Zhao Fu's tone was calm, without the slightest hint of killing intent, yet it sent a chill through the people of Holy Light City's hearts. It was as if they had already seen that horrific scene, and fearful expressions appeared on their faces.
"You..."
The white-clad young woman was furious, yet unable to say anything, because the City of Holy Light truly had no hope of winning. Their fate would very likely be just as he had described. Facing the crushing force of twelve City Lords, she would not even have a chance to die.
"Are you still going to resist?"
The white-clad young woman clenched her fists. If there had been even the slightest hope of victory, she would definitely have held fast to her original resolve. But hearing how he intended to torment her people made her hesitate. If they lost, she did not want to see that terrifying scene.
Zhao Fu said nothing, his eyes fixed on the white-clad young woman.
After a while, the white-clad young woman spoke, "If I surrender, how will you treat my people?"
"I will treat them equally. They will all be Great Qin's subjects!" Zhao Fu answered solemnly, his head held high.
Receiving Zhao Fu's answer, the white-clad young woman hesitated for a moment before finally saying, "I choose to surrender!"
A trace of a smile appeared on Zhao Fu's lips. This was also the benefit of persuading someone to surrender—gaining enormous benefits without suffering any losses.
Upon hearing their City Lord's words, most people in Holy Light City let out a sigh of relief. A small number were unwilling, but they still obeyed their City Lord's command.
Zhao Fu also ordered the Calamity Knights to quickly lead away the three hundred thousand skeletons. There were far too many skeletons for