Because He Was Close

If there were no opportunities, then create one yourself.

Jiang Botao had realized it, but he was too late. It couldn't be said that he had been careless. Ye Xiu's offense looked to be hasty to him, but it had been very subtle. Jiang Botao had noticed the flaw because of his sharp senses. A normal player or even many pro players might not have sensed anything awry with the Collapsing Mountain.

This was one of Jiang Botao's strengths, but this time, it became his bane. He had noticed this hastiness, but he had been too sensitive.

Jiang Botao didn't think the Collapsing Mountain into Falling Light Blade was a difficult sequence to execute. Anyone who was familiar with the technique could do it. However, Jiang Botao hadn't been ready for the subtlety in Stolord's movements, nor did he think his wave slashes could be dodged.

This was a bait specifically targeting him. The bait didn't target his flaws, but rather his strengths.