The Resolve Needed for Great Undertakings

Luo Zhoubai frowned deeply at those words.

"Who taught you to say such things?"

He swung a slap. Luo Yunxi only felt a chill across his face before his entire body flew backward beyond his control.

"Is there something wrong with what I said?"

Under normal circumstances, Luo Yunxi would never have dared to defy Luo Zhoubai.

This uncle of his was his father's blood brother. His cultivation was profound, and he was exceptionally wise. He carried considerable authority within the sect; even Luo Yunxi's father, the sect master, had to treat his opinions seriously.

As the next heir of Empty Mountain Valley, aside from his father's position, the most crucial thing was his uncle's support.

Otherwise, in such a vast sect, he was far from the only one with backing. Why should he receive so much special treatment? It was one thing to never lack resources, but he did not even need to do anything at all.

Ordinary cultivators of his age would already have been assigned to the various territories, exhausting themselves day after day to maintain the sect's rule.

"You worthless thing! Without the main sect supporting us from behind, did you think Empty Mountain Valley could have carved out its present name in this vast Northern Province? You beast who betrays the sect and forgets your roots—I'll teach you today what hierarchy and respect truly mean!"

Seeing Luo Yunxi still dare to talk back, the fury on Luo Zhoubai's face grew even heavier. Enraged, he grabbed a soft whip, poured spiritual power into it, and began lashing Luo Yunxi mercilessly from head to toe.

If Luo Yunxi had still harbored thoughts of begging for mercy before, then seeing the uncle he had worshiped since childhood become so craven before the main sect somehow only made his