Biodata
| Feature | Value |
|---|---|
| Name | Old Turtle (老乌龟) 31 |
| Species/Race | Evolved turtle; capable of taking human and half-turtle forms 31 40 |
| Role | Diviner who organizes opposition to the Main Star-Sucking Tree and Gu Qijue 37 39 |
| Status | Alive after being killed by Gu Qijue and revived by three deep-sea beings 47 48 |
Background / History
The Old Turtle first appears on the bank of Yun River, where it divines danger from an unusual mutation tree and flees despite the tree's alluring scent. Further divination, aided by inherited memories, identifies it as a Star Absorbing Tree that could drain the planet's vitality. The Old Turtle expends vital blood to seek someone capable of stopping it 31 34.
In Lingjiang City, it finds Mu Yuxin, a six-star Super Martial Artist whose power it believes can damage the Main Star-Sucking Tree. Its divination also links Gu Qijue, the Black Dragon Emperor, to the tree. Mu Yuxin initially attacks the Old Turtle, but agrees to bring its warning to the human authorities 37. At the Lingjiang Imperial Shelter, the Old Turtle argues that Gu Qijue must die before Mu Yuxin can destroy the tree. It persuades Chu Yuan to organize human forces while it seeks help from three powerful beings in the deep sea 39 40.
When the Old Turtle later confronts Gu Qijue in Yun City, Gu rejects its demand that he kill himself. Gu kills and devours it, but the three deep-sea beings revive it using an altar 46 47. The Old Turtle subsequently appears at the Emperor Abyss Group's worldwide press conference and continues to argue against trying to negotiate with Gu 48 49.
Appearance
The Old Turtle can appear in human form, remove its shell for divination, and assume a half-man, half-turtle form 31 37 40.
- Its shell withstands Mu Yuxin's wide-ranging sword attack, though the blow sends it through a small building 37.
- In the deep sea, it is described as a colossal turtle before taking its half-turtle form 40.
Personality
The Old Turtle is driven by its belief that the Star Absorbing Tree threatens every living thing on the Star Blue Continent. It risks its life to enlist the deep-sea beings and is frustrated when human leaders doubt its divination or refuse to unite 39 40 45. Its conviction also makes it uncompromising: even after Gu Qijue suggests he might control the tree, the Old Turtle insists that killing him is the only permanent solution 47 49.
Abilities & Skills
Divination
- Uses its shell to identify the Star Absorbing Tree and search for someone who can restrain it 31 34 37.
- Predicts a connection between Gu Qijue and the Main Star-Sucking Tree, and identifies Mu Yuxin's power as capable of harming the tree 37 39.
- Difficult divinations exact a physical cost: it spits blood after divining the tree's nature and burns vital blood to continue. A later account says one prediction consumed thousands of years of its lifespan 34 38.
Mobility and Defense
- Moves swiftly through rivers and the sea; other mutated monsters do not dare attack it in those waters 37 40.
- Dodges Mu Yuxin's first sword strike and retracts into its shell against an attack it cannot evade 37.
Relationships
- Gu Qijue — The Old Turtle identifies him as linked to the Main Star-Sucking Tree and campaigns for his death. Gu kills and devours it; after its revival, their opposition continues 37 39 47 49.
- Mu Yuxin — Initially attacks the Old Turtle, then hears its warning. It considers her power essential to destroying the tree and is alarmed when Gu abducts her 37 39 44.
- Chu Yuan — Agrees to organize human powerhouses against Gu after speaking with the Old Turtle, though he later objects to its remarks about the strength of the deep-sea beings 39 49.
- Three deep-sea beings — Agree to act on its warning, revive it after Gu kills it, and plan to confront Gu themselves 40 47.
Notable Quotes
“I’ll stake my life on it...” 40
“Only if you die and Mu Yuxin destroys this tree can the trouble be permanently eliminated.” 47