Chapter 138 Stirrings
Even as the full warmth of spring embraced the world, snow still clung to the Daba Mountains. Though smaller than the Qinling Mountains, the Daba Mountains were still a colossal range, dividing three provinces. Shennong Peak, the highest point of the range, soared over 3,000 meters above sea level. With perpetual snow blanketing its slopes, the mountains still felt gripped by winter, as icy, biting winds swept through the gorges.
Yet, even such fierce winds could not break human will. And if those people were already transcending the laws of nature, gazing upon the Higher Realm, there was no need for further explanation. Impervious to cold and heat was a distant ideal, but their Protective Skills offered a degree of warmth, and the breath of spring gently enveloped the air, even in the snow-covered mountains.
Crunch. Crunch.
They pressed onward, treading on what felt like a mix of snow and ice beneath their feet. While not yet at the summit of Shennong Peak, they had already ascended to a considerable altitude. Even for Peak Transcendence Masters, climbing to such heights and conducting a search was no easy feat. Yet, none turned back. Perhaps it was the regret of the sunk cost invested in reaching this far, but more than that, watching the back of the person leading the way, advancing without a hint of hesitation, filled their hearts with an inexplicable certainty: I am on the right path. The presence of a leader who could inspire such strong faith generated the power to overcome even the harshest external environments.
