Chapter 1758 Dragon Blood Carp(2) The instant the Dragon Blood Carp sensed Yuan's blood entering the pond, it rushed over with the desperation of a starving creature. However, instead of consuming the blood immediately, it paused and stared at it intently, almost as if it couldn't believe it was being offered such precious blood. Naturally, the Dragon King wasn't aware of this, and in his eyes, the Dragon Blood Carp had refused Yuan's blood. "I knew it! Dragon Emperor, my ass! I knew you were a phony this entire time!" The Dragon King pointed at Yuan and started cursing out loud. Shen Shi and the others only stared in shock. "Fuck! I can't believe I almost fell for your scam!" Tan Songyun merely shook her head in relief, 'I knew it…' "Apprehend this fraud!" the Dragon King demanded. Nearly everyone there surrounded Yuan, who remained calm despite the outcome. He glanced at the pond and calmly said, "You might want to take another look at the Dragon Blood Carp." "What?" the Dragon King muttered in confusion. Despite their skepticism, everyone instinctively followed his suggestion and turned their gaze toward the pond. The drop of blood Yuan had dropped into the pond was gone, leaving only the Dragon Blood Carp. However, the creature was behaving strangely, its body twitching and jerking erratically for reasons unknown. "W-what's happening to my Dragon Blood Carp?" Just as the Dragon King voiced his question aloud, the Dragon Blood Carp suddenly leaped out of the water, releasing a deafening roar—a sound unmistakably that of a dragon's cry. Instead of falling back into the water, the Dragon Blood Carp remained hovering in the air. Moments later, its body began to transform, expanding in size and length. Within moments, the Dragon Blood Carp transformed beyond recognition. It no longer resembled a fish but had become a serpent-like entity, its body covered in shimmering, crimson scales. "What in heaven's name…?" The Dragon King fell on his butt, his eyes wide with shock and disbelief. A common legend tells of a carp that, by swimming upstream and leaping over the Dragon Gate, transforms into a dragon. While this tale has endured for billions of years, very few have ever witnessed a fish truly transform into a dragon. A common legend tells of a carp that, by swimming upstream and leaping over the Dragon Gate, transforms into a dragon. While this tale has endured for billions of years, very few have ever witnessed a fish truly transform into a dragon. After its transformation, the Dragon Blood Carp fixed its gaze on Yuan and lowered its head in reverence. "Thank you for blessing this unworthy being with your precious blood. Because of your blood, I was finally able to evolve," the Dragon Blood Carp communicated through voice transmission, its mouth remaining still. "It wasn't my intention, but I'm happy for you," said Yuan. The Dragon Blood Carp turned its gaze to the Dragon King and continued, "Though it was largely your blood that allowed me to reach this point, and I am grateful for your care in nurturing me, I am truly disappointed in you, who fails to recognize true greatness even when he stands before you." "What…? How are you even…?" the Dragon King remained seated on the ground with a dumbfounded face. "Are you surprised by my ability to speak? Believe it or not, I have lived for much longer than any of you can imagine, and before being brought to the Shen Family, I have been to all kinds of places in the Nine Heavens," said the Dragon Blood Carp. "My consciousness and intelligence have solidified through tens of thousands of years, but without completing my evolution, I remained as a mere fish." The Dragon Blood Carp, who was no different than a unique-looking fish before his transformation, had suddenly become a divine beast with a cultivation that almost rivaled Tan Songyun, who was an Immortal. "With all that said, it's about time for me to leave," the Dragon Blood Carp continued, "Benefactor, I will remember you. If we ever meet again, I will definitely repay you for your assistance today." Although Yuan was a little puzzled by the situation, he nodded. "Ah, before you go, can you answer a simple question?" "Of course." "My blood… how does it compare to the Dragon King? Do I qualify to be a Dragon Emperor?" The Dragon King trembled after being reminded of their situation. "Although I have never tasted the blood of a Dragon Emperor, I can assure everyone here that the Benefactor's blood is incomparably superior to the Dragon King's blood," the Dragon Blood Carp replied confidently. "Even if the Dragon King were to cultivate his bloodline for a million years, it'd never compare to the Benefactor's bloodline." Yuan, satisfied with the answer, nodded with a smile, "Thank you for your honesty, Dragon Blood Carp." "Then until we meet next time." The Dragon Blood Carp proceeded to swim toward the sky, disappearing into the clouds within seconds. Once the Dragon Blood Carp departed, an eerie silence enveloped the area, so profound that even the sound of a pin dropping miles away would have been audible. "So…" Yuan suddenly spoke, breaking the silence. Moreover, he activated True Dragon Transformation and removed the suppression on his aura, causing his presence to envelope the entire place. "Am I still a fraud in your eyes, Dragon King?" After experiencing Yuan's unrestricted presence for the first time, Tan Songyun began sweating profusely. The Dragon King dropped to his knees and kowtowed before Yuan, his voice trembling with desperation. "Please have mercy, Your Majesty! I was foolish to doubt your identity! If you must unleash your anger, do so upon me, but I beg you to spare my family!" Seeing this, the rest of the Shen Family also fell to their knees and began begging for mercy. Yuan ignored their pleas and instead turned his attention to Tan Songyun, whose complexion had turned as pale as a ghost. "This all started because of you, Lady Tan. What do you suggest I do?" Tan Songyun clenched her fists and jaw, struggling to maintain her composure. After a moment of silence, she lowered her head and said, "You're right. This is entirely my fault. I humbly ask that you punish me alone and spare the Shen Family."