Ding-ding-ding... With short, hurried footsteps, the man, humbled by the weight of fatherhood, plunged forward, sprinting wildly and shoulder-first crashing into the steel frame of the Autobot. Though his body was strong enough to collapse a wall, it only sent the Autobot staggering. "You all will die. You all will die..." A strong declaration echoed from the speaker in the car's chest, accompanied by a crackling hum of electricity. The car's mechanical arms clicked and turned, then swung powerfully, hurling Zhang Yuanqing and Qi Tian Da Sheng into the air. Zhang Yuanqing landed heavily like a sack, dazed and disoriented. Qi Tian Da Sheng, mid-air, adjusted his balance, executed two backflips to absorb the force, and landed steadily. A wood spirit? This man is a wood spirit? As Zhang Yuanqing watched this scene unfold, he immediately identified Qi Tian Da Sheng's profession. In the transcendent stage, a level-2 wood spirit is known as a wood ape, naturally gifted with climbing abilities and exceptional agility. The way Qi Tian Da Sheng absorbed the impact—clearly not merely due to physical strength—required specific techniques. After careful consideration, only the wood spirit fit this description perfectly. "Clang! Clang! Clang!" With fists like raindrops, he repeatedly pounded the car's steel body. Yet the car merely raised its arm, sweeping him away, then grabbed the chainsaw to pursue. In the crisis, the middle-aged man, outwardly simple and unassuming, displayed a fighting spirit and agility befitting his dynamic presence. A fierce intensity radiated from his eyes and brows. Using the cars parked around him as cover, he either surged forward, dove, or rolled, evading repeated saw cuts. The situation remained perilous. "Damn it!" the Fire Demon bellowed, accelerating and leaping into the air, then driving his legs together to kick the car-man squarely in the back. Yet the car-man's braking system, like that of a vehicle, responded—his steel body trembled, but his feet remained firmly planted. He instantly turned around, sweeping his arms with the saw. The Fire Demon instinctively reached out to block. Pffft! His right palm separated instantly, landing with a soft "plink" on the ground. The Fire Demon then collapsed to the ground, emitting a piercing, heart-wrenching cry. At this moment, Zhang Yuanqing and the Monkey King, who had just returned, moved in— one to engage the car-man, the other to pull the wounded Fire Demon back. "Thud... thud..." Zhang Yuanqing drove his two fists into the steel chest, feeling the pain so intense that his bones seemed about to shatter. His powerful fists—capable of felling an octogenarian—now felt like mere punches. The target of the pursuit had shifted from one to two. Drawing on the physical prowess of Ye You Shen, Zhang Yuanqing repeatedly managed to dodge deadly attacks, his mind racing with strategies. If he couldn't defeat them and couldn't escape, this was clearly a total wipe-out scenario. Under these circumstances, how could he possibly survive against the Autobots when his skills were sealed? Yet, even a Class-S spiritual realm couldn't assign a task that was absolutely destined to end in death. There had to be a way—some solution—though he hadn't yet discovered it. If only there were a sanctuary, like the Mountain God's Temple... A sudden inspiration struck Zhang Yuanqing's mind. He shouted aloud, "Get into the cars! Get into the cars!" The onlookers were momentarily stunned, then quickly realized what he meant. Like a drowning man clutching at a lifeline, the Sky King hurriedly produced the car key and pressed the unlock button. A few meters behind, the car that had just been opened emitted two soft beeps. Li Tian Da Sheng instinctively rushed toward it, taking a few steps, then remembered there was still a Fire Demon, and turned back, helping him hurry toward the vehicle. Xie Lingxi, pale-faced, pulled out her car keys from her pocket, pressed the unlock button, and a few meters away, a black SUV responded with a series of beeps and its tail lights flickered. "Actually, it's right here... Sister Xi Shi, let's go quickly!" Xie Lingxi exclaimed in delight. Xi Shi dashed toward the car, while Xie Lingxi steadied herself by the waist, stumbling after, occasionally glancing back to call out, "This way, this way!" "Go ahead first," the middle-aged man bent low, dodging the saw's cutting blows, his voice steady. Noticing Zhang Yuanqing hesitating, he furrowed his brows, saying, "You're still quite inexperienced—your movements don't match those of a seasoned spiritual realm traveler. If I leave now, you'll surely perish." "Then couldn't it be a profession not skilled in combat?" Zhang Yuanqing protested, not trying to hold his ground, but turning and running off. He rushed toward the SUV, opened the back door, stepped inside, and called out, "Come quickly!" As a father, he immediately left the Autobot and sprinted toward them. "Hoo-hoo-hoo—" The Autobot's engine roared, its wheels gliding beneath it as it surged forward. The man's facial muscles were taut, his forehead veins bulging, his face contorted with effort, yet he still couldn't catch up with the Autobot. Zhang Yuanqing shouted, "Switch sides!" He slammed the door shut and opened the door on the other side. The man leaped to the left, dodging the sweeping saw, rolled and crawled around to the other side of the vehicle, and quickly entered through the new door. Thud! The door closed. From the joints at the Autobot's ankles, gas expelled, relieving its momentum, and it stopped, holding the saw steady beside the vehicle. At that moment, all four people inside the car held their breath. Just as quietly, Zhang Yuanqing breathed a sigh of relief, watching the Autobot standing outside the car, looking here and there. "It seems my judgment was correct," he smiled. Xi Shi immediately cast a look of admiration. "You're truly amazing! No wonder you're such an experienced traveler of the Spirit Realm." He glanced at him, a touch of humility in his eyes. Did he sense I was a newcomer? Zhang Yuanqing smiled gently. "I simply have a good eye for observation." Xie Lingxi blinked her bright, lively eyes. "Are you a scout?" Of course not! How could I possibly be a scout with only 75 gold coins worth of vision! Zhang Yuanqing smiled without speaking. Xie Lingxi didn't press further, instead softly thanking, "Thank you, Uncle, and thank you, Brother Wang Tai, for saving me just now." Zhang Yuanqing nodded slightly with a touch of humility. "We are companions. Only by helping each other can we overcome the challenges ahead." His words earned the girl's gratitude and admiration. The Autobots outside hadn't yet left, so the group hesitated to move away from the vehicles. Zhang Yuanqing took the opportunity to close his eyes and reflect on the details since entering the parking lot: "Shi Lingxi doesn't seem to be a specialist in close-range combat—she's more of a defensive type, and her exact role isn't clear yet. The Fire Demon is likely a Fire Mage; he has a fiery temperament that allows him to mask his true nature, though he can't completely conceal it. As for the sense of being a father—well, that feels a bit like Ou Xiangrong...” He hadn't noticed the middle-aged man's role earlier, but during the recent battle, Zhang Yuanqing sensed a strong undercurrent of resentment and a clear preference for close-quarters combat in the man known as the Father of Regret. The similarity to Ou Xiangrong struck him immediately. "If he's a seductive spirit-being, isn't that a bit too gentle? Hmm—Ou Xiangrong was already mentally unstable back then, so he can't really serve as a reliable benchmark." If the elder is a seductive spirit, given the context of opposing factions, he's likely to be an evil foe—should I cut him down after completing the mission? To reach the underground parking garage, personnel will need to search for keys and work together to counter the Autobots; under these circumstances, the likelihood of the killer being someone who cuts down a team member significantly decreases... While thinking this, he hears Xie Lingxi excitedly say, "Oh, I've found another card!" ... [Chime! Your condition has been met. Would you like to eliminate one team member? If no decision is made within thirty seconds, the opportunity is automatically forfeited.] [Chime! You have forfeited this opportunity.] ... Inside the vehicle, everyone's attention turns to Xie Lingxi, watching her pull out a metallic card from behind the sun visor on the passenger seat. The surface, finished with a golden coating, bears a single line of text: [You have earned one opportunity to use a special item.] Opportunity to use a special item? Zhang Yuanqing sees Xi Shi, Xie Lingxi, and the middle-aged elder, his eyes gleaming slightly. Compared to life-essence potions, cards that allow the use of equipment are far more crucial. When equipment is used well, it can resolve a crisis; while life-essence potions may save lives, they cannot alleviate the emergency. At that moment, the Autobots outside shouted, "Everyone is going to die!" and then slid away reluctantly. Meanwhile, the group watched as the countdown reappeared—this time, with only two minutes and forty seconds remaining. Twenty seconds shorter. "What's going on? We've lost twenty seconds," Xi Shi exclaimed, her eyes wide. "Every time the Autobots appear, we lose twenty seconds?" "There's another possibility," Xie Lingxi offered, "opening a vehicle costs ten seconds." All four fell silent. Whether it was one or the other, the situation wasn't promising. Xi Shi's face grew pale. "The S-tier dungeon is too difficult. I never want to go through it again in my life." Ah? Are there dungeons beyond S-tier in the world? Zhang Yuan offered a wry, resigned comment. Four of them opened the car door and just in time saw Qi Tian Dashi supporting the Fire Demon as he walked toward them. The Fire Demon had wrapped a short sleeve around his wrist for simple bandaging, but this did little to stop the bleeding. During the few minutes he had been inside the car, his pants had already turned red with blood, and due to significant blood loss, his face was pale and ashen. "He's not doing well," Qi Tian Dashi said, approaching the group and gesturing toward the wound. Seeing that the Fire Demon was reluctant to speak, he weakly asked, "Young lady, where's your card? Hand it over to me right away." Xie Lingxi wrinkled her nose. "I'm keeping it for myself—how can I give it to you?" The Fire Demon grew furious. "I knew you were just playing games all along—once you cut open your chest, you'd reveal a heart as cold as ice." Xie Lingxi pouted, her voice full of委屈. "How can you say such things to me? I'm still just a young girl." What's going on with this girl? She's trying to reduce staff now? Zhang Yuanqing glanced at her, then at The mission in the underground parking garage hadn't been completed yet—searching for the keys required manpower, and without saving the fire demon, he would surely die. This would not only delay the mission's progress but also reduce the team's strength. After a brief pause, Zhang Yuanqing suggested, "Why don't we vote?" The voting results showed that everyone except Xie Lingxi voted in favor. "Hmph!" Xie Lingxi reluctantly tossed her Life Concentrate card to the fire demon. 【Beep! Detected injury. Would you like to use the "Life Concentrate"?】 "Yes." The metallic card flowed like ethereal spring water, covering the severed wound on the fire demon's wrist. Within a few seconds, flesh and tissue regenerated, and a new hand gradually grew out. The pale fire demon now looked radiant and refreshed. Seeing the injured successfully treated, Qi Tian Da Sheng immediately remarked, "I've noticed that the time needed to locate the keys has shortened—what's causing this?" "Si Xi relayed her observations from the car to the others. Qi Tian Da Sheng furrowed his brow, the Fire Demon shouting, "By heaven, if this keeps up, won't the Autobots just keep coming? Will they finally wipe us out completely?" That's exactly what happens at S-level difficulty. Zhang Yuanqing sighed. The group recalled the Autobots' strength and felt a wave of fear. Si Xi swallowed hard, urging, "We can't waste any more time—we must locate the controller and shut down the Autobots' power before things get absolutely dire." She glanced at the dense rows of vehicles—those in sight, those beyond, and those out of sight—and her brows remained furrowed, "How can we possibly find them all?" Anxiety and despair rose in every person. Each time they searched for the keys and then the controller, the three-minute interval would be exhausted. Ah! Zhang Yuanqing sighed and spoke, "I have a method. If it works, we should be able to successfully navigate through the parking lot." What? To the players, this sentence sounded like heavenly music. Everyone suddenly turned around, astonished and delighted, looking at Wang Tai.