The Legend of Qingpeng: Starting from the Costinus

Between the vast heaven and earth, there is a mysterious and unfathomable swamp in the far west, which is full of unknowns and wonders.

However, in sharp contrast, far away from the Western Regions, stands an extremely huge tree.

This giant tree towers into the clouds, its crown as broad as the sky, and its dense branches and leaves intertwined together to form a red sky that blocks out the sun.

Looking from a distance, the treetops look like burning flames, emitting dazzling light, giving people a sacred and solemn feeling.

At the top of this giant tree, sits a majestic and magnificent palace.

This palace is like a fairyland suspended in the air, blending perfectly with the giant tree.

The architectural style of the palace is unique and magnificent, and its walls are made of precious materials, sparkling with mysterious light.

The roof of the palace is covered with golden tiles, which reflect the sunlight and make it look even more magnificent.

The interior of the palace is richly decorated, with exquisitely carved patterns and delicate paintings in every corner, showcasing a high level of craftsmanship.

The spacious hall is filled with gorgeous furniture and precious works of art, giving people a sense of endless luxury and majesty.

It is not only a symbol of power, but also the heart of the Tianyu Demon Dynasty - Tianyu Imperial City.

This palace has clouds as its roof and trees as its base. Every brick and tile contains ancient formations and the spirit of nature, which makes people feel daunting.

At this moment, in the deepest secret room of the palace, the light was dim and the candlelight flickered, reflecting the handsome, majestic, yet gloomy face of the Tianyu Demon Emperor.

He sat upright on a throne carved from firewood with golden patterns, with a faint demonic aura surrounding him, as if he could erupt with the power to destroy the world at any time.

However, this powerful force was unable to quell the anger and unwillingness in his heart at this moment.

The Soul-Nourishing Jade, this extremely rare treasure, is now lying quietly in the palm of the Demon Emperor Tianyu. Sealed inside it is the demon soul of his eldest son Fengyang.

Fengyang, the hope for the future of the Tianyu Demon Dynasty, possessed outstanding talent and wisdom that was no less than his father's. However, due to an unexpected banquet, he ended up like this.

Although Fengyang's demon soul had not dissipated in the soul-nourishing jade, it seemed extremely weak, as if it would disappear with the wind at any time. This scene made the Demon Emperor Tianyu feel heartbroken.

Recalling the high-spiritedness of his eldest son Fengyang before his departure, and the various incidents at the banquet reported by his spies, the anger of the Demon Emperor Tianyu erupted like a volcano.

He didn't expect that just attending a seemingly ordinary banquet would cause him to lose his most beloved child.

What was even more unacceptable to him was that Fengyang's physical body was brutally destroyed by the mysterious owner of the Ghost Shadow Tower, and even his physical body was taken away.

In the future, Feng Yang can only be reborn with a borrowed body, but this body cannot compare to his original body, which is extremely disadvantageous for his future practice.

The instigators of all this not only achieved their goal, but also almost brought shame to the entire Tianyu Demon Dynasty. How could the Tianyu Demon King easily swallow such humiliation?

He closed his eyes and thought, replaying every detail of the banquet in his mind. From the moment Feng Yang stepped into the banquet hall to the moment he finally fell, every scene was like a sharp blade, cutting his heart.

He knew very well that there must be many forces secretly meddling in this matter. The owner of the Shadow Tower might be hiding a dark hand in the dark, planning to establish his power by taking over the Tianyu Demon Dynasty.

Otherwise, why did they start cooperating so quickly and smoothly just after Feng Yang escaped? This made him feel unprecedented threat and anger.

“Youying Building, and those forces that dare to provoke my Tianyu Demon Dynasty, just wait for me!” The Tianyu Demon Emperor suddenly opened his eyes, his eyes flashing with a resolute and cold light, “My Tianyu Demon Dynasty, how can you bully it at will? I swear not to be a demon until I avenge this!”

As his words fell, the entire secret room seemed to tremble, and a powerful demonic power surged out of his body and rushed straight into the sky. He vowed to turn this anger and unwillingness into a storm that would sweep across the entire continent and make those forces that dared to provoke the Tianyu Demon Dynasty pay the price they deserved.

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The next morning.

Before the first ray of sunlight completely dispelled the gloom of the night, Li Qing slowly woke up from the soft bed.

He closed his eyes for a moment, letting every cell in his body soak up the gentleness of the morning light.

Then, in an almost ritualistic manner, he carefully selected the clothes his wife had made for him, and every stitch and thread revealed her love for him.

After getting dressed, he tiptoed out of the room, fearing to disturb the peace that was still in his dream.

In the corridor, the morning light shines through the exquisite window lattices, casting mottled light and shadows, adding a bit of liveliness to this quiet space.

Li Qing's gaze naturally fell on the weapon refining room not far away.

In the field of vision, one could see Chi Feng concentrating on controlling the fire in the furnace. Under his control, the Phoenix fire was refining the impurities in the spiritual materials.

In the training room on the other side, Li Yanning's figure was looming. He was immersed in the selfless state of training, with faint fluctuations of demonic power surrounding him.

Seeing this, Li Qing did not go to disturb his wife and children.

Without stopping for too long, he turned and walked towards the deepest part of the palace, where a dark room was hidden.

In the dark room, the light is dim, with only a few old oil lamps flickering with faint light, creating a mysterious and solemn atmosphere.

He gently pulled out a seemingly ordinary but unusually comfortable chair and sat down. A pot of fragrant tea had already been prepared on the table, with steam rising from it, forming a sharp contrast with the silence around him.

Li Qing picked up the teacup and took a sip. The fragrance of tea filled the air, as if it could cleanse the dust from his soul.

His eyes became deeper at this moment, sparkling with wisdom.

He began to plan each of his next moves carefully, thinking in his mind how to proceed steadily and cautiously in this treacherous situation.

He knew very well that he had completely torn relations with the Tianyu Demon Dynasty, which meant that an inevitable storm was about to come.

But Li Qing was not afraid, because he knew that he was no longer fighting alone.

The close cooperation with the five major forces not only enabled him to greatly enhance his power, but also formed a strategic encirclement of the Tianyu Demon Dynasty.

If the Demon King is wise, he will choose to endure so as not to bring disaster upon himself; but if he still insists on doing what he wants and tries to fight a rock with an egg, then what awaits him will be fatal blows from all directions.

However, Li Qing also knew that the current priority was not to completely destroy the Tianyu Demon Dynasty.

But how to maintain one's own stability and development in this complex and ever-changing situation, and when the three hundred years come again after more than a hundred years, find a way to spy on the soul lamp of the ascendant and verify the guess in one's mind.

As for the feud with the Tianyu Demon Dynasty, it can no longer be reconciled.

This incident will surely plant the seeds of hatred in the hearts of the Tianyu Demon Dynasty, and he will be the next to take any ruthless action that follows.