Army Surrenders, Bound for the Star Luo Imperial Palace

Chapter 787: Army Surrenders, Bound for the Star Luo Imperial Palace

"But they aren't Soul Masters—they're ordinary people, Xiao Yuan. How could you kill them?" Zhu Zhuqing said.

"Naive. They are not ordinary people; they are soldiers, weapons of war on the battlefield. If Soul Masters slaughter innocent civilians at will, then that is indeed an unforgivable crime. But not a single person in an army that has taken the battlefield is innocent."

"They went to war to kill their enemies. If they wanted to kill others, they naturally had to be prepared to be killed themselves."

"Since ancient times, there have only been sayings that killing prisoners brings ill fortune, that massacring a city is inhuman and devoid of conscience. I have never heard anyone criticized for wiping out an army of a million in battle."

"When the two sides are enemies, isn't it perfectly normal to annihilate the enemy's army?"

"How could there be no deaths in war?"

"Besides, I gave them a chance. As long as they surrender, they will be fine. It all depends on their own choice."

"I do not kill prisoners."

"Being lenient toward prisoners is called mercy. Pitying enemies who have not laid down their weapons is just stupid."

Lu Yuan spoke calmly.

Upon hearing this, Zhu Zhuqing's pretty face alternated between pale and flushed. This was the first time Lu Yuan had spoken to her in such a tone.

"Zhu Qing, I know you have a kind heart, but kindness depends on the situation. Haven't you always shown no mercy to Soul Masters who stood against you? Why are you soft-hearted today? Is it merely because these soldiers are not Soul Masters?"

Lu Yuan asked.

"Yes. We are Soul Masters; it feels too wrong for us to attack ordinary people. I can't