Chapter 169

Chapter 169: The Best Choice?

“Oh?”

Qin Xian’s words instantly drew everyone’s attention.

Lu Ji’s expression darkened, while Li Yinglong’s eyes lit up as he turned to look at Qin Xian.

Could it be…?

Had this heir of the Qin Family prepared an even deadlier trap for Wen Yu?

Up until now, Li Yinglong’s plan had been simple—create chaos within the Trial Space, fabricate an excuse to remove Wen Yu, and then blame a few scapegoats.

Concrete evidence wasn’t even necessary. If Qin Xian had actually forged evidence to pin the entire disaster directly on Wen Yu, then all the better!

Thinking this, Li Yinglong smiled confidently, “Young Master Qin, please speak. No matter who the culprit is, an atrocity of this magnitude must be thoroughly investigated and justice must be served!”

His righteous indignation echoed throughout the gathering. It was a performance, designed to paint the Military Department as the righteous enforcers of law.

However, as Qin Xian looked at Li Yinglong, a small smile played on his lips. He gently shook his head and said lightly, “Vice Minister Li, perhaps you shouldn’t be so excited just yet…”

With that, he pulled out an item—a cube that glowed with a mysterious light.

“The True Sight Cube?”

The moment the officials saw it, many of them recognized it immediately. A True Sight Cube could only be created by professionals with the [Eye of Truth] skill.

It was capable of recording scenes with absolute accuracy, completely immune to manipulation or forgery.

However, the [Eye of Truth] was extremely rare, making the True Sight Cube an invaluable tool.

The cube activated, unleashing a dazzling light, and a video projection materialized before the gathered officials.

It showed none other than Major General Jia Zhiyong, a high-ranking officer of the Military Department, along with other military personnel, planting interference devices inside the Trial Space.

“The Military?! Jia Zhiyong?!”

Several officials instantly recognized the man in the recording.

After all, Jia Zhiyong wasn’t just any officer—he was a Level 55 Major General, an important figure within the Military Department.

Li Yinglong’s confident smile froze. His eyes widened in disbelief as his heart sank.

Impossible…

Of course, he knew about Jia Zhiyong’s involvement—after all, he had personally authorized the mission to plant the interference terminals.

But Jia Zhiyong and the Military personnel were only the executors—Li Yinglong had ordered it!

For Wen Yu or the Eastern Military to expose this evidence wouldn’t have been surprising.

But…Why was Qin Xian revealing this?! Why was the Qin Family exposing the Military Department?!

A deep sense of dread gripped Li Yinglong. Something was wrong. Very, very wrong.

Qin Xian’s voice rang calmly but firmly, “Major General Jia Zhiyong of the Imperial Guard—along with other Military personnel—was caught planting interference devices inside the Trial Space.”

“Commander Wen Yu discovered their actions and swiftly apprehended them.” He gestured toward the True Sight Cube. “This cube contains undeniable evidence of their crimes.”

The entire crowd erupted into an uproar. Many turned their gazes toward Fang Ji, the Grand Marshal of the Military.

Everyone had expected the Military Department to have played some role in this disaster.

That wasn’t surprising. What was surprising…Was that they got caught.

Red-handed.

Fang Ji stood with his hands behind his back, his expression completely indifferent—as if none of this concerned him.

Meanwhile, Li Yinglong’s expression had darkened considerably. The other high-ranking officials, however, were utterly shocked.

Qin Xian was helping Wen Yu?!

Hadn’t the Qin Family and the Military Department been working together to suppress the Regent’s faction? What was happening?

Qin Xian continued, his voice unwavering, “These traitors were not just planting interference devices.”

“They were also placing [Void Beacons]—deliberately summoning a Void Invasion to create an even greater disaster.

“Their true objective was to frame Commander Wen Yu and shift all responsibility onto her!”

Shock rippled through the assembled ministers and generals.

The Military Department had orchestrated a Void Invasion?! The proof was right in front of them—captured in the True Sight Cube, leaving no room for denial.

The more they thought about it, the more it made sense.

After all—If the Military Department was already sabotaging the trial, was it really so unbelievable that they had gone a step further and planted a Void Beacon?

With both material and eyewitness evidence, the Military’s position became dire.

But more than that…The Qin Family had turned against them.

Li Yinglong’s face twisted in fury.He knew the truth—The Military Department had not planted the Void Beacons. The Qin Family did.

But…What proof did he have? Nothing.

If he tried to deny the allegations, he would only look more guilty. If he tried to fight back, it would seem like he was just a cornered dog lashing out.

And worst of all…The Qin Family had abandoned the Military Department. The Qin Family was now working with the Regent’s faction.

At that moment, Wen Yu stepped forward, her gaze cold.

“Vice Minister Li,” she said icily, “when my subordinates attempted to report the unusual Void activity and request reinforcements, why did you, as an Imperial Marshal, order them to stand down?”

A flicker of panic flashed in Li Yinglong’s eyes. If the Qin Family were still supporting him, this wouldn’t have mattered.

But now—Qin Xian had exposed everything.

Lu Ji, watching from the side, remained expressionless. But deep inside, he realized something.

Perhaps both the Regent’s faction and the Military Department had been played by the Qin Family. They wanted the entire Military Department.

At this moment, Qin Xian extended his hand—an unspoken alliance offered to Lu Ji.

Lu Ji did not hesitate and he accepted. Yes, the Regent’s faction and the Qin Family were on the brink of open war.

But in politics—there were no eternal enemies, only eternal interests. By joining forces with the Qin Family now, Lu Ji could not only save Wen Yu, but also infiltrate the Military Department itself.

And despite his distrust of the Qin Family, this…This was the best choice.