第133章 "Family Betrayal Unveiled"

**Chapter 133: The Verdict**

Chen Beixuan's voice was like a knife, cutting through the silence. "You're telling me that the entire Shangguan family is involved in this conspiracy?" He looked at Xuan Yuchen with a mixture of disbelief and disgust.

Xuan Yuchen's face was pale, his eyes sunken. "It's true, Chen Beixuan. My family has been hiding the truth for years. We've been using the Nine Star Body Art to further our own interests, to manipulate and control others."

Chen Beixuan's grip on Xuan Yuchen's collar tightened. "And what about the murder of my mentor, Lu Wudi?" he demanded.

Xuan Yuchen's eyes dropped, his voice barely above a whisper. "I didn't order it, Chen Beixuan. But...but my family was involved. We wanted to eliminate any competition, to ensure our own power."

Chen Beixuan's face twisted in anger. "You're telling me that the people I trusted, the people I considered friends, were all involved in this conspiracy?" He took a step back, his eyes blazing with fury. "You're all traitors. I'll make sure you pay for your treachery."

As Chen Beixuan spoke, the air around them seemed to charged with electricity. The tension was palpable, and the weight of the conspiracy hung heavy in the balance.

Suddenly, the door to the room burst open, and a figure stormed in. "Chen Beixuan, stop!" it was Li Ming, his face red with rage. "You can't believe a word Xuan Yuchen says. He's a liar, a manipulator. His family is behind this conspiracy, and he's just trying to save his own skin."

Chen Beixuan's eyes narrowed. "And what makes you think that, Li Ming?" he demanded.

Li Ming's eyes flashed with anger. "Because I know the truth. I've seen the documents, the evidence. Xuan Yuchen's family has been hiding something big, something that could change the course of history."

The room erupted into chaos, with both sides shouting over each other, each trying to assert their version of the truth. But one thing was clear: the web of secrets was unraveling, and the consequences would be catastrophic.

"And what about the murder of Lu Wudi?" Chen Beixuan demanded, his voice cutting through the noise.

Li Ming's eyes locked onto Chen Beixuan's. "I know who killed him," he said, his voice dripping with malice. "But are you prepared to hear the truth?"

The room fell silent, with all eyes on Li Ming. Chen Beixuan's heart raced with anticipation, knowing that this revelation could change everything.

But just as Li Ming was about to speak, the door slammed shut, and the room was plunged into darkness. The sound of footsteps echoed through the hallway, growing fainter with each passing moment.

And then, everything went black.

To be continued...