At such a close range and with such a sudden change, even Lucifer, a top-tier warrior with swift reactions, found it difficult to make any meaningful defense. Especially when he was constantly distracted, alert for the possible appearance of Xiao Lin, he was unable to focus on much else.
Thud... A pair of stiff claws suddenly clamped around Lucifer's neck, then exploded with force, squeezing fiercely. The sharp claw tips instantly pierced the outer skin, deep into the throat, gripping the windpipe and blood vessels.
Aaaa~~~ The intense pain compelled Lucifer to let out a muffled howl, and the longsword poised downward was forcibly stopped by himself. The blade turned sharply towards Yelu Shou to strike decisively at the waist!
