The conspiracy failed.

However, in the world of cultivation, there is something called a Broadcast Crystal.

Before entering the main hall, Zhou Ziming had already released a crystal outside.

Therefore, the Cultivators of Haining Prefecture could see the interrogation inside the hall clearly.

The moment the Elders of the other Sects stepped out of the hall and looked up at the giant crystal sphere in the sky, their expressions turned grim.

Zhou Ziming's move was practically dragging their other Sects into the mess as well.

What was originally a difficult problem for the Huan Ling Sect to Face had now directly expanded in scope.

This was now a confrontation between the entire Haining Prefecture and the Heavenly Demon Palace.

At the same time, they realized the severity of the problem.

Regardless of the Little Spirit King's identity, he was ultimately a member of the Heavenly Demon Palace, and the Heavenly Demon Palace was already an enemy of the Six Sects.

Zhou Ziming, having killed the Little Spirit King, should have been a hero of Haining Prefecture, yet he was being interrogated and considered guilty!

The most ironic part was this.

If the Huan Ling Sect handed Zhou Ziming over while the other Sects stood by and watched...

Then the Six Sects, which always claimed to follow the Righteous Path, would truly become a joke.

From then on, the Cultivators of the entire Haining Prefecture would likely look upon them with contempt.

"This Zhou Ziming..."

Those Elders were currently extremely furious with Zhou Ziming.

Truthfully, an Outer Sect Disciple was normally an insignificant existence in their eyes.

But now, he actually dared to incite the public's emotions, forcing the Six Sects to justify themselves.

This made them feel a deep sense of repulsion and loathing toward Zhou Ziming.

But no matter how repulsed or loathing they felt, it was useless.

Because Zhou Ziming had surreptitiously put on a live broadcast, they were forced to protect him.

Even if the Huan Ling Sect wouldn't protect him, they would have to step in.

This was a battle for their damn reputation.

It truly became exactly as Zhou Ziming had said.

It wasn't that justice was delayed; it was that they couldn't hide it anymore and were forced to carry out justice.

As Zhou Ziming's statement was proven true...

The Elders felt even more irritable and lost even more Face.

Because of Zhou Ziming's stunt...

The Six Sects had all become clowns.

"We state our position here: if Zhou Ziming is handed over by the Huan Ling Sect, my Yiyue Sect will protect him!"

"My Biyun Sect will also protect him! We will never let the Heavenly Demon Palace act so arrogantly!"

"My Qinghe Sword Sect says the same!"

"My Tianxiang also promises to protect this man!"

"My Beast Taming Sect is the same!"

As soon as these words were spoken, many Cultivators in Haining Prefecture began to join these major Sects!

Seeing this scene...

The Elders of the Six Sects instantly felt an indescribable feeling.

How should they put it?

They were quite repulsed by Zhou Ziming just a moment ago.

But then again...

It seemed Zhou Ziming hadn't said anything wrong.

In fact, through Zhou Ziming, as long as they truly acted from the perspective of the Righteous Path, it directly increased the prestige of the Six Sects in Haining Prefecture.

"This Zhou Ziming is truly a Treasure Trove!"

Now, those Elders were no longer repulsed.

They even had the thought of recruiting him.

The Elders then glanced at each other.

They chose not to leave.

They wanted to see exactly how the Huan Ling Sect would handle Zhou Ziming.

Of course, their biggest hope was for the Huan Ling Sect to hurry up and kick Zhou Ziming out.

Then they could take Zhou Ziming in.

In the current situation, whoever could protect Zhou Ziming...

Would become the most impressive Sect in Haining Prefecture from now on.

Because as long as you accepted Zhou Ziming, Haining Prefecture's Cultivators would surely join in droves.

Even those Loose Cultivators would likely do the same.

It was estimated that some smaller Sects might even merge into their own Sects.

Talent was the foundation of every Sect.

The Six Sects basically all saw this point.

They suddenly snapped to their senses at this moment.

This Zhou Ziming was able to kill the Little Spirit King; he was actually at the Profound Mystery Realm.

A Profound Mystery Realm Cultivator so young—this was a Genius.

However, the things they knew, the Huan Ling Sect also knew.

*Whoosh...*

Right then, Sun Tianming, the Peak Master of Demon Suppressing Peak, arrived through the air.

He then entered the main hall directly.

"Zhou Ziming has performed a great service by killing the Little Spirit King. The Sect specially rewards him with twelve thunder shock pearls, five hundred Yuan Gathering Pills, and one hundred thousand High-Grade Spirit Stones!"

After speaking, Sun Tianming directly handed Zhou Ziming a Spatial Ring.

Zhou Ziming accepted it without hesitation.

"Thank you for the Sect's kindness!"

Sun Tianming nodded expressionlessly.

"Go on. As for the matter of the Heavenly Demon Palace, you don't need to worry. With the Sect here, they won't dare to act presumptuously in Haining Prefecture. Our Huan Ling Sect will never let you be targeted by the Heavenly Demon Palace!"

Zhou Ziming nodded.

"In that case, this Disciple takes his leave!"

Sun Tianming nodded.

After Zhou Ziming left...

Gu Yiyun furiously smashed the armrest of her chair with a slap.

"Is this the Sect's decision?"

Sun Tianming nodded.

Gu Yiyun could not understand.

"For the sake of one Outer Sect member, you'd let the Sect fall into eternal damnation? Is it worth it?"

Sun Tianming glanced at Gu Yiyun and couldn't help but frown.

"Why do you think the Sect will fall into eternal damnation? Moreover, why did you target and interrogate Zhou Ziming privately without the Sect's consent?"

Gu Yiyun was dumbfounded.

Wait, weren't the things I did tacitly approved by the Sect?

What's the situation now?

But immediately after, under the coverage of her Divine Sense, she instantly understood the whole story.

Was she being used as a sacrificial pawn? Making her take the blame?

Gu Yiyun was displeased.

Why is it that when something goes wrong, you bunch of men don't come out to handle it, but make a little woman like me take the fall?

And that Zhou Ziming, he's so disgusting.

My interrogation was a reward for you, yet you actually ruined my reputation? You deliberately framed me!

Gu Yiyun was enraged.

But then, Gu Yiyun calmed down again.

"I was actually trying to teach Zhou Ziming not to be reckless when encountering problems. Although he's safe this time, what about next time?"

"I just wanted to tell him that if he encounters something he can't solve, he should report it to the Sect and let the Sect handle it, rather than throwing his life away for nothing. So this is my fault now?"

For a moment, everyone fell silent.

Even Zhou Ziming couldn't help but have his mouth twitch.

"Good grief, truly impressive. Your words are seamless; I've certainly witnessed your ability to smooth things over to Perfection after the fact!"

Gu Yiyun's words were beautifully spoken.

Therefore, this matter was also left at that.

The division of Tianyin City ended.

Zhou Ziming also followed everyone back to the Sect.

But Gu Yiyun was extremely unhappy.

Because Zhou Ziming was doing well now.

If Zhou Ziming was doing well, she wasn't.

"Dammit, can I really not suppress him!"

"And this bunch of old fools in the Sect—the more you associate with this jinx, the more unlucky you'll be. You even sent Magic Treasures and Opportunities; you actually dare to invest in Zhou Ziming? Just wait for your deaths."

But immediately after, Gu Yiyun instantly spat out blood.

Because Zhou Ziming had given the Huan Ling Sect a great gift.

He had completely uprooted the Heavenly Demon Palace's strongholds.

The Huan Ling Sect immediately made a bold declaration.

"We are determined to protect Zhou Ziming. If your Heavenly Demon Palace has the guts, come and try us. My Huan Ling Sect will accompany you to the end!"

And then...

The Huan Ling Sect stood tall, while the Heavenly Demon Palace went silent.

Even when being cursed at by the Huan Ling Sect, the Heavenly Demon Palace didn't dare to say anything.