Yan Huohuo's face was grim, contemplating whether to use his trump card. Indeed, this made him somewhat hesitant. He hadn't expected that Tangyu could withstand his two strikes, which disrupted his plans.
But once the words are out, how can he easily take them back? If he doesn't deal with Tangyu, how can he step down and control the venue?
However, he was reluctant to use his trump card, as he needed to save it for the disciple selection. If he exposed it now, it would be a loss. The feud with Tangyu was a minor issue; the disciple selection was the major one. Losing sight of the larger picture was not something Yan Huohuo was willing to do. This time, he came with the expectations of the entire Flame Nation on his shoulders, so he couldn't afford to slip up.
Yet, backing off would cost Yan Huohuo his dignity, putting him in a dilemma.
