Ancient Legend Becomes Reality

The exhausted Fish King should have fallen far from the Dragon Gate.

But lifted by countless Golden-Veined Koi, it leaped into the air, turning into a streak of golden light as it passed through the seven-colored archway.

At that moment, every watching tourist held their breath.

Before countless eyes, the white light of evolution lit up!

Roar!!

Amid a dragon's cry that echoed through the waterfall, a slender figure flew out of the white light.

Its body was slender and elongated like a sea serpent. Above its snow-white belly were scales that gleamed like gold. Its head bore a striking resemblance to the Azure Dragon of legend, and a pair of coral-like dragon horns grew from its head.

Most eye-catching of all were its long dragon whiskers, flowing beard, and fin-like mane...

They were actually formed from countless tiny fragments of seven-colored light, like gathered rainbows—gorgeous and breathtakingly beautiful!

At the sight of that dreamlike figure, the tourists widened their eyes and involuntarily cried out that word.

"Dragon!"

The koi that had leaped over the Dragon Gate had truly evolved into a dragon, and its appearance bore an extremely high resemblance to the Divine Dragons in Xia Kingdom legends!

They had truly witnessed history—the birth of Carp Leaping Over the Dragon Gate!

At this moment, an ancient legend had become reality!

Countless phone cameras captured this historic scene.

But after their excitement subsided, as they watched the Golden-Scaled Rainbow Dragon dancing through the air, they suddenly realized something.

This dragon's body... seemed a little small. It was even kind of cute?

Their impression was not wrong.

When the Golden-Scaled Rainbow Dragon flew down from the sky and drew close, Jiang Xing took one look and found that its dragon body was only as thick as a wrist and just over a meter long. It looked like a miniature, pocket-sized Baby Dragon.

At that moment, the Baby Dragon let out a clear "woo woo" cry and circled Jiang Xing several times.

Then it flew over the water, scattering flecks of Rainbow Light as it soared above the school of Golden-Veined Koi.

Even without relying on their contract, Jiang Xing could feel its excited, exhilarated emotions.

It had finally achieved its dream. From an ordinary Little Koi, it had transformed into a True Dragon!

It had crossed the Dragon Gate!

Once he calmed down, Jiang Xing's confusion faded as well.

Its small size was perfectly normal.

The Beast Taming World had an exceptionally strict racial hierarchy. Transcendental, Commander, Monarch, Overlord... the gap between every major rank, and even every minor rank, was enormous.

There was virtually no such thing as a Transcendental bumblebee beating an Overlord Pet Beast.

Golden-Veined Koi were merely a Low-Transcendental race. Even if they had evolved into Dragon Attribute Pet Beasts, they could not possibly ascend straight to the heavens and become an Overlord race in a single step.

It was only a young dragon that had just shed its fish body. It still had a long way to go before becoming a true Divine Dragon.

In plain terms—it could still evolve.

"Jiang Xing, congratulations."

A pleasant voice pulled Jiang Xing out of his thoughts.

Su Muli smiled. "Carp Leaping Over the Dragon Gate allowed the weakest Golden-Veined Koi to transform into genuine Dragon Attribute Pet Beasts... Even among official researchers, that would be a rare research achievement. Your mentor will definitely be delighted."

Although the Beast Taming World had an enormous number of Pet Beasts, and researchers developed and published large numbers of Pet Beast evolutionary forms in papers at regular intervals...

Even second-year students like Jiang Xing used [evolution papers] as their final assignments.

But in reality, the vast majority of Pet Beast evolution papers involved Commander Rank or even Transcendental Rank evolutionary forms of common attributes.

Evolutionary forms of noble Pet Beasts with limitless potential, such as Dragon Attribute Pet Beasts, were usually the domain of top researchers.

If Jiang Xing used this as his final paper, even the strictest teacher would not be able to find fault with it.

"Thanks to the move data you lent me, Senior. Otherwise, it would have been difficult to complete this research on my own..."

Jiang Xing spoke modestly.

From what he knew of his senior, she did not care about such trivial matters. Usually, she would simply wave her sleeve and leave with effortless grace.

Yet Su Muli curled her lips into a smile.

"That's true. So how are you going to repay me?"

"Eh?"

Hearing the faintly suggestive words, Jiang Xing's heart raced, and his eyes widened.

Could Senior mean... Oh no, my stomach isn't very good...

Very soon, Jiang Xing noticed that Su Muli was not looking at him. Following her gaze, he saw the iridescent Baby Dragon teasing the fish on the water, trying to get the school to launch another challenge, and immediately understood.

"Once I finish the paper, I'll choose an excellent Golden-Veined Koi, raise it properly, and give it to you!"

Sure enough, Su Muli revealed a satisfied smile.

"There's no need to go through all that trouble. Once you publish the paper, just let me have a look."

As a Water Type researcher and a Heavenly King Rank Beast Tamer, how could Su Muli possibly miss a Dragon Attribute Pet Beast that possessed both appearance and strength?

It just so happened that her spiritual power had made a breakthrough, and she had gained a new contract slot.

She could reserve it for this brand-new Pet Beast Jiang Xing had researched!

As for the fact that it had only just completed one evolution, and its future racial ceiling was still unknown...

All that could be said was that in the Beast Taming World, Dragon Attribute Pet Beasts were not the only beasts above beasts. Those Dragon Attribute Pet Beasts that resembled the legendary Pet Beast [Azure Dragon] and were known as [True Dragon Type] were dragons above dragons.

Their future racial ceiling was, at the very least, Overlord Rank!

That was the potential of Divine Dragon Bloodline!

"All right, evolution is only the beginning. You still need to sort out this brand-new Pet Beast's racial rank, moves, Talent... Only after you completely finish the paper can you enter it into the [Beast Taming Compendium]."

Su Muli swept her gaze around and noticed that the distant tourists could no longer restrain themselves. They were trying every possible method, even climbing over the barriers, to get close to the Rainbow Baby Dragon and photograph its appearance from up close.

With a thought from her, the Storm Sea Lizard beside her received its command and unleashed the power of Water Type.

The river surged upward, wrapped around the school of fish, and tossed them into the large water tank nearby.

The Rainbow Baby Dragon flew over as well.

"Let's go. I'll take you back to school first."

Jiang Xing and Su Muli stood atop the Storm Sea Lizard's back. A fierce wind swept up the water tank, and the sea lizard spread its wings and flew up like a giant dragon.

The tourists could only watch as the Rainbow Baby Dragon followed the Storm Sea Lizard and vanished beyond the horizon.

It was fine. They had thoroughly enjoyed this round of Carp Leaping Over the Dragon Gate, and they had taken plenty of photos. It was time to show off on social media!

Just as the tourists pulled out their phones and frantically began sending messages.

High in the unnoticed sky, a plump pink auspicious cloud unexpectedly opened a pair of bright eyes and curiously gazed into the distance.

"Ah-li?"

At the Water Type Pet Beast breeding farm, beside the fish pond.

One fishing enthusiast after another sat beside their rods, patiently waiting for fish to bite.

At that moment, an uncle wearing a sun hat could not help but speak up.

"Sigh, without the Fish King lately, it feels a lot quieter."

"Yeah, no one comes to challenge it anymore."

The uncle beside him nodded, deeply agreeing.

While waiting for fish to bite, there was no longer the fun of watching someone challenge the Fish King. It really was missing something.

Come to think of it, the Fish King had been taken away for over a month.

He wondered whether that young man had managed to evolve the Fish King into a dragon...

Just as the fishing enthusiasts were lamenting, an uncle playing with his phone suddenly shot to his feet and let out a roar.

"Holy shit!!"

"Why are you yelling so loudly? You'll scare all the fish away."

The fishing enthusiasts jumped in fright and voiced their displeasure.

However, that uncle held up his phone and said excitedly.

"Look! That Fish King from our farm really turned into a dragon!"