Wang Tian, standing nearby, saw that Lin Ya had successfully "surrendered" and hurriedly spoke up, his voice urgent:
"Head of the Du Gu Household! I'm willing too! I'm willing to surrender as well! I've long been dissatisfied with Peak Martial Arts Hall! I'm willing to serve you!"
Du Gu Ce glanced at him and nodded. "Very good. Another useful hand." He had Wang Tian's restraints removed as well.
As if granted a pardon, Wang Tian hurriedly moved to stand behind Du Gu Ce beside Lin Ya, lowering his head and not daring to look forward.
"You two..." Zhao Wuji looked at Lin Ya and Wang Tian, his eyes filled with disappointment and contempt. "Spineless scum! You've completely disgraced Peak Martial Arts Hall!"
Lin Ya lowered his head, not daring to retort, but sneered inwardly. Disgrace? Staying alive was what mattered most!
As long as he lived, there would be endless possibilities! What did a momentary humiliation matter? Once he became powerful in the future, he would repay today's shame a hundredfold!
He did not think he had done anything wrong. This was recognizing the times. It was strategic forbearance! It was preserving a spark for human civilization! At least, that was how he comforted himself.
Du Gu Ce looked at Zhao Wuji and the others, who would rather die than yield, then at the two "wise men" behind him who had "recognized the times." A cold smile of absolute control appeared on his face.
"Since you're all so 'unyielding,' enjoy your final days properly," Du Gu Ce said coldly.
"Three days from now, the altar will open. You, along with the tens of millions of 'sacrifices' in East Forest Base City, will become nourishment for That Adult's descent."
He paused, his gaze sweeping over Zhao Wuji and the others as