In fact, Chu Xiu had already decided to drop the idea of escaping, because no matter how strong his gambling itch was, or how unwilling he felt, it couldn't change the fact that an Immortal Weapon was currently locked onto his Star Core.
If the Star Core were shattered, his entire Dao path would be cut off. The price was too great—he couldn't afford that bet!
Even if it looked like his side held all the advantages, Lilith and Wu weren't idiots. Since they were doing this, they must have some confidence of success, very likely some method beyond his current understanding. Chu Xiu had just suffered a huge loss at Lilith's hands; there was no way he'd repeat that mistake so soon.
So this time he sharply noticed the arrogance lurking in his subconscious, forcibly suppressed his emotions, and chose the path offered by rational analysis.
