Dark red light emerged from around the corner, and murderous intent surged toward him like a tide.

A tall figure cast its shadow into He Jian's field of vision.

He Jian squinted his eyes, a faint glimmer flickering within.

Through the opponent's Protective Force, he made out the details of the approaching figure:

Standing at about one hundred ninety centimeters and weighing nearly two hundred kilograms, he wore a black Protective Clothing adorned with flame patterns; it should be a Fifth Level Protective Clothing, likely made from the hide of a Flame Qi Unicorn.

He didn't wield any weapon, and his face was obscured by an iron mask...

He Jian observed every detail about the newcomer as best he could.

When the other saw He Jian, he exerted force in his feet and charged forward.

The air was torn apart!

The sharp sound of slicing through the air reverberated through the cramped corridor, and the dark red Force came with such intense heat that it immediately raised the temperature of the passage by several degrees.

He Jian felt a jolt within his mind, as if he was suddenly standing in the middle of a snowfield.

As far as the eye could see, all was white.

But the snowfield was blazing hot!

Red light filtered through the snow, melting it away, and the meltwater formed into a vast river.

Eventually, even the river evaporated, turning the snowfield into a sea of fire!

Layers upon layers of Fire Power dissolved all resistance.

Tao Power—[Snowfield Flying Fire]!

Implants activated at the Core Level grant martial artists an extraordinary ability that would make their Spiritual Power, physical body, and Force tend toward Perfection, closely intertwining, and thus typically only Tao Foundation Stage Martial Artists at Rank 7 or above could master Tao Power.

Of course, there were exceptions, wherein martial artists with exceptional talent could merge the three forces ahead of time.

Or like Li Fei, whose Spiritual Power and Qi-Blood were exceedingly remarkable, enabling him to force a fusion.

And no matter which type of martial artist, their combat power wouldn't be low.

This was definitely not a master He Jian could contend with!

He Jian stood in the midst of the fire sea; even if in the next second his heart and flesh would melt away, he remained calm.

He continued to observe carefully with his sensory abilities, unwilling to miss any detail.

Tonight, all he needed were his eyes.

Suddenly, beams of golden light penetrated from the outside world—one after another...

An endless brilliance punctured the sea of fire with numerous holes, simultaneously drawing away all the heat.

Boom—

An abrupt gust of wind blew fiercely, causing He Jian's hair to fly and his robe to flutter, forcing him to stagger back a few steps.

A figure with a blade stepped in front of him, pushing back the assailant.

"Li Fei?"

The enemy with the iron mask spoke in a hoarse voice.

Right now, Li Fei was not wearing his Golden Silk Jade Qilin Armor nor holding the Ghost Slash Blade.

Both items had been 'borrowed.'

He looked into the eyes of his opponent, whose glance showed only a moment's surprise before it settled back into calm.

This indicated that he had anticipated the possibility of Li Fei being here.

Brazen enough to attempt a jailbreak even knowing his own combat power, it seemed he must have a backup plan!

Li Fei hurled a [Blood Power God] strike directly at him.

But this combined blow of Magic and Martial essence, aimed at the opponent's mind, encountered an invisible barrier before reaching its heart and was blocked.

"Magic Artifact?"

Li Fei then realized that the iron mask on the man's face was a Magic Artifact, and behind it, a Great Mage was manipulating the artifact from the shadows, resonating with and casting magic.

The man lunged forward again.

Indeed, he was no match for Li Fei, but tonight's mission did not require him to defeat Li Fei.

So long as he could hold him off, it would be enough.

Moreover, he was not fighting alone.

As he threw a punch at Li Fei, a strong wave of magic flooded from the mask on his face, casting a spell on Li Fei that hit him first.

The Dark Night Lost Road Curse!

It momentarily robbed one of their perception of the outside world, instilling confusion and unease.

Even a momentary lapse in such a high-level clash was enough to create a fatally exploitable flaw.

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Compared to direct combat, magicians were indeed better suited for support.

With his fists ablaze, the man seized the moment and unleashed his power without reservation!

This was the depths of the dungeon, the most fortified area, where the floor and walls, fortified with special materials, could absorb the martial artists' Force.

But at this moment, the ground and walls were covered in a spider web of cracks.

It was as if a gargantuan beast had suddenly appeared inside the confined space, threatening to burst the chamber!

The man's fists struck Li Fei's chest with volcanic force pouring inside, but they were swallowed up as if sinking into the depths of the ocean.

Li Fei's eyes remained clear of any confusion throughout, his right hand stabbing his blade towards the assailant's abdomen!

Deliberately not using Protective Force to block the punch, he had taken the hit to close the distance.

The blade's tip instantly pierced through the Protective Force, through the Protective Clothing, and after half the blade sank in, it was finally caught firmly by flesh and Force.

The attacker rapidly backed away, and simultaneously, a surge of Blood Evil Qi burst within him!

Li Fei took steps forward to pursue, only to see his opponent suddenly lean over and a square iron hammer, with a roaring whistle, came hurtling toward him.

The path of the hammer left a clear white trail in the air; although only the size of a palm, it seemed like a mountain crashing down!

Bang—

The hammer struck the Mixed Element Star Armor, and Li Fei was forced back.

This Magic Artifact allowed the man in the mask to win a moment to catch his breath.

He straightened up, spat out a mouthful of blood, and expelled the Blood Evil Qi from his body with Force while vigorously activating his Core Level healing extraordinary ability.