The spiral staircase led directly to the core control area on the top floor.
Shifeng climbed an unknown number of stairs before arriving at the corridor that led to the core area. Ancient magic runes were carved into the walls on both sides of the corridor. Even after nearly a thousand years, this corridor still had light. Only, some areas were too rotten, destroying the magic circuits carved into the walls, causing the corridor to turn dark. Fortunately, there were not many rotten magic circuits, allowing one to clearly see the entire maze-like corridor.
Just as Shifeng stepped into the corridor, the alarm rang out once more.
"Warning! Warning! Intruders have entered the Fortress' Area A, Magic Corridor. Guardian Statues activated, expelling all intruders."
A loud rumbling sound came from the corridor, as if some kind of gigantic machine was moving.
Shifeng did not dare to proceed slowly. Immediately, he used a Speed Scroll, dashing through the Magic Corridor.
After turning several corners in the Magic Corridor, he saw a machine flashing with red light. This machine was only the size of a soccer ball. However, it continuously issued warnings, as if it were a tool to guide the Guardian Statues.
[Sentinel Guard] (Common Monster) Level 10 HP 200/200
Shifeng immediately understood why he had been discovered so easily. This Sentinel Guard was like a radar, able to detect enemies within a 500-yard radius. Once it discovered an enemy, it would issue an alarm. The corridor entrance was roughly 500 yards away, so he had been discovered. As long as he got rid of this Sentinel Guard, he could remove the alarm in this area.
However, this Sentinel Guard's reaction was extremely fast. It would not allow any enemy to come within 30 yards of it. As long as it was attacked once, it would desperately retreat. At the same time, it would increase the speed at which it called for its companions. It would not give the enemy a second chance to attack. It was very difficult to deal with.
"There's no other way. I can only give it a try." Shifeng unsheathed his two swords. He could already hear the Guardian Statues roaring behind him. With his strength, in such a narrow area, only death awaited him. Only by getting rid of the Sentinel Guard would he have a chance of shaking off the Guardian Statues.
Just as the Sentinel Guard was about to break into a run when he was within 30 yards of the Sentinel Guard.
Shifeng's eyes locked onto the Sentinel Guard. His arms bulged slightly, and with all his strength, he threw his two swords at it.
Xiu! The swords flew towards the Sentinel Guard.
Precise Throw!
The throw distance was exactly 30 yards, causing 150% weapon damage.
The Sentinel Guard was extremely alert. Its body quickly moved, dodging the incoming crimson blade. However, the Sentinel Guard ended up in the path of the second Abyssal Blade.
Bang!
The Abyssal Blade pierced through the Guard, causing -211 damage, instantly killing the Guard.
System: You have killed a Sentinel Guard. Level difference of 4. EXP increased by 400%. Obtained 800 EXP.
Shifeng activated Windwalk, increasing his speed by another notch. He pulled out the two swords stuck in the ground and charged toward the exit of the Mana Corridor. Without the guidance of the Sentinel Guards, the Guardian Statues were like flies that had lost their eyes. They ran all over the place, unable to find Shifeng at all.
More than ten minutes later, the Shifeng killed another three guards before running out of the Magical Corridor and into the control room.
In the center of the control room was a huge barrier. Inside the barrier was a dark gray metal. This metal was the heart of the steel fortress and the source of energy, the Titan's Heart.
"I never thought that after so many years, there would still be people who would come here."
Before Shifeng could carefully observe the entire control room, he heard a gloomy, cold laugh coming from the entrance of the barrier. This voice was bone-chilling. It did not sound like a human's voice at all. Only some kind of puppet or corpse could emit such an emotionless voice.
"Welcome to my fortress, Barutia. To celebrate your arrival, I've decided to use your fiery flesh to feed my baby. Come out, Hellhound!"
Shifeng could faintly see the figure inside the barrier. It was a humanoid creature. However, it seemed to be absorbing the energy of the Titan's Heart. At this moment, it did not have the spare energy to deal with the Titan's Heart. Hence, it had sent out its pet.
"Ao! Ao! Ao!" A large, charred dog with its entire body burning charged out of the barrier.
[Hellhound] (Elite Rank) Level 15 HP 6,000/6,000
"Crap, did I come at the wrong time?" Shifeng frowned slightly when he saw the Hellhound. According to the information in his previous life, there were no living creatures or monsters in this place. That person had safely taken away the Titan's Heart. Why was it that when it was his turn, a mysterious character had appeared, wanting to steal the energy of the Titan's Heart?
However, Shifeng also thought of a possibility.
This person had first stolen the energy of the Titan's Heart. Meanwhile, that player had only taken away a Titan's Heart that did not contain any energy. He had coincidentally encountered this thief who had stolen the energy of the Titan's Heart. However, unfortunately for him, he could not even defeat this mysterious character's pet, not to mention the mysterious character himself …
"Since you want to fight, then bring it on." Shifeng unsheathed his two swords, paying attention to the Hellhound that was slowly approaching him.
As the Hellhound continuously approached, Shifeng felt his surroundings become abnormally hot, causing his mouth to dry up. He wanted to take out a bottle of iced drink and drink it properly. However, he could not carelessly move right now. The moment he moved, he would reveal an opening. As a Level 15 Elite, its intelligence was already very high. Hence, Shifeng could only leisurely walk over.
This was because they knew the best time to attack. As long as he revealed an opening, the Hellhound would not let him go until he was completely dead.
As the two sides stared at each other, the Hellhound was, after all, the stronger party. Naturally, it would not continue waiting. It immediately kicked off the ground with both legs, leaping high into the air, transforming into a ball of fire. It opened its flaming mouth and bit towards Shifeng's neck.
Shifeng rolled to the side, dodging the pounce.
However, as soon as the Hellhound landed, it swept its flaming claws horizontally.
Shifeng had long since been prepared. He used his two-handed sword to parry.
With a bang, although Shifeng did not receive any damage, he was sent flying.
The Hellhound immediately opened its mouth, spitting out scorching flames that enveloped Shifeng's entire body. Shifeng had no way to dodge.
Shifeng gritted his teeth and used Phantom Kill. In the nick of time, he switched positions with his doppelganger in midair.
Meanwhile, his doppelganger was instantly engulfed by the flames, turning into a pile of ash. Meanwhile, the system displayed a damage of -3,000 points. Even if Shi Feng, who was at full HP, activated Life Shield, he would not be able to withstand this attack.
Shifeng could clearly feel the power of the Hellhound. Such damage was definitely not something a Level 15 Elite could achieve. The Hellhound's strength must have been greatly suppressed due to a Storyline Quest. According to his experience, the Hellhound was at least Level 30. It should be a Lord ranked Boss.
If the pet was already so powerful, then what about the owner?
Seeing the Hellhound's flaming claws coming at him again, Shifeng used Abyssal Bind. No matter how strong the Hellhound was, it would still be bound for three seconds. Following which, Shifeng rushed into the central barrier. At this moment, the best choice was to snatch the Titan's Heart and leave quickly.
However, the moment Shifeng rushed in, he was stunned when he saw the mysterious person's true identity.
"A Dark Morph Master!" Shifeng immediately recognized the identity of this mysterious person. He could not help but be surprised. "Why is this fellow here?"
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