Under One Person: I Opened the Age of Mythology

Chapter 531

Yang Jian controlled his flight speed to stabilize the energy fluctuations of the gemstone. Sure enough, the gemstone's light gradually softened, like a twinkling star in the night sky, no longer as dazzling as before.

Nezha then used the flames of his Fire-Tipped Spear to try to observe the trajectory of the gem's energy flow more closely.

The flames gently encircled the gem, swaying like a veil, bathing it in a warm glow.

He held his breath and carefully observed the trembling of the flames, discovering a subtle connection between the flames' movement and the energy flow within the gemstone. The trajectory of this energy flow bore a striking resemblance to the star chart he had seen in the ruins.

"This energy flow... corresponds perfectly to the star chart!"

Nezha exclaimed in a low voice, his tone filled with disbelief.

He manipulated the fire-tipped staff with even greater gentleness, afraid of disturbing the exquisite energy rhythm within the gemstone.

At this moment, they are suspended high in the sky, with rolling mountains below them and a sea of ​​clouds rolling in, like silver dragons winding through the mountains.

Sun Wukong then lightly tapped the air around the gem with his golden cudgel, sensing the faint ripples of energy within it.

Each time the golden cudgel struck lightly, it emitted a soft "humming" sound, like the sound of an ancient bell echoing in the valley.

He closed his eyes and carefully sensed the frequency and intensity of the energy fluctuations in the air, discovering that these energy ripples were completely synchronized with the frequency of the gemstone's energy fluctuations, beating rhythmically like a heartbeat.

He opened his eyes, a meaningful smile appearing on his lips.

"This gem... is interesting."

He muttered to himself, his tone filled with curiosity and excitement.

He patted the golden cudgel, which made a crisp sound that echoed in the empty valley.

His keen senses detected a subtle change in the air—an extremely faint energy fluctuation, as gentle as a spring breeze, yet containing immense power.

During the flight, the three continued to observe the gem's reaction. Its energy fluctuations gradually stabilized, and its light became softer and more stable.

Yang Jian withdrew his magical power, and the gemstone's brilliance stabilized, with no more noticeable energy fluctuations.

He let out a soft sigh, feeling the stabilization of the magical power within his body.

His expression relaxed considerably, and the serious look he had been wearing earlier had faded away.

Finally, they returned to the Qitian Palace.

Stepping into the main hall of the Qitian Palace, a solemn and dignified atmosphere immediately greets you. The interior furnishings are still magnificent, but unlike before, there are fewer officials inside, and a greater sense of tranquility prevails.

The guards inside the palace moved even slower, making the atmosphere exceptionally solemn.

Sun Wukong took the lead, striding into the hall. He casually slung his golden cudgel over his shoulder, yet it exuded an intimidating aura.

He looked around, his gaze sharp, his eyes filled with confidence and composure.

"Someone! Hand this gem over to Venus, instruct him to keep it safe, and immediately summon all the skilled craftsmen of Heaven to study this treasure together!"

Sun Wukong's voice was loud and clear, echoing throughout the entire hall.

After he finished speaking, he walked straight to his seat, completely ignoring the astonished looks of the guards around him.

Nezha followed closely behind, holding the Fire-Tipped Spear, his eyes sharp and filled with excitement and anticipation.

He watched Sun Wukong's retreating figure, a thoughtful expression on his face.

Yang Jian walked at the back, holding the gem that emitted a strange light in his hand, his expression solemn and his steps steady.

His gaze swept across the hall, his eyes filled with vigilance and caution.

His steps were slow, but his eyes were resolute, full of decisiveness and composure. When he arrived at the throne, Yang Jian gently placed the gem on the table. His expression was calm, but it was as if he was guarding something important.

"This...this is the treasure from those ancient ruins?"

Venus trembled as he accepted the gem, his voice filled with disbelief.

He held the gemstone carefully, as if it were the most precious treasure in the world.

His eyes were filled with excitement and awe as he carefully held the gemstone, as if afraid of breaking it.

Venus carefully placed the gemstone into a box made of millennia-old cold jade that had been prepared beforehand. The lid of the box was engraved with intricate patterns and emitted a faint chill.

He gently closed the box, then looked up at Sun Wukong, his eyes filled with doubt and awe.

"Your Majesty, this gem... its energy fluctuations are so intense, can proper safekeeping really solve the problem?"

His voice trembled slightly, clearly overwhelmed by the energy emanating from the gemstone.

Sun Wukong sat on his throne, his eyes slightly closed, as if he were pondering something.

He slowly opened his eyes, a glint of light flashing in them.

"Taibai, you don't need to worry. This item is extraordinary; safekeeping it is only the first step. Gather skilled craftsmen and make sure to find out its origin and purpose."

His tone was calm, yet undeniable.

Nezha then interjected, casually sticking his Fire-Tipped Spear diagonally into the ground, the tip of the spear flickering with a faint firelight.

“I observe that the energy flow of this treasure corresponds to the star chart, and perhaps we can find clues from it.”

As he spoke, he traced the trajectory of the star chart in the air with his fingers, his brow furrowed, clearly trying to recall the energy flow paths he had previously observed.

The atmosphere inside the hall was solemn, with faint energy fluctuations permeating the air.

Yang Jian stood quietly to the side, observing the gem box with sharp eyes, as if he could see through its interior.

He nodded slightly, indicating his agreement with Sun Wukong and Nezha's opinions.

"Indeed, the connection between this energy fluctuation and the star chart is worth studying in depth, and there are faint energy ripples in the air around the gem, synchronized with the gem's energy fluctuations. This indicates that the gem has some kind of connection with the cosmic energy field."

His tone was calm and steady, and every word he spoke was precious, demonstrating his keen perception of energy fluctuations.

Sun Wukong nodded slightly.

"Very good. The three of you will each take responsibility and investigate the matter thoroughly. Yang Jian, you will coordinate resources from all sides; Nezha, you will study the star charts; Taibai, you will collect all information about the ancient ruins. Give me a result within three days!" His voice was still loud, but it carried an unquestionable authority.

After Sun Wukong gave the order, Taibai Jinxing immediately bowed in agreement. He stroked his beard, a shrewd glint in his eyes, and instructed the little immortal beside him:

"Go quickly and send this treasure to the Celestial Laboratory. Be extremely careful!"

The fairies carefully carried the jade box containing the gems and gracefully withdrew from the Qitian Hall, easing the atmosphere inside.

Based on his memory, Nezha walked to a side hall next to the main hall of the Qitian Palace, where a huge star map sand table was placed.

On the sand table, the stars are dazzling and the Milky Way meanders, just like a real starry sky.

Nezha sat cross-legged, staring intently at the sand table. His fingers gently brushed across the star map. He closed his eyes, and the trajectory of energy flow within the gemstones appeared in his mind. The trajectory was as fine as silk threads, yet incredibly clear.

His brows were furrowed, his expression serious, and his lips moved slightly, as if he were chanting some incantation in a low voice.

The only sounds in the room were his soft breathing and occasional whispers. Sunlight streamed through the window, casting dappled shadows on the floor, which further accentuated his focused expression.

After a long while, he opened his eyes, a flash of understanding in them. He picked up a small carving knife and traced the flow of energy on the sand table. His movements were gentle and precise, as if he were painting a beautiful picture.

Yang Jian then summoned the most skilled craftsmen in Heaven to the square in front of the Lingxiao Palace.

The square was bustling with people, and all sorts of rare and precious treasures were scattered on the ground, creating a lively yet orderly atmosphere.

Yang Jian, clad in silver armor and wielding a three-pointed, double-edged sword, stood in the center of the crowd. His sharp gaze swept across the faces of every craftsman, and his deep, powerful voice echoed across the square:

"Gentlemen, His Majesty has ordered us to study the gems unearthed from this ancient ruin. This is a matter of great importance, and we must do our utmost!"

He carefully displayed the gemstone to the crowd, and its brilliance attracted everyone's attention. Exclamations of amazement rippled through the crowd, and some skilled craftsmen couldn't resist stepping forward to examine it closely.

Yang Jian sternly stopped them from doing so:

"This object exhibits abnormal energy fluctuations and should not be handled lightly! First, retrieve all available information about ancient ruins. I will distribute the image data of the gemstone to you. You must provide preliminary research conclusions within three days!"

His tone was firm, and his gaze was piercing. The skilled craftsmen present all felt the pressure emanating from him and bowed their heads in agreement.

Sun Wukong was alone in the back garden of the Qitian Palace. In the garden, exotic flowers and rare plants were vying for beauty, and a faint fragrance filled the air.

Sun Wukong sat cross-legged on a huge blue stone, his eyes closed in meditation. He exuded a powerful aura, as if he were one with his surroundings.

He took a deep breath and felt the energy fluctuations between heaven and earth. He tried to sense the faint energy fluctuations emitted by the gemstone, but the gemstone's energy fluctuations were too faint to be detected.

He frowned slightly and gently tapped the bluestone beneath him. The bluestone emitted a deep sound. He adjusted his breathing and continued to try to sense the energy fluctuations of the gemstone.

In the garden, a gentle breeze rustled the leaves, and he felt as if he were in a peaceful and serene world, alone, sensing the energy fluctuations between heaven and earth.

After a long while, he slowly opened his eyes, a glint of shrewdness flashing in them. A slight smile played on his lips as he stood up and dusted himself off. He had already made up his mind.

He walked steadily toward the Qitian Hall.

Inside the hall, Yang Jian was sitting around a huge round table with a group of heavenly soldiers and generals. The table was covered with various tools and blueprints, and the air was filled with the strong smell of ink.

They were intently studying the fragmented drawings and documents unearthed from ancient ruins, the atmosphere serious and tense.

Yang Jian looked up and saw Sun Wukong enter. He quickly stood up to greet him, his eyes sparkling with anticipation.

"Great Sage, have you discovered anything?"

Sun Wukong waved his hand, gesturing for Yang Jian to sit down.

"Currently, we cannot directly perceive the energy fluctuations of the gemstone; its energy is too weak, as difficult to detect as dust. However, I have made a preliminary judgment that the energy of this gemstone does not come from a single celestial body, but is the product of the convergence of energies from multiple celestial bodies. This convergence of energy may be related to a special celestial arrangement in ancient times."

He paused, glanced around at the celestial soldiers and generals and skilled craftsmen present, and then said:

"Nezha's side should be close to reaching a conclusion by referring to the star chart. It seems that we must find the pattern in this special arrangement of stars in order to fully understand the source of the gem's energy and how to use it safely."

Yang Jian nodded and said firmly:

"I have gathered all the astronomical data from the Heavenly Court and arranged for people to conduct a more in-depth excavation of the ancient ruins. I believe we will find clues soon."

He picked up a yellowed parchment scroll from the table, pointed to a complex star map, and said:

"This was found in the palace of the Queen Mother of the West. It is said to be a record of astronomical observations left by an astronomer in ancient times. Some of the symbols in it are quite similar to the energy flow trajectory of the gemstone."

At this moment, a heavenly soldier in charge of recording hurriedly came over and reported:

"Reporting to the Great Sage and Erlang Shen, Nezha, the Third Prince, has sent word that he has preliminarily pinpointed the source of the gem's energy to correspond with a rare celestial alignment. This celestial alignment has an extremely long cycle, and the last time it appeared was in ancient times."

Sun Wukong stroked his beard, a thoughtful look in his eyes, and nodded slightly.

"Alright, it seems we're on the right track. Yang Jian, immediately organize a team to conduct a comprehensive comparison of all the data on ancient astronomical observations based on the celestial data provided by Nezha, and be sure to find the pattern and specific timing of this celestial arrangement."

"As ordered!"

Yang Jian immediately gave the order, and the heavenly soldiers and generals sprang into action. The hall was instantly bustling with activity, and the sounds of documents being flipped through rose and fell.

Sun Wukong walked to the window, looked at the clear sky outside the hall, and a slight smile appeared on his lips.

Nezha stood before the celestial sand table, intently comparing each star. Holding a carving knife, he traced intricate celestial trajectories on the sand table, where twinkling stars resembled a miniature of the vast cosmos. His brows were furrowed, and his expression was solemn.

He gently tapped the sand table with his carving knife, and the sand table made a slight sound.

Nezha looked up, his fingertips dusted with fine, stardust-like sand. He coughed lightly, his voice slightly hoarse:

"According to my calculations, this special celestial arrangement will reappear in... three days from now, at midnight."

He put down the carving knife and gently massaged his brow with his slender fingertips, seemingly trying to relieve the fatigue from prolonged concentration.

Outside the hall, sunlight streamed through the windows onto the sand table, making the starlight even more dazzling and illuminating Nezha's tired yet determined face.

Yang Jian immediately ordered his heavenly soldiers:
"Pass down the order: at midnight three days from now, all celestial soldiers and generals participating in astronomical observations must assemble atop Mount Kunlun without fail!"

His voice was clear and powerful, echoing throughout the hall. The heavenly soldiers standing on both sides responded in unison, their movements perfectly synchronized, like a torrent of steel. Inside the Lingxiao Palace, everything proceeded in an orderly manner.

Sun Wukong listened from the side, casually leaning his golden cudgel against a pillar and absentmindedly fiddling with a few monkey hairs in his hand.

(End of this chapter)