The moment Ying Ruoli made that promise, it was basically destined that she would establish a Dragon Palace overseas, perhaps even near the Barren Sea, using it as a core to suppress a stretch of sea and lay the foundation for one day opening the Barren Sea into a pure sea.
The many Dragon Palaces throughout the Four Seas largely served similar purposes. Even if a branch of the Dragon Race produced no True Dragons in later generations, the Dragon Palace would be passed down from generation to generation, maintaining the pure sea so it would not be swallowed by the Barren Sea.
Ying Ruoli's decision sent the Water Tribes below into wild delight. Even those who had not joined in the request were deeply shaken, and some showed joy on their faces as well.
This sort of decision could not be made merely for show. It truly required Great Perseverance, and even Great Wisdom.
"Please rise, everyone. Since This Palace has promised you, she will never go back on her word. Return to your seats."
The Dragon Daughter's form of self-address quietly changed at that moment. After this, she understood to some extent that she had to display the proper majesty of a True Dragon before the Water Tribes.
Naturally, none of the Water Tribes objected. They all voiced their assent and returned to their seats, but the atmosphere within the Dragon Palace had completely changed. Everyone was discussing Opening the Barren Sea, while other guests were also asking about the details.
Even when beautiful Water Tribe maidens entered the various halls to play music and dance, they still could not draw everyone's attention to themselves.
Before long, the news spread beyond the Dragon Palace through some of the Water Tribes. The many Water Tribes attending the Riverside Banquet