Alchemy Sovereign Against the Heaven-Chapter 1612 - 1603: Climbing the Mountain

"There are quite a few people coming for this Seven Stars in a Row event. I heard that some young masters from ancient families have also arrived."

Mo Wangchen was walking with Little Ming Yue within Wei City, where cultivators could be seen everywhere, all discussing matters related to the Wangxing Peak gathering.

"I wonder if any truly extraordinary talents will appear?" someone couldn’t help but ask.

Immediately, someone shook their head, "Though many come to the Wangxing Peak gathering, which happens once every thousand years, you never see the top young figures. The reason is simple: Seven Stars in a Row is for seeking breakthrough opportunities, yet once cultivation reaches a certain level, they’ve already surpassed the laws contained within such cosmic spectacles and gain nothing from attending."

"That’s true. Every time Seven Stars in a Row occurs, most attendees are below the God Realm in cultivation. Only those below the God Realm can gain some benefits from starwatching. Even if a few from the God Realm appear, they are just here for the excitement."

After all, Wei City is an exceptionally large city for cultivators, its prosperity second only to Star Emperor City.

People coming and going in the city vary greatly in cultivation, with plenty from the God Realm, and since ancient times, the Seven Stars in a Row night at Wangxing Peak has always been a grand event. Those above the God Realm, despite missing out on enlightenment opportunities, wouldn’t want to miss such a rare cosmic spectacle.

Mo Wangchen and Little Ming Yue stayed in the city for two days, during which more cultivators flooded into Wei City from all over the world.

Even due to the reopening of the passages between the real and void realms, some from the Void Realm arrived before starwatching night.

On the third day, Mo Wangchen and Little Ming Yue began ascending Wangxing Peak, aiming not to miss the starwatching night during Seven Stars in a Row, which was their purpose for coming.

At noon, the brilliance of the Bright Sun poured over Wei City, with the scorching earth radiating heat waves.

On the path up Wangxing Peak, ancient trees towered overhead and greenery formed a cool shade, offering a refreshing escape from sunlight to those walking beneath.

Mo Wangchen and Little Ming Yue were not alone on this path; many cultivators from various places also began their ascent.

Yet they were only a small portion of the attendees; in fact, many people had reached Wangxing Peak before today, now gathered atop the peak awaiting the starwatching night.

"Ming Yue, are you tired? Do you want daddy to carry you up?"

As they reached halfway up the mountain, Mo Wangchen looked at Little Ming Yue and couldn’t help but ask.

"Ming Yue isn’t tired. Ming Yue is already at the Creation Realm, Stage Three." Little Ming Yue replied with a smile, though her face was flushed red, clearly putting on a brave front.

The Creation Realm, Stage Three was quite a feat in the lower realm of Tiannan, equivalent to a Saint Level genius in any Sacred Land.

Though climbing a mountain should present no issue, this wasn’t an ordinary peak. Early on when they began ascending, Mo Wangchen could faintly sense a low pressure presence on the path, making the ascent not easy.

Such pressure was almost nonexistent for him but a significant obstacle for someone like Little Ming Yue with Creation Realm cultivation.

Seeing Little Ming Yue trying to act tough, Mo Wangchen couldn’t help but touch her little head affectionately, "Let daddy carry you up. Otherwise, if your mom finds out you suffered outdoors, I’ll be in trouble when we return."

With that, he squatted down and lifted Little Ming Yue into his arms, wrapping her in a gentle shield of divine power to shield her from the pressures of the mountain path.

Instantly, Little Ming Yue felt much lighter, smiling broadly, "Uncle Qingchen and the others say daddy is peerless, unmatched in the world. I thought daddy was fearless, but I see now he is afraid of mommy, haha."

"Who’s that, bringing such a young child up the mountain?"

On the path, many fellow cultivators were also ascending, and many had noticed Mo Wangchen early on.

On the road up Wangxing Peak, the air was full of pressure. Even ordinary Immortal Realm cultivators would be somewhat affected, so how could the little girl in Mo Wangchen’s arms withstand it?

"Friend, I advise you to head back down quickly. The pressure here is manageable, but the higher you go, the stronger it gets. Not only the child in your arms, but you might also struggle to withstand it," a young man kindly warned.

After all, Mo Wangchen had concealed his aura at the moment, his cultivation hidden, and others could only assume he was an ordinary noble scion, here for starwatching.

"Daddy is very powerful. With him here, we’ll definitely reach the top," Little Ming Yue looked defiantly at the young man.

In this little girl’s heart, Mo Wangchen was truly peerless, and aside from mommy, no one could stop him. If others could climb Wangxing Peak, then surely daddy could as well.

"The little girl is quite stubborn. Uncle says this for your own good, no offense meant," the young man said with a wry smile, seeing the little Ming Yue’s resentful gaze.

"Thanks for the advice, but I know my limits. Your concern is unnecessary." Mo Wangchen replied with a smile, very courteously, as the young man had spoken out of goodwill without any disrespect.

Hearing this, the young man didn’t say more but secretly shook his head. Mo Wangchen seemed unaware of the situation; ascending alone would be one thing, but dragging a child along? How could a child withstand the mountain path’s pressure?

Perhaps, as the pressure increases, he will understand, the young man thought, keeping an eye on Mo Wangchen and Little Ming Yue as he ascended.

However, the farther he went, the more surprised he became.

Because, all along, Mo Wangchen and Little Ming Yue showed no sign of being impacted by the mountain’s pressure and continued chatting and laughing as if unaffected.

Moreover, nearing the mountain’s top, where even the young man at the Void Immortal Realm Late Stage felt pressured and his breathing grew heavier.

Yet, astonishingly, Mo Wangchen, holding Little Ming Yue, reached this point seemingly unbothered, still climbing with ease and chatter.

In the end, the young man’s pace slowed significantly as climbing became harder. Looking up, he saw that he was still a hundred steps from the summit, while Mo Wangchen, with Little Ming Yue, vanished from sight, having already successfully reached the top of Wangxing Peak.