Chapter 1191: Chapter 509: Sacrifice is Necessary [Subscribe Please]

Supporting or opposing–it’s not really a question.

Within the Zhou Family, Zhou Chun’s current prestige can be said to far surpass Zhou Mingde’s.

Perhaps in the minds of older cultivators like Zhou Daoquan and Zhou Zhengyong, there remains a deep reverence for Zhou Mingde, the venerable elder of the family, whose influence still looms large.

But to the younger generation of Zhou Family cultivators, they only recognize Zhou Chun, the Clan Leader, as the true leader of the Zhou Family!

Since childhood, they had grown up hearing tales and legends about Zhou Chun. As adults, they witnessed how Zhou Chun led the Zhou Family step by step to rise in prominence, becoming the foremost Golden Core family in Jingguo Country!

Yes, the foremost Golden Core family in Jingguo!

With the successful Core Formation of Zhou Mingde, and the presence of three Golden Core Stage cultivators in the family, the Zhou Family, according to the common metrics of the cultivation world, could already be considered Jingguo’s leading Golden Core family.

After all, aside from the Zhou Family, no other Golden Core family could boast having three Golden Core Stage cultivators stationed within their clan!

The importance of a single Golden Core Stage cultivator is akin to that of ten Purple Mansion Phase cultivators, let alone Foundation Establishment cultivators!

Hence, even though the Zhou Family’s numbers in Purple Mansion and Foundation Establishment cultivators might not entirely exceed certain veteran Golden Core families, they could still be recognized as Jingguo’s leading Golden Core clan.

Under such circumstances, the prestige of Zhou Chun, who single-handedly brought the family to such heights, was undoubtedly deep-rooted within the clan.

Thus, even though he said there were opportunities to express opinions, not a single Zhou Family cultivator dared to truly speak up.

Everyone knew that if their opinions really mattered, a finalized proposal wouldn’t have been presented directly to them; there would have been discussions beforehand.

Now that a settled proposal was handed to them, telling them to give feedback–who would dare?

Trying to court trouble certainly doesn’t go this way!

“As a junior, I have no objections. The Clan Leader’s proposal is highly practical and perfectly suited to the current family’s needs–I completely support it!”

Quickly, Zhou Xinyi, the trusted Acting Clan Leader, spoke first to express his approval, his words laden with praise for Zhou Chun.

Curse him! He got there first, the sycophant!

Some Zhou Family cultivators silently grumbled at having lost the chance, and then scrambled to voice their agreements, showering Zhou Chun’s plan with acclaim.

Compared to the quarter of their welfare benefits being cut, they cared far more about the opinion of Zhou Chun–the pillar of the family.

No one wanted to leave a bad impression in front of the cornerstone of their clan.

After all, if they still aspired to open their Purple Mansion in the future, they would have to rely on the family for support.

Of course, Zhou Chun had anticipated this outcome all along, so he wasn’t surprised in the slightest.

As a Golden Core Stage cultivator, there were times when he didn’t need to explain his actions to anyone!

Call it dictatorship if you must!

At that moment, he simply nodded gently and said, “Very well. Since none of you have any objections, we’ll proceed with this plan. Regarding how to define the standards for elite clan members, we’ll discuss that later!”

He then moved on to talk about revising the family rules.

This revision of the family regulations mainly pertained to some previous rules restricting Zhou Family cultivators from venturing out for adventures, as well as the limitations on their marriages and joining sects.

When the Zhou Family first settled in Jiufeng Ridge, to avoid attracting calamities and to prevent clan members from dispersing, they had adapted to the times and implemented stringent rules.

Now, those rules had become more harmful than beneficial to the Zhou Family, reaching the point where they had to be changed.

Thus, at this family assembly, Zhou Chun represented the clan in proposing the abolition and amendment of these restrictive rules, working with upper-level family members to draft new regulations.

Finally, after an exchange of views, the new family rules were settled.

According to the new rules, ordinary clan members and elite clan members no longer needed to report and apply to the Clan Leader for holiday excursions. Only if they were away for over three days outside personal leaves would they need to make an application.

As for core members with cultivation levels above Foundation Establishment, they would still need to file a formal report and application before going out.

Regarding clan member marriages, the family completely lifted its marital restrictions, allowing all members to freely decide their marriage arrangements–whether marrying out or even entering into another family, the clan would no longer interfere.

However, an important change to note was that unapproved marriages by the family would no longer enjoy special dowry or bride price subsidies.

In other words, the previous practice of marrying out and receiving a generous dowry from the family would become nearly impossible now.

After all, the Zhou Family was now a Golden Core clan, no longer needing to build networks through regular clan member marriages.

Concerning joining sects, apart from prohibiting members from joining the Green Lotus Temple, the Zhou Family members were free to enter any legitimate sect within the Tianling Region at their will.

However, for those who joined sects, the family resources would no longer be available to them unless they demonstrated clear value that warranted the family’s investment!

Naturally, if someone joined the Moon Wheel Sect, the family would still provide some level of support–for appearances, if nothing else–given that the Zhou Family was now a vassal family of the Moon Wheel Sect.

Lastly, the previous measures incentivizing clan members to increase birth rates were officially announced as abolished.

At present, the Zhou Family already had a sufficient number of cultivators, and their mortal population had grown significantly over the past two centuries.