Under One Person: I Opened the Age of Mythology

Chapter 532

After giving instructions to the little fairy, Venus turned to look at Yang Jian with a somewhat solemn expression.

“True Lord, the energy fluctuations of this gem are quite peculiar. If it is not handled properly, it may be dangerous. It would be better if I personally delivered it to the Refining Palace to avoid any accidents along the way.”

Yang Jian nodded slightly, his gaze steady.

"Thank you for your help, Venus. The energy of this gemstone is indeed extraordinary; please be careful."

Venus nodded solemnly, accepted the jewel box, turned and strode away from the main hall. Although he looked old, his steps were steady and powerful.

Several little fairies followed closely behind, their expressions solemn, not daring to be careless in the slightest.

On the other side, Nezha sat cross-legged in front of the celestial sand table, his eyes closed and his mind focused, his fingers gently tracing across the sand table as if searching for something.

His brows furrowed slightly, his expression focused, as if he were completely immersed in the celestial trajectories.

After a long while, he slowly opened his eyes, and the carving knife in his hand quickly drew several arcs on the sand table, and the starlight flickered as if responding to his movements.

"Indeed, this flow of energy is related to ancient celestial phenomena..."

Nezha murmured to himself, a hint of excitement flashing in his eyes. He stood up and strode towards the main hall, preparing to report his discovery to Sun Wukong and Yang Jian.

In the square, Yang Jian stood before the skilled craftsmen, his three-pointed double-edged sword gently waving as he pointed to a long table laden with tools and blueprints.

"Gentlemen, the source of the gemstone's energy is still unclear, but it has been confirmed to be related to ancient celestial phenomena. We need to find clues from these relics as soon as possible. Time is of the essence, so we must do our utmost."

The skilled craftsmen readily agreed, picked up their tools, and began to carefully study the documents and tattered blueprints in their hands.

Yang Jian then walked to the side, picked up a thick ancient book, and began to read it.

His gaze lingered on the pages of the book, his expression focused and serious, his brow furrowing slightly from time to time, as if he were deep in thought.

Sun Wukong sat cross-legged on a bluestone in the back garden, his eyes slightly closed, sensing the energy fluctuations between heaven and earth.

A gentle breeze carried the fragrance of flowers and grass, yet his expression remained calm, as if he were one with his surroundings.

Suddenly, he opened his eyes, a glint of light flashing in them.

"found it!"

He said in a low voice, then stood up, dusted himself off, and strode toward the main hall.

Inside the hall, Yang Jian was discussing an ancient star map with several heavenly soldiers and generals, while Nezha stood to the side, holding his Fire-Tipped Spear, looking excited.

Upon seeing Sun Wukong enter, everyone stopped what they were doing and turned their gazes to him.

"Great Sage, have you discovered anything?"

Yang Jian spoke first, his tone carrying a hint of anticipation.

Sun Wukong nodded, his gaze sweeping over the crowd.

"Based on the fluctuations of the energy of heaven and earth, I have made a preliminary judgment that the energy of this gem does not come from a single star, but is the product of the convergence of the energies of multiple stars. This convergence of energy may be related to a special constellation arrangement in ancient times."

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

“That’s right! I discovered on the astrological sand table that the energy flow trajectory of the gemstone corresponds to a rare celestial alignment. The last time this alignment appeared was in ancient times!”

Yang Jian nodded slightly, picked up the yellowed parchment scroll on the table, pointed to a complex star map, and said:

"These are ancient astronomical observation records found in the Palace of the Queen Mother of the West. The symbols in them are quite similar to the energy flow trajectory of the gemstones. It seems that we are on the right track."

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

"In that case, Yang Jian, you should 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 out the pattern and specific time 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 smiled slightly.

"It seems the secret of this gem will soon be revealed."

Nezha walked to his side, holding the Fire-Tipped Spear, his eyes shining with anticipation.

"Great Sage, once we find the true purpose of this gem, it may bring immense power to the Heavenly Court!"

Sun Wukong smiled and patted Nezha on the shoulder.

"Yes, but we must proceed with caution before that. The energy of this gem is extraordinary, and the slightest carelessness could lead to unpredictable consequences."

Yang Jian stood to the side, his gaze steady and his expression solemn.

“The Great Sage is right. We need to be more cautious and ensure that nothing goes wrong.”

The atmosphere inside the hall was solemn, and everyone was immersed in their intense work.

Sun Wukong, Yang Jian, and Nezha stood by the window, gazing at the clear sky in the distance, each with their own plans.

"Let's go check on the situation on Venus."

Sun Wukong turned around and said.

Yang Jian and Nezha followed closely behind, and the three of them quickly walked out of the main hall and headed towards the Weapon Refining Palace.

As they stepped out of the Great Hall of Heaven, sunlight shone on the three of them, casting long shadows.

Sun Wukong walked at the front, his steps steady and powerful. He glanced back at the busy figures inside the hall, a hint of satisfaction flashing in his eyes.

Yang Jian followed closely behind, his eyes sharp, constantly glancing around, displaying a high degree of vigilance.

Nezha brought up the rear, his Fire-Tipped Spear swaying gently in his hand, the tip of the spear reflecting the sunlight and gleaming with a cold light.

The three figures stood out conspicuously in the wide square. On the square, the heavenly soldiers were busy in an orderly manner, carrying various equipment, and the air was filled with a tense but orderly atmosphere.

Upon arriving at the entrance of the Weapon Refining Palace, they saw Venus standing there to greet them. He stroked his long beard, a slight smile on his face, and bowed respectfully.

"Great Sage, Marshal Nezha, General Yang Jian, the three of you have arrived."

The Refining Palace was magnificent and imposing. Its walls were made of an unknown metal that shimmered with a silvery light. Above the main gate hung a huge plaque with the five large characters "Heavenly Refining Palace" written on it, shining with golden light.

"Venus, has the gem been delivered? What are the research results?" Sun Wukong asked directly, his tone firm and urgent, his eyes carrying an undeniable air of authority.

Venus smiled slightly and handed the jade slip in his hand to Sun Wukong.

"Great Sage, the gem has been delivered to the master craftsmen. Preliminary analysis shows that the gem contains an extremely large amount of energy, and its energy fluctuations are even similar to the power of stars recorded in ancient times. However, the specific energy composition and usage methods still need further research."

As he spoke, he carefully observed Sun Wukong's expression, his tone filled with caution.

Sun Wukong took the jade slip, glanced at it, and a thoughtful look flashed in his eyes.

He did not immediately respond to Taibai Jinxing's words, but instead handed the jade slip to Yang Jian beside him, his gaze still fixed on the main gate of the weapon refining palace, as if he were pondering something.

Yang Jian took the jade slip, quickly scanned its contents, and frowned slightly.

His fingers tapped lightly on the jade slip, as if weighing the information within. After a moment, he raised his head, his tone steady:
"Venus, have the master craftsmen mentioned how to control the energy of gemstones? Or rather, is this energy stable?"

Venus stroked his beard, a complex expression flashing in his eyes:

“General Yang, although this gem’s energy is immense, it is not violent; rather, it appears gentle. However… its energy fluctuations seem to be related to some special celestial arrangement. The weapon-refining masters believe that if we can find the pattern of this celestial arrangement, we might be able to completely control the gem’s power.”

Upon hearing this, a hint of excitement flashed in Nezha's eyes. He gripped his Fire-Tipped Spear tightly, the tip trembling slightly, flames dancing gently at its tip.

"Since the energy of gemstones is related to celestial phenomena, our research cannot be limited to the gemstones themselves. Perhaps we need to look for clues in the records of celestial books, especially those records about ancient celestial phenomena."

Sun Wukong nodded, then turned his gaze to Yang Jian:

"Yang Jian, you have the deepest understanding of the Heavenly Book, so it is most appropriate to entrust this matter to you. You shall immediately lead a team to the Heavenly Library and search through all the records of special celestial arrangements in ancient times. You must find the information that corresponds to the energy of the gemstone."

Yang Jian did not hesitate and nodded slightly:
"Understood. I will personally lead the team to find clues as soon as possible."

After he finished speaking, he turned around and gave orders to the heavenly soldiers and generals behind him, his voice deep and powerful:
"You few, come with me to the library. The rest of you, continue to assist the weapon-refining master in his research on gems."

Seeing that Yang Jian already had a task, Nezha turned to Sun Wukong, his tone carrying a hint of anticipation:
“Great Sage, what about me? The energy flow trajectory of the gemstone is related to the star chart. I plan to continue simulating the flow of gemstone energy on the star sand table to see if I can find a more precise correspondence.”

Sun Wukong glanced at him, a slight smile playing on his lips, a hint of approval in his eyes:
"Alright, I'll leave this to you. But remember, the energy of gemstones is extraordinary. Be careful when simulating them, and don't rashly trigger their power."

Nezha nodded in agreement, his grip on the Fire-Tipped Spear tightening slightly, a resolute glint in his eyes:
"Don't worry, Great Sage, I will be careful."

Sun Wukong waved his hand, signaling them to go their separate ways.

Yang Jian led several heavenly soldiers and generals away quickly, flying towards the Heavenly Library. Nezha, on the other hand, turned back to the Great Hall of the Supreme Being to continue his star simulation.

Seeing that Sun Wukong was standing still, Venus walked over to him and asked in a low voice:

"Great Sage, what are your plans next?"

Sun Wukong stood with his hands behind his back, his gaze still fixed on the main gate of the Weapon Refining Palace, a thoughtful expression on his face.
"I plan to personally visit the Weapon Forging Palace to see how the research of those weapon forging masters is progressing. The energy of this gem is too complex; we cannot be careless in the slightest."

Venus nodded in agreement:

“What the Great Sage says is absolutely right. The energy of this gem is indeed extraordinary. If we are not careful, it may lead to unpredictable consequences. I will go with you.”

Sun Wukong did not refuse and strode towards the Weapon Forging Palace. Taibai Jinxing followed closely behind, and the two entered the palace gates one after the other.

Inside the weapon-refining palace, the atmosphere was busy and tense.

Dozens of master craftsmen were gathered around a huge workbench, on which sat the dazzling gem, its light still radiant, but seemingly softer than before.

The weapon-refining masters discussed in hushed tones, jotting down notes on paper, while a thick metallic scent filled the air.

Sun Wukong walked to the front of the stage, his gaze falling on the gemstone, a complex emotion flashing in his eyes.

He reached out, his palm slowly approaching the gemstone, feeling a warm energy fluctuation emanating from it, as if it were resonating with him in some way.

"Great Sage, you have arrived."

When an elderly master craftsman saw Sun Wukong approaching, he quickly put down his tools and bowed respectfully.

“We have just discovered that the energy fluctuations of this gem are very similar to some ancient stellar power, but the specific celestial arrangement has not yet been found.”

Sun Wukong withdrew his hand, turned his gaze to the weapon-refining master, and spoke calmly but with a hint of authority:
"Continue the research and find the source of this gem's energy. Report back to me immediately if there is any progress."

The weapon-refining master nodded in agreement and turned back to his busy research.

Sun Wukong looked around, took one last look at the gem that still shone brightly, and turned to Taibai Jinxing, saying:

"Let's go, leave this to them, and we'll go check out other places."

Venus nodded in agreement and followed Sun Wukong out of the weapon-refining palace.

Meanwhile, Yang Jian had already arrived at the Heavenly Library with several heavenly soldiers and generals.

The library is tall and magnificent, with layers of bookshelves filled with all kinds of books, and the air is filled with a strong scholarly atmosphere.

Yang Jian stood in the center of the hall, his gaze sweeping over the surroundings, his expression serious:

"You guys split into two groups. One group will search for ancient celestial records, and the other group will look for information about gem runes and energy flow. Remember, don't miss any relevant clues."

The heavenly soldiers and generals received their orders and quickly dispersed, each heading towards a different bookshelf.

Yang Jian walked alone into the depths of the library, his eyes quickly scanning the bookshelves, searching for the oldest and most precious books.

His fingers lightly traced the yellowed pages of an ancient book, a hint of seriousness flashing in his eyes:
"If the energy of this gemstone is related to ancient celestial phenomena, then perhaps the answer can be found in these ancient books."

He took out the ancient book, opened it to the first page, his eyes quickly tracing the words, his brows furrowing slightly as if he were pondering something.

Nezha returned to the Great Hall of the Heavenly Kings and sat cross-legged in front of the celestial sand table, staring intently at it.

He casually placed the fire-tipped spear aside, its tip still flickering with a faint flame.

His fingers traced lightly across the sand table, and the starlight twinkled as if in response to his movements.

He closed his eyes, and the trajectory of the energy flow within the gemstone appeared in his mind. The trajectory was as fine as silk threads, yet incredibly clear.

Nezha took a deep breath, his fingertips spinning rapidly on the sand table, outlining complex trajectories.

Starlight flowed across the sand table, like galaxies spinning, eventually converging into a strange pattern.

He suddenly opened his eyes, a glint of light flashing in them:
"Found it! This astrological alignment perfectly matches the flow of gemstone energy!"

He quickly wrote down the patterns on the sand table, then stood up and strode towards the Great Hall of Heaven.
(End of this chapter)