Meanwhile, Veronica was facing the greatest crisis of her life.
She was lying flat on the Nether Spirit Panther's back, her hands gripping the Black Panther's neck tightly.
Not far behind her, a Six-Winged Angel radiating golden light was in relentless pursuit, each flap of its wings kicking up a blinding holy radiance.
"Miss Vero!" The Nether Spirit Panther's voice was filled with helplessness as its agile body darted through the dense forest. "I clearly warned you not to provoke that Angel!"
Things could have gone so smoothly!
They had already found the treasure left behind by Vero Grandfather and could have left the Secret Realm safely.
But this young lady just had to be playful and insisted on exploring the depths of the Secret Realm.
As a result, they ran headlong into Miller, who had just entered the Secret Realm.
The Nether Spirit Panther had sensed the danger immediately—
The pressure emanating from that Angel was far from ordinary; it was definitely a Transcendent Level existence.
Just as it was about to retreat quietly with its master, Veronica went straight up to him and opened her mouth with:
"Are you willing to become my Tamed Beast?"
Miller had originally planned to let this ignorant human go, but he never expected her to be so provocative.
As one of the top races in this world, how could the Angel Race deign to become a human's Tamed Beast?
"Courting death!"
The Nether Spirit Panther reacted extremely fast, grabbing Veronica by the scruff of her neck and starting to flee the moment Miller flew into a rage.
And this was precisely what completely enraged the arrogant Angel—
Since the day he was born, no one had ever managed to escape from his grasp.
Seeing that the human and beast were fleeing towards the Secret Realm Center,
It played right into Miller's hands.
His destination was the Secret Realm Center all along.
"Bao Bao, I know I was wrong! I'll listen to you next time! I just... I just wanted to scout out a powerful Tamed Beast in advance for when I break through to the Transcendent Level!"
The Nether Spirit Panther shook its head helplessly.
Even though it knew this was just an excuse, it couldn't bring itself to say anything accusatory.
As the heir to the Vero Family, how could Veronica possibly worry about contracting a Tamed Beast for herself?
The family had long since assigned special personnel to arrange everything for her.
But what was done was done; blame was useless now.
Dodging another attack from behind, the Nether Spirit Panther accelerated again.
If it were an ordinary Awakening Period Tamed Beast being hunted by this Transcendent Level Angel, it would have been dead long ago.
But it had voluntarily signed a contract with Veronica, which was why its level was only at the Awakening 9th Order.
Therefore, relying on its years of combat experience and its exceptional speed, the Nether Spirit Panther could barely maintain a distance from the Angel behind them.
"Miss, hold on tight!"
A hint of resolve flashed in the Nether Spirit Panther's eyes. Its limb muscles tensed, and its speed increased by another thirty percent.
Veronica hugged the Black Panther's neck tightly as the fierce wind whipped her long hair about.
Suddenly, the outline of a magnificent city appeared on the horizon.
Seeing the city, a flicker of joy appeared in the Black Panther's eyes.
"A city means there are living beings. They can definitely hold that Angel off for a while."
However.
When Veronica saw the city, she hesitated.
"Wait! Bao Bao, they're all innocent, aren't they..."
For the Angel behind them to push Bao Bao to this extent, it meant that...
That Angel was incredibly strong!
If they chose to rush into the city, it was highly likely to bring a catastrophic disaster upon it.
But the Black Panther's steps didn't falter in the slightest, its voice becoming unprecedentedly solemn:
"Miss, you are to inherit the Vero Family in the future. You must learn to make decisions at critical moments."
"But we clearly have life-preserving methods..."
"Miss!" the Black Panther interrupted sharply, its tone as stern as an elder's. "Those trump cards come at a price. Since there's a chance to avoid using them, why waste them for nothing?"
Without giving Veronica a chance to think, the Black Panther charged directly toward the Holy City.
At that moment, the Beastkin Race, who had just been through a battle, noticed something unusual.
"Look at the sky! What's that? A new member of the Demonic Race?"
"No, that's not right! Not the Demonic Race, it looks like the Angel Race!"
"The Angel Race? Could it be a companion of the Prophet Lord?"
Just then, Veronica, on the Black Panther's back, entered their line of sight.
The pupils of the leading Beastkin captain contracted sharply:
"That's not right! The Angel is hunting the person in front! Wait... that seems to be the other Prophet Lord!"
"All units, on alert!"
The barrier split open, and the Black Panther seized the opportunity to leap through, landing steadily inside the city with Veronica.
Before the two could even catch their breath, they were surrounded by a group of fully armed Beastkin—
Not as a threat, but to protect them!
Veronica blinked. When she heard the Beastkin call her "Prophet Lord," she pointed at herself in disbelief.
"Me?"
The Black Panther also perked up its ears in confusion.
After entering the Secret Realm, they had gone straight to their destination, completely unaware of what had happened inside during that time.
Outside the city.
Miller was already hovering in the sky above the Holy City.
He looked down condescendingly at the rising Protective Barrier, a contemptuous sneer playing on his lips.
A barrier of this level.
"Heh, truly befitting of natives!"
Just as he was about to shatter the barrier with a casual strike, he suddenly sensed an incredibly familiar aura in the air.
"This aura..."
His pupils abruptly shrank to the size of pinpricks.
"The aura of the Seraphim Race?"
How is that possible?!
His father had clearly imprisoned the entire Seraphim Race.
Miller was certain that, outside of the Angel Race Base, there was absolutely no way any Seraphim could be wandering around.
Wait—
Miller suddenly remembered something, and a flash of ecstasy appeared in his eyes.
The daughter of the Former Clan Leader!
That little one who the remnants of the Seraphim fought to the death to send away...
Liuli!
"To find something by sheer luck after searching far and wide..."
Miller's lips twisted into a savage arc.
His father had always been deeply worried, fearing that this young Seraphim would grow up.
After all, although the Seraphim Race grew slowly, once they reached adulthood, their combat power far surpassed that of their Battle Angels Race.
And now, he had discovered the whereabouts of this great threat!
Miller looked down at the Beastkin waiting in formation below and slowly extended his right hand.
A Gold-Plated Long Sword materialized in his palm, its blade entwined with ancient Battle Angel Runes.
Crack—
With just a light flick of the sword's tip, the seemingly sturdy barrier was torn open like a sheet of paper, leaving a hideous gash.
And it was by relying on this very sword that he was able to enter this Secret Realm so easily.
This sword was one of the greatest treasures of the Angel Race.
It could ignore all Restriction Barriers and other barriers.
When the members of the Beastkin Race saw Miller enter the Holy City with such ease, they looked as if they were facing a formidable enemy.
The Beastkin Race warriors formed a protective circle around Veronica and the Black Panther.
"My lord, you must go! I will hold him off for you!"
Seeing the Beastkin Race's willingness to face death, Veronica shot the Black Panther a fierce glare.
They had wanted to use this group of Beastkin as shields, but these people were treating them as...
Seeing this situation, even the Black Panther, a beast that had lived for many years, felt a trace of embarrassment.
"Bao Bao, are you still going to run? Can your conscience take it?"
The Black Panther fell silent.
Although it didn't want Veronica to pay the price, it was just a small price to pay!
Seeing Veronica's resolute and unyielding expression, the Black Panther slowly stepped forward.
It was just one Transcendent Level Angel!
Back in the day, a creature of this caliber wouldn't have even been worthy of carrying its shoes.
It took a step forward, preparing to strike.
It was at that very moment.
Gu Xing emerged from the Inheritance Land