Under One Person: I Opened the Age of Mythology

Chapter 540

A few days later, accompanied by Yang Jian, Sun Wukong arrived at the heavenly soldiers' training ground.

The biting wind whipped up clouds of dust, but it did nothing to diminish the bustling activity on the training ground.

The newly formulated training program is being implemented in accordance with the laws of the stars. The celestial soldiers are conducting different training subjects at different times, in an orderly manner.

Sun Wukong squinted, carefully observing every detail.

He observed that when the heavenly soldiers were engaged in physical training at Chenshi (7-9 AM), their movements were swift and powerful, and their reactions were extremely agile; by Wushi (11 AM-1 PM), when they were conducting tactical drills, their coordination was even better, and their strategies were even more appropriate.

However, Sun Wukong keenly noticed that between the hours of Wei and Shen, which is the transition period when the energy of Tianquan Star gradually weakens and the energy of Tianji Star begins to rise, the reaction speed of some heavenly soldiers was noticeably slowed down, and their movements became somewhat stiff.

He frowned slightly and whispered to Yang Jian:
"During the period from 1-3 PM to 3-5 PM, the heavenly soldiers seem to react somewhat slowly, and we need to pay special attention to this."

Yang Jian's eyes narrowed slightly, and he immediately signaled his deputy to record the information so that it could be analyzed and improved later.

After completing their inspection, the two returned to the Qitian Palace.

The hall was still filled with the familiar scent of sandalwood, warm and inviting, a stark contrast to the biting wind outside the training ground.

Sun Wukong sat in the main seat, and Yang Jian sat opposite him.

As Sun Wukong stroked the teacup in his hand, he said:
"Overall, the training program was implemented effectively, but..."

He paused, a thoughtful look flashing in his eyes.

"During the transition period of astrological energy, the performance of the celestial soldiers showed slight fluctuations, which indicates that our application of astrological manipulation techniques is not yet refined enough, and we need to further study the influence of specific stars on the different abilities of the celestial soldiers."

Yang Jian nodded in agreement:

“What the Great Sage says is absolutely right. Our understanding of celestial phenomena still needs to be further improved.”

He picked up his notebook and pointed to the data and observations recorded inside:

"These data show that different stellar energies have different effects on the strength, speed, reaction speed, and strategy formulation capabilities of celestial soldiers."

Sun Wukong put down his teacup, his gaze deep and thoughtful.

"Yes, it's like a complex star chart. We need more delicate strokes to depict its complete form."

We need to consult more ancient texts and delve deeper into the characteristics of the energies of each star and the interactions between them.

His tone was firm.

"Only in this way can the art of celestial manipulation be better applied to the training of celestial soldiers and their combat effectiveness be improved."

Yang Jian stood up, clasped his hands in greeting, and said:

"Rest assured, Great Sage, I will make the arrangements immediately and do my best to collect relevant classics to provide you with references!"

He turned and left, his steps firm and powerful.

Sun Wukong remained alone in the Qitian Palace. He picked up the jade box on the table, gently opened it, and inside was a thread-bound book that recorded the art of celestial manipulation.

He turned the pages of the book, carefully studying the chapters about the influence of stellar energy. His fingertips gently traced the yellowed pages, as if he were having a silent conversation with the ancients.

He was focused, his brows furrowed, and the room was silent except for the soft rustling of his pages and the occasional soft sigh as he pondered.

Moonlight streamed through the window, bathing him in a silvery glow and highlighting his focused expression.

His figure was stretched long and straight, like a wise man seeking truth in the vast galaxy.

After a long while, Sun Wukong closed the book, his eyes filled with determination, and he murmured to himself:
"It seems that the road ahead of research is still long, but for the safety of the Heavenly Court and for the strength of the Heavenly Soldiers, I have no choice but to do my duty!"

He got up and walked towards the library, his figure disappearing into the night.

His steps were firm and powerful, as if they contained boundless energy. It was the determination of a leader, and even more so, his responsibility and commitment to the Heavenly Court.

Sun Wukong walked steadily through the Heavenly Court in the night, heading towards the Sutra Repository.

The biting night wind brushed against his face, but he was oblivious, his mind preoccupied with how to improve the application of astrological manipulation techniques in training.

Upon arriving at the Sutra Repository, he found the two heavenly soldiers guarding it dozing off, leaning against the pillars of the pavilion.

Sun Wukong coughed lightly, and the two heavenly soldiers were startled awake, nearly falling over.

"Great Sage Wukong!"

The two heavenly soldiers hurriedly saluted, their expressions showing a hint of fear.

Sun Wukong waved his hand:

"No need for formalities. It's late, and you've all worked hard. Get some rest."

His tone was gentle, tinged with concern. His gaze lingered on the two heavenly soldiers for a moment before sweeping around, noticing a faint air of weariness permeating the area around the Scripture Pavilion.

A thought struck him: Could this lethargy be related to the slow reaction he had observed at the Heavenly Soldiers' training ground during the day?
Upon entering the Sutra Repository, Sun Wukong introduced himself to the librarian on duty. The librarian was an elderly heavenly general with white hair and beard, yet he was still vigorous and energetic.

He respectfully opened the door to the Sutra Repository for Sun Wukong, pointing to the enormous bookshelves and saying:

"Great Sage, please make yourself at home. Just tell me what you need."

Sun Wukong nodded, walked straight to the area where the astronomical books were located, and began to carefully peruse them.

He first consulted the classics related to the influence of stars such as Tian Shu and Tian Xuan on the strength of the heavenly soldiers, and then he also read the classics about the influence of stars such as Tian Ji and Tian Quan on the speed and reaction ability of the heavenly soldiers.

He would sometimes furrow his brow, sometimes mutter to himself, flipping through the pages at an extremely fast pace, as if searching for some key information, his fingers sliding quickly between the pages, leaving faint traces.

Several hours later, the sky gradually brightened.

Sun Wukong closed the last book, rubbed his sore eyes, and took down several of the most crucial books from the bookshelf, preparing to take them back to the Qitian Palace for careful study.

He thanked the administrator and left the library.

When they returned to the Qitian Palace, it was already broad daylight.

Yang Jian was already waiting there.

He saw that Sun Wukong was holding several thick books, and asked:
"Great Sage, you haven't returned all night. Have you found any clues?"

Yang Jian's tone carried a hint of worry. His slender eyebrows furrowed slightly as he stared at Sun Wukong, awaiting his reply.

Sun Wukong put down his book, walked to the table, and sat down. He sighed wearily.

"I have found that the application of astrological manipulation techniques still has many shortcomings. The energy of certain stars can have a negative impact on the reaction speed and physical strength of celestial soldiers at specific times, which requires more precise control."

As he spoke, he tapped the table lightly with his fingers, making a soft "tap-tap" sound, his eyes revealing a serious expression.

"Specifically..."

Sun Wukong paused, picked up the brush on the table, dipped it in ink, and lightly drew a line on the table, leaving an ink mark.

“We need to divide training periods more precisely to minimize the impact of energy transition periods. This requires us to take our understanding of astrology to the next level.”

He put down the brush, the tip of which, dipped in ink, left a faint mark on the table. This subtle action revealed his focus and seriousness.

The hall was silent, with only the faint scent of sandalwood wafting through the air. Yang Jian gazed steadily at Sun Wukong, picked up the bamboo slips that Sun Wukong had placed there earlier, and gently flipped through them, his fingertips occasionally lingering on key symbols.

He pondered the question raised by Sun Wukong with a serious expression, his brows furrowing slightly as if he were conducting a meticulous deduction.

"What the Great Sage says is absolutely right..."

After a long silence, Yang Jian finally spoke.

"We need more accurate data to support our training program."

He put down the bamboo slips, got up and walked to the celestial map next to him, gently stroking the complex galaxy patterns on it with his fingers.

Inside the spacious Qitian Palace, sunlight streamed through the window lattices, bathing Yang Jian in a golden glow and highlighting his focused expression.

"Nezha..."

Sun Wukong turned to look at Nezha, who was currently focused on organizing the astrological data he had recently collected.

"Can your astrological sandbox more accurately simulate the changes in stellar energy?"

Nezha put down his feather fan, looked up at Sun Wukong, and his eyes shone with confidence.

"Great Sage, rest assured, I have improved the sand table, and its accuracy has been greatly enhanced. Now it can more accurately simulate the subtle changes in stellar energy and predict its impact on the physical fitness of the heavenly soldiers."

As he spoke, he fiddled with several exquisite small sand tables on the table, each representing a different astrological state.

Taibai Jinxing sat quietly to one side, stroking his long beard. His gaze swept back and forth between Sun Wukong, Yang Jian, and Nezha as he listened to their discussion. He did not immediately offer his opinion but instead observed quietly, waiting for the right moment.

His calm demeanor was like that of a wise elder, silently protecting the team.

His deep gaze seemed to see through everything, yet also seemed to see nothing at all, only endless tranquility.

He had a faint smile on his lips, as if he was full of hope for the future.

Sun Wukong decided to start with small-scale experiments.

"Yang Jian……"

Sun Wukong said, his voice filled with decisiveness.

"We selected an elite squad of celestial soldiers for three days of intensive training to verify the impact of astrological manipulation on training efficiency."

He picked up a brush and wrote the four characters "Experimental Team" on the paper. His brushstrokes were powerful and his handwriting was strong, showing his confident demeanor.

Sun Wukong's tone was firm and confident, and his golden eyes gleamed.

Upon receiving the order, Yang Jian immediately sprang into action.

He ordered the selection of one hundred celestial soldiers to form an experimental team and allocated corresponding training resources, including training grounds, equipment, and nutritional supplements.

He personally selected this team, whose members were all strong, capable, and experienced in training.

Yang Jian was well aware of the importance of this experiment, and he dared not slack off in the slightest. He personally supervised the experiment to ensure its smooth progress and was prepared to deal with any emergencies at any time.

His decisive and efficient style demonstrated his courage and boldness as a high-ranking general in the Heavenly Court.

He arranged the troop deployment and resource allocation in an orderly manner, fully demonstrating his excellent ability and efficient execution.

Nezha was responsible for real-time monitoring and data recording of the training process to ensure the accuracy and completeness of the experimental data.

He used the improved celestial sand table to monitor the physical fitness data of the heavenly soldiers in real time, and used his specially made recording device to record every detail to ensure the accuracy and completeness of the data.

His conscientious and responsible attitude made him the most reliable assistant in the team.

He stared intently at the screen in front of him, which was densely covered with various data. He carefully analyzed every detail, afraid of missing any important information.

His focused expression was like that of a meticulous scientist conducting a precise experiment.

Venus was responsible for coordinating other departments in Heaven to ensure the smooth progress of the experiment.

He fully leveraged his network and coordination skills, communicating and coordinating extensively with relevant departments to ensure the timely supply of necessary materials and human resources during the experiment.

With his years of accumulated experience, he coordinated various resources in Heaven to ensure that the experiment would not be hindered in any way.

His seasoned experience in dealing with people and his shrewd ability to get things done made him an indispensable member of the team.

His calm and composed demeanor, like a stabilizing force, provided a solid foundation for the entire experiment.

A month later, Nezha compiled the experimental results into a book and presented it to Sun Wukong.

It was a thick booklet containing a wealth of data and analysis results, as well as recommendations on the application of astrological manipulation techniques in military training.

Nezha respectfully presented the booklet, his eyes filled with anticipation.

He looked forward to Sun Wukong's recognition of his hard work.

Sun Wukong took the booklet, flipped through it gently, nodded from time to time, and smiled with satisfaction.

He gently patted Nezha on the shoulder to show his appreciation.

Sun Wukong flipped through the experimental report presented by Nezha, his brows sometimes relaxing and sometimes furrowing.

He pointed to a data point on the report and said to Yang Jian:

"This data shows that under certain celestial phenomena, the celestial soldiers' concentration decreases, which requires us to adjust our training program to avoid these unfavorable periods."

His tone was calm, yet it revealed his attention to detail.

Yang Jian listened attentively, picked up his pen, circled the data point on the report, and made detailed notes.

"Next, we need to conduct a larger-scale experiment..."

Sun Wukong closed the report, his eyes filled with determination.

"We need to verify the universality of astrological manipulation techniques."

His tone was firm and full of confidence.

His golden eyes shone brightly, like a beacon illuminating the path ahead.

"Yang Jian……"

His tone was calm, yet carried an undeniable firmness.

"Expand the experimental team size; target: 1,000 people!"

Upon hearing this, Yang Jian's eyes sharpened, and he immediately stood up, clasped his hands in a fist salute, and said:

"Yes, Great Sage! The training ground is already planned, I will go and arrange it right away."

His movements were swift and without hesitation. He turned to leave, his steps steady and powerful, demonstrating his efficiency and decisiveness as a high-ranking general of the Heavenly Court.

At this moment, inside the Qitian Hall, sunlight streamed through the window lattices, illuminating Yang Jian and making his tall figure appear slender and upright.

(End of this chapter)