The Legend of Qingpeng: Starting from the Costinus

As the Ascension Ceremony approached, members of the Black Turtle Clan gathered from all directions. They were dressed in uniform and had pious looks on their faces as they slowly moved towards the direction of the ascension platform.

Among them, there are many demon lords and demon kings with profound cultivation. They either fly in the clouds or ride on demon beasts, demonstrating the powerful strength and background of the Black Turtle Clan.

As soon as Li Qing stepped onto the edge of the island, an ancient and solemn atmosphere hit him in the face, causing him to slow down his pace involuntarily, feeling the unique charm of the Black Turtle clan.

At this moment, a slight wave came from the depths of the island's dense forest, and then several figures quickly shuttled through the woods, approaching him silently like ghosts.

"Dear guest, welcome to the territory of the Black Turtle Clan." A young demon dressed in a gorgeous robe and with a tortoise shell pattern on his back appeared in front of Li Qing. He smiled and his tone was full of respect and enthusiasm.

This was the disciple from his clan that the Black Turtle Demon Lord specially sent to welcome Li Qing.

"Thank you for your hospitality, Li Qing is very grateful." Li Qing bowed slightly and treated the guest politely.

He knew very well that as an outsider, it was a rare opportunity for him to be so valued by the Black Turtle Clan and be invited to watch the ceremony on the Ascension Platform.

Under the guidance of the messenger, Li Qing escaped all the way and embarked on the journey to the forbidden area.

Along the way, members of the Black Turtle Clan cast curious glances at him. Some stopped to watch, while others talked in low voices. They were obviously very interested in this sudden visitor.

However, despite their curiosity, they all maintained due courtesy and order, and no one stepped forward to disturb Li Qing's journey.

After crossing numerous high mountains, passing through a fifth-order formation, and walking along winding paths, Li Qing finally arrived at the forbidden area of ​​the Black Turtle Clan - the ascension platform.

This is an open space, surrounded by towering cliffs and dense trees, forming a relatively closed space.

In the center of the open space, a platform made of huge stones stands tall. This is the holy place where the Black Turtle Clan holds the ascension ceremony.

With Li Qing's arrival, the atmosphere in the forbidden area became more solemn and dignified.

The Black Turtle Demon Lord had been waiting here for a long time. He was wearing a dark blue robe and a jade crown on his head, and he exuded a powerful and noble aura.

When he saw Li Qing, he smiled slightly, went forward to greet him personally, and led him to the balcony next to the ascension platform so that he could watch the ceremony.

"Brother Youying, it is an honor for our Black Turtle clan that you can come to watch the ceremony." The voice of the Black Turtle Demon Lord was gentle but powerful, revealing his deep respect for Li Qing.

"Your Majesty, you are too polite. It is a great honor for me to have the opportunity to witness such a grand event with my own eyes." Li Qing responded humbly.

On the balcony, Li Qing and the Black Turtle Demon Lord stood side by side, gazing at the vast lake and the ascension platform in the distance.

At the same time, the Black Turtle Demon Lord did not stop talking and began to introduce a middle-aged man standing next to him, who was the candidate for this ascension.

This monster has already reached the fifth level, but just like the Black Turtle Monster, it has stayed in the monster world for a long time. This time, in order for its clan to continue to obtain promoted spiritual creatures, it chose to ascend.

After a while of chatting, Li Qing quietly released the Heart-Eating Demon in his sleeve, and a thin wisp of black mist disappeared silently from behind them.

Soon after, the time had arrived and the sun shone obliquely on the ancient building, casting a layer of golden glow on the upcoming ascension ceremony.

On the balcony, the Black Turtle Demon Lord sat in the center. His eyes were deep and solemn, as if he could see through the essence of all things in the world.

Beside him, a middle-aged man with a burly build and determined eyes slowly stood up. His aura was steady and powerful, and he was obviously a leader in the tribe.

The middle-aged man looked around and made brief but meaningful eye contact with every tribesman present, as if conveying some firm belief and determination.

Then, he took a deep breath, and suddenly leaped down from the balcony like an arrow, landing steadily on the ascension platform below.

On the ascension platform, the middle-aged man stepped on the ground with both feet. Suddenly, a powerful demonic power surged out from his body, echoing the formation pattern contained in the ascension platform itself.

He quickly formed seals with his hands and muttered something, and every syllable seemed to contain endless mysteries.

As he moved, the ascension platform began to vibrate slightly, emitting a low and long humming sound, as if a sleeping giant was about to wake up.

The tribesmen watched with bated breath, knowing that this moment was a historic one for the Black Turtle Clan. The Black Turtle Clan genius was about to activate the Ascension Platform and embark on the journey to the spirit world.

The spiritual world is a legendary world of a higher level and a holy place that all practitioners dream of.

And today, one of them will ascend to the spirit world and continue their journey, but the situation in the spirit world is full of dangers and the future is still unknown.

As the middle-aged man's incantations became more rapid, the light on the ascension platform became brighter and brighter.

In the light, a complex rune array gradually emerged. It rotated and intertwined, releasing a heart-pounding power.

This rune array is a precious treasure passed down from generation to generation by the Black Turtle Clan. It contains the secret to opening the door to ascension.

Finally, with a roar from the middle-aged Black Turtle, the rune array suddenly exploded, and a bright light shot up into the sky, directly tearing apart the clouds in the sky and forming a portal to the spiritual world.

Inside the portal, there were clouds and mist, and twinkling stars, as if a whole new world was waiting for this brave explorer.

The middle-aged black turtle did not hesitate at all. He stretched out his body, turned into a stream of light, and rushed straight into the portal.

At this moment, the entire island was shaken, and the tribesmen knelt on the ground one after another, paying the highest respect and blessings to the black tortoise who was about to become a legend.

As a witness of this grand event, Li Qing was also deeply shocked.

Although he had seen the ascension platform and even participated in its repair, this was his first time witnessing a living being ascend to the spiritual world.

He looked at the gradually disappearing portal, his heart filled with yearning and longing for the unknown world, as well as hatred for the demon.

If the devil did not exist, with the treasure of the cornucopia in his hand, his future would be bright.

However, since he started practicing, he has encountered the Blood Demon, the Heart Devouring Demon, and now the invasion of the Sky Demon, which have disrupted his peaceful life.

However, Li Qing believed that one day, he would step onto the ascension platform, overcome the heavenly demon calamity, and continue to pursue his own path of cultivation.