Chapter 436 You are talking nonsense!
The third elder nodded slightly, his expression became increasingly gloomy, and a trace of solemnity flashed in his eyes.
He took a deep breath and replied in a heavy tone: "According to common sense, all the disciples should have returned by now."
"And the two of them have not returned yet. I'm afraid they have already perished in the secret realm."
At this point, the Third Elder's brows were furrowed like a tightly twisted knot, and helplessness and regret seemed to overflow from his brows.
The Fifth Elder heard this and frowned so hard that it looked like it could kill a fly. He looked worried and said, "If this is the case, how can we explain this to their parents?"
"After all, their parents are not ordinary people and are not easy to deal with! Especially Shen Ruoyan's parents. If we don't give them a reasonable explanation, they will definitely keep pestering us!"
"Hmph, explain?" The third elder snorted coldly, with a hint of displeasure on his face.
He waved his hand impatiently and continued, "How else can we explain? Entering the secret realm is a matter of life and death, and everyone knows this."
"Since the two of them have chosen to enter the secret realm, they should be prepared to face danger and death."
"Besides, our Holy Academy warned them to be careful about their safety before they entered the secret realm."
"Our Holy Academy also gave them many treasures and elixirs that could save their lives. We have done our utmost and have a clear conscience."
The Third Elder's eyes were sharp and his voice was full of majesty, which made people feel awe.
He snorted again, a trace of disdain flashed in his majestic eyes, and then said:
"Humph, no matter how unreasonable and unreasonable their parents are, they dare not find fault with us at will."
After hearing what the Third Elder said, the Fifth Elder nodded slightly, revealing an expression of deep agreement.
He understood that what the Third Elder said made sense. After all, the secret realm itself was full of risks and uncertainties.
Entering the secret realm to explore is an important experience for every disciple, which is full of unknowns and dangers, which is unavoidable.
Only after going through such tests can disciples truly grow.
Although Shen Ruoyan and Meng Shishi are gifted and have good cultivation, it is difficult to guarantee that they will be safe in such a cruel and dangerous environment.
The fifth elder sighed and agreed, "What the third elder said is absolutely right."
"Entering the secret realm is indeed life-threatening. We have done everything we should do. If their parents really want to make trouble, it is really unreasonable."
After hearing this, the third elder nodded in agreement and his eyes became serious.
His eyes slowly swept over the disciples present, and he said in a low and powerful voice: "It's getting late, and the other disciples haven't returned yet. I'm sure everyone knows the result."
His words revealed a sense of helplessness and heaviness, which made the disciples present feel nervous.
The disciples' faces all became very solemn, and they all nodded to show that they understood.
One of the male disciples spoke in a heavy tone, "We understand that they may have perished in the secret realm."
The third elder sighed slightly, with a hint of helplessness and sadness in his eyes.
He slowly raised his hand and waved it gently, his voice low and firm: "Okay, it's getting late, let's go back to Cangluo Holy Temple first."
The disciples responded in unison: “Yes!”
Just when everyone was about to turn around and leave, a middle-aged couple suddenly came hurriedly and blocked their way like a whirlwind.
The middle-aged man was wearing a black brocade robe and a jade belt with an emerald green gemstone on it.
He was tall and straight, with thick eyebrows tightly furrowed, and a stern and resolute face with a hint of anxiety.
The middle-aged woman was wearing a gorgeous crimson-purple dress with an exquisite golden hairpin in her hair, which swayed slightly with her steps, flashing with golden light.
Her face was beautiful and dignified, full of anxiety and uneasiness, and her eyes revealed deep worry.
This middle-aged couple was Shen Ruoyan’s parents, Shen Minglang and Meng Weilan.
Shen Minglang stood in place, scanning the crowd around him, hoping to see the figure of his daughter Shen Ruoyan.
Shen Ruoyan's mother Meng Weilan anxiously scanned the crowd one by one, trying to find the familiar figure, but she could not find it.
Her eyes were full of disappointment and worry, her hands were clenched tightly together, and her lips trembled slightly.
Although Shen Minglang also had a worried look on his face, he still forced himself to cheer up and politely bowed to the three elders.
Then, he said in a deep voice: "Third Elder, I haven't seen my daughter Yan'er for a year. As a father, I miss her very much."
"I thought the secret realm was about to end and my daughter must have come out safely, so I came to visit her."
"but………"
Shen Minglang paused, staring at the Third Elder, and asked anxiously, "I see she is not in the team. Where is she now?"
Meng Weilan's face was full of worry, and she couldn't wait to say, "Yes! We haven't seen her for almost a year. I am really worried. I would like to ask the elders to tell me the whereabouts of my daughter."
Her eyes were filled with anxiety and worry, and she stared closely at several elders of the Cangluo Holy Academy, as if trying to find some clues from their expressions.
Several elders of Cangluo Holy Academy frowned involuntarily when they saw Shen Minglang and Meng Weilan who suddenly appeared here.
They secretly groaned in their hearts. They didn't expect that the Shen family and the Meng family would come to them so soon.
They knew very well that the two of them appeared here at this time, undoubtedly to question them.
I'm afraid this matter will not end well.
The third elder frowned, a look of helplessness appeared on his face. After sighing slightly, he slowly took a step forward.
His expression was heavy and his voice was low: "Master Shen, Madam Shen, to be honest, we haven't seen Shen Ruoyan since we entered the secret realm."
"Now all other disciples have returned from the secret realm, but Shen Ruoyan and Meng Shishi have not returned yet. I'm afraid..."
Upon hearing this, Shen Minglang's face suddenly changed, and his voice became a little louder. He asked anxiously, "What are you afraid of? Third Elder, please explain clearly!"
The third elder sighed and said, "Master Shen, there are many dangers in the secret realm. Disciple Shen Ruoyan has not returned yet. I'm afraid... I'm afraid she has met with an accident."
When Meng Weilan heard this, her body swayed and she almost lost her balance. Her eyes instantly turned red and tears welled up in her eyes.
Her lips trembled, and she cried out in a sobbing voice, "Impossible! You are talking nonsense! My Yan'er will be fine, no way!"
"Yan'er has always been well-behaved and sensible, and she is very talented, so how could she have met with such an accident? You must be lying to us, you must be lying to me!"
Meng Weilan's tone was filled with grief and anger.
Her hands were clenched into fists, the slightly white knuckles showed the extreme pain she was feeling, and her body was trembling slightly with excitement.