Yu Cheng's heart pounded in his chest as he assessed his grim situation. Escaping from Yan Xing seemed futile, especially with the searing pain from the sword wound on his back hindering his movements. He knew he couldn't keep running, and a daring escape was out of the question. In a risky and audacious move, he made a life-or-death decision – to confront Yan Xing head-on, relying on the mere flicker of remaining internal energy within him. It was a desperate gamble, but he had no other choice.
As Yan Xing's sword sliced through the air, Yu Cheng's instincts kicked in, and he felt the impending danger. He took a moment to steady himself, drawing a deep breath to focus his mind. Gripping his resolve, he emerged from behind the protective cover of a nearby tree, exposing himself to his relentless adversary.
