Chapter 28: Life and Death Gate Training

Jiang Xing said, "Grandpa, this seems to be a secret place. The wind attribute energy here is very rich. You should stay and practice. Maybe it could help you break through to the next realm."

The wind energy in this place was indeed extremely concentrated, making it an ideal location for Jiang Cheng's cultivation.

"Haha, it's not easy to improve your realm after becoming a Dou Sheng, but the wind attribute energy here is certainly rich, so I'll practice beside you," Jiang Cheng replied with a bright smile, not refusing the suggestion.

Jiang Xing then added, "Grandpa, the wind attribute and the strong winds here are just right for me, but they may not be enough for you. You should go deeper into the area."

The wind energy here was already three times stronger than outside. Looking ahead, the area still seemed endless, and Jiang Xing couldn't imagine how intense the energy must be deeper within the Gate of Life and Death. He wanted his grandfather to train where the energy was even stronger.

"But how can I feel at ease if no one is protecting you?" Jiang Cheng hesitated.

"Grandpa, you can see there's no living thing here, so I'll be safe. Even if there's danger, I'll crush the jade slip immediately. With such a short distance between us, you'll be able to save me in time," Jiang Xing continued to persuade.

"That may be true, but I'm still a bit worried," Jiang Cheng replied.

"Grandpa, the wind attribute energy ahead will definitely be more concentrated. It might even help you break through! Although we 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 to act rashly."

Jiang Cheng thought for a moment and then agreed. "Well… alright, you practice well here, and I'll go on ahead."

Jiang Cheng originally wanted to stay with Jiang Xing to protect him, but after hearing his grandson's reasoning and checking the area to confirm there was no danger, he decided to move forward.

After convincing his grandfather to go deeper, Jiang Xing returned to his practice. He followed a stop-and-go approach: after tempering his body to adapt to the strong wind, he would walk further before stopping to practice again.

A year and a half passed in this manner. During this time, Jiang Xing focused on his cultivation without absorbing any strange fires, relying solely on the rich wind attribute energy. His realm advanced to Nine-Star Dou Zong, a full six small realms higher. This progress was impressive, considering he had spent half of his time on physical training.

The powerful winds within the Gate of Life and Death provided excellent conditions for physical training, which Jiang Xing took full advantage of. By the end of this period, his physical strength had improved significantly. Although he hadn't tested it in combat, Jiang Xing believed that his current physical body was on par with monsters of the same level.

Human practitioners typically focus solely on cultivating their Dou Qi to quickly improve their realm, often neglecting physical training. As a result, their physical strength is usually inferior to that of monsters. However, Jiang Xing felt confident that even a typical Douhuang expert wouldn't be able to harm him now.

Satisfied with his progress, Jiang Xing continued his stop-and-go cultivation.

Two months later, Jiang Xing broke through to the Dou Zun level, swelling with pride. A 20-year-old Dou Zun! Across the entire Dou Qi Continent, there couldn't be many who could match him.

Curious about his grandfather's progress, Jiang Xing wondered if Jiang Cheng had managed to break through to the mid-stage of Six-Star Dou Sheng. The wind energy in this place was seven times denser than outside, and the energy density where his grandfather was training must have been even more intense.

When one reaches the Dou Sheng level, breakthroughs can no longer be achieved through ordinary cultivation alone—a truth his grandfather had shared with him. Jiang Xing could only hope that this place would help Jiang Cheng achieve a breakthrough.

After another four months of stop-and-go practice, Jiang Xing's realm reached the peak of Two-Star Dou Zun. He felt confident that a breakthrough to Three-Star Dou Zun was just around the corner.

Just as Jiang Xing was about to move forward again, a powerful suction force appeared, pulling him out of the area before he could react. Shortly afterward, Jiang Cheng also appeared beside him.

As soon as Jiang Cheng appeared, Jiang Xing noticed a change in his grandfather's aura. Previously, Jiang Cheng had exuded a powerful and domineering presence, but now he seemed more restrained and steady. As a time traveler, Jiang Xing could guess that his grandfather had made a significant breakthrough!

Excitedly, Jiang Xing asked, "Grandpa, did you break through?"

"Haha, that's right! The wind energy deep within the Gate of Life and Death is indeed rich. I trained inside and was fortunate enough to break through to the late stage of Six-Star Dou Sheng," Jiang Cheng answered with a smile, clearly pleased with himself.

This time, Jiang Xing didn't roll his eyes at his grandfather's humblebrag. Instead, he was filled with excitement. Although they only had two years inside, it was already remarkable that Jiang Cheng managed to break through one small realm. But to his amazement, his grandfather had broken through two small realms, reaching the late stage of Six-Star Dou Sheng!

A late-stage Six-Star Dou Sheng! Jiang Xing remembered that the patriarchs of the Stone Clan and Spirit Clan were also at this level. Even within the ancient clans, only five people could surpass his grandfather: Gu Yuan, Gu Lie, and the three immortals of the Gu Clan.

Jiang Xing's admiring gaze made Jiang Cheng feel a bit proud, but after calming down, Jiang Cheng turned his attention to his grandson.

Seeing that Jiang Xing had broken through to Dou Zun, Jiang Cheng was very pleased. "Not bad, not bad. You've also broken through to Two-Star Dou Zun."

Jiang Xing grinned at his grandfather's praise.

Then Jiang Xing asked, "Grandpa, how long until Father and Mother are released from seclusion?"

The wind energy here was incredibly dense, and Jiang Xing naturally thought of his father. His father was at the peak of Nine Revolutions Dou Zun, specializing in the wind attribute. If he could enter the Gate of Life and Death, he might break through to the semi-saint level! It was unfortunate that Jiang Xing's mother did not have the wind attribute and likely couldn't enter the Gate of Life and Death.

Jiang Cheng, who had watched Jiang Xing grow up, could easily guess his grandson's thoughts. "You want your father to enter the Gate of Life and Death as well."

"That's right. If Father can enter, he should be able to break through to the semi-saint level," Jiang Xing replied.

"Before I came, your parents were still in seclusion. Now that two years have passed, I think they will come out soon," Jiang Cheng said with a laugh. "Besides, your father might not need the Gate of Life and Death to break through to the semi-saint level."

Jiang Xing was surprised and asked, "Grandpa, do you mean that Father will be able to break through to the semi-saint level after he comes out of seclusion?"