Zhou Tian had been attacking his opponent for a long time, but he couldn't inflict even the slightest damage, while Pan Shi, with just a simple attack, had forced Zhou Tian to retreat. Although Zhou Tian was not so weak as to be defeated by a casual strike from Pan Shi, the outcome undoubtedly suggested that Zhou Tian's close combat ability seemed far inferior to Pan Shi's formidable strength.
When they had just begun their duel, Zhou Tian had already suffered a disadvantage, and in light of the situation, the combat between Zhou Tian and Pan Shi seemed unfavorable for Zhou Tian from every angle.
Even without a comprehensive comparison in close combat, the current circumstances made it clear to Zhou Tian that he probably wasn't a match for his opponent. As for cultivation level, Zhou Tian's was also not as profound as Pan Shi's. In such a scenario where he was inferior in every aspect, Zhou Tian's insistence on fighting his opponent was unlikely to yield any positive results.