The Legend of Qingpeng: Starting from the Costinus

Li Qing's heart was filled with ups and downs, and his emotions were surging like the tide.

The Golden Dragon Demon Lord opposite, a powerful being who enjoyed a high reputation among the demon clan and had unfathomable cultivation, had a rare solemn expression on his face at this moment.

He knew very well that as a demon lord, he was powerful enough to compete with the powerful humans in the God Transformation Stage, and even stronger than them.

However, those subtle attempts just now were like a stone sinking into the sea, failing to stir up any ripples.

The man in black robe stood there, as if he had merged into one with the heaven and earth. There was no leakage of power, and no trace of breath could be found.

This strange hiding ability made even the Golden Dragon Demon Lord secretly alert.

The eyes of the Golden Dragon Demon Lord turned slightly, and a barely perceptible cold light flashed across them. He quickly cast a glance at the other five Demon Lords beside him.

These demon lords are all the best among the demon clan. They have worked with the Golden Dragon Demon Lord for many years and have a tacit understanding with each other.

After receiving the signal, their bodies instantly turned into several streams of light, and they surrounded Li Qing in the blink of an eye, forming an airtight encirclement. The air was filled with tension and confrontation.

Faced with this sudden change, Li Qing did not show any panic. After all, this body was just a ghost slave.

He took a deep breath, his voice steady and powerful, and shouted: "My fellow demon lords, please listen to what I have to say."

"The three figures coming swiftly from the horizon must have stumbled upon this place by mistake. As they don't know the reason, they want to come to Tianyi Temple to find out what's going on."

"Why don't we take this opportunity to temporarily put aside our prejudices and wait for them to arrive and explain the reasons?"

"Perhaps, with their joining, it will also be convenient to discuss the details of the next cooperation."

Li Qing's words revealed an indescribable confidence and composure.

He knew very well that at this critical moment, any impulsive behavior might cause unnecessary conflict and even destroy the consensus that might have been reached.

Therefore, he chose to convince others with reason and to retreat in order to advance, hoping to ease the tense atmosphere on the scene and gain more space and time for subsequent negotiations.

After all, his identity has been completely exposed now. If he still chooses to stay in the human world, then based on the human race's consistent concept of "those who are not of my race must have different hearts", no matter how great his contribution to the human world is, he will not be able to change their opinion of him.

Not only that, even the Shadow Building he founded would probably be suppressed by all parties.

However, if this war could be avoided, or if some kind of cooperative relationship could be reached between humans and demons, it would undoubtedly be a very beneficial thing for Li Qing.

In this way, the Shadow Building he founded can continue to take root firmly in the human world and serve him, providing or collecting the necessary resources.

As Li Qing finished his words, the air around them seemed to freeze for a moment.

Afterwards, the Golden Dragon Demon Lord exchanged glances with the other demon lords, as if they were communicating silently.

After a moment, the Golden Dragon Demon Lord nodded slowly, signaling the other demon lords to temporarily withdraw the encirclement, but his eyes were still fixed on Li Qing, obviously not completely relaxing his vigilance.

"Okay, let's do as you say. However, Shadow Tower Master, you must understand that our patience is limited. If those three people are not the same as you said, or if they have bad intentions, then don't blame us for being rude."

The voice of the Golden Dragon Demon Lord was low and powerful, revealing unquestionable majesty.

Li Qing smiled slightly and bowed to show his gratitude and respect: "Thank you for your understanding, Demon Lord. I will not let you down." After that, he turned and looked towards the horizon.

Not long after, the three dazzling rays of light streaked across the sky like meteors, and finally landed leisurely outside the courtyard.

When the dust settled, what emerged were Mu Shangyan, Gutuo and Yin Jizi, the three last powerful humans in the human race who were at the God Transformation Stage.

These three people are not only the last light of hope for the human race, but also the pinnacle existence that countless cultivators look up to.

Their existence seems to have brought a touch of light that cannot be ignored to this continent shrouded in haze.

Inside the courtyard, the atmosphere froze instantly, and time seemed to stand still at this moment.

The eyes of the three human gods all fell on Li Qing, who was wearing a black robe and his face was hidden under a ghost mask.

Although the true appearance of the ghost could not be seen, it had a majesty and depth that was frightening to the heart.

There was an indescribable strange color in their eyes, which was the fear of Li Qing's identity and the deep understanding of the complexity of the current situation. The intertwined emotions seemed particularly complicated.

However, in this delicate silence, the deep and majestic voice of the Golden Dragon Demon Lord sounded like thunder, breaking the tranquility:

"Are you the only remaining fellow cultivator in the Spiritualization Stage among the human race? My demon race has always respected the strong, and we are willing to hear their opinions."

There was unquestionable arrogance in the words of the Golden Dragon Demon Lord, but he also revealed a desire to seek dialogue.

Facing the direct questioning from the Golden Dragon Demon Lord, Mu Shangyan stepped forward. He had an upright figure and a sword-wielding spirit. The sword energy surrounding him seemed as sharp as if it were materialized, and every strand seemed to contain enough power to tear the void apart.

He stared at the Golden Dragon Demon Lord with a sharp gaze, and said firmly and forcefully, "It is us, Mu Shangyan, along with fellow Taoists Gu Tuo and Yin Jizi, who have come here from afar to discuss plans with the Demon Lords, to work together and overcome difficulties."

Mu Shangyan's words revealed a sense of the overall situation and responsibility. Every word he said was sonorous and powerful. Not only did he show the pride and style of the human race's divine cultivators, but he also made the powerful demons present feel the human race's desire for peace and coexistence.

Even under the overwhelming pressure of the Golden Dragon Demon Lord's demonic power, Mu Shangyan never flinched. The sword energy around him became more and more vigorous, as if it could transform into thousands of sword beams at any time to protect the last dignity and glory of the human race.

The six demon lords looked at each other, and it was not difficult to see from their eyes the fear and respect for the strength of this human cultivator.

At this moment, both the human and demon races temporarily put aside their racial prejudices and grudges and sat together in the small courtyard.

A negotiation concerning the fate of the two races in the lower world thus began.