I tricked you into thinking you had the makings of an emperor, but you actually did it?

In an effort to curry favor with the Divine Court, the Other Shore Cult is desperately offending all the major immortal sects.

No immortal sect is willing to speak up for him now; most are gloating.

Forbidden creatures inspire fear, but as long as they are controllable, cultivators can accept them.

After all, some of the strongest beings would tame ferocious beasts to become their mounts.

"I think the God of Patching the Sky still needs to give us an explanation!"

However, there are always exceptions, and Jun Tian of the Celestial Court stepped forward.

“At the very least, explain to us how you obtained the skeleton,” Jun Tian said.

"That's right. During the Golden Moon period, the moon itself exudes an eeriness, and a forbidden creature makes people uneasy."

"Are there any more skeletons like this inside the restricted area?"

"May we take a look at the original skull runes?"

The Celestial Court had more influence than the Other Shore Cult, and with various factions interested in skeletons, they all spoke up.

Shen Ming didn't speak, but the skeleton understood.

"Come, come! Your Grandpa Bone will personally tell you!"

The skeleton stumbled and staggered toward the Celestial Court.

Immortal Master Ji of the Celestial Court was on high alert, his eyes filled with resentment.

Their Celestial Court has no interest in forbidden creatures, so why bother with them?

Didn't you see that even the leader of the Other Shore Cult couldn't do anything about it?

You should wait until you're outside to say something.

Jun Tian was also a little nervous. Even the Divine Child of the Other Shore was bleeding from the wound, and he didn't want to suffer the same fate.

"Shen Ming! Keep your skeletons in check!" Jun Tian said.

"How can I possibly control such an ominous and forbidden creature?" Shen Ming chuckled.

The skeleton understood immediately, its mouth opening and closing with a crackling sound, and the flames in its eye sockets turned blood red once more.

Jun Tian gritted his teeth and said, "Are you and Penglai afraid that you can't compete for the Quasi-God Ranking, so you're deliberately trying to undermine your rivals like this?!"

Shen Ming remained unmoved, while the skeleton began to think about which bone to remove from itself.

"Junior Brother Shen Ming, let's be lenient and end this here."

Just then, the Fairy of Penglai spoke up, as if to stop the farce.

Shen Ming frowned. Just now, others were aggressive, but you, this fairy, were completely invisible.

Now that she's out here trying to make her presence known, her tone and manner of speaking perfectly embody the style of a fairy from Penglai.

But, are you worthy?!

Shen Ming looked at the Fairy of Penglai and spoke silently.

In front of everyone, let's give this senior sister some face.

The fairy of Penglai never expected him to react this way.

In her view, it was only natural for her to speak up.

“Penglai is one of the nine great immortal sects, so it should maintain a certain demeanor. Junior brother, you have just entered Penglai, so I hope you will shed your mortal habits,” said the Penglai fairy.

Shen Ming laughed angrily, saying that she was panting when she was called fat!

“Shen Ming, the Celestial Court and the Other Shore Divine Sect are not the same. Don’t make enemies unnecessarily,” said Daoist Yilang.

"Okay, I will listen to the Lord."

Outside the restricted area, Daoist Master Yilang was there to support him.

Moreover, this Daoist Master did not use a coercive tone.

"Master Bone, come back," Shen Ming said.

"Oh! Just call me Xiao Gu, adults!"

The skeleton was very obedient and ran straight to Shen Ming.

“No, this name suits you quite well,” Shen Ming said.

Although he didn't know why the skeleton was following him.

However, the other party came from the previous era and was stronger than him, so he addressed him as "Master Bone" out of courtesy.

"Thank you, sir."

The skeleton—no, the Bone Lord—was deeply grateful.

Over there, the Celestial Court team relaxed completely, especially Master Ji, who didn't want to be hit by bones.

"It seems that the Dao of Mending Heaven is going to change tradition and follow in the footsteps of the Dao of Intercepting Heaven."

"The way the God of Mending the Sky acts is more like that of the Extreme Path."

"Penglai Immortal Island truly lives up to the words of its founder: education for all."

Suddenly, a series of mocking and sarcastic voices echoed through the ancient city.

Because they were afraid of being attacked by skeletons, they transmitted the messages through magic, making it impossible to tell who was speaking.

But without a doubt, the Celestial Court is the leading faction.

"If you are all upright and honest, why don't you just say it directly? Let me see who has tarnished my Penglai Immortal Island!" the Penglai Fairy said angrily.

At the same time, she gave Shen Ming a disgruntled look.

She wasn't speaking up for Shen Ming, but rather for Penglai Immortal Island and for the controversy Shen Ming had brought about.

"To be able to use even forbidden beings, what else could it be but the Ultimate Path!"

"If we tell them, won't the skeleton come and attack me again?"

However, the fairy's words had no effect; on the contrary, the mocking voices grew louder.

The fairy of Penglai was furious, but she didn't know who was speaking.

Finally, she rolled her eyes at Shen Ming again.

Shen Ming simply ignored her, lost in thought, sensing something.

Seeing that he remained silent, the crowd was disappointed and wanted to see how the God of Mending the Heavens would retaliate.

Just then, a long, melodious phoenix cry resounded through the sky, instantly attracting the attention of everyone in the ancient city.

A dazzling five-colored ray of light pierced into the ancient city from the sky, seemingly penetrating heaven and earth, bringing with it an infinite sacred aura.

A phoenix arrived, its wings shimmering with iridescent light, each feather as clear as crystal, radiating a sacred aura.

Each flap of its wings brings forth a sky full of rosy light and auspicious energy, like a divine miracle descending from heaven.

"That is... the Undying Phoenix!" someone whispered in shock, their voice trembling as they stared incredulously at the divine figure.

The fully grown immortal phoenix has a slender body, and its feathers burn like flames, yet without any heat, instead exuding tranquility and peace.

Its eyes are as deep as stars, like a god looking down on all living beings.

Every glance that swept over him made people lower their heads in awe.

The moment the phoenix flew into the ancient city, the entire city seemed to awaken.

Subtle runes shone on every blue brick in the city, as if in response to the arrival of the Celestial Phoenix.

Even the light curtain hanging from the sky was illuminated by the five-colored glow, making it look like a dream, as if we had returned to the glorious heavenly court of the past.

"This is a symbol of the Heavenly Court's fortune!" an old man murmured, his eyes filled with fanaticism.

The phoenix circled down, spread its wings once above the ancient city, and then slowly landed beside the Heavenly Stele.

Its silhouette shines brightly alongside the Heavenly Stele, as if proclaiming who the true master of this ancient site is.

Everyone held their breath, as if afraid to make a sound, lest they disturb this otherworldly being.

The entire ancient city resonated with a deep, resonant sound, a call from the depths of endless time, seemingly honored by the arrival of the Celestial Phoenix.

For a moment, everyone seemed to have returned to the previous era, witnessing the majesty of the Heavenly Court and feeling its unattainable glory and holiness.

"Such celestial beings, such celestial beings..."

Jun Tian trembled with excitement, his eyes shining.

Master Ji wished he could capture it immediately, but this was an ancient city.

Judging from the ancient city's reaction, no one dared to make a move against this celestial phoenix.

On the contrary, everyone was filled with awe and longing.

Some even believe that the Immortal Phoenix came to activate the Quasi-God Ranking.

Under the watchful eyes of everyone, the Immortal Phoenix seemed to have discovered something, descended in altitude, and let out a cheer.

The immortal phoenix swooped down toward Shen Ming, its size shrinking proportionally.

Under countless horrified gazes, Shen Ming reached out his hand, and the immortal phoenix obediently landed on his arm, its celestial radiance making his Daoist aura even more extraordinary.

"Am I good or evil now?!"

Then, Shen Ming looked at everyone.