Under One Person: I Opened the Age of Mythology

Chapter 524

Yang Jian took a deep breath, his gaze sweeping back and forth across the runes on the stone tablet, sensing the subtle energy fluctuations within them.

The lines of the runes crisscross, resembling a complex network of energy, each stroke containing unfathomable power.

"The arrangement of these runes is not random."

Yang Jian said in a low voice, his fingers slowly sliding along the patterns of the runes, his gaze focused.

"They resemble some kind of energy flow diagram, with each line representing the direction of energy flow."

Nezha took a step closer, and the flames of his Fire-Tipped Spear subsided slightly, illuminating a corner of the stone tablet.

His gaze fell on the intersection of the runes, and his brows furrowed slightly.

"These nodes... seem to be key points where energy can be triggered."

Yang Jian nodded, his fingertip hovering over a rune node, and pressed it gently.

The runes flickered slightly with his movements, emitting a low hum.

"exactly."

His voice was low and thoughtful.

"If we guide these nodes according to the energy flow diagram, we might be able to activate the energy inside the stone tablet."

Sun Wukong stood at the entrance of the secret chamber, his sharp eyes scanning the surroundings, his golden cudgel slightly raised, ready to deal with any unexpected situation.

His ears twitched slightly, catching a faint "clicking" sound coming from outside the secret chamber. He frowned and whispered a reminder:
"Something's not right with the rocks outside, hurry up."

Yang Jian did not turn around, but continued to concentrate on studying the runes on the stone tablet.

His fingers moved over the runes, the movements of his fingertips extremely subtle, as if he were having a silent conversation with the runes.

After a moment, his eyes lit up, and he said in a low voice:

"Found it! These nodes can guide energy in a specific order."

Upon hearing this, Nezha quickly walked to the wall of the secret chamber, sensing the faint energy fluctuations within, and his tone carried a hint of excitement:
"The runes on the wall resonate with the stone tablet. If the stone tablet is activated, these runes can also stabilize the energy fluctuations."

"very good."

Yang Jian nodded, his gaze returning to the stone tablet. The runes glowed faintly with his movement, energy flowing slowly along their patterns.

The air inside the secret chamber seemed to freeze, and as the runes gradually lit up, the stone tablet emitted a faint glow.

Yang Jian continued pressing the second node with his fingertips, making the energy flow of the runes smoother and the light of the stone tablet gradually intensify.

"Stay calm, don't let it get out of control."

Yang Jian whispered a reminder, his tone tinged with caution.

His fingers continued to guide the energy, and the runes glowed like ignited flames, spreading along the lines.

Inside the secret chamber, the light from the stone tablet grew stronger and stronger, and a powerful energy fluctuation permeated the air, as if the entire secret chamber was vibrating as the runes were activated.

Sun Wukong's eyes remained fixed on the entrance to the secret chamber, his expression vigilant. His ears twitched slightly, catching the sound of loose stones at the entrance.

"The rocks are cracking more and more, you guys need to get this sorted out quickly!"

His tone carried a hint of urging.

Yang Jian pressed the last rune node, and the runes on the stone tablet suddenly lit up, as if the entire stone tablet had been ignited, emitting a dazzling light.

Immediately afterwards, the energy in the center of the stone tablet suddenly converged, forming a deep energy vortex that floated in the center of the secret chamber.

The energy vortex spun slowly, emitting a deep hum, as if some ancient power was awakening.

The air inside the sealed chamber flowed as the vortex spun, and the runes on the walls lit up one by one, reflecting the light of the stone tablet.

"Success!"

A hint of excitement flashed in Nezha's eyes as he stabilized the fluctuations of the energy vortex.

Yang Jian's gaze remained fixed on the energy vortex, his brows furrowed slightly, and his tone carried a hint of wariness:
"The energy vortex is temporarily stable, but we must be careful not to let it get out of control."

Sun Wukong's gaze swept over the vortex, his golden cudgel slightly raised, his tone as relaxed as ever:

"Hey, this thing is really troublesome. What do we do next?"

"First stabilize the energy vortex, then find a way to leave."

Yang Jian said in a low voice, his finger lightly tracing a line in the air. The silver runes condensed again and slowly probed into the energy vortex.

Just then, a loud crash came from the stone at the entrance to the secret chamber, and the stone began to crack, with the cracks spreading rapidly.

Sun Wukong's gaze suddenly sharpened, and he raised his golden cudgel slightly, ready to strike and shatter the collapsing rocks at any moment.

"The rocks are about to collapse!"

There was a hint of urgency in his voice.

Yang Jian frowned, his fingers continuing to guide the energy vortex to stability, his tone carrying a hint of calm:
"Stay calm, the energy vortex must not be disturbed."

Nezha quickly pressed on the runes on the wall, and the light from the runes gradually stabilized the fluctuations of the energy vortex.

His movements were extremely swift, his eyes fixed on the changes in the vortex, his tone tense:
"The energy vortex has stabilized for now, but time is running out."

Inside the sealed room, the light from the energy vortex gradually dimmed, and the vortex's rotation became more stable.

With a gentle flick of his finger, Yang Jian caused the silver runes to slowly dissipate, and the light from the energy vortex gradually receded.

"Okay."

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

Nezha slowly withdrew his finger from the wall and gently exhaled:

"We've finally stabilized."

Sun Wukong slightly raised his golden cudgel, his gaze sweeping over the entrance to the secret chamber; the stones had stopped cracking. A slight smile played on his lips, his tone as relaxed as ever:

"Hey, looks like we've escaped another disaster."

Yang Jian's gaze remained fixed on the energy vortex, his fingers gently touching its surface, sensing the stable energy fluctuations within.

His brow relaxed slightly, and he said in a low voice:
"The energy vortex has stabilized. Now, all we need to do is find a way out so we can leave here safely."

"Then what are we waiting for? Let's find our way!"

Sun Wukong grinned, twirling his golden cudgel in his hand, his tone filled with eagerness.

Yang Jian's gaze swept around the secret chamber, his fingertips lightly tracing the runes on the stone wall, sensing the faint flow of energy within.

He frowned slightly and said in a low voice:
“These runes are not only connected to the stone tablet, but also seem to form a path to some kind of exit.”

As Nezha approached the stone tablet, the flames of his Fire-Tipped Spear subsided slightly, illuminating a corner of the runes.

His fingers pressed lightly on the intersection of the runes, a thoughtful look flashing in his eyes:

“These nodes… if guided according to the energy flow, might open an exit.”

Yang Jian nodded, his fingers continuing to move over the talisman, his movements slow and precise.
"Try it, follow the energy flow to the guiding node."

Without hesitation, Nezha's fingertips slowly traced the patterns of the runes, their light gradually intensifying with his movements. A subtle energy fluctuation permeated the air of the secret chamber, as if the very space itself was trembling slightly with the activation of the runes.

Just as Nezha was about to guide them to the final point, a dull "click" sound suddenly came from the corner of the secret room.

The three of them turned their gazes to the source of the sound at the same time, and saw a stone slab slowly slide open, revealing a narrow passage.

"It looks like we've found the exit."

Sun Wukong grinned, twirling his golden cudgel in his hand, his tone as relaxed as ever.

Yang Jian's gaze remained fixed on the runes, and his finger gently pressed on the last node. The runes' light suddenly intensified, and the rotation of the energy vortex in the secret chamber gradually stabilized.

He whispered:
"The channel has been opened, but the stability of the energy vortex is crucial; we cannot allow it to get out of control."

Nezha nodded, slowly withdrawing his fingers from the runes, his gaze falling on the entrance to the passage:

"We need to be careful; there might be traps inside the passage."

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

Sun Wukong strode towards the entrance of the passage, his golden cudgel slightly raised, illuminating the path ahead.

Yang Jian did not follow immediately. Instead, he looked back at the energy vortex and, after confirming that it was stable, slowly took a step forward.

He remained cautious, his gaze sweeping across every inch of the stone walls of the passage, as if searching for any hidden clues.

The three walked along the narrow passage, the sound of stones scraping underfoot sounding particularly jarring in the confined space.

The walls of the passage were covered with runes similar to those in the secret chamber. The light from the runes gradually increased with their footsteps, as if guiding their direction.

“These runes… seem to be guiding us.”

Yang Jian said in a low voice, his fingers gently sliding along the patterns of the runes, feeling the faint energy fluctuations within.

"It seems that the designer of this altar had already prepared an escape route for us."

Nezha's tone was relaxed, but his eyes remained alert, and the flame of his Fire-Tipped Spear flickered, illuminating the end of the passage.

At the end of the passage was a stone door, covered with runes identical to those on the altar. The runes shimmered in the darkness, like some kind of lock waiting to be unlocked.

"The last level."

Sun Wukong grinned, raised his golden cudgel slightly, and glanced at the runes on the stone gate.

Yang Jian approached the stone gate, gently pressing his fingers on the runes and feeling the faint energy fluctuations within.

His brow furrowed slightly, and he said in a low voice:

"These runes are arranged in a complex way, and energy needs to be guided in a specific order to open them."

Upon hearing this, Nezha quickly walked to Yang Jian's side, his gaze sweeping over the runes, and his finger gently pressing on the intersection of the runes:
"I'll help you guide the nodes according to the energy flow."

Yang Jian nodded, his fingertips slowly sliding along the patterns of the runes, the runes' light gradually increasing with his movements.

A subtle energy fluctuation permeated the air around the stone gate, as if the space itself was trembling slightly as the runes were activated.

Just as the two were about to guide the other to the final node, a deep "click" sound suddenly came from the stone door, the light of the runes suddenly intensified, and the stone door slowly opened, revealing a bright space.

"It's done!"

A hint of excitement flashed in Nezha's eyes, and his tone was filled with relief.

Yang Jian slowly withdrew his fingers, his gaze falling on the space outside the door, his tone remaining calm:

"The exit of the altar is just outside, but be careful, there may be unknown dangers."

Sun Wukong strode through the stone gate, his gaze sweeping over his surroundings, a slight smile playing on his lips:
"Hey, we're finally out!"

Yang Jian, Nezha, and Sun Wukong stepped through the stone gate, and the sight before them made them hold their breath.

Beyond the stone gate was not the exit they had anticipated, but a vast underground palace.

The palace was far larger than they had imagined, with towering stone pillars piercing the dome and intricate runes carved on the walls, exuding an ancient and mysterious aura.

"This place... doesn't look like an exit."

Sun Wukong narrowed his eyes, slightly raised the golden cudgel in his hand, and scanned his surroundings warily.

His ears twitched slightly, catching the subtle echo in the air, as if the entire palace was responding to their presence.

Yang Jian frowned slightly, his gaze lingering on the palace walls. His fingers gently touched the runes, sensing the faint energy fluctuations emanating from them.

His voice was low and thoughtful:

"The arrangement of these runes is somewhat similar to that of the altar, but more complex. This place seems to be related to ancient times."

Nezha stood beside Yang Jian, the flames of his Fire-Tipped Spear receding slightly, illuminating an area in front of him.

His gaze swept over the runes, and he gently pressed his fingers on them, feeling the faint energy fluctuations within them.

“These runes are not just decorations; they seem to constitute some kind of energy system.”

His tone carried a hint of seriousness.

A low humming sound came from deep within the palace, as if some mechanism had been triggered.

The three of them suddenly focused their gazes and looked warily in the direction from which the sound came.

"It seems there are more than just us here."

Sun Wukong grinned, his tone tinged with amusement, but his eyes flashed with a sharp edge.

His fingers tapped lightly on the golden cudgel, producing a deep sound, ready to deal with any unexpected situation.

Yang Jian's fingers gently traced the runes, sensing the subtle flow of energy within, and he murmured:
“These runes seem to be guiding some kind of energy flow. We need to be careful not to trigger any mechanisms here.”

Nezha nodded, and the flame of his Fire-Tipped Spear flickered, illuminating the path ahead.

His gaze was fixed on the changes in the runes, and he said in a low voice:

"Judging from the arrangement of the runes, this may not be just a single palace, but rather a vast underground complex."

"That would be even more interesting."

Sun Wukong's voice carried a hint of eagerness as he twirled the golden cudgel in his hand and his gaze swept over every detail of the palace.

"Shouldn't we go in and take a look? Maybe we can find some treasures."

Yang Jian did not respond immediately, but turned to look at Nezha and Sun Wukong, his tone tinged with caution:
"The environment here is more complex than at the altar, and there may be more dangers. We must proceed with caution and not rush forward."

Nezha nodded, his gaze returning to the arrangement of the runes. The flames of his Fire-Tipped Spear subsided slightly, illuminating every detail of the runes.

"Shouldn't we study these runes first and find a safe path?"

Yang Jian's fingers lightly traced the runes, sensing the faint energy fluctuations within, and he murmured:
"The arrangement of the runes seems to point to the depths of the palace, which may be the source of the energy flow."

Upon hearing this, Sun Wukong grinned, slightly raising his golden cudgel, his tone as relaxed as ever:

"Let's go then, it's not like this is the first time we've run into a place like this."

(End of this chapter)