Seizing Destiny From Heavens Hands-Chapter 401: Could It Be That You’re a Master at the Zenith Venerable Realm?

Chapter 401: Could It Be That You're a Master at the Zenith Venerable Realm?

[Upcoming Opportunity: Three days from now, go to the Qinglou to exchange swordsmanship insights with a fellow cultivator. By chance, discover a sealed Heaven-grade spiritual weapon in a nearby pawnshop.

Lin Dongtian arrives at the pawnshop and senses the presence of the sword. Taking advantage of the shopkeeper's ignorance, he purchases the Heaven-grade spiritual weapon at an extremely low price.]

A Heaven-grade spiritual weapon!

Shen Mo still didn't possess a single Heaven-grade spiritual weapon.

Even the Sword Manual he had was only a top-tier Earth-grade item.

Unless he obtained the Burning Heaven Sword Manual or the Scorching Earth Sword Manual, he wouldn't be considered to have truly stepped into the ranks of Heaven-grade spiritual weapons.

Shen Mo had long heard of the power of Heaven-grade spiritual weapons.

If he could obtain such a fortune, his strength would increase by a great margin!

Without hesitation, Shen Mo left the military camp and headed straight for the city behind the Demon Suppression Fortress.

He already knew that these cities were all established relying on the fortress.

Behind the fortress held by the human race were cities inhabited by humans.

Behind the Demon Suppression Fortress held by the demon race or flood dragons, naturally, were cities where the demon race and flood dragons lived.

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These cities spread out like a fan, radiating outward.

The closer they were to the Demon Suppression Fortress, the more prosperous the cities became.

The farther from the fortress, the smaller and more desolate the cities.

Shen Mo didn't travel too far.

He went straight to the largest city behind the Xuanwu Fortress.

This city was called Xuanwu City.

It had all sorts of complete facilities.

All were built for the convenience of the Demon Suppression Guards.

After all, fighting the demon race was an exhausting endeavor for the Demon Suppression Guards.

In their daily life, they needed entertainment to ease their tense nerves.

The Qinglou was one of the most effective methods.

Of course, the Qinglou didn't only serve men, it also welcomed women.

After all, there was a considerable number of female Demon Suppression Guards.

Shen Mo entered Xuanwu City.

The Demon Suppression Guard uniform on his body immediately drew the attention of the city's residents.

No matter what they were doing, the residents would greet him with great respect.

This was the special status held by the Demon Suppression Guards.

Absolutely superior.

Everyone living here knew it was thanks to the Demon Suppression Guards shedding blood on the frontlines that they could live in peace.

Shen Mo walked around the city for a bit, checking out the busiest Qinglou locations.

He finally settled on a Qinglou in the eastern part of Xuanwu City.

Near this Qinglou, there happened to be a pawnshop.

It matched perfectly with the description from his Life Panel.

Shen Mo strode into the pawnshop.

There was only one shopkeeper inside.

When the shopkeeper saw a Demon Suppression Guard had entered, he greeted him respectfully, "Sir, are you here to pawn something? Or to redeem an item?"

"Don't look down on this small shop—if you have treasures, I can exchange them for military merit points!"

Shen Mo chuckled. "Military merit points? Are you a Demon Suppression Guard too?"

The shopkeeper shook his head. "Oh no, the requirements to become a Demon Suppression Guard are way too high. I don't even come close."

"Then how can you give me military merit?" Shen Mo asked curiously.

The shopkeeper grinned. "This shop has long-term cooperation with a few Demon Suppression Guards. Besides, my son is one."

"Once we finish our transaction, I'll go invite them to help transfer the merit."

"The only downside is that it's a bit troublesome and takes time."

"After all, not every Demon Suppression Guard is available or easy to contact."

Shen Mo nodded in understanding.

So that's how it was.

There really are more solutions than problems.

Shen Mo smiled. "I was just recently recruited into the Demon Suppression Guard and I want to pick out a spiritual weapon that suits me."

The shopkeeper quickly nodded. "Right this way, sir."

The shopkeeper led Shen Mo to the pawnshop's warehouse.

Inside the warehouse, countless spiritual weapons were neatly arranged.

Most of the weapons were Mysterious-grade and Earth-grade.

The shopkeeper smiled. "Feel free to choose. I'll be right here—just let me know if you take a liking to something."

Shen Mo asked curiously, "Aren't you afraid I'll just run off with a spiritual weapon?"

The shopkeeper chuckled. "Listen to yourself—no wonder you've only just been recruited into the Demon Suppression Guard."

"If a Demon Suppression Guard dares to do something like that, there's no need for the fortress to punish them. Their own Demon Suppression Bracelet would automatically deduct their merit points."

"That's why cases of Demon Suppression Guards committing crimes are extremely rare in the cities surrounding the fortress."

Shen Mo nodded in understanding.

That was a clever system.

The Demon Suppression Guards held a position and strength far above ordinary people.

If there weren't at least some restrictions, they would undoubtedly run wild.

Shen Mo's gaze swept across the various spiritual weapons.

Eventually, he locked onto his target.

It was a pitch-black greatsword covered in dust.

Thick, imposing, and brimming with a heavy presence.

It looked as if it were forged from a meteorite fallen from the heavens.

Shen Mo stepped forward and grasped the hilt, effortlessly lifting it.

The shopkeeper was visibly surprised. "This sword is unusually heavy, and you lifted it so casually?"

Shen Mo looked puzzled. "Is it really that heavy?"

The shopkeeper quickly explained, "This sword is a bit strange. Though it's only a mid-tier Earth-grade spiritual weapon, it feels heavier than some top-tier Earth-grade ones."

"When a few centurions from the Demon Suppression Fortress came here to shop, they all noticed it—but none could lift it."

Shen Mo chuckled. "Who were they?"

The shopkeeper replied, "Ning Tianying, Xiong Yuanshan, and Lin Yuanxin—some of the most renowned centurions."

"Their cultivation is at least at the Golden Zenith Venerable Realm."

"And yet you can lift this sword with ease... Could it be that you're a master at the Zenith Venerable Realm?"

As he spoke, the shopkeeper gasped, clearly stunned.

Shen Mo waved his hand and laughed. "I just have a bit of strength, that's all."

Although he was only at the Ordinary Venerable Realm,

the cultivation technique he practiced was the Divine Elephant Suppression Force.

He had only acquired the first four layers of it so far, but even that was Heaven-grade in quality.

The power of this blood-qi-based technique far exceeded Shen Mo's expectations.

It was only natural that his physical strength surpassed that of most cultivators.

"Shopkeeper, how many merit points for this sword?" Shen Mo asked.

The shopkeeper answered seriously, "I originally planned to ask for ten Ding-rank merit points."

"But since you're clearly such a powerful expert, I'll give you a discount."

"How about six—just six Ding-rank merit points, and it's yours."

Shen Mo couldn't help but laugh. "Alright."

This shopkeeper was quite something. Offering a lower price on purpose—clearly trying to build goodwill.

"Please wait here. I'll head to the fortress to get someone!" The shopkeeper led Shen Mo to a small courtyard behind the pawnshop, prepared some refreshments, then dashed off.

Shen Mo waited for about a quarter of an hour before he heard approaching footsteps.

It was a ten-man squad leader Shen Mo had never seen before.

The man was tall, long-armed, and smiling.

"Hello, I'm Sheng Xing, one of the squad leaders under Centurion Xiong Yuanshan."

Shen Mo stood up and shook his hand. "Shen Mo, Demon Suppression Guard under Centurion Ning Tianying, reporting to Squad Leader Shi Dingyue."

Sheng Xing was slightly surprised. "Shi Dingyue? That's the one with inconsistent strength among the recruited guards? With your ability, you're wasted under him."

Shen Mo just smiled and said nothing.

Seeing this, Sheng Xing didn't press further and extended his wrist.

Shen Mo extended his as well.

Their Demon Suppression Bracelets touched.

Shen Mo then transferred six Ding-rank merit points.

After that, he cupped his hands to Sheng Xing and the shopkeeper, picked up the sealed Heaven-grade spiritual weapon, and turned to leave.

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