The Legend of Qingpeng: Starting from the Costinus

Li Qing used the mysterious power of the Unstable Wind Wave to cleverly interfere with the flow of spiritual energy at the nodes of the formation.

In an instant, the formation barrier seemed to be stopped in time, and a tiny crack appeared, just enough for Li Qing's breeze to pass through quietly.

In this way, Li Qing penetrated the defense of the mountain protection formation in an almost silent way and stepped onto the closely guarded mountain.

Then, facing the formation guarding the palace on the top of the mountain, Li Qing used the same method again.

Soon, he finally arrived at the palace where Zhou Yu lived.

It is relatively quiet here, with only a few lanterns emitting soft light, adding a bit of warmth to the quiet night.

The breeze blew gently, bringing a bit of the coolness of the night, quietly passing through the corridor, and finally gently brushing against the window lattice of the small building.

Li Qing's figure silently penetrated the formation and appeared in the training room where Zhou Yu was.

He walked lightly, as if blending into the surrounding environment.

In the training room in the small building, an ancient lantern emits a soft light, illuminating the entire training room.

Zhou Yu sat there quietly, with a pretty face, but his brows revealed a calmness and tenacity beyond his age.

His eyes were tightly closed, his breathing was long and even, and the spiritual energy surrounding his body was like a trickle of water, slowly gathering and then slowly dispersing.

It was obvious that he had reached the critical moment of cultivation, and his mind was completely immersed in the mysterious laws of heaven and earth.

Li Qing was not in a hurry to break the silence. He slowly walked to the side, his body upright, his black robe swaying gently in the breeze, as if dancing with the night.

He stood there quietly, his eyes deep, as if he could see through everything, yet he maintained absolute patience, waiting for Zhou Yu to wake up naturally from his cultivation state.

The ghost robe has a concealing effect, and Li Qing's cultivation is higher than Zhou Yu's.

Even though he was so close, Zhou Yu, who was immersed in his cultivation, was unaware of anything at the moment.

Time seemed to slow down at this moment, until Zhou Yu slowly opened his eyes and a hint of clarity flashed across his eyes.

He took a deep breath and was about to continue to consolidate his cultivation, but his peripheral vision unexpectedly caught a glimpse of a strange shadow.

At this moment, his heartbeat accelerated suddenly. Years of practice made him instantly alert. He quickly pinched the magic formula with his fingers, and his figure flashed like a ghost, retreating to the edge of the practice room in the blink of an eye.

Zhou Yu leaned against the door, ready to break out at any time, while his eyes scanned the room vigilantly.

"Who?!" Zhou Yu's voice was deep and powerful, revealing a majesty that should not be underestimated.

When he finally fixed his eyes on the mysterious figure in the black robe and ghost face, surprise, vigilance and confusion in his heart intertwined into a complex emotion.

When Zhou Yu saw this image, a person's name suddenly came to his mind.

"Senior...are you the owner of Youying Tower?" There was a hint of uncertainty in Zhou Yu's voice, but more of it was awe and nervousness.

He asked cautiously. Although his hands did not move, the spiritual power in his body was secretly surging, ready to deal with any emergency at any time.

The man in black robe turned slowly, and the eyes hidden behind the ghost mask seemed to be able to penetrate all illusions and look directly into the depths of Zhou Yu's soul.

After a moment of silence, a deep and hoarse voice echoed in the training room: "Yes, it is me. I came to visit the Ghost King Sect tonight just to save you, a young man."

When Zhou Yu heard this, his face changed and he stared at the black-robed man in front of him with disbelief.

However, after just a moment, the surprise on his face gradually turned into solemnity.

He took a deep breath and slowly closed his eyes, as if trying to calm the waves in his heart.

When he opened his eyes again, the shock in his eyes had disappeared, replaced by calmness and composure.

Zhou Yu did not question the black-robed man's words.

After all, being able to pass through layers of formations so easily and appear beside him silently requires strength that is not something that ordinary people can possess.

And at this moment, just as the person in front of him said, the only person who could possibly do all this is probably the legendary owner of the Shadow Tower.

"But, the owner of the Shadow Tower said he wanted to save me... Could it be..."

Thinking of this, Zhou Yu couldn't help but shudder, and a thin layer of sweat appeared on his forehead.

He knew very well how respected the Shadow Tower Master was. Such a big shot would actually come to visit in person late at night. There must be a huge secret hidden behind it or...

Without daring to think about it any further, Zhou Yu quickly gathered his thoughts, respectfully bowed to the man in black robes, and said, "Senior, please speak frankly. I will listen carefully."

His tone was full of respect and his attitude was very humble.

The conversation between the two was brief but full of tension. There was an indescribable tension in the air, as if a storm was about to come.

Li Qing nodded slightly, his eyes looking through the gaps in the ghost mask, as if examining every subtle reaction of Zhou Yu.

"Zhou Yu, I came here this time because I sensed a huge crisis lurking within you - the inner demon seed!"

As the sound echoed in the empty training room, Zhou Yu on the other side was already stunned. His mouth was slightly open, his eyes were wide open, and an expression of disbelief appeared on his face. He no longer looked like a Nascent Soul Elder.

At this moment, not only did Zhou Yu's expression change drastically, but his heart was also surging.

He could never have imagined that what he had just imagined would become a reality.

The owner of the Shadow Tower is so powerful that he can reveal his biggest secret with just one sentence!

Apart from a deceased independent cultivator, only he and his father knew this secret; even his closest disciples did not know it.

However, the owner of the Shadow Tower was able to reveal it easily, which made Zhou Yu feel terrified.

The scene fell into a long silence, and the entire space seemed to freeze.

Zhou Yu's expression kept changing, sometimes pale, sometimes gloomy. His inner world was experiencing a fierce storm.

As time passed, Zhou Yu's expression gradually returned to calm, but his eyes became unusually sharp.

Seeing Zhou Yu digest what he said and looking a little better, Li Qing spoke again:

"Although this secret technique can easily control a person who has been possessed by a demon, when you were practicing it, you were also possessed by the creator of this secret technique."

"Although this secret method can bring huge benefits, it is actually like drinking poison to quench thirst. As early as the beginning of cultivation, it has planted an imperceptible evil seed deep in your soul."

"This demon seed is like a time bomb. It will infect your mind with the inner demon. As the number of times you use it increases, the demon seed will gradually grow stronger, and eventually become a puppet of the inner demon, losing your self..."

"This secret method was created by the extraterritorial demon, the Heart Devouring Demon..."

"Even if it doesn't infect you completely in the end, when you ascend..."