Under One Person: I Opened the Age of Mythology

Chapter 406 Peace!

Sun Wukong stood in front of the window for a long time without moving, his thoughts surging like the tide.

He looked at the sea of ​​clouds in the distance, as if trying to spy out something from those misty clouds.

Suddenly, he turned around, walked to Nezha's side, and whispered:

"Nezha, I want to go to the mortal world again."

Nezha raised his head and looked at him puzzledly:
"The mortal world? Haven't we already inspected it many times? Are you still worried?"

Sun Wukong shook his head, with a complex emotion flashing in his eyes:

"Although everything seems peaceful, I always feel that something is being overlooked. Perhaps, taking a trip in person can make me feel more at ease."

Nezha frowned and stopped writing:
"Monkey, go ahead if you want to, but don't delay too long. You still have to preside over the affairs of the Heavenly Palace."

Sun Wukong nodded and patted Nezha on the shoulder:

"Don't worry, I'll be back soon."

After saying that, his figure flashed and turned into a golden light, heading straight for the mortal world.

Sun Wukong landed in Aolai Country in Dongsheng Continent. The streets were bustling with people, the shouts of vendors could be heard one after another, creating a prosperous scene.

He transformed himself into an ordinary mortal, strolling along the street, his eyes carefully scanning every corner.

He walked through the market and saw farmers carrying fresh vegetables and fruits and selling them, their faces filled with the joy of a good harvest; he passed by a teahouse and heard people talking about their good lives today and being grateful for the new policies of heaven; he came to the outskirts of the city and saw children running and playing in the fields, their laughter echoing in the air.

Everything seems so harmonious and peaceful.

However, Sun Wukong's heart was not completely relaxed because of this.

He always felt that there seemed to be something hidden under this calmness.

Suddenly, his eyes were drawn to a remote alley.

Deep in the alley, there was a faint sound of low conversation. Sun Wukong frowned slightly, turned around, and quietly walked towards the alley.

At the end of the alley, several ragged men were gathered together, whispering something.

They looked cautious and their eyes flickered, as if they were planning something.

Sun Wukong approached quietly and caught their conversation.

"Have you heard? Recently, the Heavenly Court issued a new order, saying that it wants to thoroughly rectify the three realms."

"Humph, rectifying the three realms? They have a good plan, but how can we, the people at the bottom of society, have an easy life?"

"Yes, those gods in heaven don't understand the suffering of us mortals. Their so-called new policies are just for show."

When Sun Wukong heard this, his brows frowned even more tightly, and he felt a little uneasy in his heart.

He was about to step forward to ask when the men suddenly raised their heads alertly and looked around.

"Who is there?"

Sun Wukong did not show up, but quietly retreated from the alley, and the uneasiness in his heart became stronger.

"Could it be that... the balance of the three realms is not as stable as we thought?"

He muttered to himself, then flashed away and left Aolai Kingdom.

Sun Wukong returned to the Heavenly Palace and went directly to the Qitian Hall. Nezha and Yang Jian were sitting in the hall. When he saw him coming back, Nezha immediately stood up and asked, "Monkey, how is it? Did you find anything?"

Sun Wukong shook his head slightly, but his expression was extremely serious:
"Everything seems normal in the mortal world, but I have noticed some subtle signs that not everyone is satisfied with the new policies in heaven."

Yang Jian frowned when he heard this, and spoke in a calm but serious tone:
"Great Sage, do you mean that there may be dissatisfaction among the mortals with the new policies of the Heavenly Court?"

Sun Wukong nodded, his eyes deep:

"Yes. When we implemented the new policies, we may have ignored the voices of the grassroots people. They may feel that our reforms have not really changed their lives."

When Nezha heard this, his expression became serious:

"Monkey, do you mean that we still need to go deeper into the mortal world to understand the people's true thoughts?"

Sun Wukong took a deep breath and glanced at the two of them:
"Yes, the peace of the Three Realms is not only the responsibility of us gods, but also requires the support of the mortals. If we cannot truly solve their plight, then the so-called peace is just a superficial illusion."

Yang Jian was silent for a moment, then nodded:
"What the Great Sage said is absolutely right. We need to re-examine the way the new policies are implemented to ensure that every reform can truly benefit the people."

Nezha also patted his chest and said firmly:
"Monkey, you are right! We can't just care about our own happiness and ignore the sufferings of the mortal world. This time, let's go down together and listen carefully to the voices of the people!"

Sun Wukong nodded, and finally a smile appeared on his face:
"Okay, let's act together."

The three of them then left the Qitian Palace and headed to the mortal world again.

This time, they were not patrolling, but transformed into ordinary mortals, going deep into the lives of the people and listening to their voices.

They traveled to every corner of the mortal world, talking with farmers, merchants, craftsmen, and scholars to understand their views on the new policies of heaven.

Gradually, they discovered that although the new policy did bring many good changes, there were still many problems that needed to be solved.

Sun Wukong, Nezha and Yang Jian recorded all these situations and prepared to readjust the implementation of the new policy after returning to heaven.

After returning to heaven, Sun Wukong immediately summoned all the immortals and presented his discoveries and suggestions.

"Everyone, during our investigation in the mortal world, we found that although the new policy has brought many good changes, there are still many problems that need to be solved. Next, we must promote the new policy more meticulously to ensure that every reform can truly benefit every living being in the three realms."

Upon hearing this, all the immortals nodded in agreement.

From that day on, the new policies of Heaven began to pay more attention to the needs of the grassroots people, and the peace of the Three Realms gradually became more stable.

Sun Wukong stood on the high platform of the Qitian Palace, looking at the sea of ​​clouds in the distance, and the uneasiness in his heart finally dissipated.

He smiled.

Sun Wukong turned around and went back into the hall, where Nezha and Yang Jian were waiting for him.

Nezha was holding a peach in his hand and biting it so hard that the juice splashed everywhere.

"Monkey, what are your plans next?"

He asked vaguely, wiping the corner of his mouth with his sleeve.

Yang Jian stood quietly aside, holding a book in his hand, seemingly thinking about something.

Sun Wukong pondered for a moment, glanced at Nezha and Yang Jian, and said in a steady tone:

"Although the Three Realms are peaceful now, long-term governance cannot be achieved overnight. Although we have eliminated the remnants of the old Heavenly Court, if we want to ensure long-term peace and stability in the Three Realms, we still need to start from the root."

Nezha finished eating the peach in his hand, threw the peach pit away, clapped his hands, and had a bit of excitement in his eyes:

"Monkey, what do you think?"

"I propose that we hold another Three Realms Conference."

Sun Wukong put his hands behind his back and looked outside the hall.

"Invite representatives from all parties, whether they are gods, monsters, or mortals, to discuss the future development direction of the Three Realms. Only by pooling wisdom can we find a governance method that is truly suitable for the Three Realms."

When Nezha heard this, he immediately clapped his hands and cheered:

"What a good idea! This way, we can listen to the voices of all parties instead of working in isolation. Monkey, you really think it through!"

Yang Jian on the side nodded slightly, his expression calm:
"The Great Sage's proposal is indeed feasible. However, before the conference is held, we need to conduct a comprehensive public opinion survey to understand the real needs of people from all walks of life. In this way, the topics of the conference can be more targeted."

When Sun Wukong heard this, a hint of approval flashed in his eyes:
"Yang Jian is right. How about you take charge of the public opinion survey?" Yang Jian clasped his fists and said:

"Don't worry, Great Sage. I will prepare the questionnaire and survey plan as soon as possible to ensure that we can collect the most authentic voices of the people."

When Nezha saw that the tasks had been assigned, he immediately volunteered:

"Leave the preparations for the conference to me! I'll arrange the venue and notify all the gods and monsters, and make sure it's a lively event!"

Sun Wukong smiled and patted Nezha on the shoulder:

"Your personality is the most suitable for organizing this matter. Remember, when notifying all parties, you must explain the purpose of the conference in detail, and let them know that this conference is for the future of the Three Realms, not just a formality."

Nezha nodded vigorously, his eyes full of confidence:
"Don't worry, nothing will go wrong when I, Nezha, take action!"

In just a few words, the task was assigned.

Sun Wukong turned and walked out of the hall, looking up at the sky, and the vague worry in his heart seemed to be slightly alleviated.

He took a deep breath, turned around and said to the two of them:

"In this case, we will each act separately. Three days later, the Three Realms Conference will be held on time at the Qitian Palace!"

Nezha and Yang Jian responded in unison and then went their separate ways.

As soon as Nezha left the Palace of Equal Heaven, he rode on his Wind-Fire Wheel and headed straight for various places in the heaven.

He sped along, and wherever he went he announced loudly:

"In three days, the Three Realms Conference will be held in Qitian Palace! All gods and immortals must attend on time!"

His voice was loud and clear, reaching every corner of the heavens.

The heavenly soldiers and generals stopped their work, looked up in the direction of Nezha, their eyes full of curiosity and expectation.

"Master Nezha, what is this conference about?"

A heavenly soldier couldn't help but ask.

Nezha stopped his wind-fire wheels and said with a smile:

"This conference is for the future of the Three Realms! You can raise any ideas you have at the meeting!"

When the heavenly soldiers heard this, they were delighted and started talking to each other.

At the same time, Yang Jian returned to his mansion and immediately summoned the six brothers of Meishan under his command.

He looked solemn and spoke in a steady tone:

"You are to go to various places in the three realms immediately and distribute this survey document. Be sure to collect real feedback from all realms."

The six Meishan brothers took the order and left, with the questionnaires in their hands filled with questions, covering everything from the living conditions of the people to their views on the new policies of the Heavenly Court.

The news quickly spread throughout the three realms.

When the common people on earth heard that the Heavenly Court was going to hold a Three Realms Conference, they were extremely excited.

They gathered at the village entrance and the market place to discuss the upcoming conference.

"I heard that the Heavenly Court wants to listen to our opinions. This is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity!"

An old farmer held a hoe, his eyes full of anticipation.

"Yes, it would be great if it could solve our farming problems!"

The young man next to him echoed.

Three days later, in front of the Qitian Palace.

Representatives of various gods, monsters, and mortals gathered together, and the scene was extremely lively.

A high platform had already been built on the large square in front of the temple, and on the platform was a huge round table, symbolizing the equality and unity of the three realms.

Sun Wukong stood in the center of the platform, glanced at everyone, and said loudly:
"Everyone, today we are holding a Three Realms Conference to discuss the future of the Three Realms. If you have any ideas, please feel free to speak up!"

As soon as he finished speaking, Nezha jumped onto the platform, waved his hand, and smiled:

"Everyone, don't be shy, just say whatever you want to say! Whether you are gods, monsters or mortals, we are all one family!"

Hearing this, the people in the audience started laughing, and the tense atmosphere immediately eased a lot.

A mortal representative stepped forward first, cupped his hands and said:

"Great Sage, I am a farmer in the mortal world. What we farmers lack most is water conservancy facilities. If the Heavenly Court can help us build canals, the grain production will definitely increase greatly!"

Sun Wukong nodded, speaking in a gentle tone:

"Your suggestion is very good. We will discuss at the meeting how to improve agricultural conditions in the mortal world."

Then, a monster representative stood up and said in a loud voice:
"Great Sage, we little demons have always been marginalized in the Three Realms. We hope to have a better living space!"

Sun Wukong nodded slightly, his eyes calm:

"We will also seriously consider your question. The Three Realms belong to everyone, and each party should be given due respect."

The atmosphere of the conference became increasingly heated, with representatives from all walks of life speaking one after another and putting forward their own demands and suggestions.

Sun Wukong, Nezha and Yang Jian listened attentively, nodding and taking notes from time to time.

After the meeting, Sun Wukong stood on the high platform, glanced at everyone, and said firmly:

"Today's Three Realms Conference has yielded a lot of results. We will sort out everyone's suggestions as soon as possible and formulate practical policies to ensure that the Three Realms will be more prosperous in the future!"

After this……

Even Sun Wukong was surprised by how quickly the new policy was implemented.

Standing on the high platform of the Qitian Palace, he overlooked every inch of land in the Three Realms, from the bustling markets in the human world to the auspicious clouds in the heavens, to the orderly underworld, as if every place was gaining new vitality under the impetus of the new policy.

"It seems that this time it really works."

Sun Wukong muttered to himself, with the corners of his mouth slightly raised.

He turned around and went back into the hall. Nezha was sitting at the desk, holding a document in his hand and a rare relaxed smile on his face.

"Monkey, look at this report. After the tax reduction in the mortal world, the people's grain production has doubled. Now no one will complain that the Heavenly Court is not sympathetic to the people."

Nezha handed the document to Sun Wukong with a hint of pride in his tone.

Sun Wukong took the document and quickly glanced through it, his brows slightly relaxed:

"That's true, but Nezha, we can't let our guard down. Nothing in this world can be solved once and for all."

Nezha curled his lips and muttered in dissatisfaction:
"You monkey, you always think too much about everything. Now that the three realms are at peace, what do we have to worry about?"

On the side, Yang Jian was holding a jade pen, annotating something on the scroll.

He raised his head, his eyes steady:
"The Great Sage is right. Peace is a good thing, but the problem is still a work in progress. In the underworld, the verification of the Book of Life and Death has not been completely completed, and the hidden dangers of demons causing chaos have not been completely eradicated."

Sun Wukong nodded, his eyes became deep again:

"Yang Jian, the affairs of the underworld are now in your hands. You must ensure that every dead soul is treated fairly."

Yang Jian stood up, clasped his fists and said:
"Don't worry, Great Sage."

(End of this chapter)