Though Third Master Jing didn't want to put his own life on the line for the Heavensworn Four, he couldn't just sit idly by and watch them die in front of him either. For one, it would affect his future prospects when an explanation was demanded. The potential criticism had no material effect, but he nevertheless could not discount its intangible potency. It would've been better for him not to be here at all, but he couldn't exactly change that now. He was compelled to take the chance that was available to save his indirect associates.