"First, I need to figure out a way to lure those players into my territory." No sooner had Zhou Tian thought of this than a few plans popped into his mind.
Zhou Tian had some experience in how to lure players. While he wouldn't dare to assert that he could manipulate all players at his will, he certainly knew a few tricks to lure some players into his domain.
It's not that the player were so gullible that Zhou Tian could easily manipulate them. The current situation mainly stemmed from the fact that Zhou Tian's identity was gaining an unfair advantage.
If Zhou Tian had not ventured into this world, he probably would have been just like those who were easily lured. The main reason is that players simply treat monsters as mere data, not expecting that they too can be cunning. Therefore, when facing Zhou Tian's manipulation, these players easily fall into the trap.