"Father, I..." Tang Yan had not expected this day to come so suddenly.
Tang Chen had always been the sect master whom all Clear Sky Sect disciples took the greatest pride in, as well as the goal they pursued in cultivation.
His branch alone had produced two Title Douluo, something unique within the sect.
His two sons were also exceptionally gifted, already showing some of Tang Chen's bearing from his younger days despite their youth.
If he could wait until Father Tang Chen saw his two sons grow up, then as sect master, he would no longer need to worry about sparing the elders' feelings within the sect.
His prestige within the Clear Sky Sect would be second only to his father's.
Seeing the expression on his son's face, Tang Chen spoke again. "Yan, you are now the master of a sect. The Clear Sky Sect's legacy does not depend on an old sect master like me. Only the continuous influx of fresh blood from generation to generation can ensure the Clear Sky Sect's strength."
"I should have retired long ago, but considering that you had not yet fully familiarized yourself with the sect's affairs, I remained in the sect under the pretense of secluded cultivation."
"I will instruct the elders to assist you in managing the sect properly. Times are changing, and their stubborn adherence to old views will be detrimental to the sect's development."
Tang Yan sighed softly. "Father, although I hold half the authority in the sect, Great Elder and the others are my elders. It would not be appropriate for me to speak too harshly."
Tang Chen walked over, patted him on the shoulder, and said, "Spirit Hall has surpassed all other sects not merely because of its deep foundations, but because it understands how to