Under One Person: I Opened the Age of Mythology

Chapter 554

At Sun Wukong's command, the entire Qitian Palace instantly sprang into action. Nezha strode to the sand table, his hands moving swiftly, and the stars on the sand table began to move along specific trajectories. The fluctuations of spiritual energy gradually intensified, and the entire sand table emitted a faint glow.

His brows furrowed slightly, his gaze fixed intently on every detail of the sand table, as if trying to capture every energy fluctuation.

"Great Sage, the star simulation has begun. The location of the ancient ferocious beast's lair and the intensity of energy fluctuations are being calculated."

Nezha's voice was deep and powerful as his fingers lightly traced the sand table, causing the starlight to flicker with his movements.

Meanwhile, Yang Jian had already led his elite heavenly soldiers to line up on the training ground.

Holding a silver spear, his eyes blazing, he scanned each heavenly soldier, ensuring their equipment and condition were at their best.

The heavenly soldiers stood in perfect unison, their armor gleaming coldly in the sunlight, and the weapons in their hands radiating a sharp, chilling light.

"All Heavenly Soldiers, conduct a final equipment check!"

Yang Jian's voice, like a booming bell, echoed across the training ground.

The heavenly soldiers moved swiftly, checking their weapons and armor with practiced speed.

Yang Jian walked up to a celestial soldier, patted his shoulder armor to make sure it was secure, and then checked his sword to make sure that every piece of equipment was in perfect working order.

Meanwhile, Venus was on the other side of the Qitian Palace, directing a group of celestial officials and soldiers, mobilizing all available resources of the Heavenly Court.

His fingers moved lightly in the air, and streaks of spiritual light flew out from his fingertips, transforming into lists and instructions that were quickly transmitted to the various celestial officials.

His expression was focused and calm, and the jade slip in his hand continuously recorded the allocation of resources to ensure that no mistakes were made in any step.

"The gathering of spiritual materials must be completed as soon as possible, and logistical support cannot be compromised."

Venus whispered instructions to the celestial official beside him, his tone carrying an unquestionable air of authority.

The celestial official immediately nodded and quickly left to carry out Venus's instructions.

Sun Wukong stood on the high platform of the Qitian Palace, his gaze sweeping across the entire Heavenly Court.

His expression was solemn, and his fingers gently tapped the Qiankun Ring at his waist, making a soft "tap-tap" sound.

He knew that this operation concerned the safety of the Heavenly Court and could not be taken lightly.

"Great Sage, all the soldiers' equipment has been checked, and the heavenly soldiers are ready to depart at any time."

Yang Jian's voice came from the training ground, interrupting Sun Wukong's thoughts.

Sun Wukong nodded, his gaze sweeping over the heavenly soldiers on the training ground, a hint of approval flashing in his eyes.

"very good."

Sun Wukong's voice was deep and powerful.

"Yang Jian, you lead the heavenly soldiers to act according to the pre-determined battle plan, and make sure that every step is precise and error-free."

Yang Jian nodded solemnly, then turned around and waved his silver spear. The heavenly soldiers immediately lined up in neat rows, ready to depart.

At this moment, Nezha's voice came again:

"Great Sage, the sand table simulation is complete. The exact location and energy fluctuation intensity of the ancient ferocious beast's lair have been determined."

His voice carried a hint of excitement as he lightly traced a line on the sand table with his finger. A beam of light shot out from the sand table, transforming into a star chart that floated in the air.

Sun Wukong looked up at the star chart, his brows furrowing slightly.

On the star chart, the location of the ancient beast's lair is clearly marked, and the intensity of the surrounding energy fluctuations is also readily apparent.

“Very good, Nezha, you continue to monitor the sand table and provide us with the latest intelligence at any time.”

Sun Wukong's voice was steady and powerful, and his eyes revealed a hint of determination.

Nezha nodded, and his fingers moved across the sand table again, the starlight flickering as if telling the secrets of the universe.

Venus walked to Sun Wukong's side, stroked his long beard, and said in a low voice:

"Great Sage, all logistical support is in place, and the Heavenly Court's resources have been secretly deployed to ensure that no accidents will occur."

Sun Wukong nodded, gazing intently into the distance.

He knew that this operation was not only to resolve the immediate crisis, but also for the future of the Heavenly Court.

"The whole army obeys the order!"

Sun Wukong's voice resounded throughout the entire Heavenly Court, and all the heavenly soldiers and celestial officials focused their attention on him.

His figure appeared exceptionally tall on the high platform, his robes fluttering gently in the wind, and his eyes revealing boundless determination.

"Target: the lair of the ancient ferocious beast sealed thirty-six years ago. All troops, move out!"

As soon as Sun Wukong finished speaking, the entire Heavenly Court instantly transformed into a golden light, heading straight towards the lair of the ancient ferocious beast.

The heavenly soldiers followed closely behind, their silver armor gleaming brightly in the sunlight. The entire heavenly court swept through the wind like a golden torrent, engulfing heaven and earth.

Nezha stood beside the sand table, watching the army depart, his fingers gently stroking the edge of the sand table, a complex emotion flashing in his eyes.

He took a deep breath, turned around and returned to the sand table, continuing to monitor the changes in the celestial phenomena.

Venus stood on the high platform of the Qitian Palace, gazing intently into the distance.

He knew that this mission was extremely dangerous, but his trust in Sun Wukong never wavered.

"Great Sage, you must return safely."

Venus murmured softly, his hand gripping the jade slip tightly as if in prayer.

Yang Jian stood at the very front of the group, clad in silver armor, wielding a three-pointed double-edged sword, his eyes sharp as an eagle's as he gazed ahead.

He carefully examined the demon-binding rope at his waist, his fingertips gently caressing the sturdy rope, feeling the power it contained.

The heavenly soldiers around them were also conducting a final equipment check in an orderly manner. Their swords were polished to a shine, their armor gleamed with metallic luster, and a chilling atmosphere filled the air.

In the distance, there are rolling mountains, their peaks shrouded in mist, as if concealing endless dangers.

"Erlang Shen, everything is ready."

A celestial general approached Yang Jian, clasped his hands in greeting, and reported the news, his voice tinged with nervousness.

Yang Jian nodded slightly, his gaze sweeping over the ranks. Every heavenly soldier's expression was solemn, yet it also revealed a firm belief.

Yang Jian looked up again, gazing into the distance at the mountain peak hidden in the clouds, the very place where the ancient ferocious beast was sealed thirty-six years ago.

He took a deep breath, a resolute glint in his eyes, and said in a low voice:

"Remember the battle plan, and be extremely careful just in case."

As soon as he finished speaking, he drew his three-pointed double-edged sword. The blade flashed with a cold light, reflecting his firm determination.

The blade reflected a dazzling light in the sunlight, illuminating the faces of every heavenly soldier.

Sun Wukong led his army through layers of clouds and finally arrived at the mountain range known as the "Nest of Ancient Ferocious Beasts".

As soon as he landed, he felt an unusually powerful energy fluctuation, like an invisible tide surging up from the depths of the earth and sweeping over him.

"This power is indeed extraordinary."

Sun Wukong frowned, alarm bells ringing in his mind. He quickly raised his hand and loudly commanded:
"The heavenly troops shall deploy immediately!"

Tens of thousands of heavenly soldiers quickly dispersed and took their positions according to the formations they had practiced many times before.

Their movements were perfectly synchronized, and a spiritual energy barrier condensed around them, emitting a soft humming sound.

Within the formation, countless runes emerged, shimmering with dazzling light, forming a massive protective shield that enveloped the entire army.

Just then, a deep roar suddenly came from the depths of the earth, followed by a violent energy surge that erupted from the ground and shot straight into the sky.

The heavenly soldiers steadied themselves, and the spiritual energy barrier shook violently under the energy impact, but it did not break.

"Nezha!"

Sun Wukong turned to look at Nezha standing to the side, his voice steady and powerful. "Adjust the formation and stabilize the spiritual energy output!"

Nezha was already busy in front of the sand table, his fingers flying across the stars, his brows furrowed, his eyes focused.

A fine layer of sweat beaded on his forehead, but he didn't bother to wipe it away, focusing intently on adjusting the energy output of the formation.

A moment later, he pointed his finger sharply, and the light on the sand table suddenly shone brightly, and the spiritual energy barrier stabilized.

"Great Sage, the formation has been adjusted!"

Nezha looked up, his tone slightly relaxed, but his eyes remained serious.

Sun Wukong nodded, his gaze once again fixed on the depths of the earth in the distance.

His eyes were as sharp as an eagle's, as if they could pierce through layers of rock and reach the earth's core.

"Yang Jian!"

Sun Wukong's voice rang out again.

"Take a team of elite soldiers and go deep into the lair to investigate. Be careful, it's full of traps and heavily guarded."

Upon hearing this, Yang Jian immediately clasped his hands in a gesture of respect and accepted the order.

He turned around and waved his hand, and dozens of elite heavenly soldiers immediately lined up and followed behind him.

Holding a three-pointed double-edged sword, Yang Jian walked steadily toward the entrance of the lair, his eyes blazing.

At the entrance to the lair, thick black mist swirled, resembling a giant maw that devoured all living beings that entered.

Yang Jian paused, reached into his robes and took out a jade slip. The jade slip was engraved with complex runes and emitted a faint light.

He tossed it gently, and the jade slip floated in the air. As the runes flickered, the black mist was gradually dispelled.

"Stay close to me, don't fall behind."

Yang Jian said in a low voice, then led the heavenly soldiers into the lair.

Inside the lair, the passageways were narrow and winding, and the walls were covered with ancient runes that emitted an eerie glow.

Yang Jian advanced cautiously, stepping carefully in safe areas, with the heavenly soldiers following closely behind, vigilantly observing their surroundings.

Suddenly, Yang Jian stopped and gestured for the heavenly soldiers to halt.

He squinted and looked carefully at the ground in front of him, where he saw almost imperceptible fluctuations of spiritual energy.

"organ."

Yang Jian said in a low voice, then took out a throwing knife from his waist and gently tossed it toward the area.

The moment the throwing knife landed, the ground suddenly collapsed, revealing a bottomless trap.

"Go around."

Yang Jian calmly gave the order, and the heavenly soldiers immediately changed formation and carefully bypassed the trap.

Meanwhile, inside the Heavenly Court, Venus was sitting in the Qitian Hall, the jade slip in his hand constantly flashing with light.

His gaze swept intently over the information on the jade slip, his brows furrowing slightly.

“Great Sage, the energy fluctuations inside the lair are stronger than we expected, and it has complex mechanisms and guards.”

The voice of Venus was transmitted to Sun Wukong through the jade slip.

"According to the latest monitoring, that energy is constantly increasing, and there is likely to be an even greater impact."

Upon hearing this, a hint of seriousness flashed in Sun Wukong's eyes. He gripped his golden cudgel tighter and said in a deep voice:

"Venus, continue monitoring. Notify me immediately of any abnormalities."

"Yes!"

Venus responded, then continued to bury himself in the jade slip, his fingers flying across the paper, recording various data.

Just then, Yang Jian's voice came:

“Great Sage, we have penetrated deep into the lair and discovered a huge altar. There is an ancient magic array on the altar, and the energy fluctuations are coming from there.”

"altar?"

Sun Wukong frowned, a vague guess forming in his mind. He quickly gave the order:

"Yang Jian, be careful and don't act rashly. I'll bring reinforcements to your aid immediately."

Having said that, Sun Wukong turned to the heavenly soldiers behind him and said loudly:
"All troops, listen to my command and follow me deep into the lair!"

The heavenly soldiers responded in unison, their voices like thunder, shaking the entire mountain range.

Sun Wukong led his army, following the marks left by Yang Jian, and quickly advanced into the depths of the lair.

Upon entering the lair, Sun Wukong's gaze was immediately drawn to the enormous altar.

On the altar, the magic circle flickered with an eerie light, and the energy fluctuations continued to intensify, as if it were about to unleash destructive power at any moment.

"Indeed, this is the source."

"Sun Wukong said in a low voice, a cold glint in his eyes. He gripped his golden cudgel, preparing to step forward and destroy the magic array."

However, the moment he took a step, several figures suddenly appeared around the altar.

Those figures were shrouded in black robes, wore ferocious masks, held strange weapons, and stared coldly at Sun Wukong and his army.

"I never expected that the people from Heaven would be able to find this place."

The leader of the black-robed men said with a cold laugh, his voice low and hoarse, as if it came from hell.

"Since you're here, don't even think about leaving alive."

Another man in black robes added, his tone full of sarcasm.

Sun Wukong sneered, swung his golden cudgel, and shouted:

"You think you can stop me?"

A battle was about to erupt. The golden cudgel clashed with the black-robed man's weapon, producing a deafening sound.

Energy fluctuations raged within the nest, causing the entire nest to tremble violently.

Sun Wukong wielded his golden cudgel like a war god descending to earth, each strike powerful and heavy, which the black-robed man could not withstand.

The heavenly soldiers fought bravely, clashing fiercely with the black-robed figures in a brutal and intense battle.

The battle lasted a long time, and the men in black robes were ultimately no match for Sun Wukong's overwhelming strength, and they all retreated.

The magic circle on the altar was also completely destroyed in the battle, and the energy fluctuations gradually subsided.

Sun Wukong stood before the altar and let out a long sigh. He turned to the heavenly soldiers behind him and said loudly:
"Mission accomplished, all troops retreat!"

Sun Wukong led the heavenly soldiers to quickly retreat from the lair. On the way, he glanced at the golden cudgel in his hand, which still retained the energy fluctuations from his battle with the man in black robes.

His eyes were deep, as if he was thinking about something.

Upon returning to Heaven, Nezha was already waiting beside the sand table. He lightly touched the last trace of energy fluctuation on the sand table with his fingers, and his brows relaxed slightly.

“Great Sage, the energy fluctuations of the ancient ferocious beast have completely disappeared, and the energy source inside the lair has been completely destroyed.”

Nezha's voice carried a hint of ease, but his eyes remained wary.

Yang Jian also returned from outside the lair at this time. His armor was covered with dust, but his expression remained calm.

He walked up to Sun Wukong, clasped his hands in greeting, and said:

"Great Sage, I have finished counting. Not a single heavenly soldier has been injured or killed."

(End of this chapter)