Chapter 1 The Spiral Staircase

The spiral staircase led directly to the core control area on the top floor.

Shi Feng climbed countless steps before arriving at the corridor leading to the core area. The walls on both sides of the corridor were engraved with ancient magic runes. Even after nearly a thousand years, the corridor was still illuminated. However, some places were too decayed, damaging the engraved magic circuits, resulting in patches of darkness. Fortunately, the decayed magic circuits were few, allowing him to see the outline of the entire narrow, maze-like corridor.

As soon as Shi Feng stepped into the corridor, the alarm sounded again.

"Warning, warning, an intruder has invaded Fortress A, the Mana Corridor. Guardian Golems activated. Expel all intruders."

A loud rumble echoed through the corridor, as if some giant machine was moving.

Shi Feng dared not proceed slowly, and immediately used an acceleration scroll, sprinting through the Mana Corridor.

After several turns in the Mana Corridor, he saw a machine flashing red. This machine was only the size of a football, but it constantly emitted warnings, seemingly guiding the Guardian Golem.

Vigilance Guard, Normal Monster, Level 10, Health Points 200.

Shi Feng immediately understood why he had been discovered so easily. This Vigilance Guard was like a radar, able to detect enemies within a radius of five hundred yards. Once it discovered an enemy, it would sound the alarm. The corridor entrance was approximately five hundred yards away, so he had been detected. As long as he killed it, he could disable the alarm in this area.

However, this thing reacted extremely quickly, not allowing any enemies to approach within a range of 30 yards. Once attacked, it would desperately retreat while accelerating the speed of calling for companions, never giving a second chance to attack. It was very difficult to deal with.

"There's no other way, I can only try." Shi Feng drew his twin swords. He could already hear the roar of the Guardian Golem behind him. With his strength, in such a narrow space, he only had a dead end. Only by killing the Vigilance Guard would he have a chance to shake off the Guardian Golem.

Seeing that he was approaching the thirty-yard range, and the Vigilance Guard was about to run away.

Shi Feng's eyes locked onto the Vigilance Guard, his arms slightly bulging, using all his strength to throw the twin swords.

With a whoosh, they flew towards the Vigilance Guard.

Precision Throw!

The throwing distance was exactly 30 yards, dealing 150% weapon damage.

The Vigilance Guard was very alert, its body moving rapidly, directly dodging a flying Scarlet Blade, but the Vigilance Guard had flashed onto the trajectory of the second Abyss Ender.

Bang!

The Abyss Ender directly pierced the Vigilance Guard, dealing 211 points of damage, instantly killing it.

System: Killed Vigilance Guard, killing a monster 4 levels higher, experience increased by 400%, gaining 800 experience points.

Shi Feng activated Windwalk, his speed increasing again. He pulled out the two swords stuck in the ground and rushed towards the exit of the Mana Corridor. Without the Vigilance Guard's guidance, the Guardian Golem was like a fly that had lost its eyes, running around everywhere, unable to find Shi Feng.

More than ten minutes later, Shi Feng killed three more Vigilance Guards before running out of the Mana Corridor and arriving at the control room.

In the center of the control room was a huge barrier. Inside the barrier was a dark gray metal, which was the heart of the entire Steel Shell Fortress, and the source of energy: the Titan's Heart.

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

Before Shi Feng could carefully observe the entire control room, he heard a gloomy sneer from the entrance of the central barrier. This voice was icy and bone-chilling, not like something a human could make, but more like a puppet or a corpse, able to make a sound devoid of any emotion.

"Welcome to my fortress, Baluteya. To celebrate your arrival, I've decided to use your hot flesh and blood to feed my baby. Come out, Hellhound!"

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

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

Hellhound, Elite, Level 15, Health Points 6000.

"Damn, did I come at the wrong time?" Shi Feng frowned slightly when he saw the Hellhound. The information from his previous life showed that there were no creatures or monsters here at all. That person had safely taken away the Titan's Heart. How could it be that when it was his turn, a mysterious person popped up, wanting to steal the energy of the Titan's Heart?

However, Shi Feng also thought of a possibility.

That was that this person first stole the energy of the Titan's Heart, while that player only took away a Titan's Heart without energy. He had just happened to run into this energy-stealing thief, but unfortunately, he couldn't even beat this mysterious person's pet, let alone the person himself...

"Since we're going to fight, then let's fight." Shi Feng drew his twin swords, watching the slowly approaching Hellhound.

As the Hellhound's distance continued to close, Shi Feng felt that the surroundings became unusually hot, making his mouth dry. He wanted to take out a bottle of ice drink and have a good drink, but he couldn't move rashly now. One movement would be a flaw. A level 15 elite had very high intelligence, so it was approaching unhurriedly.

Because they knew when the best time to attack was. As long as he revealed a flaw, they would bite down with all their strength and not let go until he was completely dead.

In the confrontation between the two, the Hellhound was ultimately the stronger side, and naturally wouldn't wait forever. It directly pushed off the ground with its hind legs, leaping high into the air, transforming into a ball of fire, opening its flaming mouth, and biting towards Shi Feng's neck.

Shi Feng did a side roll, dodging the pounce.

However, after the Hellhound landed, its fiery claws swept horizontally.

Shi Feng was prepared and used his two-handed swords to parry.

With a bang, although he wasn't injured, Shi Feng was sent flying.

The Hellhound immediately opened its mouth and spewed out scorching flames, engulfing Shi Feng, leaving him no way to avoid it.

Shi Feng gritted his teeth and used Phantom Kill, swapping positions with his phantom at the critical moment.

The phantom was instantly swallowed by the flames, turning into a cloud of ashes. The system displayed damage as high as 3000 points. Even if he had full health and activated a life shield, he wouldn't be able to withstand this move.

Shi Feng clearly felt how powerful the Hellhound was. This kind of damage was definitely not something a level 15 elite could do. It must be because of the story mission that its strength was greatly suppressed. According to his experience, he roughly estimated that the Hellhound's level was at least above level 30, and its grade should be a Lord-level Boss.

If the pet was already so powerful, then what about the master?

Seeing the Hellhound's fire claws swatting over again, Shi Feng used Abyssal Shackles. No matter how strong you are, you'll be bound for 3 seconds. Then, Shi Feng rushed into the central barrier. At this time, the best choice was to snatch the Titan's Heart and leave quickly.

But as soon as he rushed in, Shi Feng was stunned when he saw the true face of this mysterious person.

"Dark Daoshi!" Shi Feng immediately recognized the identity of this mysterious person, and couldn't help but be surprised, "Why is this guy here?"

Hu Die Lan