Under One Person: I Opened the Age of Mythology

Chapter 521

Upon hearing this, Yang Jian's eyes flickered slightly, his gaze sweeping back and forth between the energy sphere and the runes. With a flick of his finger, the silver runes swirled in the air and slowly merged into the energy sphere, as if testing the connection between the two.

“You’re right, the connection between runes and energy spheres may be closer than we thought.”

Before he finished speaking, the light on the surface of the energy sphere suddenly intensified, and runes flowed around it, as if forming a flowing ring, emitting a faint humming sound.

Sun Wukong stood to the side, raising his golden cudgel, the golden light at the tip of the cudgel sweeping across the energy sphere.

"Hey, this thing looks kind of interesting!"

He grinned, a hint of eagerness in his eyes.

"If we can handle this energy sphere, we might be able to take control of the entire altar."

Yang Jian did not respond immediately, but continued to guide the energy lines to move within the sphere, his brows furrowing slightly as he whispered:
"The structure of the energy sphere is very complex. The slightest carelessness may cause the energy to go berserk, so we must proceed with caution."

Nezha nodded.

"The way these runes are arranged seems to be some kind of channel for guiding energy. We can try to use them to stabilize the energy sphere."

He reached out and gently touched the runes on the surface of the sphere with his fingertips, feeling a faint energy flow through his fingertips.

Yang Jian's gaze fell on Nezha's actions, and he nodded slightly.

"Okay, let's give it a try."

He lightly swept his finger through the air, and the silver runes slowly merged into the runes on the surface of the sphere, attempting to guide the flow of energy.

At the same time, Nezha adjusted the flames of his Fire-Tipped Spear, transforming them into a thin energy line that slowly probed into the runes on the surface of the sphere, intertwining with Yang Jian's energy line.

Two types of energy flowed across the surface of the sphere, as if weaving an invisible net, attempting to completely control the power of the energy sphere.

Seeing this, Sun Wukong swept the golden light from the tip of his staff around the altar, warily observing the surrounding movements.

"Keep it up, I'll keep an eye on things and make sure nothing else goes wrong with this altar."

His tone was relaxed, but there was a hint of wariness in his eyes.

Yang Jian and Nezha did not respond, but instead focused on guiding the energy lines to flow across the surface of the sphere.

As they moved, the light from the energy sphere gradually dimmed, and the runes on its surface gradually stabilized.

"The core of the energy sphere... should be here."

Yang Jian said in a low voice, his tone carrying a hint of certainty.

With a gentle stroke of his finger, the energy line slowly penetrated into the center of the sphere, and he felt a powerful energy fluctuation surging at the core.

"Wait, something seems off about the energy at the core."

His expression changed, and his tone became slightly tense.

Upon hearing this, Nezha frowned slightly, the flame of his Fire-Tipped Spear flickered, and he said in a low voice:

"what happened?"

Yang Jian did not answer immediately, but continued to guide the energy lines to move around the core, his brows furrowed, and he said in a low voice:

“The energy fluctuations at the core are very strong, but they seem to be suppressed by some force. If we rashly release the suppression, it may trigger an energy rampage.”

Upon hearing this, Nezha's eyes flashed with a thoughtful expression, and he said in a low voice:

"Should we first stabilize the core of the people's power, and then find a way to lift the suppression?"

Yang Jian nodded, and with a light stroke of his finger in the air, silver runes flowed through the air, forming a complex rune array that slowly merged into the energy at the core of the sphere.

"Okay, I'll try to temporarily seal the core's energy using a rune array."

His movements were extremely gentle, as if he were touching a fragile pearl, and his eyes revealed a hint of focus and caution.

The rune array circulated at its core, emitting a faint light, attempting to seal the energy within.

Sun Wukong stood to the side, his eyes fixed on the energy sphere.

"Hurry up, I have a feeling something's not right about this altar."

There was a hint of wariness in his tone.

Yang Jian did not respond, but continued to guide the flow of the rune array at its core, his brows furrowing slightly as he whispered:
"The energy being sealed needs time; it can't be done too quickly."

As soon as he finished speaking, the air around the altar suddenly became heavy, and the runes on the stone wall lit up abruptly, emitting a low humming sound.

"Damn it, the altar's mechanism has been triggered!"

Nezha said in a low voice, his tone tinged with nervousness.

His fire-tipped spear instantly rose, the flames at its tip illuminating every detail of the altar.

Yang Jian's gaze swept over the altar, and with a light stroke of his finger in the air, silver runes flowed through the air, forming a solid defensive barrier in front of the three.

"Sun Wu, be careful!"

Sun Wukong grinned, and his golden cudgel slammed into the ground. The cudgel shone with golden light, forming a solid defensive barrier.

"Don't worry, I'm here!"

His tone was relaxed, but there was a hint of wariness in his eyes.

After a short while, the energy sphere on the altar gradually stabilized under the seal of the rune array, and the energy fluctuations at its core gradually subsided.

Yang Jian lightly swept his finger through the air, and the light of the rune array gradually intensified. The core of the energy sphere finally stabilized completely under his control.

His gaze remained fixed on the sphere, sweat trickling down his face, clearly indicating that this maneuver had taken a tremendous toll on him.

"It's done."

Yang Jian said in a low voice, though it was soft, it carried a hint of weariness that was hard to hide.

His fingers trembled slightly, and the silver runes slowly dissipated in the air, like light snowflakes.

Seeing this, Nezha slightly reduced the flames of his Fire-Tipped Spear, but the light at the tip of the spear remained bright, reflecting the relaxed expression on his face.

He exhaled softly, his gaze sweeping over the energy sphere, and whispered:
"This thing has finally calmed down. What do we do next?"

Sun Wukong grinned, twirling his golden cudgel in his hand. The golden light at the tip of the cudgel swept across the energy sphere, his tone as relaxed as ever:

"What else can we do? Now that we've got it sorted out, let's quickly see what else this altar has to offer. Maybe it really does hold some treasure."

Yang Jian did not respond immediately, but walked slowly to the energy sphere, his eyes sharp as he carefully examined every detail of it.

The sphere's light had dimmed, becoming soft and calm, like a crystal bead.

His fingers gently touched the surface of the sphere, feeling a warm energy fluctuation, as if responding to his touch.

“The power of this energy sphere has been completely suppressed; now it is just a pure energy bead,” Yang Jian said in a low voice, his tone thoughtful.

"Its energy is very pure, and perhaps we can use it."

Upon hearing this, Nezha raised an eyebrow slightly, his tone carrying a hint of curiosity:
"What do you mean? Does that mean we can absorb its power?"

Yang Jian nodded, his gaze still fixed on the energy bead, his fingers gently sliding across its surface, feeling the powerful energy contained within.

"Its energy structure is very stable. If we can find a way to guide its power, we might be able to enhance our magical abilities."

Upon hearing this, Sun Wukong's eyes lit up, and he grinned, saying:

"Then what are we waiting for? Let's give it a try! If we can really absorb this energy bead, wouldn't we be able to reach a higher level?"

Yang Jian did not respond immediately, but slowly withdrew his hand, turned to look at Sun Wukong and Nezha, and spoke with a hint of caution:
"Absorbing the power of the energy bead is not simple; you must find the right way to guide it, otherwise you may be harmed by its backlash."

Nezha nodded, his gaze returning to the energy bead, and whispered:
"Then what do we do next?"

Yang Jian pondered for a moment, then slowly walked to one side of the altar, gently touching the runes on its surface with his fingers and sensing the faint energy fluctuations within.

“These runes may be able to help us channel the power of the energy orb. As long as we channel it in the order of the runes, we should be able to safely absorb its energy.”

Upon hearing this, Sun Wukong lightly tapped the ground with his golden cudgel, his tone carrying a hint of eagerness:
"So what are you waiting for? Let's get started!"

Yang Jian did not respond, but slowly closed his eyes, his fingers gently sliding across the runes as if feeling their veins.

His brow furrowed slightly, and his fingertips moved with extreme subtlety, as if he were having a silent conversation with the runes.

A moment later, Yang Jian opened his eyes, a glint of light flashing in them, and whispered:
"I've found the sequence of runes to guide the power of the energy orb. Now I can try to channel the power of the energy orb."

Nezha nodded, a hint of anticipation in his voice:
"Let's begin. You guide us, and we'll assist you from the sidelines."

Yang Jian nodded slightly, and with a gentle stroke of his finger in the air, the silver runes condensed again and slowly merged into the energy bead.

His movements were extremely gentle, as if he were touching a fragile pearl, and his eyes revealed a hint of focus and caution.

"Ready."

Yang Jian spoke in a low voice, which seemed to carry a certain magic. The light of the energy bead flickered slightly with his words, as if responding to his guidance.

Sun Wukong and Nezha stood to the side, their eyes fixed on the energy bead, their expressions focused.

A tense atmosphere filled the air, as if the entire world was concentrated at Yang Jian's fingertips.

Yang Jian flicked his finger lightly, and the energy bead suddenly lit up, its light like a soft ray of light slowly flowing towards him.
The light gathered at Yang Jian's fingertips, like a cascading Milky Way, or a gentle, flowing stream.

He was completely focused, fine beads of sweat seeping from his forehead, yet he remained motionless, as if he had transformed into a guide of energy, becoming one with the energy bead.

The light from the energy bead gradually dimmed, its originally dazzling brilliance becoming soft and restrained, like the first ray of sunlight in the morning, warm and not glaring.

Sun Wukong and Nezha held their breath, not daring to even breathe loudly.

Sun Wukong gripped his golden cudgel tightly, his joints turning white, while Nezha lowered his fire-tipped spear, the tip trembling slightly, revealing the tension in their hearts.

The surrounding air seemed to freeze, and time seemed to stand still at this moment, with only the soft light of the energy bead pulsating gently.

The light of the energy bead gradually dimmed, eventually transforming into a crystal-clear energy bead that slowly drifted down.

Yang Jian gently loosened his grip, and the energy bead landed steadily in his outstretched palm.

This small and exquisite energy bead seems to contain the mysteries of the universe, radiating a soft light that warms the heart.

Yang Jian let out a soft breath, a relaxed expression on his face. He slowly lifted the energy bead, examining it carefully before his eyes, a hint of satisfaction in his gaze.

"Success!"

Nezha shouted excitedly, and the flames on the tip of his Fire-Tipped Spear shot up ten feet high before quickly receding, as if celebrating Yang Jian's success.

Sun Wukong grinned, tapped his golden cudgel lightly on the ground, producing a crisp sound that shook the earth and signaled the solution to the problem.

"It seems that the energy of this energy bead has been completely purified."

Yang Jian carefully examined the energy bead in his hand, his tone certain.

He gently rotated the energy bead in his palm. The bead spun softly and steadily, showing no signs of agitation or restlessness.

"It is now stable and will no longer pose any danger."

Yang Jian carefully put the energy bead into his sleeve, turned his gaze to the runes on the altar, and a thoughtful look appeared between his brows.

He stretched out his right hand, his fingertips gently tracing the runes. Where his fingertips touched, the runes shimmered faintly, as if responding to his touch.

He pondered for a moment, then turned to look at Nezha and Sun Wukong, his tone calm and steady:
“These runes are not arranged randomly; they seem to be guiding something. If we can decipher the pattern of these runes, we might find clues to other similar energy beads.”

Upon hearing this, a hint of excitement flashed in Nezha's eyes.

He strode to the other side of the altar, and with a light sweep of his fire-tipped spear, the faint glow of the flames illuminated the runes.

His fingers traced the runes, his gaze focused, as if searching for some clue.

"The runes on this side seem different from those on the other side, with a more complex arrangement."

Nezha whispered, his fingertips lightly touching the runes, sensing the faint energy fluctuations within them.

Yang Jian nodded, slowly walked to Nezha's side, his gaze sweeping over the runes, his brows furrowing slightly:
"The way these runes are arranged seems to hint at some kind of mechanism. If triggered in a specific order, it might open a hidden passage."

Nezha's eyes lit up, and he looked up at Yang Jian:

"Then what exactly should be done?"

Yang Jian did not answer immediately, but instead extended his finger. The runes flickered slightly with his movement, as if responding to his touch.

"The key to these runes lies in their order of arrangement."

Yang Jian explained in a low voice, his fingers lightly tracing the runes.

"Look, the connecting lines between these sets of runes look like some kind of guiding path. If you press along this path, you might be able to trigger a mechanism."

Nezha nodded and, following Yang Jian's instructions, pressed his fingers on the runes one by one.

As he moved, a low "click" sound came from inside the altar, as if some mechanism had been activated.

Immediately afterwards, the stone slab on one side of the altar slowly slid open, revealing a hidden groove.

Within the groove, a crystal-clear energy bead floats quietly, emitting a soft glow.

"found it!"

A hint of surprise flashed in Nezha's eyes. He reached out and carefully took out the energy bead, examined it carefully for a moment, and after confirming that it was correct, handed it to Yang Jian.

"The second energy bead."

(End of this chapter)