The Legend of Qingpeng: Starting from the Costinus

The Tianyu Demon Dynasty and the Qiuqi Kingdom were the two chess pieces he carefully selected to establish his own authority and intimidate those top forces who intended to treat him as a puppet.

His goal is not to make an enemy of the entire demon world, but to gain a foothold for himself in the chaotic and complicated situation and let all forces know that he, the Lord of the Shadow Tower, is an existence that cannot be underestimated.

Behind this decision is his profound insight and calm analysis of the situation.

Those forces that claim to be high-level demon tribes have been trying to bring him under their control by various means, either to exploit or control him, since the moment he stepped into the demon world.

But Li Qing decided to use thundering means to show his strength to the demon world.

The Tianyu Demon Dynasty and the Qiuqi Kingdom, as the two most powerful forces in the demon world, are particularly arrogant in their behavior.

From the initial deception to the subsequent hunting down of the Soul Catcher and forcing him to show up, every step they took touched Li Qing's bottom line.

Therefore, targeting these two countries to establish his authority was not only for self-protection, but also to declare to the entire demon world that any force attempting to offend him would pay a heavy price.

At the same time, Li Qing did not ignore the goodwill from the Black Turtle Clan in the Western Regions.

In this world where the strong are respected, the choice of allies is crucial.

Only by pulling and stepping can you gain a firm foothold in this demon world and avoid being isolated and helpless.

The goodwill shown by the Black Turtle Clan undoubtedly gave him an additional boost, allowing him to no longer be alone on the road in the demon world.

By skillfully utilizing this "one pull and one step" strategy, Li Qing was able to gradually build up his own network of power in the demon world, allowing him to have enough confidence and resources to deal with any situation.

At the banquet, he was still worried about how to choose between the two.

The prince of the Tianyu Demon Dynasty fell into Li Qing's trap, which was exactly what Li Qing wanted, allowing his plan to be implemented smoothly.

He didn't need to bother choosing anymore, because the arrogant Feng Yang had already made the choice for him.

At the banquet hall.

Li Qing's steps were steady and powerful, and each step seemed to contain the weight of a mountain, as if the ground beneath his feet was shaking slightly.

The guests all stepped back, their faces filled with awe and nervousness.

Their eyes were closely following this powerful demon who had just suppressed the Demon Dynasty's prince and the Demon Dynasty's imperial master by himself, with both amazement and trepidation in their hearts.

As Li Qing gradually approached the five demon lords standing beside the ruins of the hall, the atmosphere in the entire banquet hall became extremely subtle.

These demon lords each represent a force in the demon world and are usually high and mighty.

But at this moment, they couldn't help but straighten their backs, and their eyes revealed a bit of sincere respect and curiosity.

When Li Qing finally stood in front of them, he restrained his previous fierceness and murderous aura, gently folded his hands in front of his chest, performed a standard demon world etiquette, and spoke in a sincere and humble tone:

"This happened suddenly and disturbed all the distinguished guests. It is really my fault."

"This banquet should have been a time for us to gather together and celebrate together, but it was overshadowed by Feng Yang's arrogant behavior. You were unable to enjoy it to your heart's content. I feel really guilty about this."

At this point, Li Qing paused slightly, glanced at the five demon lords, and continued: "But please rest assured, since I am the host, I will do my best to make up for this regret."

"I have ordered people to immediately start rearranging the banquet. I want you all to feel the sincerity and enthusiasm of my Shadow Tower."

"I hope you will wait for a moment until the banquet is restarted. We will continue the feast, drink fine wine, and talk about love and romance."

Li Qing's words not only expressed his apology, but also demonstrated his breadth of mind and magnanimity as a local overlord.

Upon hearing this, the five demon lords all looked surprised. They did not expect that Qing Peng, who had just been like a demon possessed and full of murderous aura during the fight, would now become humble and polite. His attitude changed so quickly.

Black Turtle Demon Lord spoke first, his voice carrying a bit of fear and respect: "Master, you are too kind. What happened in Fengyang is purely my own fault. It has nothing to do with you."

"Although we didn't have the chance to taste the delicacies at the banquet, we were fortunate enough to witness the master's magical powers with our own eyes."

"The strength of the host really makes me astonished and convinced."

The other four demon lords also began to agree, and they felt a natural respect and affection for Li Qing.

The Fox Demon Venerable, who had a graceful figure and eyes full of endless charm, smiled softly upon hearing the words. That laughter was like a flower blooming in spring, gentle yet with a hint of subtle cunning:

"What the host said is wrong. The incident in Fengyang is just a small disturbance. How can it ruin the rare feast atmosphere in our demon world?"

"It was you, the host, who single-handedly calmed down this farce. You are truly a role model for our generation."

"As for the banquet, no matter how exquisite the food is, it can't compare to witnessing the host's elegance with your own eyes."

"You may as well stay a little longer, so that we can also borrow your light and get a taste of your supreme grace."

Qiwu was a burly man, with a faint golden light surrounding him, looking majestic and sacred. He spoke calmly, his voice loud and magnetic:

“I am shocked by the strength of the host.”

"Although we are demon lords, when facing a truly powerful person, we can only admire him."

"Although the banquet is small, the sentiments are great. Today's events have made us realize that the host not only has extraordinary strength, but also has a broad mind."

"If the owner of the building does not mind, when the banquet is reopened, I would like to drink with you all and add a glass of fine wine to the owner's reputation."

The Demon Lord Yin Yue was wearing a dark robe, with a gloomy face and cold eyes. His voice was low, but revealed a hint of gentleness:

"The host's behavior is like a bright moon in the sky, illuminating the chaos."

"The likes of Fengyang are but a speck of dust in the dark night, not enough to taint this feast."

"Although I am not good at speaking, my respect for the host is as deep and unfathomable as the abyss's desire for moonlight."

"When the banquet is restarted, we will definitely join in the fun."

The Golden Dragon Demon Lord, with his golden scales shining, a dragon head and a human body, looked very imposing. He raised a confident smile and said:

"The host's demeanor has surpassed this mere banquet."

"The matter of Fengyang only adds some topics of conversation to this banquet."

"I suggest that we take this opportunity to drink together and forge a friendship. Who in the demon world will dare to underestimate us in the future?"

As the five demon lords expressed their opinions one after another, the atmosphere, which had been a little dull due to the sudden incident, instantly became lively.

They knew that what happened today was not just a simple banquet incident, but also a signal of a reshuffle of forces in the demon world.

The owner of the Shadow Tower undoubtedly demonstrated his powerful strength in this turmoil and became the focus of attention of all parties.

More importantly, the owner of the Shadow Tower is best at refining pills and setting up battle formations, and has long been famous for his skills in cultivation. This undoubtedly makes it even more worthy for them to make friends with him and win him over.