Gu An saw through the thoughts in Yang Jian's heart, but he did not explain. Instead, he waited for his choice.
Yang Jian's bones were special and required vast spiritual energy to temper his body. This process was bound to be extremely painful, so Gu An let him choose for himself.
No matter how strong one's aptitude was, if one lacked firm will, the road ahead would not be easy to walk.
The Blood Prison Great Sage looked at Yang Jian teasingly, wanting to see how this boy would decide.
Yang Jian gritted his teeth and said, "The Yang Jian in Investiture of the Gods could split a mountain to save his mother and battle the heavens. Since I've also changed my name to Yang Jian, then I can't disgrace Yang Jian's name. Even if I'm truly smashed to powder and my bones are crushed, I'll have no regrets. Master, please help me defy heaven and change my fate!"
With that, he abruptly knelt down.
The corners of Gu An's mouth rose. Yang Jian immediately felt a terrifying force wrap around him, making him shudder.
Before he could think any further, he only felt heaven and earth suddenly change, and all his internal organs trembled.
The next second, heaven and earth returned to normal. He only felt his feet touch the ground, and the intense feeling of weightlessness nearly made him want to vomit.
He braced both hands against the ground and subconsciously looked up. Seeing that his master was still sitting on the Bull Devil King's back, he could not help letting out a breath of relief. He opened his mouth and asked, "Master, just now..."
Before he could finish speaking, a sea breeze blew over, instantly clearing his mind.
He stood up, turned to look, and froze on