Chapter 83: Divided Gods, A Mortal’s Fate

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The Celestial Council in Turmoil

In the Celestial Halls, a great debate erupted.

Some gods demanded Lucian's death, fearing his rise.

"A mortal who dares to challenge us? Erase him before it's too late!"

But a few opposed this judgment.

One god, an ancient being known as Aurelius, the Sage of Eternity, spoke:

"This mortal is different. He is not bound by fate. He may become… one of us."

The gods were divided—should they destroy Lucian or let him ascend?

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A Celestial Assassin Descends

Despite the division, one god sent down a Celestial Envoy, a divine assassin to eliminate Lucian.

Lucian, sensing the danger, smirked. "Finally, the heavens move against me."

As golden light tore through the sky, an ethereal figure appeared before him.

"Lucian Valcrest. Your defiance ends today."

Lucian clenched his fists, power surging. "Come, then. Let's see if the heavens can kill a devil."

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