The Legend of Qingpeng: Starting from the Costinus

At the successful conclusion of the ascension ceremony, Li Qing and the Black Turtle Demon Lord stood side by side. The status between the two demons seemed equal and noble in a certain tacit understanding.

Li Qing secretly calculated in his heart that he came here with an important mission - to sneak into the ancestral temple of the Black Turtle Clan and spy on the burning status of the soul lamp of the person who had just ascended.

This not only concerns the life and death of the ascender, but also is to verify whether the spiritual world "Broken Heart Mountain" connected to the ascension platform in the demon world is still safe, or whether it has unfortunately fallen into the control of the devil.

Although he had just secretly sent the Heart-Eating Demon out to find the ancestral temple of the Black Turtle Clan, the island was very large and he needed to find out some information here in person.

Moreover, if something happened to the ascender who just arrived in the spirit world, and the soul lamp left in the demon world suddenly went out, it would definitely cause turmoil among the Black Turtle clan.

If Li Qing stayed here, he could easily get some information, and even learn the news directly from the Black Turtle Clan.

At that time, he would not have to let the Heart-Eating Demon do anything secretly, so as to avoid the truth being revealed and causing misunderstanding in the mind of the Black Turtle Demon Lord, the "friend" he had just made.

Just as Li Qing was thinking about how to cleverly implement this plan and stay in the Black Turtle clan's ancestral land for a few more days, the invitation from the Black Turtle Demon Lord came like timely rain.

"Brother Youying, today's events are a testament to both you and me. My Black Turtle clan is willing to use this ascension as an opportunity to form a deeper alliance with you."

"How about you stay in my tribe for a few more days and experience our customs and practices?"

When Li Qing heard this, a barely perceptible hint of joy flashed across his eyes, and he immediately realized that this was a great opportunity.

So, he pretended to be relaxed and smiled, "It is hard to refuse the kindness of the Demon Lord, so I will obey. It is a blessing to be able to share friendship with the Black Turtle Clan."

In the long days that followed, Li Qing showed unprecedented affinity and patience.

He seemed to be completely integrated into the daily life of the Black Turtle Clan, sharing in the celebrations with the clansmen. Whether it was a grand celebration or a warm family gathering, he could be seen with his gentle smile.

He participated in fishing competitions, played with children on the beach, and even sat with very old men in the moonlight, listening to the ancient and mysterious history.

However, beneath this seemingly harmonious appearance, Li Qing hides an unknown secret in his heart.

He has been secretly controlling the Heart-Eating Demon, searching for the ancestral temple of the Black Turtle Clan in order to realize his more far-reaching plans.

What Li Qing did not expect was that the progress of this secret mission was much smoother than he had expected.

Before the three-day deadline was up, the news quietly reached his ears.

The ancestral temple of the Black Turtle Clan, the holy place that carries countless glories and secrets, is located at the core of the island, on the top of the towering Black Tortoise Peak that reaches the sky.

The source of this news is the leader of the Black Turtle Clan - Black Turtle Demon Lord.

It turned out that since the day Li Qing agreed to stay in the Black Turtle clan's ancestral land for a few days, the Black Turtle Demon Lord had treated him with courtesy and personally accompanied him, intending to deepen their friendship through sincere communication.

During these few days, the two monsters' footprints were all over every corner of the Black Turtle Clan, from the rippling coastline to the depths of the misty mountains and forests.

Naturally, there is plenty of chatting during the process.

During the conversation, Li Qing skillfully used the art of words to cleverly lead the topic to the glorious history and outstanding figures of the Black Turtle clan.

Whenever he mentioned these, the eyes of the Black Turtle Demon Lord would sparkle with pride. He was happy to share the legendary stories about the geniuses of his family. From brave and fearless warriors to wise and sages, each name carried the admiration and remembrance of his people.

It was in such an atmosphere that Li Qing seized the opportunity and, in an almost unintentional tone, changed the topic slightly, naturally leading to the existence of the ancestral temple.

In a very sincere tone, he asked about all kinds of things about the ancestral temple, including the history of its construction and the significance it embodies to the clan members.

Upon hearing this, the Black Turtle Demon Lord was not at all on guard. Instead, he calmly described in detail all the information about the ancestral temple.

In this way, Li Qing inadvertently not only obtained the specific location of the ancestral temple, but also gained a deeper understanding of this holy place.

However, he knew that the real challenge had just begun: how to approach the ancestral temple without arousing suspicion, and how to achieve his goal there.

All of this requires more careful planning and execution.

But no matter what, Li Qing has taken a crucial step.

As night falls, the stars dot the deep sky, covering the island with a mysterious veil.

After Li Qing confirmed that there was no one around, he had a thought, and a wisp of black mist and a green feather quietly emerged from his temporary residence and floated towards the mountain where the ancestral temple was located.

On the top of the mountain, the night was even darker, with only sparse moonlight shining through the clouds, sprinkling mottled light on the mountain road.

Li Qing naturally would not go there in person, but instead used the ghost robe to control the Heart-Eating Demon to sneak into the ancestral temple of the Black Turtle clan.

The Heart-Eating Demon's magical powers are strange, especially the concealment effect, which even he finds difficult to detect. It is just right for the current occasion.

As the Heart-Eating Demon slowly advanced, just as Li Qing had expected, although the sentries on the mountain were not densely populated, the Black Turtle Clan's protection of the ancestral temple was extremely strict.

Along the way, various formations were like invisible nets, silently covering the entire mountain.

Some formations can sense the breath of anyone who is not from the same tribe, while others can trigger trapping and killing formations, putting invaders in an irretrievable situation.

Li Qing controlled the Heart-Eating Demon and carefully shuttled between these formations.

Relying on his precise control over the Heart Devouring Demon and using the Blue Wind Eye to conduct in-depth analysis of the formation structure, he cleverly avoided traps time and time again.

But even so, he felt unprecedented pressure.

Every step forward is like walking on the edge of a knife. If you are not careful, you will be exposed.

As time went by, Gui Nu gradually approached the top of the mountain, where the ancestral temple was located, the most sacred and central place on the entire island.

The area around the ancestral temple was covered with complex runes and fifth-order formations. They flashed with a faint fluorescence, interweaving into a huge protective network, closely linking the ancestral temple with the entire island.

These runes and formations can not only resist intrusion and destruction from the outside world, but also connect with the island protection formation to gather the spiritual energy of heaven and earth, providing a constant supply of spiritual energy and nourishment for the cultivation and reproduction of the Black Turtle clan.

At this time, the surrounding formations became more complex and powerful, as if even the air was filled with a dangerous aura.

Li Qing's heartbeat couldn't help but speed up, he knew that he had come to the most critical moment.