Under One Person: I Opened the Age of Mythology

Chapter 404 I hope so
After leaving the Qitian Palace, Sun Wukong flew straight to the hiding place of the remnants of the old Heavenly Court.

Under the moonlight, his figure shuttled through the clouds, and the golden cudgel in his hand turned slightly, making a slight buzzing sound.

His eyes were as sharp as torches, scanning every inch of the land below, as if he wanted to take in all the details.

A moment later he landed in the valley where the battle had taken place.

This place has been cleaned up, but there is still a faint smell of blood and scorched earth in the air.

Sun Wukong stood at the entrance of the valley, frowning slightly, tapping his golden cudgel lightly with his fingertips, as if he was thinking about something.

"No, even though the aura here has dissipated, I still feel like something is wrong."

He muttered to himself, then walked into the valley.

The valley was completely silent, with only the rustling of wind through the treetops.

Sun Wukong's footsteps were so light that they were almost inaudible.

He looked around and suddenly stopped. He squatted down and looked at the ground carefully. Sure enough, he found some strange traces.

"This was... deliberately covered up by someone?"

Sun Wukong frowned even more tightly, his fingers gently brushed across the mark, and a hint of coldness flashed in his eyes.

He stood up and looked around, and suddenly found a dark red bloodstain next to a rock not far away. Although it had dried, it was obviously left after the battle.

"These guys really haven't been completely cleared out."

Sun Wukong murmured softly, then quickened his pace and walked towards the depths of the valley.

As he went deeper, more traces came into view.

There were several pieces of broken armor and a few unclear footprints scattered on the ground. It was obvious that someone had sneaked in here after the battle.

Sun Wukong's eyes became colder and colder, and the uneasiness in his heart became stronger and stronger.

He walked to the end of the valley and found a narrow passage hidden behind a seemingly ordinary rock.

The passage was dark and deep, with a faint sound of wind coming from it, as if it led to some secret place.

"There is actually such a place hidden..."

A sneer appeared on Sun Wukong's lips, and he walked into the passage without hesitation.

The passage was dark and damp, and there was a rotten smell in the air.

Sun Wukong's flaming eyes flickered faintly in the darkness. As he moved forward, he looked carefully at the walls around him.

There were some ancient runes engraved on the wall. Although they were already blurred, they were obviously related to some secret techniques of the old people in heaven.

When he reached the end of the passage, Sun Wukong found a secret room. In the center of the room was a broken altar with some bloodstains and traces of talismans on it.

There were several magical instruments scattered around the altar, which were obviously used to perform some secret arts.

"Sure enough, someone is planning something in secret."

Sun Wukong's gaze lingered on the altar for a moment, then he turned and left the secret room.

After returning to the Palace of Qitian, Sun Wukong went straight to find Nezha and Yang Jian.

The two were discussing matters in the hall, and when they saw Sun Wukong walk in with a serious look on his face, they couldn't help but stop talking.

"Monkey, what's wrong with you? You look so ugly."

Nezha asked with a frown, the flaming spear in his hand paused slightly, with a hint of doubt in his eyes.

Yang Jian still looked calm, but there was a hint of concern in his eyes:
"Great Sage, what happened?"

Sun Wukong did not answer immediately, but walked up to the two of them and said in a deep voice:
"I found new clues about the hiding place of the remnants of the old Heavenly Court. It seems that someone is secretly planning something. It is even possible that the previous victory was a trap they carefully designed."

Hearing this, Nezha raised his eyebrows, and a trace of anger flashed in his eyes:

"These guys actually dared to play tricks! Monkey, what do you think we should do next?"

Yang Jian pondered for a moment and said calmly:
"If this is true, then we really need to reassess the situation. Everything seems to be more complicated than we thought."

Sun Wukong nodded and glanced at the two of them:

"I suggest that we split up again and investigate this matter secretly. Nezha, you go check the interior of the Heavenly Palace to see if there is a traitor; Yang Jian, you go to the underworld and check the Book of Life and Death to see if you can find some clues; I will go outside the Thirty-three Heavens to look for Yuanshi Tianzun, maybe he can provide some help."

Upon hearing this, Nezha responded readily:

"Okay, I'll check it out right away! I want to see who dares to play tricks under my nose!"

Yang Jian also nodded, his tone firm:

"Don't worry, Great Sage. I will find out the clues of the government as soon as possible."

Sun Wukong nodded slightly, a hint of determination flashing in his eyes:
"Remember, this operation must be kept secret and we must not alert the enemy. We must find out the truth as soon as possible to avoid a greater crisis."

After saying that, the three of them turned around and quickly left the Qitian Palace.

Sun Wukong stood on the cloud, looking up at the sky, with a hint of coldness in his eyes:
"No matter who is behind you, I will not let you succeed."

His figure flashed and he flew out of the thirty-three heavens. The golden cudgel turned slightly in his hand, making a slight buzzing sound, as if foreshadowing that a bigger storm was coming.

Sun Wukong galloped all the way, passed through layers of clouds and mist, and finally arrived outside the Thirty-three Heavens.

The majestic Yuxu Palace is looming in the sea of ​​clouds, exuding a solemn and dignified atmosphere.

Sun Wukong descended from the clouds and landed steadily in front of the gate of Yuxu Palace.

He took a deep breath and walked forward.

The palace gate slowly opened, and a fairy boy walked out and bowed respectfully to Sun Wukong:
"Great Sage, the Heavenly Lord has been waiting inside for a long time. Please follow me."

Sun Wukong followed the fairy boy through the long corridor and came to the main hall of Yuxu Palace.

Yuanshi Tianzun sits on a high platform, with a kind face and a whisk in his hand, exuding an awe-inspiring aura.

"Old Yuanshi, long time no see. Have the wounds I gave you earlier healed?" Sun Wukong said with a smile.

Sun Wukong stood in the center of the main hall of Yuxu Palace, raised his head slightly, and looked directly at Yuanshi Tianzun.

Yuanshi Tianzun had a calm expression and a peaceful gaze, as if he had already anticipated the arrival of Sun Wukong.

"Sun Wukong, are you here for the matter of the remnants of the old army of Heaven?"

Yuanshi Tianzun opened his mouth slowly, his voice was like a clear spring, calm and profound.

Sun Wukong nodded, with a hint of doubt in his eyes:
"Old man, this cleanup operation went too smoothly. I always feel that something is amiss. Do you know if there is someone behind the scenes manipulating this?"

Yuanshi Tianzun shook his head slightly, the whisk in his hand swayed slightly, and his voice remained calm:

"Wukong, you are worrying too much. The remnants of the old forces in the Heavenly Palace have long been completely eliminated by you, and there is no more trouble. What you feel is just the doubt in your heart."

Sun Wukong frowned slightly and stared at Yuanshi Tianzun, trying to find some clues from his expression.

However, Yuanshi Tianzun's face remained calm, as if everything was under his control.

"Old man, are you sure you didn't miss anything?"

Sun Wukong's voice was tinged with doubt, and his fingers unconsciously clenched the golden cudgel.

Yuanshi Tianzun smiled faintly, his eyes were deep:

"Sun Wukong, the Three Realms have been peaceful for a long time, why are you looking for trouble? If there really is a hidden danger, how can I sit back and do nothing?"

Sun Wukong was silent for a moment, then he sighed and loosened his grip on the golden cudgel.

He shook his head, with a hint of helplessness in his tone:
"Maybe I'm overthinking it."

Yuanshi Tianzun nodded slightly, with a hint of imperceptible deep meaning flashing in his eyes:

"Sun Wukong, since you have killed the Jade Emperor and seized the throne of the Heavenly Emperor, you should shoulder the heavy responsibility of the Three Realms. You have done a good job..."

"But after working so hard for so long, it's inevitable that you'll be overwhelmed. It's better to put aside your doubts and enjoy this peaceful and prosperous era."

Sun Wukong didn't say anything else, just nodded, then turned and left Yuxu Palace.

Although his steps were still steady, the uneasiness in his heart still lingered.

After leaving Yuxu Palace, Sun Wukong went straight to the place where he had agreed to meet with Nezha and Yang Jian. Nezha and Yang Jian had been waiting for a long time, and when they saw Sun Wukong coming, they all came to greet him.

"Monkey, what's the situation? What does Yuanshi Tianzun say?"

Nezha asked impatiently, his eyes full of anxiety.

Sun Wukong shook his head, his expression somewhat complicated:

"Yuanshi Tianzun said that everything is normal. Our crackdown has completely destroyed the remnants of the old forces of the Heavenly Court, and nothing has been left out."

Yang Jian frowned slightly when he heard this, and said with a hint of hesitation:
"Great Sage, has Yuanshi Tianzun provided any specific clues or suggestions?"

Sun Wukong smiled bitterly and shook his head:

“He didn’t say much, just told me to put aside my doubts and enjoy the peace.”

Hearing this, Nezha curled his lips, with a bit of dissatisfaction in his tone:

"This old guy always speaks in a mysterious way. It's really confusing."

Yang Jian pondered for a moment, a hint of vigilance flashed in his eyes:
"Great Sage, since Yuanshi Tianzun said so, perhaps we really worry too much. But just in case, we should continue to investigate secretly to ensure that there are no mistakes."

Sun Wukong nodded, his tone firm:

"That's right. No matter what, we can't take it lightly."

The three discussed for a moment and decided to split up again and continue to secretly check every corner of the three realms to ensure that nothing was missed.

Sun Wukong stood on the clouds, watching Nezha and Yang Jian leave, the uneasiness in his heart still lingered.

He looked up at the sky and muttered to himself:

"Old Yuanshi, what are you hiding?"

After saying this, he flashed and disappeared into the clouds.

Sun Wukong turned into a ray of golden light and headed straight for the Dongsheng Continent.

He decided to start the investigation from the area he was most familiar with. After all, this was his former base and he knew the environment and people here very well.

Dongsheng Shenzhou, Aolai Country, Huaguo Mountain.

Sun Wukong landed on a familiar boulder, overlooking this once paradise, feeling filled with emotion.

Today, the Flower-Fruit Mountain has regained its former vitality, with groups of monkeys playing and frolicking, creating a peaceful scene.

"My king! You are back!"

An old monkey came over tremblingly, leaning on a crutch, with tears streaming down his face.

Sun Wukong quickly stepped forward to support the old monkey and asked with concern:

"Old Monkey, how are you these days?"

The old monkey shook Sun Wukong's hand excitedly, his voice choked with sobs:

"Thanks to the king, we are all well. Huaguo Mountain has returned to its former peace. Everyone misses the king very much."

Sun Wukong patted the old monkey's hand and comforted him:
"I am now the Emperor of Heaven, and I have a lot of things to do. I can't come back to see you often. You must take good care of yourselves. If you have any problems, go to Nezha, he will help you."

The old monkey nodded repeatedly, his eyes full of gratitude.

After exchanging a few words with the old monkey, Sun Wukong began to patrol the Flower-Fruit Mountain, carefully observing every tree and blade of grass around him, trying to find some clues.

But nothing was found.

Sun Wukong stood on the top of Huaguo Mountain, his eyes sweeping over every familiar inch of land.

The monkeys were playing and frolicking in the forest. There was peace on the Flower-Fruit Mountain, as if nothing was unusual.

However, the uneasiness in his heart became stronger and stronger.

"Is there really no problem?"

He whispered to himself, frowning slightly.

The old monkey saw Sun Wukong's doubts, walked forward with his cane, and asked carefully:
"My lord, is there anything wrong?"

Sun Wukong shook his head and forced a smile:
"Nothing, I just miss the old days."

The old monkey sighed and patted Sun Wukong on the shoulder:

"Your Majesty is now in a high position, and the burden on your shoulders is heavy, so it is inevitable that you will worry too much. But everything is fine in Huaguo Mountain, Your Majesty, don't worry."

Sun Wukong nodded and said nothing more.

He soared into the air, said goodbye to the old monkey, and his body turned into a golden light, heading straight for the East China Sea.

In the Dragon Palace of the East China Sea, the Dragon King of the East China Sea was sitting on the throne, holding an ancient book in his hands with a frown on his face.

Suddenly, there was a sound of light footsteps outside the hall, and then the figure of Sun Wukong appeared at the door of the hall.

"Dragon King, has there been any abnormality in the East China Sea recently?"

Sun Wukong got straight to the point, his tone carrying a hint of urgency.

The Dragon King of the East China Sea was stunned for a moment, then he put down the ancient book and stood up to greet him:
"The Great Sage has arrived. I am sorry for not welcoming you from afar. The East China Sea has been peaceful recently, and there is nothing unusual."

He waved his hand, signaling the shrimp soldiers and crab generals around him to retreat, and then invited Sun Wukong to take a seat.

"Why is the Great Sage so anxious? But what happened in the Three Realms?"

The Dragon King of the East China Sea asked tentatively.

Sun Wukong shook his head, his eyes deep:

"I always feel like something is wrong, but I can't put my finger on it. The East China Sea is one of the important waters of the Three Realms. If there is anything unusual, I hope the Dragon King will inform me in time."

The Dragon King of the East Sea smiled slightly and said firmly:

"Don't worry, Great Sage. If there is any disturbance in the East China Sea, I will report it to the Heavenly Court immediately."

Sun Wukong nodded, but he didn't feel relaxed.

He stood up and said goodbye, then turned into a golden light again and headed straight for the underworld.

In the underworld, King Yama was checking the Book of Life and Death. When he saw Sun Wukong suddenly barge in, he quickly stood up to greet him:

"Great Sage, how come you have time to come to the underworld today?"

Sun Wukong asked directly:

"Yan Luo, are there any unusual records in the Book of Life and Death recently?"

King Yama was stunned for a moment, then he opened the Book of Life and Death and looked through it carefully. After a moment, he shook his head and said:

"Great Sage, everything in the Book of Life and Death is normal. No abnormalities were found."

Sun Wukong frowned even more tightly, and a hint of doubt flashed in his eyes:
"Is there really nothing wrong?"

King Yama closed the Book of Life and Death and said firmly:
"Great Sage, the records of the underworld are always rigorous. If there is any abnormality, I will report it to the Heavenly Court immediately."

Sun Wukong nodded, but the uneasiness in his heart became stronger.

He bid farewell to King Yama and returned to heaven again.

In the Heavenly Palace, Nezha and Yang Jian had been waiting in front of the Qitian Hall for a long time.

Seeing Sun Wukong return, Nezha immediately came forward to greet him:
"Monkey, how's it going?"

Sun Wukong shook his head, his tone heavy:

"I checked everything, everything is normal..."

Yang Jian stepped forward, his expression still calm:

"Great Sage, perhaps we are worrying too much. This cleanup operation went smoothly. The remnants of the old forces of the Heavenly Court have been completely eliminated. The Three Realms should be at peace."

"Well, I hope so..."

(End of this chapter)