
The spiral staircase leads directly to the core control area on the highest floor.
After ascending an unknown number of steps, Shi Feng arrived at a winding corridor leading to the core area. Ancient magic plows were carved into the walls on both sides of the corridor, and even though nearly a millennium had passed, this corridor was still gleaming with light. Only a few sections of the corridor had been damaged, damaging the magical circuits engraved within them and cramming those particular areas into darkness. Fortunately, not many parts of the corridor were badly damaged, so Shi Feng could still clearly see the entire long, narrow, and labyrinth-like corridor.
Only after Shi Feng set foot into the corridor did the alarm once again sound.
"Watch out! Be alert! Intruders have invaded Area A of the fortress, the Magic Corridor. Activating the Guard Statue on duty!
"Shi Feng then heard a loud noise coming from the corridor, as if a gigantic machine was starting to move.
Shi Feng no longer dared to advance slowly. He immediately used a Speed Scroll, dashing through the Magic Corridor at flying speed.
After doing a few rounds in the Magic Corridor, Shi Feng discovered a machine that had flashing red lights. Although this machine was only the size of a sphere, it was constantly generating alarms, as if it was a tool meant to guide the Guards Statues.
[Sentinel Guard] (General Monsters)
Level 10's
HP 200/200
Shi Feng instantly understood how he was so easy to find. Sentinel Guards are like radar. It could detect enemies within a range of 500 meters, and after finding them, it would sound an alarm. The distance between the entrance of the corridor and this location was roughly around 500 meters, so the Sentinel Guards could immediately find Shi Feng. As long as Shi Feng could get rid of him, then he would be able to free himself from the alarms in this area.
However, this thing had a very sensitive reaction. It would not let the enemy approach within 30 meters. Also, if it was attacked just once, he would try to retreat with all his might. Simultaneously, the object would increase the speed of the call for its allies, and it really did not give the enemy a second chance to attack. That's very difficult to handle.
"I guess I don't have a choice anymore. I can only try it. "Shi Feng drew both of his swords. He could already hear the furious roars of the Guards Statues coming from behind him. Based on his strength, fighting in this narrow area would only lead to his own death. The only chance to escape from the Guards Statues was to get rid of this Sentinel Guard.
As Shi Feng neared a distance of 30 meters, just as the Sentinel Guards were about to start running…
Shi Fengs eyes locked onto the Sentinel Guards, the muscles on both of his arms bulged out, and with the strength of his entire body, he threw both swords.
_X! _ The two swords flew towards the Sentinel Guard.
Precision Throw
The throwing distance of that skill was only 30 meters, and it caused 150% of the damage of his weapon.
Sentinel guards are very vigilant. It quickly moved its body, instantly dodging the Red Blade that flew there. However, the Sentinel Guards evaders had, in turn, placed him on the flight path of Shi Feng's second sword, the Blade of Hell.
_Peng!_
The Blades of Hell pierced the Sentinel Guard, causing -211 damage and instantly killing him.
System: Level 10 Sentinel Guards killed. Difference in level 4. The EXP gained increased by 400%. Obtained 800 EXP.
Shi Feng activated Wind Walk, his speed once again increasing by a notch as he rushed to draw his piercing sword to the ground. He then rushed towards the exit of the Magic Corridor. Without guidance from the Sentinel Guards, the Supervisory Statues were like flies that lost their eyes. They ran all over the place, completely unable to find Shi Feng.
More than a dozen minutes later, after getting rid of the other three Sentinel Guards, Shi Feng finally escaped the Magic Corridor, arriving at the control room.
There is a barrier in the central area of the control room. A dark gray-colored iron ball was placed within the barrier. This iron ball was the heart of the Steel Fortress, and it was the source of the fort's energy. It was the Titan Heart.
"I never thought that, after so many years had passed, there would still be someone who would come to this place."
Before Shi Feng could examine the entire control room in detail, he heard a grin coming from the entrance of the barrier. This voice was extremely cold, and no human was capable of producing such a sound. Only a puppet or corpse could sound so emotionless.
Shi Feng could faintly see the outline of the humanoid lifeform within the barrier. However, the figure seemed to be currently absorbing the energy from the Titan Heart, thus lacking the additional surplus power dealing with Shi Feng, sending his pet instead.
"Ao! Ao! Ao!" A huge black dog, its entire body covered in flames, rushed out from the barrier.
[Hellbound] (Elite Level)
Level 15's
HP 6000/6000
"Damn, did I come at an inopportune time?" Shi Feng's brows furrowed slightly as he observed the Hellhound. According to the information in his previous life, there were no living creatures or monsters in this place. The person doing the Mission can safely retrieve the Titan Heart. So, why when it was his turn to do the Mission, a mysterious character appeared here, trying to steal the energy of the Titan Heart.
However, Shi Feng also thought of another possibility.
This mysterious character stole all the energy from the Titan Heart first. Meanwhile, the player who came here had taken the empty Titan Heart from any energy. On the other hand, Shi Feng happened to meet this energy thief. However, alas to Shi Feng, he was not even able to defeat this mysterious character's pet, not to mention that person.
"Because you want to fight, then come here!" Shi Feng pulled out his sword, his attention fixed on the slowly approaching Hellhound.
As the Hellhound's distance from him continued to shorten, Shi Feng could feel his surroundings becoming extremely hot, causing his mouth to feel dry. Shi Feng thought of taking the Cold Drink to enjoy, but he currently could not carelessly move. He would immediately reveal the weak spot once he made his move. As a Level 15 Elite monster, Hellhound intelligence was already extremely high. That was the reason why he casually walked towards Shi Feng.
That was because the Hellhound knew the best time for him to launch an attack. As long as Shi Feng revealed a crack, he would directly bite at it with all his might, not releasing Shi Feng until he was completely dead.
In the confrontation between the two, after all was said and done, the Hellhound was still stronger. So, of course, he wasn't just going to wait. His feet immediately pushed to the ground, leaping high into the air and turning into a fireball. He then opened his burning jaw.
Shi Feng rolled to the side, dodging the Hellhound's pouncing attack.
However, as soon as the Hellhound landed, its flaming claws slashed horizontally.
Shi Feng had long since prepared for this, so he used both of his swords to Stalk.
_Peng! _ Although Shi Feng did not receive any damage, his entire body was thrown.
The Hellhound immediately opened its huge mouth, spewing out hot flames. The flame completely wrapped around Shi Feng, preventing him from escaping.
Shi Feng clenched his teeth. He used a Killing Illusion, and in the time of the approaching danger, he swapped positions with his doppelganger in midair.
Shi Fengs doppelganger was instantly engulfed by flames, instantly turning into a pile of ash. Meanwhile, the Notification System showed damage of up to - 3,000. Even if Shi Feng received a punch with his HP full and all of his Life Slices [1] activated, he would still be unable to withstand this attack.
Shi Feng clearly sensed how powerful the Hellhound was. Such damage was not something that a level 15 Elite monster could take out. His strength greatly increased due to the Mission Story Road. According to his experience, Shi Feng estimated the actual Hellhound level was above Level 30, and it should have been a King level Boss.
If the pet is already this strong, then what about the owner?
Seeing the Hellhound fire claws were about to slap him, Shi Feng used the Hell Blade. Even if the Hellhound was stronger, it would still be restricted for 3 seconds. Following which, Shi Feng dashed towards the barrier in the middle of the room. Right now, the best option Shi Feng had was to seize the Titan Heart and leave quickly.
However, just after entering the barrier, Shi Feng was instantly shocked when he saw the true identity of this mysterious person.
"Bad Darkness!" Shi Feng instantly recognized the identity of this mysterious character. His heart was greatly shocked, "Why is such a bastard here?"
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