Chapter 92

The spiral staircase led straight to the core control area at the very top.

Shifeng climbed an unknown number of flights of stairs before reaching the corridor leading to the core area. The walls on both sides of the corridor were engraved with ancient magical runes. Even after nearly a thousand years, the corridor was still illuminated, though some areas were so decayed that the engraved magical circuits were damaged, plunging them into darkness. Fortunately, the decayed magical circuits were few, allowing one to see the entire narrow, maze-like outline.

As Shifeng stepped into the corridor, the alarm sounded again.

"Alarm, alarm, intruder has breached Area A of the fortress, the Magic Energy Corridor. Defensive golems activated, expel all intruders."

A huge rumbling echoed through the corridor, as if some massive machine was moving.

Shifeng dared not move slowly and directly used a speed scroll, sprinting through the Magic Energy Corridor.

After a few turns in the Magic Energy Corridor, he saw a mechanical device glowing red. This device, only the size of a soccer ball, continuously emitted warnings, seemingly guiding the defensive golems.

Guardian Sentinel, Common Monster, Level 10, Health 200.

Shifeng immediately understood why he was so easily discovered. This Guardian Sentinel was like a radar, capable of detecting enemies within a 500-yard radius. Once it detected an enemy, it would sound the alarm. The entrance to the corridor was about 500 yards away, so he was detected. As long as he eliminated it, the alarm in this area would be deactivated.

However, this thing was extremely sensitive and wouldn't allow any enemy to approach within 30 yards. If attacked once, it would retreat desperately and speed up its call for reinforcements, never giving a second chance to attack. It was very difficult to deal with.

"No choice, I have to try," Shifeng drew his dual swords. He could already hear the roar of the defensive golems behind him. Given his strength, in such a confined space, he had no chance of survival. Only by eliminating the Guardian Sentinel did he have a chance to shake off the defensive golems.

As he approached the 30-yard range, just as the Guardian Sentinel was about to flee,

Shifeng's eyes locked onto the Guardian Sentinel, his arms slightly bulging as he used all his strength to throw the dual swords.

With a whoosh, they flew toward the Guardian Sentinel.

Precise Throw!

The throw distance was exactly 30 yards, causing 150% weapon damage.

The Guardian Sentinel was extremely alert, quickly moving to dodge one of the flying Blood Blades, but it moved right into the path of the second Abyssal Blade.

Bang!

The Abyssal Blade pierced the Guardian Sentinel, dealing 211 points of damage and instantly killing it.

System: Killed Guardian Sentinel, over 4 levels, experience increased by 400%, gained 800 experience points.

Shifeng activated Wind Walk, increasing his speed further. He pulled the two swords from the ground and rushed toward the exit of the Magic Energy Corridor. Without the guidance of the Guardian Sentinel, the defensive golems were like blind flies, running around aimlessly and unable to find Shifeng.

After more than ten minutes, Shifeng eliminated three more Guardian Sentinels and finally ran out of the Magic Energy Corridor, reaching the control room.

In the center of the control room was a massive barrier, inside which was a dark gray metal. This metal was the heart of the entire Steel Shell Fortress, the source of energy, the Titan Heart.

"I didn't expect that after so many years, someone would still come here."

Before Shifeng could carefully observe the entire control room, he heard a cold, sinister laugh from the entrance of the central barrier. The voice was icy and bone-chilling, not at all like something a human could produce. It was the kind of voice that only a puppet or a corpse could make, devoid of any emotion.

"Welcome to my fortress, Barutia. To celebrate your arrival, I have decided to feed you to my pet. Come out, Hellhound!"

Shifeng could vaguely see a humanoid figure inside the barrier. However, it seemed to be absorbing the energy of the Titan Heart and didn't have the spare energy to deal with him, so it sent out its pet.

"Roar!" A large dog, completely charred and burning, rushed out from the barrier.

Hellhound, Elite Level, Level 15, Health 6000.

"Damn, did I come at the wrong time?" Shifeng frowned slightly upon seeing the Hellhound. According to the data from his previous life, there were no creatures or monsters here, and the person who took the Titan Heart did so safely. Why, when it was his turn, did a mysterious figure appear, trying to steal the energy of the Titan Heart?

However, Shifeng also considered a possibility.

Perhaps this person had already stolen the energy of the Titan Heart, and the player had only taken an energy-less Titan Heart. He just happened to encounter this thief who had stolen the energy. Unfortunately, he couldn't even defeat the thief's pet, let alone the thief himself...

"Since you want to fight, let's do it." Shifeng drew his dual swords, keeping an eye on the slowly approaching Hellhound.

As the Hellhound drew closer, Shifeng felt the surroundings become abnormally hot, making his mouth dry. He wanted to take out a bottle of cold drink, but he couldn't move. Any movement would be a weakness. A Level 15 elite had a high IQ and approached slowly and steadily.

They knew the best time to attack. As soon as he showed a weakness, they would bite down with all their might until he was completely dead.

In the mutual gaze, the Hellhound, being the stronger party, naturally wouldn't wait forever. It leaped high into the air, transforming into a fireball, and opened its flaming mouth, aiming for Shifeng's neck.

Shifeng rolled to the side, dodging the pounce.

But as the Hellhound landed, it swept with its flaming claws.

Shifeng was prepared and blocked with his dual swords.

With a bang, though he wasn't damaged, Shifeng was knocked flying.

The Hellhound immediately opened its mouth and spewed scorching flames, enveloping Shifeng, leaving him no place to hide.

Shifeng gritted his teeth and used Phantom Kill, swapping positions with his phantom at the last moment.

The phantom was instantly consumed by the flames, turning into a pile of ashes, with the system showing a damage of 3000 points. Even if he had full health and activated a life shield, he couldn't withstand this attack.

Shifeng clearly felt the power of the Hellhound. Such damage was not something a Level 15 elite could achieve. It must be due to the plot mission, suppressing its strength. Based on his experience, he roughly estimated that the Hellhound's level was at least 30, and it was likely a Lord-level BOSS.

If the pet was this powerful, what about the owner?

As the Hellhound's fiery claws came at him again, Shifeng used Abyssal Bind. No matter how strong it was, it would be bound for 3 seconds. Then Shifeng rushed into the central barrier. At this point, the best choice was to grab the Titan Heart and quickly leave.

But as he rushed in, Shifeng was stunned when he saw the true face of the mysterious person.

"Dark Alchemist!" Shifeng immediately recognized the identity of the mysterious person, surprised, "How is this guy here?"

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