip illuminating every detail of the stone tablet.

His gaze swept over the stone tablet, a confident smile playing on his lips:

"Since there's a mechanism, let's get started! But we still need to be careful; who knows if there might be any traps inside."

Yang Jian nodded, and lightly traced a line on the stone tablet with his finger. Silver runes flowed from his fingertip, quickly condensing into a simple detection rune array.

The light of the talisman array enveloped the stone tablet, and Yang Jian's expression was focused, as if he were confirming the safety of the mechanism.

After a moment, he withdrew his hand, his tone calm:
"The mechanism is working properly; it can be opened."

Upon hearing this, Sun Wukong immediately reached out and pressed the mechanism on the stone tablet without saying a word.

As he moved, a soft "click" sound came from inside the stone tablet again. Then, a crack slowly appeared on the surface of the stone tablet, revealing a dark space.

Nezha slightly raised his Fire-Tipped Spear, and the flame at the tip of the spear instantly surged, illuminating the dark space inside the stone tablet.

His eyes held a hint of excitement as he whispered:
"It seems there really is something hidden here."

Yang Jian stood to the side, calmly looking inside the stone tablet. His fingers lightly traced patterns in the air, and the silver light of the runes flowed from his fingertips, forming a simple defensive barrier.

He whispered a reminder:

"Be careful, the energy fluctuations inside the stone tablet are somewhat unstable."

Sun Wukong grinned nonchalantly, reached inside the stone tablet and felt around. Then, his fingers touched something cold.

He gently pulled and took the object out of the stone tablet.

It was a palm-sized bronze box covered with ancient runes similar to those on a stone tablet, emitting a faint blue light.

The box has a smooth and flat surface, but under the light, you can vaguely see the runes flowing slowly, as if they were alive.

Sun Wukong took the bronze box in his hand and shook it gently. A slight rustling sound came from inside the box, as if it contained something.

A hint of curiosity flashed in his eyes, and he whispered:
"It seems there's something hidden in this box. But should we open it?"

Yang Jian's gaze fell on the bronze box, his brows furrowing slightly, as if he were pondering something.

He reached out and gently touched the runes on the surface of the box with his fingertips, feeling the powerful energy fluctuations contained within.

His tone was low:
"The runes on this box are unusual; they seem to be some kind of ancient seal. Opening it rashly could lead to unpredictable consequences."

Nezha stood to the side, his Fire-Tipped Spear swaying slightly, the flames at the tip illuminating every corner of the box.

His eyes held a hint of expectation as he said in a low voice:

"Now that we've got it, we can't just keep staring at it, can we? We need to find a way to break the seal and see what's inside."

Yang Jian nodded, his fingers lightly tracing the surface of the box. Silver runes flowed from his fingertips, quickly condensing into a complex energy network.

His gaze was focused, as if he were deciphering the secrets of the runes on the box.

After a moment, he withdrew his hand, his tone tinged with seriousness:
"The runes on this box are similar to those on the stone tablet, but they are more complex. It will probably take some time to break the seal."

Sun Wukong curled his lip and handed the bronze box to Yang Jian:

"Then I'll leave it to you. Anyway, you're the best at things with runes."

Yang Jian took the box, his gaze still fixed on the runes, his fingers gently stroking the surface of the box.

His expression was focused and solemn, as if he were lost in thought.

Nezha's Fire-Tipped Spear trembled slightly, the flame at its tip flickering gently, reflecting his slightly excited expression. He said in a low voice:

"In any case, we've finally found some clues. Now, let's see if Yang Jian can break the seal on this box."

Yang Jian gently tapped the surface of the bronze box, and the runes on the box flickered slightly, as if responding to his action.

His fingers traced the runes again, silver light flowing from his fingertips, gradually forming a complex runic array.
He whispered:
"Give me some time. The seal on this box is not impenetrable; we just need to find the right way to break it."

Sun Wukong nodded, shouldered his golden cudgel, glanced around, and whispered:
"Then let's wait and continue exploring this place. Maybe we can find more clues."

Yang Jian took the bronze box, his fingers gently tracing the intricate runes on its surface. His brows furrowed slightly, his gaze focused and solemn.

He held the box in his palm, while his other hand moved swiftly through the air, silver runes flowing from his fingertips and gradually condensing into a complex energy network.

The light of the rune array enveloped the surface of the box, with runes and arrays intertwining as if unraveling an ancient mystery.

Nezha stood to the side, his Fire-Tipped Spear slightly raised, the flame at the tip of the spear flickering gently, reflecting his slightly excited expression.

He whispered:
"Yang Jian, the runes on this box are very similar to those on the stone tablet. Could they also be some kind of seal?"

Yang Jian nodded, gently stroking the box with his fingers, feeling the energy flow of the runes.

His tone was low:
“Indeed, these runes are more complex than those on the stone tablet, and the sealing power is stronger. To unlock them, we must first simulate the energy flow of the runes and find the patterns within them.”

Sun Wukong, carrying his golden cudgel, glanced around and grinned:
"Then you can take your time to study it. Nezha and I will keep watch and make sure we're not disturbed by any uninvited guests."

(End of this chapter)