Under One Person: I Opened the Age of Mythology

Chapter 548

After listening to their analysis, Sun Wukong nodded, a thoughtful look on his face.

He slightly raised his hand, gesturing for Venus to take a step closer, his tone calm and firm:
"Jin Xing, immediately gather Xuan Tian Star Sand and arrange for the Heavenly Court's top weapon-refining masters to assist Nezha. Make sure the sand table is reforged within three days. Report to me immediately if any difficulties arise."

Venus bowed slightly, his long beard fluttering in the wind, his voice respectful yet firm:
"Rest assured, Your Majesty, this old minister will take care of it immediately."

After he finished speaking, he turned around and strode out of the Qitian Hall, his long robe fluttering in the wind, his steps steady yet hurried.

As he walked, he took out a jade slip, lightly tapped it with his finger, and a golden light shot out, heading straight for the weapon-refining storehouse. He whispered instructions to the heavenly soldiers beside him:
"Immediately send a message to the weapon-refining warehouse to mobilize all the Xuan Tian Star Sand and summon all weapon-refining masters to prepare to assist General Nezha."

The heavenly soldiers departed upon receiving their orders, while Venus continued to shuttle between various departments of the Heavenly Court, coordinating the necessary resources and manpower.

His eyes were focused, and there was a hint of urgency in his brows, clearly indicating that he knew this matter could not be delayed.

Meanwhile, Nezha stood in the center of the Qitian Hall, his hands behind his back, his brows slightly furrowed, as if he were pondering something.

His gaze swept across the sand table from time to time, a hint of solemnity in his eyes.

After a moment, he looked up at Sun Wukong, his tone tinged with hesitation:
“Great Sage, although the Xuan Tian Star Sand is of excellent quality, the refining process is extremely complex. The slightest carelessness may lead to uneven distribution of spiritual energy. If time is tight, I am afraid it will be difficult to guarantee perfection.”

Sun Wukong nodded slightly, his eyes thoughtful, and his fingers tapped lightly on the table, making a subtle rhythmic sound.

He hesitated for a moment, then slowly spoke:
“Nezha, your concerns are not without merit. However, this matter concerns the further improvement of the Star Manipulation Technique, and we must go all out. If there are any problems during the refining process, please report to me and Venus at any time, and the Heavenly Court will provide full support.”

Nezha nodded, a determined glint in his eyes:
"Don't worry, Great Sage, I will do my best to ensure that the sand table is perfect."

After saying that, he turned and strode away from the Qitian Palace. His silver armor gleamed coldly in the sunlight, and his steps were firm and swift.

His goal was clear: he headed straight for the weapon-refining warehouse, clearly prepared to meet the challenge.

Sun Wukong watched Nezha leave with a hint of approval in his eyes, then turned to look at Yang Jian, who was still standing in the hall.

He slightly raised his hand, gesturing for Yang Jian to step forward, his tone steady:

"Yang Jian, the sand table adjustment will take time. During this period, the training of the celestial soldiers cannot be neglected. You should immediately begin revising the training plan, focusing on improving the celestial soldiers' ability to cope with high-intensity spiritual energy fluctuations. Make sure they can adapt quickly when the new sand table is put into use."

Yang Jian bowed slightly, his voice steady and powerful:
"Don't worry, Great Sage, I'll make the arrangements right away."

After he finished speaking, he turned around and strode out of the Qitian Palace. The silver spear paused slightly in his hand, making a soft metallic clanging sound.

His steps were firm, his eyes sharp, and he had clearly begun to consider how to optimize the training program.

Sun Wukong watched Yang Jian leave, his gaze sweeping over the still busy celestial officials in the hall, a hint of majesty in his expression.

He slowly stood up, walked to the steps outside the hall with his hands behind his back, and gazed intently at the distant starry sky.

In the sky, the stars twinkled, as if telling a story of some mysterious power.

His eyes held a thoughtful expression, the corners of his mouth slightly upturned, and he murmured to himself:

"The perfection of the astrological manipulation technique is crucial to the future of the Heavenly Court. We must not slacken our efforts in the slightest."

After he finished speaking, he turned around and slowly walked back into the hall. His footsteps echoed in the empty hall, sounding particularly heavy.

The sandalwood incense wafted through the hall, filling the air with a solemn atmosphere.

Sun Wukong walked to the table and sat down, tapping his fingers lightly on the surface. His gaze fell on the jade slip again, his brows furrowing slightly, as if he were thinking about something.

A moment later, he raised his hand to summon a guard, his tone calm and steady:

"Pass down the order to intensify observation of that star with abnormal energy fluctuations, and report all the data to me immediately."

The guard obeyed and left, his footsteps fading into the distance. Sun Wukong's gaze returned to the starry sky outside the window, a profound look in his eyes. He murmured to himself:

"The anomaly of this star may be hiding an even greater secret."

After he finished speaking, he slowly stood up and walked towards the study behind the Qitian Hall.

Inside the study, ancient books were piled up like mountains, and various scrolls and classics were displayed on the bookshelves, with a faint scent of ink permeating the air.

Sun Wukong walked to the bookshelf, his fingers gently tracing the spines of the books, finally stopping on a yellowed classic.

He took the book down, opened the pages, and began to read intently.

The pages were covered with densely packed characters recording ancient knowledge of astronomy. Sun Wukong's brows furrowed and relaxed at times, as if he were searching for some crucial clue.

A moment later, a hint of joy flashed in his eyes, and the corners of his mouth turned up slightly:

"Indeed, the core of astrological energy lies in balance and equilibrium. Perhaps, this is the key to solving the problem."

He closed the book, his gaze fixed intently out the window, his expression revealing boundless determination and anticipation.

"The future of the Heavenly Court may lie hidden among these vast stars."

He gently placed the ancient book back in its original place, as if he were protecting a precious treasure.

Inside the study, the candlelight flickered, reflecting in his deep eyes and highlighting his resolute determination. He turned and walked out of the study, his steps firm and powerful.

Outside the Great Hall of Heaven, the night was deep, and the stars twinkled like glittering gems set against the deep blue sky.

Sun Wukong arrived at the center of the main hall and instructed the guards standing to one side:
"Go and invite Venus."

His voice was calm yet powerful, carrying an unquestionable authority. The guard bowed, accepted the order, and quickly disappeared into the night.

Before long, Venus arrived gracefully. He was dressed in a silver robe, exuding an air of otherworldly elegance, with a gentle smile on his face.

He bowed with his hands clasped in greeting:
"Great Sage, what are your orders?"

His voice was gentle, like a spring breeze, yet it carried an undeniable air of authority.

Sun Wukong nodded slightly, his eyes shining brightly:

"The energy fluctuations of that star are becoming increasingly intense, and a solution must be found as soon as possible. I need you to immediately gather Xuan Tian Star Sand and assign an experienced weapon-refining master to assist Nezha in refining the sand table."

As he spoke, he paced slowly, his eyes revealing deep concern.

Venus bowed slightly, a hint of solemnity flashing in his eyes, and unconsciously twirled his long beard.

He hesitated for a moment, his tone respectful yet tinged with unease:
“Great Sage, although Xuan Tian Star Sand is a top-tier material, its stock is limited. If we want to gather a large amount, we will probably have to borrow it from the Western Paradise. This matter... will take some time.”

Upon hearing this, Sun Wukong frowned slightly and tapped his fingers lightly twice on the table, producing a low sound.

His gaze swept over Venus, his tone steady yet authoritative:

"Venus, this matter concerns the progress of the Star Manipulation Technique, and the safety of the Three Realms depends on it. You must go to the Western Paradise immediately and bring back the Xuan Tian Star Sand within three days without delay." Venus nodded slightly, his expression showing a hint of urgency, and then turned and quickly left.

His robes billowed in the wind, and though his steps were quick, they were not hurried, clearly indicating that he had already made a plan.

After he left, Sun Wukong turned to look at Nezha, a meaningful look in his eyes:
"Nezha, although the Xuan Tian Star Sand can solve the problem of the sand table material, you still need to personally control the refining process. If there are any abnormalities, be sure to report them in time."

Nezha nodded in agreement, a resolute glint in his eyes. He clenched his fist, his tone solemn:

"Rest assured, Great Sage, I will do my utmost and will never let you down."

After saying that, he turned and strode away from the Qitian Palace. His silver armor gleamed coldly in the sunlight, and his steps were firm and powerful.

Meanwhile, Yang Jian stood on the training ground, holding a silver spear, his eyes fixed intently on the heavenly soldiers' training.

His brow furrowed in thought, clearly considering how to further enhance the heavenly soldiers' adaptability.

He glanced down at the training plan in his hand, his brow furrowing slightly, and muttered to himself:
"The intensity of spiritual energy fluctuations needs to be increased, otherwise it may be difficult to deal with unexpected situations in actual combat."

He turned to the heavenly soldiers beside him and gave the following instructions:

"Pass down the order: double the intensity of all training, with a focus on practicing the stability of the spiritual energy barrier."

The heavenly soldiers obeyed and left, while Yang Jian remained standing in the field, his eyes fixed on their every move, his expression focused and serious.

Three days later, Venus hurriedly returned to the Qitian Palace with the Xuan Tian Star Sand he had gathered, followed by dozens of top weapon-refining masters from the Heavenly Court.

He strode up to Sun Wukong, bowed slightly, and spoke with a hint of weariness but undeniable urgency:

"Great Sage, the Xuan Tian Star Sand has been gathered, and all the weapon-refining masters have been summoned. The remaining refining work will be entirely under the responsibility of General Nezha."

Sun Wukong nodded slightly, a hint of approval in his eyes:
"Jin Xing, thank you for your hard work. I've already explained things to Nezha; he will do his best."

Venus nodded, a hint of relief in his expression:
"It is the duty of this old minister to share the burdens of the Great Sage."

At this moment, Nezha strode into the hall, holding a jade slip in his hand, a hint of excitement in his expression:
"Great Sage, all the materials are ready. We can begin the refining process now."

After he finished speaking, his gaze swept over the weapon-refining master behind him, his tone firm:

"Gentlemen, this refining process is of great importance, so please do your best."

The weapon-refining masters nodded in agreement, their expressions solemn.

During the refining process, Nezha observed each step with complete concentration, his fingers occasionally gently moving beside the furnace to adjust the input of spiritual energy.

His brows furrowed at times and at others, clearly responding to various subtle changes.

However, just as the refining process was halfway through, Nezha suddenly frowned, a hint of doubt flashing in his eyes:
"This Xuan Tian Xing Sha actually shows a slight repulsion reaction with the original sand table materials!"

He immediately stopped what he was doing, turned to the weapon-refining master beside him, and said:

"I need to pause the refining process and readjust the distribution of spiritual energy, otherwise the entire batch of materials will be ruined."

The weapon-forging masters all stopped what they were doing, their eyes fixed on Nezha, awaiting his next instructions.

Nezha walked quickly to Sun Wukong, his tone tinged with urgency:

“Great Sage, a repulsion reaction has occurred between the Xuan Tian Star Sand and the raw materials during the refining process. If it is not resolved in time, the refining will be unable to continue.”

Upon hearing this, Sun Wukong frowned slightly, tapped his fingers lightly on the table a few times, and spoke in a calm tone:

"Nezha, do you have a solution?"

Nezha pondered for a moment, a thoughtful look flashing in his eyes, before answering:
"Perhaps we can try adjusting the rhythm of spiritual energy input to alleviate the rejection reaction."

However, Yang Jian's assistance is needed for this matter, as his control over spiritual energy is the most precise.

Sun Wukong nodded and immediately ordered his guards to summon Yang Jian.

Before long, Yang Jian arrived in a hurry, a hint of doubt in his expression:
"Great Sage, what has happened?"

Nezha briefly explained the situation, and after listening, a look of seriousness flashed in Yang Jian's eyes.

He walked to the furnace, intently observing the situation inside, his fingers gently moving around the furnace, probing the flow of spiritual energy.

After a moment, he looked up at Nezha, his tone calm:

“We can try to input spiritual energy in multiple waves, allowing the Xuan Tian Star Sand to gradually fuse with the raw materials and reduce the repulsion reaction.”

Nezha nodded in agreement, and the two immediately began to work together, carefully adjusting the rhythm of the spiritual energy input.

After several hours of effort, the rejection reaction was finally alleviated, and the refining process could continue.

Three days later, the new sand table was finally completed.

Holding the new sand table, Nezha's eyes gleamed with excitement as he strode to Sun Wukong.

"Great Sage, the new sand table has been completed. Please take a look."

Sun Wukong took the sand tray, gently ran his fingertips across its surface, and felt the spiritual energy flowing within it was extremely stable.

He nodded, a hint of satisfaction in his voice:
"Very good, the spiritual energy is evenly distributed, and the rejection reaction has been completely resolved. Nezha, Yang Jian, thank you for your hard work."

Yang Jian smiled slightly, a hint of pride in his voice:
"It is our duty to share the burdens of the Great Sage."

Nezha couldn't wait to start testing the performance of the new sand table. His fingers flew across the sand table, and the trajectory of the stars changed constantly with his movements, while the fluctuations of spiritual energy were extremely stable.

A moment later, he looked up, his eyes filled with excitement:
"Great Sage, the new sandbox's performance far exceeds expectations, perfectly solving the problem of spiritual energy leakage!"

Sun Wukong nodded in satisfaction, his gaze sweeping over the busy crowd, his tone carrying a deeper meaning:
"This success proves that our efforts have not been in vain. However, further exploration is still needed to perfect the art of astrological manipulation."

After he finished speaking, he turned and looked out the window of the Qitian Palace, gazing intently at the distant starry sky. A thoughtful smile appeared on his lips.

Sun Wukong ordered his guards to send the new sand table to the training ground for testing, and at the same time ordered Yang Jian to summon all the heavenly soldiers and related personnel who participated in the astrological manipulation exercise.

Upon receiving the order, Yang Jian immediately took action, silver spear in hand, and strode steadily toward the training ground. His gaze was piercing, and his voice was deep and powerful:

"Everyone assemble immediately to prepare for the next round of astrological manipulation drills!"

The heavenly soldiers quickly assembled, their armor clanging crisply, their expressions conveying seriousness and tension.

(End of this chapter)