Due to their size, Griffons need a stretch of ground to sprint and accelerate before they can take off. At low altitudes and low speeds, it is extremely easy for Griffons to fail at taking off.
If the Griffons resting on the ground were forced into the air, the Griffons of the Eternal Domain, already numerically inferior, would undoubtedly suffer significant losses in combat.
Moreover, observing the pre-battle reactions of these Griffons and Gryphon Knights, Yan Xing was certain they were not mercenaries at all.
Their quality suggested they were Temple warriors in disguise.
Facing a regular army, there was even more reason not to let them take flight.
The Eternal Domain's Griffons divided into several squads to implement hit-and-run tactics; some drew the attention of the airborne enemy Griffons while others sought opportunities to break through.
