Under One Person: I Opened the Age of Mythology

Chapter 534

Sun Wukong stood atop the peak, gazing intently into the distance. The night wind brushed against his robes, bringing a chill.

With his back to Venus, his voice was deep yet authoritative:

"Venus, immediately begin site selection and ensure the observatory is built in the shortest possible time."

Venus bowed slightly, a hint of solemnity flashing in his eyes, and quickly replied:
"Great Sage, rest assured, I will immediately summon the heavenly soldiers and generals and begin construction."

After saying that, he turned and left, his steps, though showing signs of old age, were still steady and powerful.

His figure quickly disappeared into the night, leaving only the rustling sound of the wind blowing his robes.

A moment later, a series of noisy footsteps came from below the peak. The heavenly soldiers and generals quickly assembled and began to survey the terrain near the summit to find the best location for construction.

The stars twinkled in the night sky, as if they too were watching this scene.

Yang Jian, holding a three-pointed double-edged sword, stood aside supervising the construction progress.

His gaze swept over every heavenly soldier and general, his expression serious and focused.

He turned his head slightly and said to one of the heavenly generals beside him:
"The construction of the observatory is of utmost importance. We must ensure that every detail is accurate and flawless, and there can be no oversight whatsoever."

That day, he nodded respectfully and immediately relayed Yang Jian's orders.

Yang Jian's gaze fell once more upon the busy crowd, his eyes carrying an undeniable air of authority.

His fingers tapped lightly on the hilt of the knife, as if he were thinking about something.

A moment later, he raised his head and looked at Sun Wukong on the mountaintop, a hint of admiration flashing in his eyes.

Meanwhile, Nezha was sitting in front of the celestial sand table in the Great Hall of the Heavenly Kings, his fingers gently tracing lines on the sand table. The carving knife in his hand was like a paintbrush, outlining complex celestial trajectories.

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

His other hand gripped the fire-tipped spear tightly, the flame at the tip flickering slightly, reflecting his focused face.

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

Nezha murmured softly, a hint of excitement flashing in his eyes.

He quickly drew several arcs on the sand table, and the starlight twinkled as if in response to his movements.

He raised his head, looked at the night sky outside the main hall, and smiled slightly with a hint of confidence.

Sun Wukong remained standing atop the peak, his back to the crowd, his gaze fixed on the distance.

His fingers tapped lightly on the golden cudgel in his hand, as if he were pondering something.

The night breeze brushed against his cheeks, bringing a touch of coolness, but his expression remained calm, as if everything was under control.

"Great Sage, the location has been chosen, and the heavenly soldiers and generals are preparing the materials."

Venus's voice came from behind, carrying a hint of respect.

Sun Wukong nodded slightly, but did not turn around. Instead, he continued to gaze at the night sky, his eyes as deep as the starry sky.

His voice was deep and powerful:
"Venus, you must urge them to complete the project as soon as possible. This observatory is not only key to controlling the energy of the gemstones, but also the future of the Heavenly Court."

Venus respectfully responded and then turned to leave.

Although his steps showed signs of aging, they remained steady, exuding an undeniable strength.

Yang Jian stood in the center of the construction team, his gaze sweeping over each of the heavenly generals, his expression serious and focused.

He turned his head slightly and said to one of the heavenly generals beside him:
"The materials must be the best, and every detail must be precise, with absolutely no room for error."

That day, he nodded respectfully and immediately relayed Yang Jian's orders.

Yang Jian's gaze fell once more upon the busy crowd, his eyes carrying an undeniable air of authority.

Meanwhile, Nezha continued to work diligently in front of the celestial sand table, his fingers 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 got up and strode towards the main hall.

His steps were hurried, tinged with excitement. The fire-tipped spear in his hand trembled slightly, the flame at the tip of the spear flickering and reflecting the light in his eyes.

Sun Wukong stood atop the peak, still with his back to the crowd, his gaze fixed on the distant night sky.

His fingers tapped lightly on the golden cudgel in his hand, as if waiting for something.

A moment later, Nezha appeared on the mountaintop, holding the Fire-Tipped Spear, his expression showing a hint of excitement:
"Great Sage, I've found it! The constellation alignment and the gemstone's energy match perfectly!"

Sun Wukong tilted his head slightly, glanced at Nezha, and a slight smile appeared on his lips, carrying a hint of approval:
"Very good, Nezha, you are very efficient."

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

Yang Jian stepped forward, his tone calm and steady:

"Great Sage, the construction of the Star Gazing Platform has begun, and the materials are ready. It is expected to be completed soon."

Sun Wukong nodded, his gaze deep:

"Alright, you can continue. The completion of the observatory is key to our control over the gem's energy."

His voice was low, but carried unquestionable authority.

Venus stood to one side, stroking his long beard, a complex expression flashing in his eyes. He said in a low voice:

“Great Sage, the energy of this gem is extraordinary. The completion of the Star Observation Platform may be our only chance to control it.”

Sun Wukong nodded slightly, his gaze still fixed on the distance:

“That’s right. We must find out the true purpose of this gem as soon as possible in order to ensure the safety of the Heavenly Court.”

A group of people stood on the summit, a night breeze blowing, bringing a chill.

The celestial soldiers and generals in the distance were still busy, and the construction of the observatory was proceeding at a rapid pace.

The stars twinkled, as if watching all of this.

Sun Wukong withdrew his gaze, turned to the crowd, and said:
"Each of you continue with your work and must complete the construction of the observatory in the shortest possible time and accurately calculate the cycle of the celestial alignments."

Yang Jian, Nezha, and Taibai Jinxing all agreed and left.

On the summit, only Sun Wukong remained. He turned his gaze back to the night sky, a meaningful smile playing on his lips.

Sun Wukong gazed at the night sky, where countless stars twinkled like diamonds scattered on black velvet.

He reached out his hand, as if trying to touch those distant stars.

A mountain breeze blew by, causing his clothes to flutter, but he remained motionless, his gaze focused.

A moment later, he slowly withdrew his hand, turned around, and walked towards the mountainside.

Halfway up the mountain, he saw in the distance the heavenly soldiers busily carrying huge stones, while Yang Jian directed them from the side, exuding an imposing aura without anger.

Sun Wukong did not approach, but simply observed quietly for a while.

The heavenly soldiers were all drenched in sweat, yet full of energy, demonstrating Yang Jian's strong command abilities.

In the distance, the towering observatory was beginning to take shape, appearing particularly magnificent under the moonlight.

Sun Wukong stood halfway up the mountain, his gaze returning from the busy construction site, a hint of satisfaction in his eyes.

He nodded slightly, then turned and strode toward the Qitian Hall.

The wind blew through the mountains, carrying the faint scent of stone chips and wood, mingled with the occasional shouts of the heavenly soldiers. His steps were steady, his robes billowing in the wind, his silhouette appearing exceptionally upright in the night.

Upon entering the main hall, Nezha was hunched over a celestial sand table, his brow furrowed, his fingers gently tracing lines on the sand, the starlight flickering with his movements.

Hearing footsteps, Nezha looked up and saw that it was Sun Wukong. A hint of excitement flashed in his eyes.

"Monkey, you've arrived!"

He stood up, slightly turning the fire-tipped spear in his hand, the flame dancing on the tip, reflecting his slightly tired face.

"Based on the astrological data just now, I have re-simulated the energy flow trajectory of the gemstone, and this time the correspondence is more accurate."

Sun Wukong walked to the sand table, his gaze sweeping over the complex constellation patterns, and nodded slightly.

"Thank you for your hard work, Nezha. This data is crucial to our next steps. You did a great job."

Nezha smiled and scratched his head.

"We don't need to talk about this between us, but I always feel that the arrangement of these stars seems to hide a deeper secret, which we haven't been able to fully decipher yet."

Sun Wukong patted him on the shoulder, his tone calm and steady.

"No rush, take your time. The secret of the gem cannot be solved overnight, and you have already made a good start for us."

Nezha nodded, sat down again, and continued to focus on the celestial simulation on the sand table.

His fingers spun rapidly on the sand table, tracing intricate patterns, with starlight flowing around them, as if galaxies were rotating.

Sun Wukong stood aside, his gaze deep, but he was thinking about his next plan.

A moment later, he turned and walked out of the main hall, heading towards the weapon-refining palace.

Inside the Refining Palace, the refining masters were still busy at work, and the gem on the platform was still dazzling, its soft light exuding a mysterious power.

Venus stood in front of the stage, intently conversing in a low voice with a master craftsman.

Upon seeing Sun Wukong enter, he hurriedly went to greet him.

"Great Sage, you have arrived."

Venus bowed respectfully, his tone carrying a hint of deference.

"The master craftsmen have just discovered a new property of gemstone energy that seems to be directly related to the periodic changes in celestial phenomena."

Sun Wukong raised an eyebrow slightly.

"Oh? Tell me in detail."

Venus turned and pointed to the gem on the platform, a hint of excitement in his eyes.

"Master craftsmen have discovered through experiments that when the celestial alignment reaches a certain cycle, the energy fluctuations of gemstones will significantly increase, and may even resonate with the surrounding cosmic energy. This resonance may provide us with more powerful support."

Sun Wukong nodded, his gaze falling on the gemstone, and pondered for a moment.

"If that's the case, then we must immediately conduct large-scale astronomical observations and energy tests after the observatory is built to ensure that everything is foolproof."

Venus echoed:
“What the Great Sage says is absolutely right. I have already had a detailed experimental plan prepared, and we will conduct the test immediately after the observatory is completed.”

Sun Wukong nodded in satisfaction.

"Okay, I'll leave this matter entirely to you."

After leaving the Refining Palace, Sun Wukong went to the Qitian Palace alone.

The hall was unusually quiet, with only the faint candlelight reflecting off the walls, creating an atmosphere of solemnity.

He walked to the desk and sat down. In front of him were ancient books compiled by Yang Jian and celestial data recorded by Nezha.

His gaze swept over the documents, his expression focused and serious.

He picked up the jade slip beside him and studied it word by word, tapping his fingers lightly on the table as if he were thinking about something.

A moment later, he picked up a pen and wrote a few lines on the paper, his brows furrowing slightly as if he were weighing some possibilities.

As night deepened, the wind outside the palace seemed to soften, and the flickering candlelight illuminated his pensive face.

Sun Wukong stood up, walked to the window, and looked at the nascent observatory in the distance, a slight smile playing on his lips.

"The future of Heaven lies within this gem."

He muttered to himself, his tone carrying a hint of determination.

Then, he turned back to his desk, picked up a pen and wrote a detailed plan on the paper. His handwriting was strong and powerful, as if it were engraved on the paper.

His hand moved swiftly across the paper, the pen tip rubbing against the paper, making a soft rustling sound.

In the candlelight, his expression was exceptionally focused, as if the whole world had frozen in this plan.

Finally, he put down his pen, let out a long sigh, and a hint of fatigue flashed in his eyes, but more than that, he felt relieved.

He picked up the plan on the table, read it carefully, and after confirming that it was correct, he got up and walked out of the hall.

A night breeze swept by, bringing a refreshing coolness. Sun Wukong stood at the palace gate, gazing at the distant starry sky, his eyes shining with unwavering determination.

He turned and strode toward the Weapon Forging Palace, the plan in his hand gleaming faintly in the moonlight.

When Sun Wukong arrived at the Weapon Refining Palace, the spirit monkey guarding the gate recognized him and immediately bowed in respect:

"Great Sage!"

Sun Wukong nodded and walked straight into the depths of the weapon-refining palace.

Inside the palace, various refining tools were neatly arranged, and a faint metallic smell permeated the air.

He approached the blacksmith who was in charge of casting the gem energy container.

The blacksmith, with gray hair and dressed in a black forging suit, was busy at the furnace.

"master……"

Sun Wukong spoke, his voice steady and calm.

"Take a close look at this plan."

He handed the plan to the blacksmith, who took it, put on his reading glasses, and looked at it carefully.

The blacksmith looked at the plan, nodding occasionally, and sometimes stopping to tap the plan with his fingers, as if he was thinking about something.

He looked very carefully, and could see every single word clearly.

The bright firelight illuminated his wrinkled face, making him appear even older.

After reading it, the blacksmith slowly took off his glasses, raised his head, and looked up with bright, admiring eyes.
"Great Sage, this plan... is truly comprehensive! I will do my utmost to create the most perfect energy container!"

His tone was firm, and his eyes were full of confidence and a sense of responsibility.

He gently placed the proposal aside, then walked to the furnace and continued his work with focused concentration.

Inside the weapon-refining palace, the rhythmic sound of hammering mingled with the night breeze.

Sun Wukong stood quietly to the side, watching the blacksmith skillfully manipulate various tools, a gratified smile appearing on his face.

He turned and left the weapon-refining palace. The night grew deeper, but his heart was filled with hope.

The moonlight shone on Sun Wukong, highlighting his resolute figure.

(End of this chapter)