That was indeed the case.
Zong Shen had already decided to kill the five of them.
If they remained stubbornly obstinate, he would show them no mercy.
There was nothing to hesitate over.
Between threats and inducements, the former worked best, while the latter required a certain degree of skill.
Unless one encountered the sort of fool who would rather die than yield.
But in this world, there were still more "smart people" who knew how to assess the situation than "fools" who feared no death.
At that moment, with the Apostle Group Warriors closing in step by step, Zong Shen noticed that obvious divisions seemed to have emerged among the five.
The three from Dabos Great City, led by the fire mage Doris, were clearly "smart people."
Their Battle Intent was wavering.
Even the Sorensen brothers, known for their ferocious fighting style, were no exception.
They were merely skilled and battle-hardened, not reckless fools who feared nothing.
In contrast, the two elders of the Triune Church had already resolved to die.
Their devout faith in the church allowed them to defy their fear of death.
As long as they were fearless and devout, they could enter the divine kingdom after death.
Thus, they did not fear dying.
When the encirclement shrank to less than five meters, Doris, dressed in a mage's robe and with a graceful figure, tossed aside the staff in her hand.
"I am willing to surrender."
With her setting an example, the Dabos Gladiator Twins also threw down their weapons.
Their weapons were exceedingly heavy, and when they struck the icy ground, they sent ice chips flying everywhere.
"We are willing to surrender as well."
Seeing this, Zong Shen nodded in satisfaction.
The Apostle Group formation near the three of them instantly parted, opening up a