Yan Yourong did not engage in combat with Cao Zhen. After stepping onto the stage, she conceded immediately.
After all, Little Beiyan once said, "A master is like a father," and the Guardian Immortal Imperial Dynasty holds the principle of filial piety in the utmost regard. How could she fight her own master?
Her concession could not be faulted by anyone, not even the Grand Preceptor could blame her out of anger.
After all, Yan Yourong was following the Guardian Immortal Imperial Dynasty's tradition of prioritizing filial piety above all else.
Nobody was surprised by Yan Yourong's concession, and regarding the next match...
"There's nothing much left to fight for now,"
"Indeed, with the injuries Xiang Ziyu sustained yesterday, it's questionable whether he can even climb onto the stage."
"I see Xiang Ziyu over there."
"He probably will take to the stage, but, I wonder if he's going to concede?"