You said mechs were going to fight monsters, but instead you're destroying stars with your bare

Chapter 145 Molten Titan
If it weren't for Li Zhe's armored body having extremely high resistance to EMP attacks, he would probably have been overloaded and unable to move upon first encounter.

Even so, it took him a long time to finally pull it out of the ground by unleashing the ultimate power of his "Ultimate Demon God" form.

It was torn in two using the most primitive physical method.

The battles in the core area are very different from those in the outer area, and are full of various dangerous situations.

However, in this high-pressure battle, Li Zhe's combat skills and control over his own strength also improved rapidly.

During his exploration, he discovered a colossal, magnificent structure that resembled a black pyramid.

It stood silently in the center of the core area, emanating a terrifying aura that was chilling and devoured everything like a black hole...

"Commander, based on the energy fluctuations and architectural style analysis, this should be the Steel Empire's 'Central Database'," Zero's voice echoed in Li Zhe's mind. "It is also the final barrier to the Level 0 BOSS area."

However, this database is protected by an unbreakable energy barrier.

Above the barrier, a complex flow of data, like a waterfall of code, flows, keeping all outsiders out.

Li Zhe tried various attack methods.

Neither the ultimate demon god's full-force attack nor the YJ-21 packed with nuclear bombs could shake it in the slightest.

“Commander, the possibility of a forced breakthrough is zero,” Zero calmly analyzed. “Based on the fragmented information obtained from the ‘Data Ghost’, we need a series of special ‘keys’ to enter the database.”

"key?"

"Yes, the access key is held by the many 'guardians' of the core area."

Li Zhe understood.

To put it simply, you have to defeat the elite monsters here first to get the "ticket" before you can challenge the final boss.

He's familiar with this routine.

"Zero, based on all the data we've collected so far, help me pinpoint the elite monster."

"Yes, Commander."

Zero's computing core instantly entered full-load mode, and massive amounts of data intertwined, collided, and reorganized in her virtual world.

A moment later, a clear 3D map and a scarlet target point filled with an aura of destruction appeared in front of Li Zhe.

"Target locked: the giant energy furnace in Sector D-7. It is one of the power sources for the entire core area, and it is also home to... the most terrifying guardian we know of."

Li Zhe piloted the Netherworld Dragon Rider, speeding towards the giant energy furnace that exuded an ominous aura.

The closer you get, the higher the temperature in the air becomes.

Even space itself was slightly distorted due to the extreme heat.

A strong, pungent smell, a mixture of radioactive material and molten metal, assaulted the senses, causing a strange sense of irritation.

I learned from the Starry Sky Trading Market that you could meet mech pilots from other universes in the core area.

I've been wandering around this core area for so long, and I haven't seen a single person...

Li Zhe had some doubts, but he still proceeded steadily and surely.

Be alert to the surrounding energy reactions.

Finally, we arrived at our destination safely.

The sight before him made him gasp in shock.

It was an incredibly magnificent, colossal furnace, brimming with a rugged industrial aesthetic.

Its height exceeds 500 meters, like a steel mountain rising from the ground of hell, radiating a chilling dark red light.

Surrounding the furnace are huge cooling pipes and energy transmission channels that are as intricate as a spider web.

Like the blood vessels and nerves of a giant beast, it transmits immense energy to every corner of the core area. And in the very center of the furnace, a colossal figure lies dormant.

Standing over thirty meters tall, its massive body was forcibly fused together from the shell of a discarded nuclear reactor and twisted mechanical debris.

The body is covered with an exaggeratedly thick special alloy armor that gleams with a cold metallic light.

Between the gaps in the armor, scorching energy, like magma, flowed, radiating deadly radiation.

At its core, in its chest, a fusion core, over five meters in diameter and pulsating like a miniature sun, radiates terrifying heat and light capable of turning everything to ashes.

It lay there quietly, curled up in the center of the furnace, like an ancient beast lurking deep within a volcano.

With each breath, the surrounding air vibrates.

【Molten Core Titan (STTIT-58120E)】

[Type: Fifth Generation Abyss Apostle - Colossus Species - Nuclear Mutant - Elite]

[Combat Power: 12.5~? ? ?]

【Special Abilities: ① Super-Heavy Fusion Armor: Possesses extremely high physical and energy resistance, immune to most conventional attacks. ② Radiation Field: Its very existence continuously releases high-intensity radiation energy, causing sustained corrosive damage to surrounding organisms and machines. ③ Core Overload: In a near-death state, it can detonate the fusion core within its body, producing a devastating explosion comparable to a tactical nuclear explosion.】

[Note: My feelings... nuclear peace...]

"Commander, the target's defense and destructive power far exceed any enemy we've encountered before." Zero's voice was unusually grave. "A direct confrontation would give us less than a 30% chance of victory."

"Then let's not fight head-on."

A calm yet manic light flashed in Li Zhe's eyes.

Without the slightest hesitation, he directly activated the "Trinity" Ultimate Demon God form.

"Zero, calculate the structural weaknesses of all its cooling pipes, as well as the distribution of its core energy circuit."

"As ordered."

"Switch to 'Red Heretic' weapon and prepare for beyond-visual-range sniping."

"Yes!"

"Tear it apart as quickly as possible!"

"learn!"

A fierce and arduous battle centered on "precision demolition" has begun.

Piloting the Ultimate Demon God, Li Zhe charged straight towards the still-sleeping behemoth without the slightest hesitation, like a bolt of lightning piercing the darkness.

He did not attack the opponent's thick main armor.

Instead, they focused all their attacks on the seemingly indestructible but actually relatively fragile cooling pipes that connected the furnace and the Titan!
"Dang! Dang! Dang!"

Li Zhe's mecha in the "Crimson Heretic" form demonstrates unparalleled close-combat destructive power.

The massive, blazing nodachi, "Ame no Habakiri," traced deadly arcs through the air, striking the joints of the pipes with precision and ruthlessness.

Each cut was accompanied by a piercing metallic creak and a shower of sparks.

"Roar--!!!!"

The sleeping behemoth was awakened by this sudden, intense pain.

The Molten Core Titan suddenly opened its single eye, which was like a searchlight, and let out a deafening roar!

Its massive body slowly rose from the furnace, each step causing the entire earth to tremble.

It stretched out its huge arm, like a battering ram, and slammed it down hard at Li Zhe!
(End of this chapter)