Cultivating in the Gate of Life and Death

Jiang Xing said, "Grandfather, this seems to be a Secret Realm. The wind-attributed energy is extremely dense. You should stay here and cultivate as well—perhaps it can help you break through."

The wind-attributed energy in this place was so dense that it could be said to be the most suitable location for Jiang Cheng's cultivation.

"Haha, how could advancing in realm after becoming a Dou Saint be so easy? Still, the wind-attributed energy here is indeed dense. Then I'll cultivate by your side."

Jiang Cheng laughed heartily and did not refuse.

Jiang Xing said, "Grandfather, the wind-attributed energy and Gale Wind here are just right for me, but they probably aren't enough for you. You can go farther in."

The wind-attributed energy here was more than three times denser than outside.

Looking ahead, the expanse still stretched as far as the eye could see.

Jiang Xing did not dare imagine just how dense the energy would be deep within the Gate of Life and Death!

That was why Jiang Xing wanted his grandfather to cultivate farther ahead, where the energy was even denser.

"There's no one here to protect you. How can I be at ease?"

Jiang Cheng hesitated somewhat.

"Grandfather, there isn't even a living creature in here. I won't be in any danger. And even if there is danger, I'll crush the Jade Slip immediately. It's such a short distance that you'll be able to rush over and save me in time."

Seeing Jiang Cheng hesitate, Jiang Xing continued persuading him.

"This... even if that's true, I'm still a little worried."

"Grandfather, the wind-attributed energy ahead will definitely be even denser. It might really help you break through!"

"Besides, although we said we had already let Xiao Yan go last time, we still offended Gu Yuan's daughter. If you can break through here, Gu Xun'er won't dare act rashly."

"This... fine. Then cultivate properly here. Your grandfather will go a little farther in."

Jiang Cheng had originally wanted to remain by Jiang Xing's side so he could protect his grandson. However, after hearing Jiang Xing's words and checking the area just now, he found that there truly was no danger, so Jiang Cheng agreed.

After much persuasion, Jiang Xing finally convinced his grandfather to leave.

However, what Jiang Xing had just said was indeed true. He truly hoped that his grandfather could break through here. Even if it was only a minor realm, reaching the mid-stage of Six-Star Dou Saint would be enough.

After Jiang Cheng headed toward an area with denser wind-attributed energy, Jiang Xing also began his stop-and-go cultivation routine.

Once he tempered his body until it could adapt to the Gale Wind, he would walk farther ahead before stopping to cultivate again.

In this manner, a year and a half passed.

During this period, Jiang Xing did not absorb any Heavenly Flames. Merely by cultivating with the dense wind-attributed energy here, his realm actually rose to Nine-Star Dou Zong, advancing by a full six minor realms.

And that was while Jiang Xing devoted half his time to body tempering.

With all this Gale Wind, the Gate of Life and Death was an excellent place for body tempering. Naturally, Jiang Xing would not miss such an opportunity.

After spending a great deal of time tempering his body, the final results did not disappoint Jiang Xing.

Although he had not tested it in actual combat, Jiang Xing believed that his physical body was absolutely no weaker than that of a magical beast at the same level.

After all, human cultivators generally only cultivated Dou Qi, hoping to raise their realms as quickly as possible. Who had the time to temper their bodies?

As a result, the toughness of human cultivators' physical bodies was simply incomparable to that of magical beasts.

Jiang Xing felt that even an ordinary Dou Emperor would be unable to harm him now.

After assessing his own strength, Jiang Xing was very satisfied with the past year and a half of cultivation.

He did not know how long he could remain in the Gate of Life and Death. If it was two years, then at his current pace, breaking through to Dou Venerate inside should not be a problem.

If it was three years, that would be even better. His realm might reach Six-Star Dou Venerate, or even Seven-Star Dou Venerate!

Putting an end to his fantasies, Jiang Xing continued his stop-and-go cultivation.

Two months later, Jiang Xing broke through to Dou Venerate.

This made Jiang Xing swell with pride again. A twenty-year-old Dou Venerate!

Across the entire Dou Qi Continent, there probably were not many who could compare to him.

Amid his excitement, Jiang Xing became even more curious about what realm his grandfather had reached and whether he had broken through to the mid-stage of Six-Star Dou Saint.

The wind-attributed energy here was already seven times denser than outside. Logically speaking, the density where his grandfather was must be even more terrifying!

Once one reached the Dou Saint level, it was no longer possible to break through simply through ordinary diligent cultivation. That was what his grandfather had told him before.

Jiang Xing could only silently pray that this place would help his grandfather break through.

After cultivating in fits and starts for another four months, Jiang Xing's realm had reached the peak of Two-Star Dou Venerate. He believed that before long, he would successfully break through to Three-Star Dou Venerate.

Just as Jiang Xing was preparing to walk farther ahead, a powerful suction force appeared.

Before Jiang Xing even had time to react, he was already pulled out.

Not long after, Jiang Cheng appeared beside him as well.

The moment Jiang Cheng appeared, Jiang Xing sensed that his grandfather's aura had changed.

Previously, it had radiated strength and dominance, but now Jiang Cheng gave him a restrained, steady feeling.

As a transmigrator, how could Jiang Xing fail to realize that his grandfather had achieved a major breakthrough inside?

Immediately, Jiang Xing asked excitedly, "Grandfather, did you break through?"

"Haha, that's right. The wind-attributed energy deep within the Gate of Life and Death is indeed incredibly dense. Your grandfather cultivated inside and fortunately broke through to the late Six-Star Dou Saint stage."

As Jiang Cheng answered Jiang Xing, he did not forget to show off a little.

However, upon hearing his grandfather's bragging this time, Jiang Xing's first reaction was not to roll his eyes, but excitement.

Although the wind-attributed energy within the Gate of Life and Death was dense, there had only been two years. Jiang Cheng breaking through one minor realm would already have been remarkable.

He had not expected his grandfather to be so awesome, breaking through two minor realms in one go and reaching the late Six-Star Dou Saint stage!

Late Six-Star Dou Saint! Jiang Xing remembered that even the clan leaders of the Stone Clan and Spirit Clan were only at the late Six-Star Dou Saint stage.

Even within the Gu Clan, only five people could firmly suppress his grandfather: Gu Yuan, Gu Lie, and the Three Immortals of the Gu Clan.

Jiang Xing's admiring gaze made Jiang Cheng feel a little carried away. Only after coming back to himself did he turn his attention to his grandson.

Seeing that his grandson had broken through to the Dou Venerate realm, Jiang Cheng was immensely gratified. "Not bad, not bad. You've also broken through to the Two-Star Dou Venerate stage."

Faced with his grandfather's praise, Jiang Xing chuckled.

Then Jiang Xing asked, "Grandfather, how much longer until Father and Mother come out of seclusion?"

With the wind-attributed energy here being so dense, Jiang Xing naturally had not forgotten about his father.

His father was at the Nine-Star Dou Venerate Peak with a wind attribute.

If he could enter the Gate of Life and Death, he might be able to break through to the Half-Saint realm inside!

Unfortunately, Jiang Xing's mother did not possess a wind attribute, so she probably had no way of entering the Gate of Life and Death.

Jiang Cheng had watched Jiang Xing grow up, so he could naturally guess what he was thinking. "You want your father to enter as well, don't you?"

Jiang Xing said, "That's right. If Father can enter the Gate of Life and Death too, he should be able to break through to the Half-Saint realm once he comes out."

"Before I came here, your parents were still in seclusion. Two years have passed now, so they should be coming out soon."

Jiang Cheng chuckled. "Besides, your father probably won't need the Gate of Life and Death to break through to the Half-Saint realm."

Jiang Xing said in surprise, "Grandfather, do you mean Father will be able to break through to the Half-Saint realm as soon as he comes out of seclusion?"

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