Chapter 82: Breaking the Chains of Mortality

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A Secret Hidden in the Ancient Scriptures

Lucian sat within his immortal palace, staring at the ancient scrolls he had seized from fallen sects.

"How does one truly ascend to the Celestial World?"

The answer lay within a single passage:

> "The Heavens are not kind. They suppress those who dare reach beyond mortality."

"To break through, one must tear apart the shackles of the world itself."

A cultivator did not simply break through—they had to fight the Heavens themselves.

And the Heavens? They always struck back.

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The Trials of Celestial Ascension

To enter the God Layer Stages, Lucian would have to pass three divine calamities:

1. Heaven's Wrath Tribulation – A storm of divine lightning meant to erase the challenger.

2. The Soul Cleansing – A trial that strips away the mortal soul, reshaping it into a divine entity.

3. The God's Eye Judgment – A final test where the Celestial World determines if the cultivator is "worthy."

Failure meant death.

Lucian smirked. "I've already defied fate. This is nothing."

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The Celestial World Prepares for War

High above, in the Celestial Halls, ancient gods watched.

"This mortal… he is dangerous."

"He must be erased before he ascends."

They sent down divine envoys, their mission clear—

Kill Lucian Valcrest before he reaches the Celestial World.

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