Under One Person: I Opened the Age of Mythology

Chapter 533

Sun Wukong stood at the entrance of the Weapon Refining Palace, his gaze still fixed on the huge plaque, as if he were pondering something.

His expression was calm, but his eyes revealed a hint of profundity.

Venus stood beside him, stroking his long beard, his tone tinged with caution:
"Great Sage, how is the research on the gemstones progressing? Have there been any new discoveries?"

Sun Wukong tilted his head slightly, glanced at Taibai Jinxing, and said in a low voice:

"The master craftsmen have made a preliminary judgment that the energy of this gem is similar to some kind of ancient stellar power, but the specific celestial arrangement has not yet been found."

After he finished speaking, his gaze returned to the weapon-refining palace, as if he could see through the thick palace walls the gem that still shone with dazzling light.

Venus nodded in agreement:

"The energy of this gem is indeed extraordinary. If it cannot be fully controlled, it may cause unpredictable consequences."

He paused, his tone tinged with a hint of probing.

"Great Sage, do you think we should gather more capable individuals from the Heavenly Realm to jointly study this treasure?"

Sun Wukong did not answer immediately, but pondered for a moment, then shook his head:
"It's not necessary right now. Yang Jian and Nezha are working on it from the perspectives of astrology and celestial books, and the research at the Weapon Forging Palace is also progressing steadily. If we rashly gather more people at this time, it will only cause unnecessary chaos."

After he finished speaking, he turned and strode towards the Qitian Hall, his steps steady and his back exuding an undeniable majesty.

Seeing this, Venus quickly followed, his tone carrying a hint of respect:
“What the Great Sage says is absolutely right. In that case, I will continue to oversee the research at the Weapon Refining Palace to ensure that there are no mistakes.”

Sun Wukong nodded slightly, his steps unwavering.

"Thank you for your help, Venus."

The two walked one after the other across the vast plaza of the Heavenly Court.

In the square, the heavenly soldiers were busy moving various equipment, and the air was filled with a tense but orderly atmosphere.

Sun Wukong's gaze swept over the crowd, a hint of satisfaction flashing in his eyes.

He turned to look at Venus, his tone carrying a deeper meaning:
"These soldiers of the Heavenly Court are as reliable as ever."

Venus smiled and stroked his beard:

"With the Great Sage's effective governance, the soldiers naturally dare not slack off."

Just then, Nezha's figure suddenly strode over from the direction of the Qitian Hall.

He held a fire-tipped spear, the flame at the tip flickering slightly, and his expression carried a hint of excitement.

Upon seeing Sun Wukong and Taibai Jinxing, he quickened his pace, his tone urgent:

"Great Sage, Venus, I have found the constellation arrangement corresponding to the flow of gem energy on the astrological sand table!"

Upon hearing this, Sun Wukong raised an eyebrow slightly, a hint of interest appearing in his eyes:
"Oh? Tell me in detail."

Nezha walked up to the two of them and spoke very quickly:
“I just simulated the energy flow of the gemstone on a sand table and found that its trajectory perfectly matches a rare stellar alignment. The last time this alignment appeared was in ancient times! Moreover, according to the sand table, this stellar alignment is closely related to the cycle of the gemstone’s energy fluctuations.”

A hint of surprise flashed in Venus's eyes:
"No wonder the master craftsmen discovered that the energy of the gemstone is similar to the power of the stars. It seems that the secret of this gemstone is indeed related to the stars."

Sun Wukong nodded slightly, his gaze deep:

"In that case, we need to find the pattern of this celestial arrangement as soon as possible in order to completely control the energy of the gemstone."

He looked at Nezha, his tone carrying a hint of approval:
"You've done a good job. Continue simulating on the astrological sand table and see if you can find a more precise correspondence."

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 provide more detailed results as soon as possible."

Sun Wukong waved his hand, signaling him to continue with his work.

Nezha turned and strode away, the Fire-Tipped Spear trembling slightly in his hand, the flames dancing gently at the tip, as if responding to his inner excitement.

After Nezha had walked far away, Taibai Jinxing asked in a low voice:

"Great Sage, what are your plans next?"

Sun Wukong gazed into the distance, his expression thoughtful:
"I will personally go to the Heavenly Library to see how Yang Jian is progressing. The energy of this gem is too complex; we must approach it from multiple angles to completely unravel its secrets."

Venus nodded slightly:

“What the Great Sage says is absolutely right. I will continue to oversee the research in the Weapon Refining Palace, and I will report to you immediately if there is any progress.”

Sun Wukong nodded and strode towards the Heavenly Library.

His steps were steady, and his back exuded an undeniable air of authority.

Venus stood there, watching him leave, stroking his beard, a complex emotion flashing in his eyes.

At this moment, inside the Heavenly Library, Yang Jian was standing in front of a row of tall bookshelves, the ancient book in his hands gleaming with an old luster.

His brows furrowed slightly, his gaze shifting across the pages of the book, his expression focused and serious.

Behind them, several heavenly soldiers and generals were busily flipping through other classic texts, and the air was filled with a strong scholarly atmosphere.

Yang Jian's fingers gently traced the characters on the ancient book, and he murmured softly:

"These records of ancient celestial phenomena do indeed have some connection with the energy fluctuations of gemstones..."

He raised his head, a hint of determination in his eyes.

"Keep investigating, don't overlook any information related to special astrological arrangements."

The heavenly soldiers and generals behind him responded in unison, and their movements became even faster.

Just then, Sun Wukong appeared at the entrance of the library.

He strode in, his gaze sweeping over the busy crowd before finally settling on Yang Jian:
"Yang Jian, how's it going?"

Upon hearing this, Yang Jian immediately put down the ancient book in his hand, turned around, and bowed:
“Great Sage, we are searching for ancient records of celestial phenomena and have found some clues, but we still need to verify them further.”

Sun Wukong nodded, walked to his side, and his gaze fell on the ancient book on the table:

"The constellation arrangement corresponding to the flow of gem energy has been found on Nezha's side, which is said to be related to a rare constellation from ancient times."

A hint of surprise flashed in Yang Jian's eyes, then he nodded:

"No wonder there are many records about ancient constellations in the ancient books we found. It seems that the secret of this gemstone is indeed closely related to the arrangement of stars."

Sun Wukong's gaze was profound:
"In that case, we need to find the pattern and specific timing of this celestial arrangement as soon as possible in order to fully grasp the energy of the gemstone."

Yang Jian nodded in agreement:

“I understand, we will speed things up.”

Sun Wukong patted him on the shoulder, his tone carrying a hint of approval:
"Okay, continue the investigation. Let me know immediately if there are any developments."

Sun Wukong left the library with light steps, followed by the busy figures of heavenly soldiers and generals flipping through the books, the air filled with the smell of ancient paper.

He did not return directly to the Qitian Palace, but flew straight towards the highest peak of the Heavenly Realm.

The mountaintop was swept by a biting wind, with a sea of ​​clouds rolling in, a magnificent sight that was both breathtaking and solemn.

This highest peak in the heavens offers a wide view and is an excellent place for observing celestial phenomena.

Sun Wukong stood atop the peak, feeling the biting wind on his face. He closed his eyes, sensing the energy fluctuations between heaven and earth, and the faint response from the gemstone.

Below is a bottomless abyss, and the sea of ​​clouds surges like silver dragons among the mountains. In the distance are rolling mountains, a magnificent and breathtaking sight.

He took a deep breath, exhaled slowly, and a resolute glint flashed in his eyes.

"The energy of this gem... requires a specific celestial alignment to be fully controlled..." he murmured to himself, his tone thoughtful.

He recalled the research results from the Refining Palace relayed by Venus: the gemstone's energy was enormous and stable, but it could only be fully controlled under specific celestial arrangements.

He opened his eyes, his gaze sweeping sharply over his surroundings. The wind howled at the summit, but this did not shake his resolve in the slightest.

He took out a jade slip from his bosom, which contained a star chart provided by Nezha and ancient star records that Yang Jian found in the library.

He carefully compared the two documents, his brows furrowing slightly. The text on the jade slip was clearly visible, yet it exuded an ancient aura, as if it came from another time and space.

He put away the jade slip, looked up at the sky, and night gradually fell, with countless stars scattered like pearls on the black curtain.

“Build an observatory…”

He murmured softly, a hint of determination in his voice. He recalled Venus's suggestion to build an observatory on the highest peak of the heavens, so as to better capture and utilize the energy of the gemstones.

This is not only crucial for controlling the gemstone, but also for the safety of the Heavenly Court.

He swung his golden cudgel, which sliced ​​through the sky with a deafening sound that startled the nearby clouds and the entire Heavenly Court.

"Pass down the order: begin construction of the observatory immediately! Quickly! And efficiently!"

Sun Wukong's voice echoed in the air like thunder; his tone was firm and left no room for argument.

He looked up at the starry sky again, where the twinkling stars seemed to be responding to his command and heralding a new era for the Heavenly Court.

The corners of his mouth rose slightly, revealing a meaningful smile.

He believed that as long as he mastered the energy of this gem, the Heavenly Court would become stronger and safer.

At this moment, Yang Jian appeared on the mountaintop. He was dressed in silver armor, holding a three-pointed double-edged sword, and his gaze was calm and firm.

"Great Sage, the information in the library has been preliminarily compiled. There are indeed star charts in ancient times that correspond to the energy fluctuations of gemstones, and a cryptic text has been found that hints at the true purpose of gemstones."

Yang Jian spoke calmly as he reported his findings.

He presented the compiled information to Sun Wukong with a relaxed expression, but his eyes remained cautious.

Sun Wukong took the jade slip, glanced at it briefly, and then put it away.

"Very good. Proceed according to plan. The construction of the observatory cannot be delayed!"

Sun Wukong's voice remained loud and clear, leaving no room for doubt.

He gazed at the darkening sky in the distance, where countless stars seemed to foreshadow the future glory of the Heavenly Court.

Yang Jian stood to one side, his gaze firm, ready to await Sun Wukong's orders at any moment.

As night deepened, the cold wind on the mountaintop remained biting, but the two were filled with hope.

They believed that this mysterious gem would bring about earth-shattering changes to the Heavenly Court.

Where is Nezha?

Sun Wukong put down the jade slip, looked around, his brows furrowed slightly, and his tone carried a hint of impatience.

"Isn't he in charge of comparing astrological charts?"

He gently stroked his chin, his gaze lingering on Yang Jian for a moment.

Yang Jian nodded slightly.

"Reporting to the Great Sage, His Highness Nezha is currently in the library, comparing the arrangement of stars on the astronomical sand table with ancient records, and has not yet reached a conclusion."

His gaze was calm, and his tone was respectful, but one could still sense the caution implied in his words.

His hand unconsciously stroked the hilt of the three-pointed double-edged sword, the subtle movement betraying a hint of tension.

The mountain wind howled past, blowing Sun Wukong's robes and stirring up fallen leaves on the open mountaintop, making a rustling sound.

The night grew deeper, and the stars twinkled like scattered diamonds on a black velvet cloth.

A moment later, Nezha rushed over, his forehead covered in fine beads of sweat, his breathing slightly rapid, and he clutched an ancient book tightly in his hand.

"Great Sage, we've found it! The periodicity of the celestial alignment and the energy fluctuations of the gemstone match perfectly!"

His tone was excited, and his eyes sparkled.

He held the ancient book high, but it trembled slightly from the force he used.

Sun Wukong took the ancient book, quickly flipped through a few pages, and a hint of admiration flashed in his eyes.

"Very good, Nezha, you are very efficient."

His tone softened slightly, and a barely perceptible smile appeared at the corner of his mouth.

His gaze returned to the starry sky, as if he were pondering something.

"Great Sage..."

Yang Jian stepped forward.

"The Refining Palace has sent word that the gemstone's energy is immense and stable, but it requires a specific celestial alignment to be fully controlled. Venus has suggested building an observatory on the highest peak of the celestial realm to better capture and utilize the gemstone's energy."

He calmly relayed Venus's suggestion.

Sun Wukong nodded, signaling him to continue.

"The location of the observatory has been determined, and the construction team is ready. We are just waiting for the Great Sage's order to start construction."

Yang Jian added, his tone firm, with a hint of longing in his eyes.

He has always been confident in the future of Heaven, and this time is no exception.

"very good!"

Sun Wukong suddenly looked up, his eyes bright and alert. He looked around as if he were sensing the night and the cold wind on the mountaintop.

"Where is Venus? Tell him to come see me."

He stretched out his hand and pointed into the distance, as if to spread the command throughout the entire Heavenly Court.

"Yang Jian."

Immediately afterwards, he gave Yang Jian an order in a calm tone but with eyes as sharp as an eagle.

"Supervise the construction of the observatory and begin immediately! Use the best materials and the fastest speed!"

Yang Jian clasped his hands in acceptance of the order, and with a flash, he disappeared into the night, leaving only the starlight reflected on his silver armor.

"Nezha."

Sun Wukong's voice rang out again, carrying an unquestionable command.

"Continue your astrological simulation, and be sure to accurately calculate the correspondence between the astrological alignment cycles and the gemstone energies!"

Nezha gripped his Fire-Tipped Spear tightly, his eyes burning with excitement.

"Yes!"

Without turning his head, he continued to bury himself in the astrological sand table, calculating the relationship between celestial phenomena and energy.

(End of this chapter)