Chapter 1823: Chapter 1823

Seeing this situation, Zhou Chun also symbolically waited for a while, then spoke about the last item.

"The third matter I want to address today is the emphasis and promotion of family virtues. As the family’s power and status undergo a leap of growth, in the future, you high-ranking family members, and even some family Foundation Establishment cultivators, will have extremely high status in the Jingguo Country Cultivation Realm, receiving flattery and fawning from numerous subordinate forces and even external forces."

"Therefore, I emphasize here that I do not require you all to remain completely untainted, but you are strictly forbidden from doing anything that seriously violates family rules and tarnishes family virtues. Consider carefully what gifts are acceptable and what benefits cannot be taken; think about the family rules before you reach out your hand!"

"At the same time, if anyone is found using the family name to oppress subordinate forces or even loose cultivators, demanding related benefits, the family will handle it severely and strictly, with no leniency whatsoever!"

"If you wish for others not to know, you must not do it yourself. You are all long-lived and accomplished in cultivation; I do not wish for you to have achieved such a state, only to spend the rest of your lives in a cold prison because of some paltry wealth!"

Cultivators who know Zhou Chun, the Clan Leader, are aware that he has always been a person who highly values reputation and acts very principled.

Thus, his third matter did not arouse any dissent or dissatisfaction.

The Zhou Family has always had a decent family virtue, comparable to those prestigious sects, and now it is merely about continuing to adhere to one’s principles and not being lured by greed.

Thus, amid a chorus of agreement, this family meeting concluded perfectly.

However, the contents of this family meeting only disclosed the first matter Zhou Chun mentioned, so as not to affect the mood of other low and middle-tier clan members celebrating the Nascent Soul Grand Ceremony. ʀᴇᴀᴅ ʟᴀᴛᴇsᴛ ᴄʜᴀᴘᴛᴇʀs ᴀᴛ novel⟡fire.net

A fortnight quickly passed.

On the day of Zhou Chun’s Nascent Soul Grand Ceremony, the entire Green Lotus Peak and surrounding peaks were adorned with vibrant flowers and red silk, creating a festive atmosphere.

Moreover, auspicious beasts like Immortal Cranes, White Apes, and Spirit Deer frolicked and chased each other in the mountains.

In the mountains, Zhou Family cultivators, the men wore purple robes, the women wore red dresses, everyone had smiles on their faces, and their eyes were filled with joy and pride.

This Nascent Soul Grand Ceremony, Zhou Chun did not host a discourse meeting as Tianjing True Person did in the past, but purely a celebration ceremony.

This was partly because he himself was not adept at giving lectures, and also because the Zhou Family did not need to urgently win people over through a discourse meeting like Tianjing True Person once did.

"Su Changxin, clan leader of the Su Family in Jiangzhou, presents a congratulatory gift on behalf of the Su Family—a three-thousand-year-old Purple Origin Ginseng—to congratulate True Person Zhou on his Nascent Soul Great Achievement, attaining true enlightenment!"

At the Zhou Family Mountain Gate, Zhou Xinyan, the elder responsible for announcing, loudly declared, unveiling the first scene of today’s great ceremony.

For cultivators breaking through to a grand stage, the gift-giving segment of the celebration is extremely important and is the most talked-about part.

Many low and middle-tier cultivators love to discuss the congratulatory gifts presented by various forces.

If the gift is too light, it is seen as disrespectful to the host, then one might wonder if there is enmity or simply poverty, unable to afford a gift matching their status.

Those who present lavish gifts naturally draw gasps and discussions about whether they are exceedingly wealthy or pretending to be more than they are.

In short, gift-giving at such important ceremonies is a great art.

The Su Family of Jiangzhou, being an allied force by marriage to the Zhou Family, leading the gifts was a matter long decided.

Moreover, this gift was even given by Zhou Chun to Su Yuzhen in advance; otherwise, the Su Family would find it truly difficult to present a gift of this caliber now.

Once the Su Family set the precedent, other forces had the opportunity to enter.

However, among the forces coming to congratulate today, only those at least at the level of Golden Core families were qualified for Zhou Xinyan to announce.

Of course, if any cultivators presented particularly precious gifts, exceptions could be made.

"Jin Ziyan, Supreme Elder of Xuanzhu Palace in Lingzhou, presents a congratulatory gift on behalf of Xuanzhu Palace—three pieces of Impeccable Yellow Jade—to congratulate True Person Zhou on his Nascent Soul Great Achievement, attaining true enlightenment!"

As Zhou Xinyan’s voice echoed again, a noble and elegant lady in purple, surrounded by several beautiful female cultivators, slowly walked up Green Lotus Peak.

During today’s Nascent Soul Grand Ceremony, aside from Nascent Soul Stage cultivators, other cultivators were not allowed to fly on the mountain, as a sign of respect for the host.

Following, Golden Core Stage cultivators renowned in the Jingguo Country Cultivation Realm presented their meticulously prepared congratulatory gifts and walked step by step from the entrance of the Zhou Family Mountain Gate to Green Lotus Peak, several miles away.

Of course, though required to walk, Golden Core Stage cultivators could easily cover ten feet in one step, so despite several miles, it took them little time.

Upon reaching Green Lotus Peak, they were seated by Zhou Daoyi in their respective places.

And each time someone sat down, a Zhou Family cultivator serving as attendant would bring Spirit Fruit and Spiritual Tea to the table.

Like Zhou Mingde, Lin Hongyu, Xu Fu, and other Zhou Family Golden Core Stage cultivators, they would greet familiar cultivators and communicate privately through sound transmission.

In this way, time passed slowly, and by nearing noon, more than twenty Golden Core Stage cultivators had gathered on Green Lotus Peak, including several elders of the Moon Wheel Sect and cultivators from outside Jingguo Country.