Wu Gengji, I will become Zi Yu's apprentice at the beginning! ! !

On the north road of Crystal Mountain, Zi Yu, holding the Zhutian Sword with the sword body burning with the fire of killing gods, engaged in a fierce duel with the golden body of Arhat of the True Zen Saint King.

Zi Yu's swordsmanship was like a violent storm, with each sword being faster than the last. He slashed dozens of times in a row, each sword carrying the fire of Qi refining that burned the divine essence. Then, he used his unique skill - Sword Qi Star Shower. Countless sword energies streaked across the sky like meteors, bombarding Luo Han Jin intensively and completely destroying him.

Upon seeing this, Saint King Zhen Chan showed surprise in his eyes and said in a deep voice: "You are indeed very strong, but do you think you can defeat me like this? Let me show you my magical skill - the cycle of cause and effect!" As he spoke, a mysterious and powerful force emanated from Saint King Zhen Chan.

Zi Yu was not discouraged by this. With a determined look in his eyes, he slashed at the True Zen Saint King with more than ten swords again. These sword moves contained all his strength and determination, and each sword hit the True Zen Saint King accurately.

However, a shocking scene occurred. There seemed to be no scars on the body of the True Zen Saint King. In Zi Yu's surprised eyes, the True Zen Saint King disappeared into countless petals, and then appeared in the distance. His figure looked particularly mysterious surrounded by petals.

Zi Yu was in extreme surprise, but the True Zen Saint King smiled slightly.

Zi Yu looked at that calm smile, and suddenly felt a strong force coming back. The hundreds of attacks that attacked the Arhat Golden Body and the True Zen Saint King's body just now, like returning arrows, all rebounded to Zi Yu's body. Zi Yu bled painfully, his eyes full of disbelief, and he said in surprise: "What's going on? Why did my attack..."

The True Zen Saint King calmly explained, "When I activate the divine skill Karma Rotation, all your attacks will be absorbed by me in an instant and will be completely rebounded to you at the right time. The more fierce your attack, the stronger the rebound force will be."

Zi Yu covered his injured body, and an unprecedented sense of crisis surged in his heart.

He knew that facing an opponent like the True Zen Saint King, any carelessness could lead to a fatal defeat. He had to concentrate more and be more cautious in the upcoming battle.

During the fierce battle, Zi Yu suddenly noticed an unusual phenomenon - although the True Zen Saint King had bounced all his attacks back to him, there was no sign of burns on his body. This detail puzzled Zi Yu, and he stared at the True Zen Saint King and said seriously: "True Zen Saint King, I have hurt you!"

The True Zen Saint King seemed a little confused. He asked, "How did you hurt me?" There was a hint of confusion in his voice, as if he didn't think he had been hurt at all.

However, just as he finished questioning, something strange happened. A raging fire suddenly ignited on the body of the True Zen Saint King. The fire was so fierce that it instantly burned most of his clothes, and his exposed skin also felt unprecedented pain.

This raging fire seemed to act directly on his divine essence, making him feel that his life force was being mercilessly burned.

Zi Yu's strength has increased by 50% compared to his previous life, which is not only reflected in his swordsmanship, but also in his Qi-refining fire that burns the divine essence. Therefore, the pain brought to the True Zen Saint King this time has also increased by 50% accordingly.

Upon seeing this, Saint King Zhen Chan immediately used his immortal power - the limit of reincarnation. A powerful healing force surged out of his body and quickly repaired the injuries caused by the flames.

Zi Yu stared at the True Zen Saint King and said in a deep voice, "It seems that my guess is correct. You can bounce the sword wound back to me, but you can't transfer the raging fire that burns my divine essence. Although your reaction was much slower, you were still seriously injured in the end."

The face of the True Zen Saint King became solemn. He had to admit that Zi Yu was powerful. He said slowly: "Human, you are really strong, but don't forget, I am immortal. In this world of mine, my power is eternal."

Before he finished speaking, the True Zen Saint King suddenly activated his magical skill - the Great Thousand Worlds. In an instant, Zi Yu's vision became blurred.

When he regained his vision, he was shocked to find that the Heaven-Slaying Sword in his hand was gone, replaced by an ordinary hoe, and he was no longer in the battlefield of Crystal Mountain, but the familiar desert town.

Zi Yu's heart was filled with shock and confusion. At this time, the innkeeper's wife Xia Shu came over with a pot of water in her hand and said gently: "Zi Yu, drink some water." She handed a bowl of water to Zi Yu.

Zi Yu was stunned. He didn't understand what was going on, but his instinct drove him to take the water and drink it. The cool water flowed into his throat, bringing a little comfort, but his heart was still full of doubts.

Was all this an illusion created by the True Zen Saint King, or had he really returned to the past? If it was an illusion, how could he break it? If it was reality, then what were all his battles and training?

Zi Yu stood on the farmland of a desert town, the sun was scorching, and the wind was blowing. He put down the hoe in his hand, but he couldn't let go of his responsibilities and commitments to the real world. He knew that this world created by the True Zen Saint King, although perfect, was not his destination.

The voice of the True Zen Saint King was like an echo from the horizon, penetrating the tranquility of the town: "Human, why do you reject this tranquility? My world is created according to your deepest desires. There is no war, no pain, only harmony and peace."

Zi Yu looked up at the sky, his eyes firm and deep: "Zhen Chan Saint King, I appreciate your kindness. But this tranquility is gained by forgetting freedom and fighting. I can't give up my faith and mission for the sake of temporary comfort. I want to defeat the gods and liberate all oppressed humans. That's the life I really want."

There was a hint of regret in the voice of the True Zen Saint King: "You are so obsessed with fighting, don't you know the value of peace? Since you choose to refuse, then you will stay in this universe forever."

Zi Yu was unmoved, as he had already made his choice in his heart. He summoned the Zhutian Sword, and the Qi-refining fire on the sword burned brightly, illuminating his determined face. Seeing this, Xia Shu rushed forward and grabbed his hand, his eyes full of worry: "Zi Yu, are you really going to leave here? Isn't it good to live and work here?"

Zi Yu gently held Xia Shu's hand, his eyes full of determination: "Xia Shu, I must leave. I can't watch my compatriots being oppressed by the gods. I must fight to fight for our freedom. Please believe me, I will definitely come back with victory and hope."