Hearing Yu Juechen's words, Yu Qingyun froze again. In his joy at their reunion, he had actually overlooked his son's strength.
Coming to his senses, Yu Qingyun placed a hand on Yu Juechen's shoulder and sent a strand of spiritual energy into him. Immediately, profound shock appeared on his face.
A year ago, his son's cultivation had barely reached the ninth grade of the profound tier.
Now, he was already at the heaven tier!
How much hardship must he have endured over this year to make such enormous progress?
"Excellent, good!" Only after several words of praise did Yu Qingyun ask, "Have you thought things through, coming back this time?"
"I have." Yu Juechen nodded.
Looking at Yu Juechen's confident face, Yu Qingyun felt a sudden surge of joy and said gently, "Good, as long as you've thought it through. In three days, you'll gradually begin taking over the affairs of the lineage!"
Yu Juechen shook his head and said seriously, "Father, I didn't come back this time to take over the affairs of the Rakshasa Gate."
Yu Qingyun's heart sank. It seemed he really had read too much into it just now. With a sigh, he asked, "It's been a long time since we father and son had a proper talk. What exactly is on your mind?"
Yu Juechen collected his thoughts and said solemnly, "Father, I've never wanted to inherit the heavy responsibilities of the lineage. Before, it was because I didn't dare shoulder the responsibility. Now, it's because I've found a new pursuit."
Having begun, Yu Juechen simply opened his heart completely. "The reason the Rakshasa Gate has stood firm to this day is that we have supremely powerful experts holding the fort.
"Your strength has even reached the ninth grade of the heaven tier. Across the