Just as Ao Yue agreed to Gungun's proposal, while the bear and dragon were still in the Dragon Palace, elsewhere, on Golden Turtle Island...
"Roar!" A giant turtle arrived on a cloud. Then an azure light flashed, transforming into a female immortal wearing an azure gown and a red-gold hairpin. The moment her feet touched the ground, several Jiejiao disciples gathered around and bowed respectfully. "Senior Sister Turtle Spirit!"
Indeed, she was Turtle Spirit Holy Mother, one of Tongtian's four direct disciples. He had accepted her on his journey from Mount Kunlun to Golden Turtle Island.
"Rise," Turtle Spirit Holy Mother told them casually, then strode toward the Jade Wandering Palace. Before long, she reached its entrance, only to find Duobao and Jin Ling standing outside rather than entering.
"Senior Brother, Senior Sister, have you also come to see Teacher? Why aren't you going inside?" Turtle Spirit Holy Mother asked Duobao and Jin Ling.
Duobao glanced at her, then turned away and closed his eyes. "Junior Brother Yinglong is inside," he said mildly.
Jin Ling nodded at her as well. That was precisely why they were both waiting here.
Turtle Spirit understood. Fine, then I can only wait here with them.
Inside the palace.
"The Youxiong Tribe?" Tongtian asked Yinglong in surprise.
They were discussing which human tribe they should select a suitable candidate from and support as Human Emperor. He had expected Yinglong to mention one of the tribes near the East Sea that were friendly with the Dragon Race, never imagining he would propose Youxiong.
"Yes. Among the entire Human Race, the Youxiong Tribe is the strongest apart from the Nuwa Tribe. Lunar Star Lord Chang'e, Senior Brother Xuandu of Renjiao, and Junior Brother Zhenwu all came from Youxiong. Thus, if we intend to contend for the