"A battle with the back to the river, only finding a path to survival after being cornered to death!"
Yan Qing was indeed a man of true iron-blood and steel resolve. At this moment, the wisest choice would be to retreat and dodge the venomous strike slashed by Lu Qingyuan.
But Yan Qing didn't do so, instead he chose to confront it head-on.
Wanting to trade injuries, seeking a mutual defeat.
An expert only needs to make a move to reveal their prowess. Yan Qing, having dominated the Earth Rankings several times, is a supreme genius with absolute strength.
It is likely that through their initial exchange, Yan Qing had gauged Lu Qingyuan's strength.
He didn't have confidence in victory, which is why he chose to take the desperate risk.
His sole purpose in doing this was to fight for a breath of dignity for those of the Outer Sect. Even in defeat, he sought to maintain his honor.
