Chapter 4659: Unable to return “Have a seat!” The Xuanyuan Monarch gestured towards a nearby seat and then inquired directly, “Did something happen to Mo Ze?” In truth, the moment he noticed his son was absent from their arrival and observed Feng Jiu’s evasiveness regarding his whereabouts, a trace of suspicion had taken root in his heart. However, he struggled to comprehend what could possibly pose a threat to someone of Mo Ze’s considerable strength. Feng Jiu nodded somberly, settled onto a chair, and began to explain, “Father, before we successfully located the children, Mo Ze was involved in an accident. It occurred during his advancement.” “Advancement?” The Xuanyuan Monarch’s heart sank when he heard her words. Advancement in cultivation was never a trivial matter, often fraught with peril. “This is what happened…” Feng Jiu told him in detail the events of that fateful day. Finally, she concluded, “My brother has returned to the realm under Mo Ze’s jurisdiction to conduct a thorough investigation. On the day of Mo Ze’s accident, there was significant upheaval within that realm, yet his spiritual consciousness did not completely dissipate. Therefore, we believe that he is still alive, but his current location remains unknown to us.” Upon hearing this explanation, the Xuanyuan Monarch let out a soft sigh, tinged with worry. “The sound of thunder did reach our ears here at that time,” he recalled, “but it was too distant, and consequently, we received no specific news and remained unaware that something had befallen him.” He fixed a heavy gaze upon Feng Jiu and said with grave concern, “Under the onslaught of such a formidable lightning tribulation, who would dare to assert that he remains alive? Even if a fragment of his spiritual consciousness persists, it may merely be a matter of time before it too fades. The sheer power of such a tribulation is immense; even someone as strong as he might not have been able to withstand it entirely!” “No,” Feng Jiu stated firmly, her voice unwavering. “I do not believe he is dead, and I refuse to believe that he no longer exists in this world. I would rather cling to the hope that he is simply recovering from his injuries in some secluded place.” “He is my son,” the Xuanyuan Monarch said, his voice softening with affection. “How could I not wish for him to be alive? My concern lies in the possibility that you are nurturing too much hope, which could lead to an even more devastating blow in the future. It is good to have hope, but you must also prepare yourself mentally for other possibilities. You cannot allow yourself to be completely shattered if your hopes are ultimately unfulfilled, lest your very beliefs crumble.” Feng Jiu remained silent for a moment, offering no immediate response. She understood that his words stemmed from a place of love and a desire to shield her from potential future pain. However, she was unwilling to accept his implied conclusion and steadfastly refused to believe that Mo Ze was no longer alive. In her heart, he was still out there. The Xuanyuan Monarch decided to steer the conversation away from this sensitive topic. “The children are still unaware of this, aren’t they?” he asked gently. “Have you considered how you will tell them?” “I haven’t yet figured out the best way to break the news to them,” Feng Jiu admitted, a hint of worry lacing her tone. “They are still young, yet they possess a remarkable sensitivity. If I tell them, I fear their young hearts will be unable to bear such sorrow.” Hearing her apprehension, he sighed softly and offered a different perspective. “The children are stronger than you might think. You can be honest with them. They are already quite perceptive and will likely understand more than you realize.” “Father,” Feng Jiu said, shifting the focus of their conversation slightly, “actually, I came here to discuss something else entirely.” She looked directly at him as she spoke. “Yes, please go ahead. I am listening. What is it?” He prompted. Feng Jiu reached out and discreetly cast a soundproof barrier around them before continuing, “Mo Ze is in grave danger because someone within the Immortal Realm is actively trying to harm us. Therefore, I am planning to send the three children away for their safety. The masked man who accompanied us today is a powerful being from the Immortal Realm. He is…” She carefully and thoroughly explained the gravity of their situation to him, detailing the potential threats and outlining her reasoning behind this difficult decision, hoping that he would understand and support her plan. “You mean you intend to send all three children to the Immortal Realm?” the Xuanyuan Monarch asked, his brow furrowing in concern. “If you do that, will they even be able to return?”