If he fought back, he would still have the capability to struggle and perhaps manage to escape. Afterwards, as long as he avoided Qian Jiyun and the others, once he left the Flame Mountain Range, Qian Jiyun wouldn't be able to do anything to him.
"I told you to attack, didn't you hear me?"
With these words, it was clear he was preparing to have his two subordinates pioneer a path for him, creating a chance for him to flee for his life.
The two subordinates understood as well, ready to give up their own lives for their master at any moment. It wasn't that they didn't want to live, but their families were all in the hands of their master. If they betrayed him, it wouldn't just be the two of them who would die.
Both bit down hard, their hands gripping the long swords tightened, and with bloodshot eyes, they charged towards Qian Jiyun and the others. However, they had only dashed a few steps before stopping abruptly.