Wai Ling had encountered a sociopath, and Zhi Ruo knew that despot having a disdainful defeat by surrendering. It was far more better than staying and fighting and then eventually loosing her life. Wai Ling had chosen the right choice, and Zhi Ruo applauded her every step.   But not everyone felt the same as Zhi Ruo, take Wai Ling's brother as an example. When one would glance over to his expression,they would see the utter disappointment on his face as he watched as the practitioner declared Wai Ling's opponent as the winner of the match.   There was sense of confusion in the room, and Zhi Ruo didn't try and stand up to assert her opinions on Wai Ling's battle. She merely clapped and that was it. Although her actions were just that, everyone knew that Zhi Ruo had no qualms about Wai Ling suffering a defeat by her own hands just like that.   Bu

However, as the people in the room changed, the fact that Zhi Ruo was still the one calling the shots didn't change along with the people in the room. The room was still dominated with the original rankers, and mostly majority of the rankers were Ye clan members. No one could shake her position.   This came as a blessing and as an unfortunate situation for Zhi Ruo. Nevertheless she took it with grace, because it was much better than her leading the people in the room then 'it' to be handed by whomever.    And besides, Zhi Ruo thought that following another person was a waste of time and was totally not her style.    The tournament was coming to an end pretty much after the few people in the room got replaced. And it didn't take long for Zhi Ruo to stand up for her next fight yet again. Though the expression on her face wasn't seen whe