Under One Person: I Opened the Age of Mythology

Chapter 539

After looking at the chart, the old man nodded slowly, his fingers gently tracing the lines on the chart as if caressing the most precious treasure in the world.

The room was quiet, save for the rustling of the pine trees outside the window, which mingled with the old man's soft breathing to create a melodious tune.

"Indeed, your calculations are accurate and your understanding of celestial phenomena has reached a considerable level."

The old man put down the chart, his tone carrying a hint of approval.

He took out a jade box covered with runes from his sleeve. When he opened it, the box emitted a soft starlight, like a cascading galaxy, illuminating the entire stone house.

Inside the jade box was a thin, thread-bound book. The paper was yellowed and emitted a faint sandalwood scent. The edges of the pages were slightly curled, as if telling the story of the vicissitudes of time.

The old man handed the book to Sun Wukong:
"The art of astrological manipulation is contained in this book. But remember, this art is extremely powerful, so use it with extreme caution."

Sun Wukong solemnly accepted the book, holding it with both hands as if it were the most precious treasure in the world.

He turned to the first page and saw that the page was densely covered with ancient characters and complex star charts, each symbol containing a profound meaning.

He studied intently, his brow furrowed, nodding occasionally and frowning sometimes, as if he were engaged in a fierce intellectual exchange with the knowledge in the book.

Nezha quietly observed the starlight emanating from the jade box, trying to glean more information from it.

The starlight was soft and warm, seemingly possessing some kind of peculiar magic, making him feel refreshed and invigorated, and filling him with curiosity and longing for this mysterious art of astronomical manipulation. He
He reached out and gently touched the jade box, feeling a warm and gentle energy fluctuation. This energy was both gentle and powerful, making him feel comfortable in body and mind.

The room was softly lit, and the starlight emanating from the jade box reflected on the two people's faces, adding to the mystery.

After Sun Wukong finished reading the book, he closed it, gently stroking the pages, his eyes filled with awe and gratitude.

He raised his head, looked at Nezha, and a hint of excitement flashed in his eyes.

"Nezha, did you see that? This astrological manipulation technique is not a simple celestial prediction, but rather a special spell that guides and controls the energy of the stars in order to control the energy of the gemstone."

His tone was excited, and his voice trembled slightly, clearly indicating that he was deeply moved by the contents of the book.

"The mysteries contained within this far exceed my imagination!"

He took a deep breath, trying to calm himself down. Nezha nodded, his eyes also filled with excitement and anticipation.

"Yes, Great Sage, this Star Manipulation Technique is simply incredible! It can not only control the energy of gemstones, but also..."

He paused, seemingly organizing his thoughts.

"It can even predict the future, and even..."

He hesitated for a moment, but ultimately didn't say it.

He knew perfectly well that the power of this astrological manipulation technique was far greater than this, but at this moment, he could not fully comprehend all the mysteries of this art.

The two conducted an in-depth analysis and discussion of the book's contents. They found some breakthroughs in the book and explored some key terms and concepts. While discussing, they sketched complex star charts on paper, analyzing the contents of the book from various angles, trying to find the patterns and mysteries within.

With his rich combat experience and keen perception of energy, Sun Wukong offered unique insights into some of the more obscure parts of the book, while Nezha, with his deep understanding of celestial phenomena, provided detailed explanations of some complex star charts. The two complemented each other, exploring the mysteries of celestial manipulation together.

Sun Wukong raised questions with the old man about potential problems that might arise in the practice of astrological manipulation techniques, such as energy runaway and changes in celestial phenomena.

The old man answered their questions one by one. His tone was calm, yet full of profound knowledge and rich experience. He not only answered Sun Wukong's questions, but also conducted an in-depth discussion on the application and development of astrological manipulation techniques. His words were like a gentle stream, nourishing the hearts of Sun Wukong and Nezha, giving them a clearer and deeper understanding of this mysterious art.

The old man finally agreed to teach the two more advanced knowledge. He explained that astrological manipulation techniques cannot be mastered overnight and require long-term study and practice. He also promised to gradually impart more profound knowledge according to their learning progress.

His kind eyes held encouragement and a hint of expectation; he hoped that these two young people could carry forward the art of celestial manipulation and bring blessings to the Heavenly Court.

Sun Wukong and Nezha bid farewell to the old man, expressing their deep gratitude and promising to use the astrological manipulation technique with caution to benefit the Heavenly Court.

The old man smiled and nodded, watching them leave, his eyes filled with satisfaction and blessings.

Carrying knowledge of celestial manipulation techniques, the two left the mountaintop, turned around, and rode their somersault cloud towards the Heavenly Court.

The somersault cloud broke through the clouds at an extremely fast speed, and in the blink of an eye, the majestic Heavenly Palace walls were clearly visible.

Sun Wukong retracted his somersault cloud, and the two landed steadily outside the South Heavenly Gate. The heavenly soldiers on duty immediately stepped forward and saluted.

"Great Sage, Prince Nezha."

Looking at the magnificent Heavenly Palace buildings, Nezha said softly, "This Star Manipulation Technique is truly an extraordinary thing."

Sun Wukong nodded, a slight smile playing on his lips, but a hint of seriousness lingered in his eyes:

"Indeed, it is extremely powerful, but we must be careful and not abuse it."

He gently stroked the jade box containing the astrological manipulation technique in his bosom, the warm, smooth texture of the jade box seemingly reminding him of the power and danger of this force.

Back at the Qitian Palace, Sun Wukong couldn't wait to tell Yang Jian and Taibai Jinxing in detail about his journey to the West and the secrets of the astrological manipulation technique he had learned.

He described with great enthusiasm the reclusive master's otherworldly demeanor and the ancient, yet powerful, thread-bound book, gesturing with his hands to the strange star charts within, his tone filled with excitement and admiration.

"That old man seemed to see through everything; he knew why we came with just one glance!"

Sun Wukong imitated the old man's tone, his voice carrying a hint of mischief.

"They say this art of celestial manipulation isn't something you can master overnight; you have to get past him first!"

As he spoke, he burst into laughter, the sound of his hearty laughter echoing throughout the hall.

Yang Jian listened quietly, nodding occasionally and frowning sometimes, his sharp eyes flashing with thoughtful light.

He was not ignorant of astrology, but the astrological manipulation techniques described by Sun Wukong clearly exceeded his previous understanding.

"Great Sage, can this celestial manipulation technique be applied to the energy control of the observatory?"

He asked in a deep voice, his tone tinged with caution.

Venus stroked his long beard, his tone calm: "Great Sage, you have gained a great deal from this trip. If this technique can be applied to the Heavenly Court, its stability will surely be further enhanced. However, what exactly are the mysteries of this 'Heavenly Secrets and Astrological Phenomena'?"

A wise light gleamed in his eyes as he looked at the jade box in Sun Wukong's hand, the container of the astrological manipulation technique.

Sun Wukong placed the jade box on the table, opened the lid, and inside was a thin, thread-bound book with yellowed pages and a faint sandalwood scent.

He opened the book, pointed to the star charts on the pages, and began to explain in detail the basic principles of astrological manipulation.

Using concise and clear language, combined with his own understanding, he explained the complex and profound knowledge points one by one, making them easy for Yang Jian and Venus to comprehend. He explained how to utilize the energy of the stars, how to predict energy fluctuations, and how to control energy release.

During the explanation, he would stop from time to time to ask Yang Jian and Taibai Jinxing for their understanding, and provide more detailed explanations based on their questions.

Based on Sun Wukong's explanation, Yang Jian quickly grasped the essence of the astrological manipulation technique and, combining it with his own understanding of the observatory, proposed a bold idea:

By incorporating astrological manipulation techniques into the energy buffering device of the observatory, the fluctuations in the gemstone's energy can be controlled more precisely.

He got up and walked to the model of the observatory. He gently touched the key parts of the model with his finger and muttered to himself, explaining his idea in detail.

His focused expression suggested he could already see the scene after the plan was successfully implemented.

Nezha listened intently, like a diligent student, occasionally jotting down key information.

Based on his experience with astronomical sand tables, he offered his views on the application of astronomical manipulation techniques in observation.

He believes that through precise astronomical observation, the fluctuations in the energy of gemstones can be predicted more accurately, thereby better controlling the release of energy and avoiding disasters.

He walked to the astrological sand table, focused intently on making minor adjustments, and muttered some of his own deductions under his breath.

Venus offered corresponding suggestions from the perspective of logistical support.

He believes that in order to cope with potential energy fluctuations, it is necessary to strengthen the training of observers, improve the material supply system, and ensure the stable operation of the Heavenly Court.

He opened the notebook in his hand and skillfully recorded Sun Wukong and Yang Jian's ideas, and made detailed analyses and additions. His calm tone and meticulous attitude fully demonstrated his sense of responsibility and experience as a senior official of the Heavenly Court.

In the days that followed, Yang Jian made a second improvement to the energy buffer device of the observatory based on the new knowledge. He led a group of skilled craftsmen to work overtime to upgrade and transform the original device, add a new energy buffer module, and optimize the control system to improve its stability and efficiency.

During the modification process, he was meticulous, repeatedly checking every detail to ensure the safety and reliability of the device.

Nezha then used his knowledge to make more precise adjustments to the astrological sand table. Through continuous observation and calculation, he finally found a more accurate correspondence between the energy of the gemstones and the constellations.

He applied the new calculations to the astronomical sand table, which significantly improved the accuracy of the sand table's observations and enabled more accurate prediction of the fluctuations in the gemstone's energy.

Based on his understanding of "celestial phenomena," Venus rearranged the shifts of observers and the supply of materials. He carefully studied the workload and rest time of the observers and scientifically arranged the rotation of personnel according to the cycle of energy fluctuations to ensure that each observer could get sufficient rest and to guarantee work efficiency and observation accuracy.

He allocated sufficient resources to ensure the smooth progress of the observation work.

Ultimately, they successfully predicted and controlled the periodic resonance of the gemstone's energy, averting a potential disaster.

After the improvements, the observatory operated smoothly, and energy fluctuations were effectively controlled. The entire celestial realm was immersed in peace and tranquility.

Sun Wukong looked at all this and smiled with satisfaction. He nodded to Yang Jian, then looked at Nezha, who returned the look with approval.

Next, Sun Wukong summoned Yang Jian and began to discuss a plan to improve the training efficiency of the heavenly soldiers and generals by using astrological manipulation techniques.

He tapped the table lightly:

"Yang Jian, next, let's try applying this astrological manipulation technique to the training of heavenly soldiers." Yang Jian immediately straightened his back: "Yes, Great Sage!"

Sun Wukong tapped the table lightly with his finger, making a crisp sound, and looked sharply at Yang Jian.

“Training celestial soldiers has always been time-consuming and laborious, yet the results are often unsatisfactory. If we could use the power of the stars to accurately grasp the best training time for celestial soldiers, wouldn’t that be twice as effective with half the effort?”

As he spoke, he took out a scroll of bamboo slips from his sleeve, gently unfolded it, and found it densely covered with symbols and diagrams.

"These are the correspondences between the celestial soldiers' combat capabilities and the celestial cycles that I deduced based on the laws of celestial movement. You see, from Chen Shi (7-9 AM) to Si Shi (9-11 AM), the energy of the Tian Shu star is at its peak, and the reaction speed and strength of the celestial soldiers will be enhanced during this time, making it the most suitable time for physical training; while from Wu Shi (11 AM-1 PM) to Wei Shi (1-3 PM), the energy of the Tian Quan star dominates, making it suitable for strategic and tactical drills..."

As Sun Wukong explained, he pointed to the symbols on the bamboo slips with his finger, his brows furrowing slightly as if he were pondering some details.

Yang Jian listened attentively, nodding occasionally. He picked up the bamboo slip and examined it carefully, his gaze wandering among the complex symbols, sometimes pausing, sometimes quickly scanning over them.

Inside the Qitian Hall, the air was filled with the faint scent of sandalwood and the gentle fragrance of wood.

Sun Wukong pushed the bamboo slip in front of Yang Jian. Yang Jian took the bamboo slip and studied it carefully. His brows furrowed and relaxed at times, and his fingertips occasionally touched the words on the bamboo slip.

After a long while, he raised his head, his gaze deep and unfathomable.

"Great Sage, this training plan is ingenious, but it needs to be fine-tuned to suit the actual training situation of my Heavenly Soldiers in order to achieve the best results."

He put down the bamboo slips, his tone calm and firm, his eyes revealing his approval of Sun Wukong's plan and his emphasis on his own responsibilities.

The hall was silent, with only the faint scent of sandalwood filling the air.

Yang Jian immediately stood up, strode out of the Qitian Palace, and headed straight for the Heavenly Soldiers' training ground. The biting cold wind whipped up a corner of his robes, making a rustling sound, but it did not affect the firmness of his steps in the slightest.

He summoned the heavenly soldiers and generals from each team, his expression serious and his voice booming, and conveyed Sun Wukong's training plan. Based on the actual situation of each team, he explained in detail how to adjust the training content and schedule.

His tone carried an unquestionable authority, yet it also revealed his care and responsibility for the heavenly soldiers.

He pointed to the soldiers training on the drill ground, explaining every detail of the plan clearly, and giving corresponding adjustment suggestions based on different types of soldiers and individual differences.

After listening to Yang Jian's explanation, the heavenly soldiers and generals of each team nodded in agreement. They quickly returned to their respective teams and began to adjust the training content and schedule according to the new training plan.

On the training ground, the originally chaotic training rhythm began to become orderly, and the soldiers' enthusiasm for training also increased significantly. They carried out the new training plan seriously, with confident smiles on their faces.

The air was filled with the smell of sweat and vibrant energy, adding more vitality to the originally monotonous training.

(End of this chapter)