Tianshun Country, Fifth Year of Qianyou, Autumn. Shen Mo, a disciple of the Riverside Sect, slaughtered one Class II early-stage Green-skinned Ghost in a civilian residence in Gengwu Alley, the Capital.

Tianshun Country, Fifth Year of Qianyou, Autumn. Shen Mo, a disciple of the Riverside Sect, subdued one Class II early-stage Possession Ghost at the Grand Tutor's mansion in the Capital.

Tianshun Country, Fifth Year of Qianyou, Autumn...

After refining the Defense Division Token, the records of all the vicious ghosts Shen Mo had slaughtered and refined were clearly inscribed on it.

As for why he didn't immediately go to the Defense Division to ransack the Treasure Hall, the reason was quite simple.

A country's Defense Division was a critical area. Even if no cultivators were stationed there, it would undoubtedly possess last-resort measures, such as formidable killing talismans, Formations, puppets, and the like.

At the very least, dealing with cultivators below the Spirit Sea Realm should pose no problem.

If Shen Mo were to forcefully intrude, he would likely end up battered and bloody.

Shen Mo had also considered using the Spirit Storage Rat to steal treasures.

However, the defense measures of a country's Defense Division Treasure Hall were far superior to those of an ordinary treasure pavilion in Jiyun Town.

The Spirit Storage Rat had gone there once and, after half a day's effort, only managed to pilfer a single middle-grade Spirit Stone.

According to it, the Treasure Hall contained at least a hundred middle-grade Spirit Stones, over ten thousand Lower Grade Spirit Stones, and countless other spiritual medicines and materials.

Moreover, the ghosts in the Capital were growing increasingly powerful.

Even the Spirit Storage Rat, a Class II middle-stage demonic beast, could not guarantee its safety if it roamed about recklessly.

Consequently, Shen Mo had slain and refined a considerable number of ghosts.

This was enough to compel the guards of the Tianshun Country's Defense Division Treasure Hall to open it for him, allowing him to select a substantial amount of cultivation resources.

Once inside the Treasure Hall, they'll no longer have any say in the matter!

Leaving the Soul General Green-skinned Ghost and the Ghost Bride on the city wall to assist Zhang Taian, Shen Mo stepped onto his Dragon Sparrow Sword and flew towards the Defense Division within the inner city.

The Capital City of Tianshun Country was not overly large, and Shen Mo had already scouted the route. Therefore, it didn't take long for his figure to appear outside the Defense Division's Treasure Hall.

"Who goes there? How dare you trespass upon the restricted grounds of the Treasure Hall!" a sharp voice cried out.

The spirit light of the Formation enveloping the Treasure Hall flickered faintly.

Shen Mo deduced that the external Formation of the Treasure Hall alone was sufficient to kill a cultivator at the peak of the Qi Gathering Realm.

At the same time, two eunuchs with pale, beardless faces and sinister expressions emerged from the shadows, each holding a Compass-like magic artifact.

One at Body Tempering Realm Layer VI, the other at Layer VII. I didn't expect the imperial palace to have also trained eunuch cultivators.

Shen Mo's sense swept over them, quickly discerning the cultivation of these two eunuchs.

He was slightly surprised, but after a moment's thought, it seemed expected.

With cultivators from the various immortal sects and rogue cultivators having departed, the Tianshun Country's royal family naturally needed to train cultivators loyal to themselves. And eunuchs, closely associated with royal power, were undoubtedly the best candidates.

Unsupervised by the immortal sects and backed by the resources of an entire nation, eunuchs with decent Talent could indeed cultivate to the late stage of the Body Tempering Realm within a few years.

Even if they succeeded in their cultivation, in the eyes of the royal elites, they were ultimately not "Immortal Masters" but servants of the royal family.

Having them guard the Defense Division's Treasure Hall also allowed the royal family to keep capable individuals under their control. This would prevent the Defense Division from becoming too powerful and monopolizing authority!

When they clearly saw Shen Mo's face, the two eunuchs' expressions relaxed slightly, but they immediately became apprehensive and fearful.

"So it is the esteemed Immortal Master! Please forgive us, Immortal Master. It has been more than a year since an Immortal Master last visited the Defense Division."

"We initially thought a powerful ghost was forcing its way in."

"That's why we were a bit panicked!"

"Immortal Master, are you here to collect the Defense Division's tribute?"

Shen Mo glanced at the Compass in their hands without changing his expression and handed over the ancient-looking Token.

The eunuch at Body Tempering Realm Layer VII took the Token, scanned it with his sense, and his expression immediately changed. "HISS! Over five hundred vicious ghosts, large and small, a Class II early-stage Possession Ghost, a Class II late-stage Green-skinned Ghost..."

Hearing this, the other man also became more respectful.

Such an illustrious battle record would have been considered top-tier, even during the initial period when ghosts first appeared and numerous Immortal Masters were actively slaying them.

Even the King of Tianshun Country would have had to respectfully welcome him!

Not to mention now, when so many Immortal Masters had departed.

Even if a large number of martial arts experts exhausted their strength to jointly kill a Class II early-stage ghost, it would be worthy of extensive praise!

Yet, the Immortal Master before them had single-handedly eliminated a Class II late-stage ghost. The other ghosts he dealt with, both large and small, also numbered in the hundreds.

The two eunuch cultivators dared not delay and quickly processed the necessary procedures for Shen Mo. Then, they activated the Compass, opening the Defense Division's Treasure Hall.

RUMBLE! CLICK-CLACK!

The spirit light of the Formation completely retracted. The large bronze door securing the Treasure Hall slowly swung open with a dull sound.

"Esteemed Immortal Master, according to your contributions, you can receive one profound level high-grade magic artifact and three thousand Spirit Stones!"

"Of course, you may also choose cultivation resources of equivalent value."

"Once you've made your selections, just come out and register!" the eunuch cultivator said with utmost respect.

"Alright, thank you for your trouble," Shen Mo said with a faint smile, nodding at them.

"It's no trouble..."

Before the two could finish their modest words, a flash of light from Shen Mo's fingertip transformed the Hold Talisman hidden in his sleeve into a hazy brilliance, enveloping the two.

The Hold Talisman he used was only Grade I. But immobilizing two Body Cultivation State Cultivators posed no difficulty at all.

The two eunuchs' faces showed disbelief, their eyes revealing surprise, anger, and terror. Their bodies were rigidly bound by the talisman, preventing them from even activating the Treasure Hall's Formation.

Their Life and Death now rested entirely on Shen Mo's whim!

Shen Mo had no intention of taking their lives; otherwise, a sweep of his sword Qi could have slain them.

Why bother using a Hold Talisman to restrain them?

They are all tragic figures whose Fates are already sealed... Let them live another day if possible.

A Grade I Hold Talisman did not last long.

Shen Mo took the Compass magic artifact from their hands and erased their sense imprints. Within a few breaths, he had refined the Compass. Simultaneously, he gained complete control over the inner and outer Formations and Prohibitions of the Treasure Hall!

He intended to empty this Tianshun Country Defense Division's Treasure Hall within the Death Jaw Dungeon. Naturally, he couldn't ignore the Formations and Prohibitions; otherwise, he would be a fool walking into a trap. If the Compass outside was activated, it could trap him inside the Treasure Hall to die.

A moment later, the luminous glow from the Hold Talisman dissipated.

The two eunuchs had complex expressions, a mixture of relief and vexation. They took out their magic artifacts, holding them, but did not dare to act against Shen Mo.

Shen Mo took out several Grade II talismans, which flew into their hands. He said calmly, "You don't need to worry about dereliction of duty and being held accountable by the imperial court."

"Tianshun Country won't last much longer. If you have anyone close to you, go and see them one last time."

"Afterward, flee to a less populated area and try to survive!"

Having said this, Shen Mo paid them no more heed and entered the Treasure Hall himself.

The expressions of the two eunuchs flickered, but ultimately, they dared not make a move. They both employed Lightness magic and fled towards the royal court.

This time, I've really struck it rich!

Upon entering the Defense Division's Treasure Hall, Shen Mo couldn't help but marvel.

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