Primordial Era: A man at the mouth of the Guanjiang River marries the Third Holy Mother.

Chapter 493 No reward without merit? Blood Pool Baptism?

As he spoke, the Styx Ancestor gave the Styx Phoenix a meaningful look.

He was perfectly aware of Ming Feng's thoughts.

Upon learning that Chen Changsheng was going to Taoshan to rescue Yaoji, Mingfeng immediately sought out the Styx Ancestor.

Because she knew that Yang Jian would also be going.

Therefore, he requested that the Styx Ancestor send someone to help him.

The Styx Ancestor knew that the Dark Phoenix had feelings for Yang Jian.

That's why he allowed Mingfeng to lead the Asura warriors to Taoshan to provide support.

What surprised the Styx Ancestor was...

Surprisingly, Yang Jian took the initiative to come to the Blood Sea to express his gratitude afterward.

"Looks like this kid has feelings for Feng'er too!"

Thinking about it, the Styx Ancestor looked at Yang Jian again.

"Yang Jian is indeed a good kid."

"Highly talented, strong, and with a good character, she is worthy of my daughter."

"This guy... why does he look a bit simple-minded?"

The Styx Ancestor muttered to himself.

At this moment, after hearing what the Styx Ancestor said, Yang Jian turned his gaze to the Styx Phoenix and said:

"Fellow Daoist Mingfeng...thank you!"

Upon hearing what Yang Jian said, Ming Feng couldn't help but cover her mouth and chuckle, saying:

"Didn't you already thank me just now?"

Yang Jian was taken aback, feeling somewhat embarrassed. He pursed his lips, but didn't know what to say.

After a brief silence, the Styx Ancestor coughed lightly twice, then looked at Yang Jian with a solemn expression:

"Young friend Yang Jian."

"We are destined to meet."

"Now that you have come to this Blood Sea, I will allow you to enter the Netherworld Blood Pool of my Blood Sea once."

"Temper the physical body and improve cultivation level."

"Are you willing?"

As soon as the Styx Ancestor uttered these words, the Styx Phoenix standing nearby was greatly shocked.

"What?"

Mingfeng looked at the Styx Ancestor with a surprised expression and disbelief in her eyes.

As the princess of the Netherworld Blood Sea, she naturally understood what the Blood Pool meant.

That place is the most sacred and core site of the Asura race!

The blood pool contains endless essence of blood energy, which can temper the physical body, cleanse the soul, and enhance cultivation.

Of course, there are extremely strict restrictions on entering the blood pool for baptism.

Even she, a princess, only went in once.

But now, the Styx Ancestor is willing to give Yang Jian a chance to undergo a blood pool baptism upon their first meeting, which has left Ming Feng at a loss.

"Could it be...could it be because of me?"

Surprised, Mingfeng had a thought.

Thinking of this, she felt completely at a loss.

Upon hearing this, Yang Jian was stunned, also shocked by what the Styx Ancestor had said.

"The Blood Pool of the Underworld?"

"Refining flesh and blood to enhance cultivation?"

Yang Jian muttered in astonishment, looking somewhat incredulous.

It should be noted that his cultivation level here is at the peak of Taiyi Golden Immortal.

If one could be baptized in that Netherworld Blood Pool, one might be able to take this opportunity to advance to the Great Luo Golden Immortal realm.

In Yang Jian's view, this was an immense opportunity.

After being stunned for a while, Yang Jian finally snapped out of his daze.

Although such an opportunity was extremely rare for him, he was very willing to accept it.

However, one should not accept rewards without merit.

His purpose in coming to the Blood Sea was to meet Ming Feng and express his gratitude in person.

If we were to receive such a favor from the Styx Ancestor, wouldn't we be even more indebted?

After thinking for a moment, Yang Jian quickly looked back at the Styx Ancestor and said:

"Senior Styx."

"That opportunity to be baptized in the blood pool must be extremely precious, right?"

"What merit do I, a mere youth, possess to deserve this..."

To Yang Jian's surprise, before he could finish speaking, the Styx Ancestor interrupted him:

"Young friend Yang Jian, please don't refuse."

"This ancestor observes that your cultivation has reached the peak of the Taiyi Golden Immortal realm."

"By undergoing the baptism of the blood pool, you will surely be able to ascend to the Great Luo Golden Immortal realm in one fell swoop."

Upon hearing this, Yang Jian paused, somewhat hesitant.

At this moment, Mingfeng snapped out of her shock and quickly looked at Yang Jian:

"Fellow Daoist Yang Jian."

"Since Father has said so, you shouldn't refuse."

"Only with great strength can we cope with the changes that may come in the future."

After hearing what Mingfeng said, Yang Jian narrowed his eyes slightly, looking thoughtful.

In Yang Jian's view, what Ming Feng said was not without reason.

Putting aside everything else, just take the previous battle at Momoyama.

Although he led a group of third-generation disciples of the Chan Sect to provide support.

However, this was followed by the intervention of Ananda and Kasyapa, as well as the arrival of Ksitigarbha, a quasi-saint.

His cultivation level as a Taiyi Golden Immortal seemed insignificant compared to these powerful figures.

In the end, all they could do was watch Chen Changsheng fight; there was simply no other way.

If he can advance to the Great Luo Golden Immortal realm, he can certainly be of some help.

After a moment's thought, a resolute glint flashed in Yang Jian's eyes, and he turned to look at the Styx Ancestor.

"In that case, I thank Senior Styx for bestowing this opportunity upon me!"

Upon hearing Yang Jian's words, the Styx Ancestor burst into laughter:

"Ha ha!"

As he laughed, he suddenly waved his hand, and a streak of blood-red light shot through the air, revealing a passage.

"Feng'er, take him with you!"

Upon hearing this, Mingfeng nodded and, without delay, led Yang Jian toward the passage.

Before long, the two figures disappeared from the sight of the Styx Ancestor.

After the blood-red channel dissipated, the Styx Ancestor narrowed his eyes slightly.

"I wonder how much of a transformation Yang Jian will undergo after being baptized in the blood pool?"

As he thought about it, a profound meaning flashed in the eyes of the Styx Ancestor.

You should know that the opportunity to be baptized in the Netherworld Blood Pool is extremely rare.

The reason he was willing to give Yang Jian a chance was...

Firstly, because her daughter, Mingfeng, was interested in Yang Jian.

Secondly, Yang Jian himself was highly regarded by the Styx Ancestor.

Although Yang Jian was born into the human race, he was quite talented and aptitude. He was a disciple of the Chan Sect, the son of Fairy Yao Ji, and the nephew of the Jade Emperor Haotian.

In addition, there is one more point.

That is the relationship between Yang Jian and Chen Changsheng.

Chen Changsheng is Yang Jian's brother-in-law, and the Styx Ancestor thought that he could use this relationship between Yang Jian and Chen Changsheng to forge a good connection.

After all, he had been closely following Chen Changsheng's performance throughout the battle at Taoshan.

Yang Jian's talent and aptitude can already be considered outstanding.

However, compared to her brother-in-law Chen Changsheng, she pales in comparison.

Like Yang Jian, Chen Changsheng was also born into the human race, and in a short period of time, he raised his cultivation to the late stage of the Great Luo Golden Immortal.

Moreover, the great witches and ancestral witches that it summons are incredibly powerful.

Putting all that aside, Chen Changsheng was also a core third-generation disciple of the Jie Sect.

Even the Sage of Tongtian gave his personal sword, Qingping Sword, to Chen Changsheng.

In the eyes of the Styx Ancestor, as long as Chen Changsheng is given enough time, he will surely become a hegemon of this primordial world in the future.

Such an existence is naturally something that the Styx Ancestor would be willing to befriend.