第83章 "天谴降临" (Heaven's Wrath Descends)

**Chapter 83: The Celestial's Scheme**

As the celestial, Xuan Yuchen, drew closer, Chen Beixuan could feel the air around him grow colder. The man's piercing gaze seemed to bore into his very soul, making his skin crawl.

"You're really that impatient, Chen Beixuan?" Xuan Yuchen sneered, his voice dripping with contempt. "You think you can just ignore me and continue to develop your celestial powers on your own?"

Chen Beixuan's eyes flashed with anger, but he kept his tone even. "I'm just trying to understand the full extent of my abilities, Xuan Yuchen. I don't need your interference."

Xuan Yuchen chuckled, a cold, mirthless sound. "You're so naive, Chen Beixuan. You think you're the only one who can unlock the secrets of the celestial harmonics? I've been studying this phenomenon for years, and I know exactly how to harness its power."

Chen Beixuan's hand tightened into a fist, his veins bulging with tension. "I don't care about your plans, Xuan Yuchen. I'll never let you use me or my powers for your own gain."

Xuan Yuchen's eyes gleamed with amusement. "Oh, but you will, Chen Beixuan. You see, I have a proposal for you. One that will change the course of your life forever."

Chen Beixuan's instincts screamed at him to run, but his feet seemed rooted to the spot. "What kind of proposal?" he gritted out, his voice barely above a whisper.

Xuan Yuchen smiled, his teeth glinting like ice. "I'll give you a choice, Chen Beixuan. You can either join me and together we can unlock the secrets of the celestial harmonics, or... you can refuse, and I'll make sure that your powers are exploited by others. The choice is yours."

Chen Beixuan's eyes locked onto Xuan Yuchen's, his mind racing with the implications. He knew that he couldn't trust the celestial, but he also knew that he couldn't let him gain control over his powers. The fate of his future hung precariously in the balance, and he was forced to make a decision that would change everything.

As the two men stood there, locked in a silent standoff, the air seemed to vibrate with tension. The outcome was far from certain, and only time would tell what the future held for Chen Beixuan and his celestial powers.

To be continued...