The Legend of Qingpeng: Starting from the Costinus

In the square, the morning light broke through the white mist, and the soft light sprinkled on the platform that had been carefully built.

Although the platform was built with simple wood, it looked solemn and majestic, as if it was a sacred place that was about to witness a turning point in history.

At the edge of the platform, circles of carefully woven vines are wrapped around it, dotted with a few blooming wild flowers, adding a touch of natural vitality to this solemn occasion.

On the high platform, rows of neatly arranged futons exude a faint grass fragrance.

Although these cushions are not ornately decorated, they appear solemn and dignified.

Although the decoration is very simple compared to the last time, this is not the time for drinking and partying. What needs to be discussed is about the future of the demon world and must be taken seriously.

Li Qing, the mysterious owner of the Shadow Tower, dressed in his iconic black robe, stood quietly in the center of the platform like a ray of faint light in the night.

His eyes were as deep as a pool, as if he could see through everything in the world. At this moment, he was scanning the powerful men who were hiding from all directions one by one.

The first to arrive were those medium-sized forces located in the no-man's land, which neither belonged to the core of the demon world nor were independent of the six major forces, as well as some idle demon tribes with powerful cultivation.

Some of them rode on exotic beasts, some walked on the wind and clouds, and with their own characteristics, they all paid tribute to Li Qing, and then found a suitable place to sit on the cushion, maintaining a subtle distance between each other, neither too close nor too distant.

As for those small forces, Li Qing did not invite them to this gathering.

He knew very well that at this critical moment that determined the fate of the demon world, what was needed was a force that could influence the overall situation.

If his plan can gain the support of these medium or even large forces, the attitudes of those small forces will naturally become insignificant. They can only follow the trend and have no choice.

Afterwards, famous forces in the demon world such as the Green Lion, the Savage Elephant, and the Bull Demon arrived one after another. They each brought with them the elites of their tribe, and they walked with steady steps and extraordinary momentum.

Every time a leader came on stage, there would be a slight commotion, but it would soon return to calm.

They nodded slightly to Li Qing and chose a seat that was neither too conspicuous nor too neglected, showing their respect and importance for this meeting.

Soon after, human forces also arrived one after another.

The Taoists of Tianyi Temple were dressed in plain Taoist robes, holding whisks in their hands and with peaceful expressions on their faces.

The Yanjian Sect, Guiwang Sect, Yinluo Sect and other sects have their own characteristics, some with sharp sword lights, some with eerie ghostly auras, and some with lingering yin energy. Their arrival added a bit of complexity and diversity to the venue.

After arriving, these forces saluted Li Qing one after another, expressing their respect and gratitude to him, and then each found a relatively back position, waiting for the meeting to begin.

As various forces gradually arrived, the entire venue was filled with a tense and solemn atmosphere.

No one knew what was going to be discussed today, nor what the important news that the owner of the Shadow Tower mentioned was.

The owner of the Ghost Tower only revealed that this news will directly affect the future direction of the demon world and even the spirit world.

Finally, six major forces arrived one after another, all of whom were influential figures in the demon world.

They are the Eagle Pillars of the Tianyu Demon Dynasty, famous for their sharp and penetrating pupil techniques and extraordinary combat power.

Qiwu, the son of the Demon King of Qiuqi State, has the blood of Qilin and has unfathomable power.

The Golden Dragon Demon Lord of the East China Sea controls the vast power of the sea and is extremely majestic.

Beiyuan's Fox Demon Lord and Yinyue Demon Lord are both powerful men with both wisdom and strength, and each commands a force in Beiyuan.

As well as the Black Turtle Demon Lord in the Western Regions’ Great Swamp, as a representative of the ancient demon clan, he is also a neutral person.

The Eagle Pillar flapped its wings high in the sky, with a look of scrutiny over Qingxia Island and curiosity about the news about the owner of the Shadow Tower. It led its elites, transformed into black shadows, and rushed towards the platform where Li Qing was.

Qiwu of Qiuqi State rode on the Qilin auspicious cloud, and his might made the monsters along the way retreat in fear.

Above the swamp, the Golden Dragon Demon Lord raised huge waves, and his huge body was looming in the ocean.

He led the elites of the East China Sea, braved the wind and waves, and headed straight for Qingxia Island.

In the land of Beiyuan, Fox Demon Lord and Yin Yue Demon Lord walked side by side. The two strong men had been fighting each other for a long time, and their tacit understanding needed no explanation.

They shuttled through the white fog, and had a strong interest in the news about Li Qing.

In the great swamp of the Western Regions, the Black Turtle Demon Lord slowly landed on the island. Compared with other forces, he seemed calm and composed.

The demon lords from the six major forces gathered on Qingxia Island.

At this moment, this island seemed to have become the intersection of the fate of the demon world. Everyone's eyes were focused here, and they were looking forward to the upcoming gathering.

With the arrival of various forces, Qingxia Island once again welcomed its bustle and glory.

Shortly after.

Li Qing was wearing a black robe and standing in the center of the platform, his eyes as sharp as torches, scanning the surroundings.

The place was packed with people, no matter they were from the major forces in the demon world or the fifth-level demon lords who had been hiding from the world, all of them came as invited, without exception.

This grand occasion filled Li Qing with an indescribable sense of satisfaction and pride.

In the last banquet, Li Qing single-handedly quelled the trouble caused by Prince Fengyang, and displayed his astonishing strength at the critical moment, which made his reputation in the demon world reach an unprecedented height.

Now, even the Tianyu Demon Dynasty, which had an old grudge against him, had to put aside their prejudices and come to the appointment. This was undoubtedly a recognition and respect for his status.

As Li Qing slowly sat down on the cushion behind him that was carved with intricate totems, the entire platform instantly became quiet, and even the air was filled with a solemn and expectant atmosphere.

Representatives from all parties sat quietly on their cushions, their eyes fixed on Li Qing, afraid of missing any word.

Li Qing took a deep breath, adjusted his state, and then spoke in a steady and powerful voice:

"Today, I once again invite you all to gather at Qingxia Island. In fact, there is a piece of important news that can shake the foundation of the demon world and affect your path of cultivation. I need to discuss it with you all."

His words revealed an unquestionable majesty, which made everyone present sit up straight and listen attentively.

"As everyone knows, the once-in-300-years opportunity to ascend has arrived. The major forces in our demon world have jointly selected four demon lords to cross the boundary wall and go to the spirit world to fight against the demons, pursue a higher path of cultivation, and use this to exchange precious spiritual objects for the demon world to ascend."

"The safety of these ascenders in the spirit world, as well as the state of their soul lamps in the demon world, have become the focus of our attention."

Having said that, Li Qing deliberately paused for a moment, his eyes sweeping over everyone present intentionally or unintentionally, especially those such as Qiwu, Fox Demon Lord, Yinyue Demon Lord, etc., whose facial expressions had subtly changed.

"The soul lamps of these demon lords are the only link to the demon world. Their status is directly related to their safety in the spirit world, as well as the situation in the spirit world."