In fact, especially after a few Tier 5 Lords had ascended recently, comparing their situations with the outside world, they found that under your suppression, their lives were much better than other Lords, leading to a sharp rise in your reputation.
And at the same time, through this interaction, they became aware of the dangers in the outside world.
At this point, all you need to do is post the ascension requirements, indicating an open and honest approach, and express that if they want to ascend, they must do so at the cost of their subjugation, pushing the responsibility onto the panel's ascension requirements.
Then reveal that the surrounding areas have long been conquered by you, exhibiting some of your strength.
Most Lords would willingly submit to you without needing you to take action.
After all, compared to exploring alone and obtaining protection, from the information they currently have, the former obviously seems bleak.
