Chapter 60: Dustless Sword Body, One Move to Defeat the Enemy
"Kid, you've successfully pissed us off!"
"So arrogant. I'll make sure you remember this lesson."
As Temple Sword Guards, this was an immense honor.
A symbol of both strength and glory.
They had fought their way through layer after layer of selection in Azure Thunder City to stand out from the crowd.
Now hearing a young man say he would take them down in one move—
how could they not be furious?
Without any warning, they immediately unleashed their ultimate moves.
"Proud Sword Without Shadow!"
"Cloud Goose Break!"
Two violent skills surged forward.
One was a red sword aura, the other a phantom image of a cloud goose.
The air vibrated with a buzzing hum,
and the floor was completely torn up by the powerful force.
With lightning speed, they blasted toward Zhou Han.
"My god, is this the strength of the Temple Sword Guards? That fierce and domineering force is impossible to withstand."
"No wonder no one dares to act recklessly in front of the Sword God Hall. This kind of power isn't something ordinary people can handle."
"That kid was acting tough. He's probably regretting it now!"
"Of course. Getting beaten badly is unavoidable."
The sharp sword techniques and the overwhelming pressure they brought left the surrounding spectators in awe.
What kind of place was the Sword God Hall?
It was the holy land in the hearts of countless sword cultivators. In Azure Thunder City, countless talented youths dreamed of going there to obtain the inheritance of the Sword God.
But how could it be easy?
The vast majority couldn't even pass the first trial—the Temple Sword Guards.
That was why no one thought highly of Zhou Han.
First, he was too young, so his swordsmanship couldn't be that great.
Second, since they themselves couldn't pass this stage,
they naturally hoped Zhou Han would fail as well.
That's just human nature—if they couldn't do it, they didn't want others to succeed either.
"Perfect timing. Temple Sword Guards? That's all?"
Zhou Han's slightly narrowed eyes suddenly opened,
like a sleeping tiger awakening.
A vast and overwhelming aura spread out.
"Sword Aura Storm! Unstoppable—witness true power!"
As his words fell, a monstrous sword intent burst from his body.
It gathered into a whirlwind and surged forward, tearing through everything in its path.
He didn't use Myriad Swords Return to One, because he was afraid he might accidentally kill the two guards instantly.
After all, he was still completing an awakening mission—who knew if killing them outright would interrupt it?
So he chose Sword Aura Storm instead,
which was currently his second strongest skill.
Crushing them would be more than enough.
And just as Zhou Han expected—
"Proud Sword Without Shadow" and "Cloud Goose Break" were completely annihilated under the powerful sword aura impact, vanishing into nothingness without the slightest resistance.
"What? Such terrifying sword intent! Is he really just a young man? Even the great swordmasters in my clan don't have this level of strength."
"Holy shit, this is insane! The guards' two techniques couldn't even put up a fight."
"We misjudged him. This kid is no ordinary person. It won't be long before he becomes famous throughout Azure Thunder City. Truly a prodigy to be feared!"
"We actually mocked him earlier… thinking about it now, it's ridiculous."
"Everyone, take your time watching. I've decided to go back and train my sword diligently. I'll take my leave first!"
"Huh? Since when did Er Gou become so hardworking? That's strange."
"Hmph! Train my ass. He was the one mocking the loudest earlier. Now that things look bad, he's trying to slip away."
...
The overwhelming force of the Sword Aura Storm left the spectators stunned.
They had only ever felt such powerful sword intent from old monsters of great age,
so they even began to doubt Zhou Han's real age.
"Don't think you can defeat us so easily! We are Temple Sword Guards, taught by the Sword God himself!"
"Don't get cocky, kid. You think you've already won? It's not that simple."
Seeing the calm smile on Zhou Han's face, the two guards felt it was mocking them.
Their pride as elite guards would never allow such humiliation.
They couldn't lose—and even if they did, they couldn't lose so miserably.
As the raging Sword Aura Storm continued sweeping toward them—
"Sword God above, grant us endless power—Dustless Sword Body!"
With two explosive shouts, beams of white light poured from the temple into their bodies.
Their aura surged noticeably, becoming as sharp and unyielding as swords.
A protective layer formed over their bodies, covering them completely without any blind spots.
"Huh? That is… the Dustless Sword Body created by the Sword God! Its defense is astonishing."
"I didn't expect this young man to push the two guards this far."
"Now this will be interesting. He probably won't be able to break their defense."
"No need to watch. The outcome is already decided!"
"What? This…"
As they were discussing, the Sword Aura Storm slammed into the guards' bodies.
Under the relentless cutting of countless sword auras, the Dustless Sword Body sparked violently,
producing sounds like clashing metal.
Soon, the energy of the Sword Aura Storm was completely exhausted and dissipated into the air.
Meanwhile, the Dustless Sword Body was covered in spiderweb-like cracks.
The two guards were blasted back more than ten meters,
staring at Zhou Han in horror, sweat forming on their foreheads.
Inside, they were shaken to their core.
They knew better than anyone how powerful the Dustless Sword Body was.
It was a technique created by the Sword God, something they were fortunate to learn only after entering the Sword God Hall.
Yet now, it had almost been shattered by a single move from Zhou Han.
Although they couldn't fully unleash its true power,
the defensive boost it provided was still astonishing.
And yet—they lost.
For the first time, they had lost so miserably.
They had guarded the gates of the Sword God Hall for years.
They had faced countless geniuses who came to challenge them, all of whom failed and returned defeated.
Only a handful had ever beaten them.
And even those victories were hard-fought.
Never had anyone won as effortlessly as Zhou Han.
They could clearly feel that Zhou Han hadn't even used half of his strength.
Just how deep was his cultivation? They didn't dare imagine.
"You've won. We admit defeat wholeheartedly! Truly young and talented—your future is limitless. You have the bearing of a great emperor!"
"Sir, you are truly handsome and extraordinary! My younger sister is also a great beauty, still unmarried… are you interested?"
The two guards walked over with nods and bows, wearing flattering smiles.
They didn't feel embarrassed in the slightest.
Only after personally exchanging blows did they understand how terrifying Zhou Han truly was.
At such a young age, with such profound strength—given time, he would become even more monstrous.
So when it came to befriending such a powerhouse,
and having a chance to deepen the relationship,
they naturally seized the opportunity without holding back.
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