Gao Yang wasn't so arrogant as to confront America head-on.
If he decided to back down, relieved of burdens that weren't his to bear, it would be particularly simple for Gao Yang: do nothing.
If he did nothing, America without a target would naturally lose its pursuit aim on Grand Ivan. Even if those chasing Grand Ivan walked right past Gao Yang, what would it matter? Gao Yang wasn't Grand Ivan anyway.
However, doing nothing means Grand Ivan's power in Ukraine would completely collapse. Without leadership, Grand Ivan's underground empire would slowly disband, be devoured by Hunter Dejo Marshall, and those who originally pledged loyalty or had no choice but to work for Grand Ivan would naturally seek refuge under someone else.
If not for Andre and Gao Yang's extremely resolute methods, it's likely General Hager, Grand Ivan's most important mole in Ukraine, would have been under Dejo's command.
