The cunning demon took advantage of Lux's identity as a mage.
Although the soul warriors did not reject Lacus too much because of Jacka, the arrival of Lacus and Jacka gave the soul warriors guarding here a relatively clear judgment on time.
This is quite fatal.
The soul warriors who are able to persevere and continue to fight against demons to this day are without exception people with extremely tenacious wills.
For them, ordinary life and death are not painful at all.
Just like the oath they made when they joined the Fearless Vanguard, they have long been prepared to sacrifice their souls here, and ordinary verbal persuasion will not cause any confusion.
What really drained their souls was the cruel reality that the sacrifice ceremony was forgotten and subsequent reinforcements could not replace it.
These tough warriors don't care whether anyone remembers their names, or they can accept that their children and grandchildren will have their own blessings - in the long years of fighting against the devil, what supports them is no longer personal honor and disgrace, but stands on the side of mankind.
From a perspective, it is the responsibility of sealing the devil forever.
We are not doing it for our own selfishness, but to protect all mankind!
Even if our souls are exhausted in endless wars, there will still be brave younger generations who will uphold the name of fearless pioneers and stand on the front line against the devil - and this is what truly supports them in life and death.
The pillar of belief is to admit defeat and never give up!
But now, even though the commander and the demon are still trying hard to refute, this Optimus Prime has been subtly wavering.
If the sacrifice ceremony is forgotten and there are no reinforcements behind it, the demon will break out sooner or later.
At that time, will our sacrifice and persistence still have meaning?
Something is wrong.
Seeing that the soul began to dim, Lux and Ino looked at each other and nodded at the same time.
"Who said there are no reinforcements?" Lux stepped forward, interrupting the argument between the commander and the demon, "I am the reinforcements!"
Lux's sudden opening made both parties stunned for a moment - and then they all laughed.
The devil smiled exaggeratedly, and the laughter rolled in like muffled thunder, while the shadows continued to roll over the fortress like dark clouds. It was obvious that it was smiling very happily.
The commander's smile was a bitter smile. He looked at Lux and Ino, as if he didn't know what to say for a moment, and just kept shaking his head.
Looking at their performance, how could Lux not know what they were thinking?
Obviously, neither the demons nor the soul warriors took Lux and Ino seriously - in their view, Lux and Ino could not change the overall situation.
In this case, ordinary methods are ineffective. If you want to prevent the soul warrior's will from dissipating, you must hit the devil hard!
With the ice shield on her body, Lux directly pulled out the broken sword, then jumped up and charged directly towards the demon who was laughing maniacally.
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Lux's surprise attack seemed to startle the demon.
This mortal mage is not a soul warrior. If she dies in the Shadow Realm, she is really dead. In this case, she dares to rush out and attack. That is really brave!
However, out of surprise, the devil responded immediately.
The thick black mist condensed into a sharp blade, slashing down from the sky. At the same time, the originally grinning mouth opened wide, as if it wanted to swallow Lux directly.
If it were before climbing Mount Targon, this level of offensive would have been enough to make Lux switch from offense to defense. She might even be in a hurry - but unfortunately, this time, the devil was not facing Lux who had reached the transcendent realm, but the former one.
Lux has crossed the threshold of demigods!
When the shadow blades dragged the dark tail flames and attacked, the broken sword in Lux's hand dexterously turned into a sword flower, easily defeating these war blades condensed with shadow energy.
Due to the mutual restraint between light and shadow, these shadow blades melted and disappeared almost like the white snow of three springs the moment they came into contact with Lux's sword. Wherever the broken blade touched, there was a clear jade.
Although when Lux intervened in the battle before, the demon also caught a glimpse of her using similar methods to deal with the flying shadow blades, but that was just the aftermath of her attack on the fortress. A person who has the ability to enter the shadow realm can handle these, but it is not
It's not that amazing.
But now it seems that something is not quite right.
This effortless method finally made the devil feel a sense of crisis - it seemed that ordinary methods could not deal with this mortal who came out halfway, so he had to take a serious action!
As long as she is dealt with, these mortals who are blocking him from leaving the Shadow Realm will inevitably lose their will to fight. By then, even if he does not have to cooperate with those annoying compatriots, he can leave here!
Thinking of this, the demon no longer created shadow blades and threw flying knives from a distance, but dispersed large swaths of shadow, creating a lightless land to completely submerge Lux.
There is no direction or time in the darkness, and it is easy for people to lose judgment. The devil can create panic in this environment and wait for opportunities to attack.
This trick can be regarded as his usual trick. He is a man-made demon born in the shadow world. There will be no movement when walking through the shadows. This kind of unpredictable sneak attack is fatal to anyone!
While expanding the shadow mist that hides his body, he condenses the demonic body at his core from the loose cloud suit into an entity. In this way, the cunning demon quietly lurks, waiting for Lux to reveal his flaw and unleash the most deadly force.
An attack.
This insidious tactic forced the Fearless Vanguard to be trapped in the lonely city. The devil was full of confidence in this move.
Be confused, be confused, be hesitant, be afraid - it's dark, it's time to rest!
The rolling black mist completely obscured everything.
The devil carefully set up a dark stage.
The demon, who was at home in the shadows, finally began to launch tentative sneak attacks.
Lux seemed to be unaware of the Shadow Blade that quietly appeared in front of her. If the ice shield floating around her hadn't been strong enough, this smoke-pulling sneak attack tactic would have been very effective.
The demon passed by Lux again and again.
In this process, it did not seek to kill with one strike, but waved its demonic arm and struck the thick ice shield prepared by Ino for Lux again and again.
It's very patient.
Demons born from extreme emotions are born masters at playing with people's hearts.
The long-term "hunger" in the Shadow Realm made it very weak, and it could not taste the taste of mortal nightmares. Even though the Shadow Realm was very comfortable, it still could not stop it from becoming weak day after day.
Therefore, when facing Lux, it did not intend to make a quick decision.
He is not in a hurry to launch the most deadly attack, but constantly mobilizes and guides Lux through fleeting temptations again and again.
Every tentative attack will cause shadow and ice to intersect.
From Lux's perspective, she would only see countless ice shards flying out, flying into the darkness, and then disappearing completely.
The devil is tempting, tempting, and attacking silently.
Just as Tam can devour by mobilizing greedy emotions, and Ramo can win by mastering secrets, this nightmare demon also has his own unique way of winning.
In the dark shadow mist, it is quietly weaving the dream of reality. Once Lux's heart is shaken and she becomes unwilling to face the dilemma, she will fall into the nightmare of eternal night.
Become the prey of the devil.
The repeated trials were like a pocket watch in the hands of a hypnotic master, stimulating Lux's nerves again and again. Seeing that Lux's reaction seemed to be getting slower and slower, the smile on Nocturne's face that had solidified into a mask became more and more ferocious.
Got up.
You are tired.
Have a rest.
Escape.
Come on, embrace the darkness!
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The black mist closed and Lux's figure disappeared.
The soul warriors looked at each other.
Jaka Crownguard picked up the sword without hesitation and rushed towards the city wall - obviously, he was aware of Lux's critical situation and wanted to rush out to rescue his niece.
However, just as he was about to rush out of the fortress, a thick wall of ice rose from the ground, stopping him in place.
Jika, who almost hit the ice wall, looked at Ino next to her in stunned silence, not understanding why she stopped herself.
"Trust Lux." Ino calmly retracted his hand from the fortress wall, "Don't cause trouble for her."
"That's the devil!" Jaka felt that the world was simply crazy. "You are her companion, how could you watch her face the nightmare devil alone..."
"Believe Lux." Ino repeated, pressing her hand on the wall again, "If you go now, you will only cause trouble for her."
Jieka didn't bother to talk to Inuoduo, and changed the direction and continued to rush down the city wall.
But unfortunately, the ice in front of him seemed to come to life, blocking Jieka again.
Change the direction again.
The ice wall also changed direction again.
The next moment, just when Jecca was furious and about to take action against Ino, a scream finally penetrated the thick black fog and appeared clearly in everyone's ears.
"Let's all light up!"
Along with Lux's voice, there was endless light that was like thousands of sharp blades. These lights tore through the darkness, shattered the nightmare, and even caused the shadow world to vibrate for a moment.
In the bright light, the nightmare recycles its own shadow mist with all its strength, barely holding up a layer of protective shield. The shadow that was once so thick that it seemed breathless is like a piece full of holes in the face of such brilliance.
The cloak is ridiculous no matter how you look at it.
Seeing this scene, all the soul warriors in the fortress, including Jacka, froze in place as if they had been hit by a petrification spell.
Only Ino calmly retracted his arm, raised his face slightly, and showed a proud smile on his lips.