Under One Person: I Opened the Age of Mythology

Chapter 553

"Great Sage, you must not act rashly!"

Venus stroked his beard, his tone tinged with anxiety.

"The enemy's identity is currently unknown; proceeding rashly could be dangerous!"

Upon hearing this, Sun Wukong merely smiled slightly, but his eyes were as sharp as a hawk's.

"Jin Xing, don't worry, I know what I'm doing. But this time, I need your full cooperation."

He paused, his gaze sweeping over Nezha and Yang Jian in turn.

"Nezha, keep the sand table ready at all times to simulate various celestial phenomena and provide me with reference. Yang Jian, select the most elite heavenly soldiers to accompany me."

Nezha and Yang Jian simultaneously clasped their hands in a fist salute:
"I will obey the Great Sage's command!"

A hint of worry flashed in Nezha's eyes, but he didn't say anything and immediately turned around to do the final check on the sand table; Yang Jian turned around to muster his troops, his footsteps were firm and powerful, echoing in the empty Qitian Hall, and vaguely carrying an aura of killing.

Sun Wukong walked to the table and picked up the token left by the attacker.

It was a uniquely shaped jade pendant, entirely black, with intricate patterns carved on it, exuding a chilling aura that inspired awe.

He examined it carefully, his fingers gently stroking the surface of the jade pendant, his brows furrowed, as if he were deep in thought.

The flickering candlelight in the hall cast a long shadow of him, highlighting his loneliness.

A moment later, Sun Wukong put the jade pendant away and turned to look outside the hall.

"set off!"

At his command, he flashed into the sky, transforming into a golden light that shot straight into the heavens.

Yang Jian led his elite heavenly soldiers closely behind, transforming into streaks of golden light as they headed straight for the direction Sun Wukong had indicated.

Only Nezha and Taibai Jinxing remained in the hall. They looked at each other and saw worry in each other's eyes, but even more so, trust and determination.

Nezha silently guarded the sand table, while Taibai Jinxing began to organize relevant information to support Sun Wukong's possible actions. His fingers flew across the abacus, making a crisp sound.

With a somersault cloud, Sun Wukong arrived at the location indicated by the clues left by the attackers—a desolate and lonely Gobi Desert—in the blink of an eye.

The wind howled, yellow sand filled the sky, and the world was shrouded in a dim yellow light, with almost no sign of life.

In the distance, several solitary peaks can be vaguely seen, standing out starkly on the Gobi Desert like giant ghostly shadows.

“Great Sage, the terrain here is treacherous, and moreover…”

Yang Jian's voice was slightly solemn as he looked around warily.

"There seems to be an ambush here."

Sun Wukong nodded slightly, his gaze already fixed on the solitary peaks beyond the yellow sands of the Gobi Desert.

"I know."

He spoke calmly, and the golden cudgel in his hand quietly appeared, emitting a faint golden light.

"Ready to fight."

A tense atmosphere filled the air as the heavenly soldiers gripped their weapons tightly and looked around warily.

The wind on the Gobi Desert seemed to have become even more biting.

Suddenly, a sharp whooshing sound came from the air, and several dark figures shot out from the lonely peak, heading straight for Sun Wukong and the heavenly soldiers.

Battle was imminent. The golden cudgel was brandished, and silver spears were unleashed, instantly igniting a fierce carnage on the Gobi Desert.

Sun Wukong's figure darted through the yellow sand like a golden whirlwind. Each of his attacks was powerful and heavy, and the attackers were simply unable to withstand them.

The heavenly soldiers also fought bravely, their teamwork was excellent and their combat power was formidable, and they fought fiercely with the attackers.

The fierce battle lasted for a long time, and the attackers were eventually no match for Sun Wukong's powerful strength and retreated one after another.

But before they retreated, they left some kind of signal again.

Sun Wukong looked in the direction where the attackers had disappeared, a cold glint in his eyes.

"They haven't given up yet."

He muttered to himself, his eyes filled with a chilling murderous intent.

He turned to look at Yang Jian, his voice low and firm:
"Chase!"

After speaking, he transformed into a golden light once more and flew into the distance. Yang Jian led the heavenly soldiers in close pursuit, and their figures gradually disappeared into the vast expanse of yellow sand, leaving only the desolate battlefield scattered across the Gobi Desert, as well as the seemingly eternal desolation and loneliness.

Sun Wukong and Yang Jian, covered in sand, returned to the Qitian Palace.

Nezha and Taibai Jinxing had been waiting inside the hall for a long time.

Sun Wukong handed the battlefield intelligence to Taibai Jinxing, who examined it carefully, stroked his beard, and said:
“Great Sage, this signal… seems familiar, extremely similar to the energy fluctuations during the celestial anomaly thirty-six years ago.”

Upon hearing this, Sun Wukong frowned.

"Thirty-six years ago? That strange event ultimately came to nothing. Was the cause ever found out?"

Taibai Jinxing shook his head.

"At the time, the energy fluctuations were weak and did not cause any substantial harm, so we did not investigate further. Now it seems that the anomaly may not have been accidental."

He paused, then continued, "This time, the signal source seems to be from deep underground, and the energy fluctuations... are much stronger."

Sun Wukong tapped the table lightly with his fingers, making a "tap-tap" sound, and the atmosphere in the hall became solemn.

He turned to look at Nezha and said:

"Nezha, based on the information provided by Venus and the residual energy data you collected from the battlefield, simulate more complex celestial fluctuations. Make sure to locate the enemy's exact position."

Nezha's eyes were resolute.

"Don't worry, Great Sage, I'll get to it right away!"

As he spoke, he strode to the sand table, his slender fingers dancing across it. The spiritual energy fluctuations grew stronger with his movements, and the stars on the sand table flickered erratically.

Sun Wukong then looked at Yang Jian.

"Yang Jian, intensify the training of the celestial soldiers. Focus on practicing strategies for dealing with the impact of underground energy. In this battle, the enemy's attack methods are unpredictable and difficult to defend against. Make sure the celestial soldiers are fully prepared."

Yang Jian clasped his hands and said:
"Great Sage, rest assured, I have formulated a new training plan and am currently conducting training with all my might. The heavenly soldiers are in high spirits and will surely give it their all!" His eyes were firm, his words powerful, and he was full of confidence in the heavenly soldiers.

Sun Wukong looked around, pondered for a moment, and slowly said:

"Based on the energy fluctuations, the enemy is most likely hiding deep underground in an area that has never been explored before. I have decided to go to the enemy's lair myself to investigate."

No sooner had Sun Wukong finished speaking than Taibai Jinxing urgently advised:

"Great Sage, you must not act rashly! The depths of the earth are fraught with danger and many unknown perils. It would be far too risky for you to go there rashly!"

Sun Wukong waved his hand, indicating to Venus that there was no need to worry. "I know what I'm doing. You all wait here for news, and report to me immediately if you discover anything."

As he spoke, he took the Qiankun Ring from his waist, his eyes revealing determination and his tone firm.

"This journey is dangerous, but I must go!"

With a flash, he transformed into a golden light and disappeared from the Qitian Palace.

Nezha stared in the direction where Sun Wukong had disappeared, clenching his fist until his knuckles turned white.

He took a deep breath and continued to study the sand table, his eyes fixed on the ever-changing constellations on it, hoping to find the enemy's exact location as soon as possible.

Yang Jian directed the heavenly soldiers to conduct high-intensity training on the training ground. He carefully observed their movements and constantly revised the training plan, striving to enable them to master the ability to deal with various emergencies in a short period of time.

His eyes were sharp as he scanned each heavenly soldier, ensuring that everyone was in peak condition.

Taibai Jinxing remained alone in the Qitian Palace, perusing various ancient texts in an attempt to find information about the depths of the earth to help Sun Wukong better prepare for the impending danger.

His gaze was deep, his expression solemn, and his brows furrowed, as if he were carrying a huge responsibility. He would occasionally look up at the window, his eyes filled with worry.

Sun Wukong arrived deep underground, where it was pitch black except for the faint light emitted by the Qiankun Ring in his hand, illuminating a small area around him.

The air was thick with the smell of damp earth and a faint odor of sulfur; the stuffiness made it difficult to breathe.

He carefully navigated the narrow underground passage, his footsteps echoing clearly in the silent space.

He walked for a long time and finally came to a huge underground cavern.

In the center of the void, a huge black energy sphere floated in the air, radiating a chilling energy fluctuation.

Around him stood several warriors clad in black armor, wielding strange weapons, their eyes coldly fixed on Sun Wukong.

"You finally came."

A deep voice emanated from the energy sphere, cold and menacing.

Sun Wukong's eyes narrowed, and the golden cudgel quietly appeared in his hand. He gripped the golden cudgel tightly, watching the energy ball and the black-armored warriors around him warily.

"who are you?"

“I am… the guardian of this energy.”

The sound was icy cold inside the energy sphere.

"You shouldn't have come here."

Sun Wukong sneered.

"Guardian? I think you're more like a destroyer!"

As he spoke, he swung his golden cudgel out, sending a beam of golden light straight toward the energy ball.

The battle is about to break out.

The clash between the golden cudgel and the black-armored warrior's weapon produced a deafening sound, and the energy fluctuations grew stronger and stronger, causing the entire underground cavern to tremble violently.

The battle between Sun Wukong and the guardians, as well as the black-armored warriors, lasted for a long time.

In the end, Sun Wukong defeated the guardians and the black-armored warriors with his powerful strength.

He watched the energy ball gradually dissipate and breathed a sigh of relief.

He turned around, preparing to leave the dangerous underground cavern.

Before he left, he glanced back at the empty underground cavern. Darkness, silence, only the echoing sounds remained.

On the way back, Sun Wukong walked steadily.

Back in the Qitian Palace, he looked up at the sky.

"ended."

Sun Wukong casually tossed the golden cudgel, which was covered in black energy residue, onto the ground with a dull thud.

He walked up to Venus and briefly recounted the course of the battle, his tone as calm as if he were describing a trivial matter.

Venus stroked his beard, listened attentively, nodding occasionally, his eyes gleaming with shrewdness.

He picked up a black fragment that Sun Wukong had handed him, examined it closely, and muttered to himself:
"This energy... is so peculiar."

After speaking, he looked up at Sun Wukong, his eyes filled with a hint of solemnity:
"Wukong, we cannot determine the source of this energy at the moment; further analysis is needed."

Sun Wukong waved his hand casually.

"I'll leave the analysis to you. What I'm more concerned about is who's pulling the strings behind these guys."

He walked over to Nezha, who was engrossed in front of the star simulator, his brows furrowed, his fingers moving rapidly across the complex star chart.

Sun Wukong patted him on the shoulder:

"So, have you found any clues?"

Nezha looked up, his eyes showing a hint of weariness, yet also a hint of excitement:
"Preliminary analysis shows that their signal source is consistent with the previously detected abnormal energy fluctuations, but there are some differences in the details. This indicates that they have been adjusting and concealing their position."

Subsequently.

“Great Sage, according to preliminary analysis, the source of that energy fluctuation points to the ancient ferocious beast’s lair that was sealed thirty-six years ago.”

Nezha respectfully presented the analysis report to Sun Wukong, his tone calm, but his eyes held an undisguised seriousness. He gently placed the scroll on the table in front of Sun Wukong. The scroll depicted a complex star chart and marked key nodes.

Sun Wukong took the report, unfolded it, and examined it closely. His brows gradually furrowed. He tapped the table lightly with his fingers, making a "tap-tap" sound. The atmosphere was so heavy that one could almost hear the faint sound of sandalwood burning in the incense burner inside the hall.

At this moment, Yang Jian walked in with steady steps. He held a silver spear, the tip of which reflected the candlelight in the hall, and his whole being exuded a chilling and murderous aura.

"Great Sage, the report on the training results of the Heavenly Soldiers is complete. All Heavenly Soldiers have mastered the strategies for dealing with the energy impact from underground and are ready to be deployed into battle at any time."

Yang Jian's voice was deep and powerful, echoing in the hall like a drumbeat. He handed a thick training report to Sun Wukong, which detailed the recent training content and assessment results of the heavenly soldiers.

As soon as Yang Jian finished speaking, Taibai Jinxing slowly walked forward. He stroked his long beard, looking rather relaxed, but his tone remained calm.

"Great Sage, the report on replenishing spiritual materials has been submitted. All the necessary spiritual materials have been secretly delivered, ensuring sufficient supplies for subsequent operations."

He presented a beautifully crafted brocade box, engraved with auspicious cloud patterns and emitting a faint spiritual light. Inside the box were various spiritual materials treasured by the Heavenly Court.

After reading the three reports, Sun Wukong looked up and surveyed everyone in the hall, his gaze deep and his tone firm and powerful:
“Nezha, Yang Jian, Jin Xing, I have seen all your hard work. Now, all the intelligence has been gathered. According to the analysis, the ancient ferocious beast's lair sealed thirty-six years ago is very likely the source of this energy fluctuation.”

He paused, then gently tapped the Qiankun Ring at his waist, producing a crisp sound.

"I have decided to immediately lead a large army to the ancient beast's lair, which was sealed thirty-six years ago, to resolve this matter once and for all!"

His gaze was resolute, his tone unquestionable, and his words carried a sharp, murderous aura.

Sun Wukong's gaze swept over Nezha, Yang Jian, and Taibai Jinxing, his eyes filled with unwavering determination. He slowly rose, walked to the center of the hall, gently stroking the Qiankun Ring at his waist, his tone firm and powerful:
"All troops, prepare for battle! Depart immediately! Target: the ancient beast's lair sealed thirty-six years ago!"

(End of this chapter)