The Legend of Qingpeng: Starting from the Costinus

Li Qing's figure was drawn by the deep light in the passage between the two worlds, as if passing through a colorful tunnel.

Everything around him became blurry and distorted, until the familiar state of turning into wind was torn apart by a powerful force. He regained his physical existence and appeared steadily in the sky of the demon world.

The air here was different from the human world that was eroded by demonic energy. Not only was the spiritual energy rich and primitive, it seemed to contain an indescribable attraction to him. Every breath seemed to be some kind of subtle communication with this world.

The sky is high and clear, with several huge clouds floating leisurely. They are not like ordinary clouds. They seem to be endowed with life, swaying gently and emitting a faint fluorescence.

I saw that above the clouds, a group of demons of various shapes were standing there, ready for battle. Their figures were looming in the sea of ​​clouds, like demon fairies in a fairyland.

Some of these monsters are huge, as majestic as mountains; some are small and delicate, like squirrels jumping in the woods, but all of them display their unique power.

Some of the monsters are shaped like dragons, with scales shining like metal in the sun; others are like forest goblins, with long pointed ears and thin, transparent wings.

They looked up at Li Qing, with vigilance flashing in their eyes, revealing their hostility towards this mysterious man in black robe who suddenly appeared.

Looking into the distance, Li Qing discovered that this scene was not an isolated case.

With his eyesight, he could see that every hundred miles or so, there was a huge cloud floating in the air, forming a natural platform.

Above these clouds, a group of demons of various shapes stood on the clouds in the same way.

They are either standing or sitting, talking or thinking, forming a series of vivid pictures.

What was even more surprising was that Li Qing unexpectedly discovered the figures of humans on top of several of the clouds.

These humans wore armor made of unknown materials and held magical weapons that flashed with cold light. Their eyes showed both vigilance against the demons and a commitment to their duties.

Obviously, this group of humans and demons were given an important task, guarding the key points of the passage between the two worlds to prevent the demons from sneaking into the demon world.

Just as Li Qing was immersed in this amazing sight of interracial coexistence, there was suddenly a slight commotion among the group of monsters below.

A demon with wings on its back, an eagle's head and a human body stood out from the group of demons. His eyes were as sharp as a hawk and could see through all the subtle changes.

Although the wings of this eagle-headed monster are not spread, the faint wind-attributed demonic power surrounding its body reveals its extraordinary flying ability.

The ancient bronze mirror in his hand was glowing with a faint light, as if it contained some mysterious power. When the light from the mirror passed over Li Qing, it was as if conducting a silent identity verification.

After confirming that it was correct, the eagle-headed demon nodded slightly, confirming that the person in front of him was none other than the well-known, low-key but influential owner of the Shadow Tower.

Then, he flapped his wings and flew high, his posture showing both the dominance of a king and the calm elegance, and slowly approached Li Qing.

When his wings were spread, they were several feet wide and covered with fine feathers that shone with a metallic luster in the sun.

At this moment, the air was filled with an indescribable tense atmosphere. Even the surrounding monsters held their breath and stood up, ready for battle.

As the eagle-headed demon tribe got closer, Li Qing could clearly feel a powerful wave of demonic power that originated from ancient times.

This power seems to be able to strike deep into the soul, making people feel awe involuntarily.

However, Li Qing is not an ordinary person, and his bloodline is also extraordinary.

Faced with this oppression, he not only did not retreat, but straightened his back even more. The deep eyes under the mask flashed with sharpness, and his gazes with the eagle-headed demon clan clashed fiercely in the air, as if they were having a silent conversation.

The Eagle-headed demon clan, that is, the Eagle Pillar of the Tianyu Demon Dynasty, stopped steadily just a few feet away from Li Qing. His huge wings flapped gently, bringing up gusts of breeze.

Then, he adjusted his gorgeous robes in a very solemn manner, bowed respectfully, and spoke in a deep voice:

"May I ask if it's the owner of the Shadow Tower who is here in person?"

"I am the Eagle State Pillar of the Tianyu Demon Dynasty. I have been waiting here for a long time under the order of my emperor."

Under the ghost mask, Li Qing smiled slightly. Although the smile was hard to capture, it was enough to ease the atmosphere around him.

He also bowed in return and said briefly and forcefully, "Nice to meet you."

These two words show both respect for the Eagle Pillar and a frank acknowledgement of one's own identity.

Upon seeing this, Ying Guozhu thought to himself: The owner of the Shadow Tower opposite is really as cold as the rumors say.

At the same time, he couldn't help but secretly admire Li Qing's calmness and magnanimity, and then continued:

"My emperor has long been familiar with the name of the owner of the Shadow Tower, and has specially ordered me, Ying, to wait here, hoping to have the honor of inviting the owner to the Tianyu Demon Dynasty for a meeting."

"My emperor is eager to discuss with the owner of this building the great plan for the longevity and prosperity of the creatures in the two worlds. I believe that the owner's wisdom and strength will play a key role in the fight between the human and demon races against the demons."

"In addition," Ying Guozhu added, "in order to express the sincerity of our Tianyu Demon Dynasty, the court has already specially built a mansion for the owner of the building. Whether it is the environment, layout or formation, we strive for perfection. It will definitely make the owner of the building feel comfortable and peaceful as if he is at home."

However, just as the two sides were about to engage in a more in-depth exchange, several bright rays of light suddenly streaked across the distant sky, breaking this brief tranquility.

In the escaping light, several messengers from different demon tribes came rushing over with their own pride and prejudice.

The first to arrive was the envoy from Qiu Qi Country. He had a horn on his head and was wearing colorful armor. He shouted arrogantly, "Old man, your Tianyu Demon Dynasty has many rules. How can you let a free and unrestrained person like the owner of Youying Tower be bound by them?"

"The Five Elements Mountain in our Qiuqi country is more suitable. The scenery there is beautiful and the little demons can live freely and without worries!"

As soon as the voice fell, another envoy from the Western Region Daze sneered and retorted: "Humph, what is the essential difference between Qiuqi Kingdom and Tianyu Demon Dynasty? It's just a change of name, and it only protects the interests of its own demon clan."

"As for other demon tribes, aren't they just treated like cattle and horses?"

"Master Youying Tower Master, the Great Western Marsh is the one that is truly suitable for you."

"There are many islands there, and each one is managed independently by the little demons on the island. There are no red tape, no class distinctions, and it is a completely free world."

Several envoys expressed their opinions and argued endlessly, and the air was filled with a strong smell of gunpowder.