Under One Person: I Opened the Age of Mythology

Chapter 538

Sun Wukong pointed to a section of data on the scroll and continued:

“Look at the peak of this energy fluctuation. It closely matches the trajectory of Tianji Star, but it’s not exactly the same. The subtle difference between them is the key to deciphering the energy of this gem.”

He paused, his eyes deep.

"It's like a complex piece of music. We've found the main melody, but we still need to find the hidden notes in order to play the complete piece."

Nezha carefully studied the data on the scroll, his fingers gently tracing the scroll, feeling the texture of the rune paper with his fingertips.

His expression was focused, his brows furrowed, as if he were in a vast galaxy, searching for hidden patterns.

He would sometimes look up at Sun Wukong, his eyes gleaming with contemplation, and sometimes look down to continue studying the contents of the scroll, his fingertips occasionally pausing on key data points, as if engaging in a silent dialogue with those cold numbers.

The hall was quiet, broken only by the rustling of turning scrolls and Nezha's soft breathing. Outside the window, the night in Heaven was deep and tranquil.

After a long while, Nezha raised his head and said to Sun Wukong in a solemn tone:

“Monkey, I’ve discovered that this energy fluctuation and the trajectory of the Celestial Mystery Star are not simply correlated, but rather there is a periodic energy superposition effect. At certain specific points in time, the energy of the Celestial Mystery Star and the energy of the gemstone will resonate, thereby amplifying the energy output of the gemstone. And the period of this resonance seems to be consistent with the period of the ‘Celestial Mystery Star Phenomenon’ mentioned in the ancient prophecy.”

As he spoke, he turned the scroll to a page with a star chart and pointed to a star that was twinkling with an unusual light.

"This star is Tianji Star. Its orbit is extremely complex and unpredictable, and this energy superposition effect is precisely what it brings about."

He paused and added.

"This energy superposition effect is not uniform; it is affected by the gravity of other celestial bodies and has slight fluctuations, which is why the previous data was biased."

After listening to Nezha's analysis, Sun Wukong's eyes flashed with a sharp light. He nodded and said approvingly:
“Nezha, your analysis is spot on. It seems that the secret of this gem’s energy is hidden within these celestial phenomena.”

He got up, walked to the window, looked at the brilliant starry sky outside, and took a deep breath.

"It seems that we need to study 'celestial phenomena' more deeply and find a way to control this energy superposition effect."

He turned around and looked at Nezha, his eyes filled with anticipation.

"Nezha, get ready. We're heading to the Scripture Pavilion to look up more information about 'celestial secrets and constellations'."

His tone was firm, as if he had already found the key to unlocking the secrets of the gemstone's energy.

Upon hearing this, Nezha immediately stood up, carefully put the scroll away, and placed it in his bosom.

His eyes gleamed with excitement; this was not only a process of solving a mystery, but also a challenge to his own abilities.

He gripped the Fire-Tipped Spear tightly and followed in Sun Wukong's footsteps, walking together toward the Sutra Repository.

The moonlight shone on them, making their figures appear long and upright, like two war gods guarding the heavens.

In the library, Sun Wukong and Nezha perused a large number of ancient books, searching for any clues about "celestial secrets and astrological phenomena".

The ancient scroll exudes a faint sandalwood fragrance, and the text on it is simple and mysterious, recording countless pieces of knowledge about celestial phenomena, energy, and ancient civilizations.

The two of them devoured this knowledge with great eagerness, constantly discussing and analyzing it with each other, searching in the vast sea of ​​stars for the star that would guide them to success.

The library is simple and solemn, with towering bookshelves that seem to reach for the sky. The ancient books exude the weight of time, and this dignified and solemn environment further highlights the significance of this exploration.

After several days of effort, they discovered a record about the art of astronomical manipulation in one of the long-forgotten ancient books.

This record is extremely brief and the text is obscure and difficult to understand, but Sun Wukong and Nezha, with their rich experience and keen intuition, gradually deciphered its mystery.

They discovered that this astrological manipulation technique was not simply astrological prediction, but rather a method of guiding and controlling the energy of stars through special spells, thereby achieving the goal of controlling the energy of gemstones.

The record concludes by mentioning a reclusive astrologer who possessed a long-lost art of astronomical manipulation and was a key figure in unlocking the secrets of gemstone energy.

Sun Wukong and Nezha exchanged a glance, their eyes filled with excitement and anticipation.

They decided to immediately travel to the Western Paradise to find this reclusive master of astronomy and learn the long-lost art of astronomical manipulation.

Sun Wukong picked up his golden cudgel and somersaulted on his cloud; he was fully prepared.

Nezha gripped the Fire-Tipped Spear tightly. Although he was a little nervous, he was more excited and expectant. He couldn't wait to meet this legendary master of astronomy and learn the long-lost art of astronomical manipulation.

"Nezha, are you ready?"

Wukong asked, his golden eyes flashing with determination.

Nezha nodded, his tone firm:
"I'm ready!"

His hand rested lightly on the Fire-Tipped Spear, his eyes filled with determination and confidence. Then he leaped onto Sun Wukong's somersault cloud.

Sun Wukong, with Nezha by his side, rode on his somersault cloud and flew towards the Western Paradise.

After an unknown amount of time, the somersault cloud slowly descended and stopped at the foot of a majestic mountain.

The mountain peaks pierce the clouds, and the mountaintops are shrouded in mist, resembling a fairyland.

At the foot of the mountain, ancient trees reach for the sky, birds sing and flowers bloom, creating a serene and tranquil atmosphere.

Sun Wukong jumped off his somersault cloud and dusted himself off.
"Here we are, right here."

He pointed to a stone tablet at the foot of the mountain, inscribed with ancient characters. The characters were obscure and difficult to understand, yet they exuded an ancient aura.

Nezha looked around. A gentle mountain breeze carried the scent of pine, and a faint spiritual energy filled the air, a stark contrast to the solemnity of the Heavenly Court.

"This mountain... is a bit strange."

He spoke in a low voice, his tone tinged with caution.

He keenly sensed that the air contained a strange energy, unlike any energy he had ever encountered before. This energy was gentle yet full of vitality, like the light songs and dances of mountain spirits.

The mountains are covered with ancient trees, their branches and leaves lush and verdant. There are also many exotic flowers and plants that he has never seen before, their colors so vibrant that they are like rainbows splashed across the landscape. They exude a faint spiritual aura and blend harmoniously with the surrounding environment, creating a beautiful natural painting.

Sun Wukong also noticed these anomalies.

"This mountain path is very ancient, without any trace of human intervention, yet it has such peculiar vegetation. Could it be..."

A glint of light flashed in his eyes.

"This mountain is rather strange!"

He stroked the golden cudgel, feeling the coolness emanating from its shaft, remaining constantly vigilant.

The two climbed the mountain path, which was winding and twisting, but surprisingly easy to walk on, as if some invisible force was guiding them forward.

Along the mountain road, more and more exotic flowers and plants appeared, their colors becoming more vibrant, and the spiritual energy in the air became increasingly rich, with even a faint, sweet fragrance wafting through the air.

Occasionally, some birds and beasts could be seen, but they were not afraid of the two. Some animals would even stop to look at them curiously before continuing to go about their business.

After climbing for a while, they finally reached the summit. The summit was shrouded in mist, like a fairyland, with an ancient stone house hidden in the clouds, appearing and disappearing, adding to its mystique.

The stone house has a simple and ancient design, and its age is not obvious. The roof is covered with moss, as if it has blended into the mountains and forests.

The surrounding environment was quiet and still, with only the sound of the wind gently rustling through the leaves.

Sun Wukong and Nezha exchanged a glance and cautiously approached the stone house.

The stone house door was ajar. They gently pushed it open and found a person inside stargazing.

This man had white hair and a youthful face, dressed simply, yet possessed an extraordinary and refined air. He held a uniquely shaped jade slip in his hand, continuously making some kind of record.

The room was simply furnished with only a stone table, a stone stool, and a simple instrument for observing celestial phenomena. The whole room was filled with a faint scholarly atmosphere.

"senior."

Sun Wukong clasped his hands in a respectful greeting. "I am Sun Wukong, and this is Nezha. We have come to pay our respects to our senior. Please forgive us."

His tone was calm and his attitude was humble; every gesture he made revealed the demeanor of the Great Sage.

Nezha also bowed. Although he was young, he was very respectful to such a profound and unfathomable senior.

The old man slowly put down the jade slip, raised his head, and his gaze was as deep as the starry sky, as if he had seen through everything in the world.

"Oh? It's the two of you?"

His voice was deep and resonant, as if it had been tempered by time, carrying a unique charm.

"I know why you've come. It's nothing more than that gem and the astrological manipulation technique, isn't it?"

As he spoke, he nodded slightly, his eyes as calm as an old monk in meditation.

"Exactly!"

Sun Wukong answered crisply and directly, without beating around the bush, which made him even more honest.

"We hope our seniors can offer some guidance."

"The art of astronomical manipulation cannot be mastered overnight."

The old man stroked his beard and said calmly, without the slightest hesitation.

"It requires a deep understanding of astrology, and even more so, practical testing."

He pointed to the simple stargazing instruments inside the room.

"Come on, first tell me your understanding of the stars, and then see if you can pass my little test."

He spoke calmly, as if stating something extremely ordinary.

He tapped his fingers lightly on the table, making a crisp sound.

Nezha's eyes sharpened, he straightened his back, and said in a deep voice:
"Senior, please speak."

He gripped the fire-tipped spear tightly, ready to respond to any unexpected situation, but his eyes held even greater longing for knowledge.

"Ah."

The old man nodded slightly.

"I have a set of astrological simulation experiments here. You need to use precise calculations and judgments to simulate the interaction between the Tianji star and the gemstone energy over the next month. If you succeed, I will teach you the art of astrological manipulation."

He looked calmly at Sun Wukong and Nezha, as if waiting for their answer.

He gently placed the jade slip on the table, making a soft sound.

Sun Wukong stroked his chin, examining the ancient star-gazing instrument with great interest. It was covered with the marks of time, yet it radiated a faint spiritual light.

He turned to look at Nezha, a sly glint in his eyes.

"It seems this old man is no ordinary person. This test is probably not simple."

He grinned, revealing two rows of white teeth.

He casually took out a spirit stone from his waist and played with it; the spirit stone emitted a faint warmth.

Nezha nodded, his gaze fixed intently on the jade slip on the table. The jade slip was smooth as jade, radiating a warm luster, and was densely covered with star charts and text, making it clear that the content was complex.

"This astronomical simulation experiment...sounds complicated,"

His tone was calm, but the taut musket he gripped betrayed his tension.

He took a deep breath and tried to stay calm.

The air inside was so quiet that only their soft breathing could be heard. Outside the window, the misty mountain peaks swayed gently in the wind.

The old man stroked his beard, quietly observing the two of them. His eyes were deep, as if he had seen through everything in the world.

"Do not be nervous……"

He spoke slowly, his voice as gentle as a mountain spring.

"This is just a small test, an examination of your basic knowledge of astrology, not actual astrological manipulation."

He pointed to the jade slip.

"The jade slip contains detailed records of the data and parameters required for the experiment. By studying it carefully, we can find a solution."

His eyes held a hint of encouragement, but also a subtle, almost imperceptible, consideration.

He slowly got up, walked to the window, and looked at the distant mountains shrouded in mist.

Sun Wukong and Nezha exchanged a glance, then both bent down and began to carefully study the contents of the jade slip.

The text on the jade slip was ancient and obscure, but both of them were exceptionally intelligent and quickly deciphered its meaning.

Sun Wukong flipped through the pages extremely quickly, occasionally letting out a soft "Eh?", clearly encountering a difficult point that he found interesting; Nezha, on the other hand, was more composed, carefully analyzing each piece of data and performing calculations on the paper beside him.

The two worked together seamlessly, one handling macroscopic analysis and the other microscopic calculations, tackling this difficult problem together.

Inside the stone house, only the rustling sound of turning the jade slips and their low murmurs of discussion could be heard.

Sun Wukong's fingers flew across the paper, while Nezha silently calculated. The two worked together seamlessly, like a precisely operating machine.

Outside the window, a gentle mountain breeze carried the scent of pine, creating a stark contrast to the tense atmosphere inside.

The complex star chart gradually unfolds on the paper, with dense lines resembling the latitude and longitude of the universe, outlining the trajectory of the Tianji star and the energy of the gemstone.

An hour later, Sun Wukong put down his pen, let out a long sigh, and beads of sweat appeared on his forehead.

Nezha put down his counting rods and rubbed his throbbing temples.

He compiled the calculation results into a detailed chart and handed it to Sun Wukong.

Sun Wukong examined it carefully, his brow furrowed, nodding occasionally to indicate his approval.

"how?"

Nezha asked softly, his tone tinged with nervousness.

Sun Wukong smiled slightly at Nezha, his eyes shining with admiration.

"Excellent! Your calculations are absolutely accurate!"

As he spoke, he carefully rolled up the chart, his eyes filled with confidence.

He stood up and respectfully presented the chart to the old man sitting by the window.

"Senior, we have completed the simulation, and the results are shown in the table."

The old man took the chart, put on his reading glasses, and examined it carefully.

His fingers lightly touched the lines on the chart, his gaze deep, as if he were looking through the chart to see the deeper mysteries of the universe.

The room was quiet except for the soft sound of him turning the pages of charts.

(End of this chapter)