I'm a villain in the superhero world.

Is it possible for someone who has never done any ballroom dancing before to go from zero to proficient in just one day?

the answer is--

can.

Because this person was a genius, and had practiced almost 24 hours a day without interruption.

So it's not difficult to do this.

But if we absolutely have to point out any negative consequences of such a rushed approach...

That is, after everything was over, Ji Mingyang told Lü Buyi that he probably never wanted to dance again in his life.

"Is this really necessary...? Even if we have to split up, do I really have to go to this so-called ball while trying to stay as secret as possible?"

Having not rested all day, Ji Mingyang, now so exhausted that he collapsed on the ground, complained as he took the water cup that Yin Qing handed him.

"I've already explained it to you, right? It's not like the scenario you're thinking of where fighting is happening all the time. Unless absolutely necessary, the six forces that came this time won't rashly engage you in battle."

Lu Buyi also took the warm water from Yin Qing, and after thanking her softly, he turned his gaze back to Ji Mingyang.

"Because your solar power is extremely unstable, according to precedents passed down through the ages, once you are driven to a desperate situation or lose control of your emotions, you will enter the 'Solar Manifestation' state—"

"They wouldn't dare gamble on whether you're an emotionally stable and well-behaved child at this time."

"Therefore, unless someone wants to let others reap the benefits, in the initial period you will most likely have to accept conversations from all sides."

"With all parties checking and balancing each other, this will definitely only happen in the same situation, since they can't guarantee that you won't be directly lured away by one party in other circumstances."

At this point, Lü Buyi paused, placed the water glass on the table beside him, and softly asked:

"Now, tell me, where on the Oriental Pearl cruise ship can all of the above conditions be met?"

This question doesn't even need an answer.

All parties ensured that their extraordinary abilities were not revealed to the ordinary people on board.

The most suitable occasion is a social gathering like a dance.

Thinking of this, Ji Mingyang sighed, his voice filled with helplessness as he spoke, his body and mind exhausted.

"Why is it so complicated... Can't the mastermind just be more direct?"

"Do you have to go through all this trouble to catch me?"

"First, there was that trap at the beginning, then they exposed me to so many forces, and finally they used my background to lure me onto the Oriental Pearl."

"As a result, on the Oriental Pearl, other forces that were attracted will fight for me, and in the end, I will reap the benefits."

"I'm truly impressed by his perseverance and patience. Is he really that weak?"

"Can't he just come out and fight me directly?"

That's called seeking stability, and it also shows foresight.

Don't you see how the Snake Queen planned to this extent, yet in the end, she was still easily overwhelmed by your protagonist's halo?

If she had shown up and made a move directly, she probably would have been taken down by your Sun Manifestation long ago.

Lu Buyi secretly grumbled, feeling that it must have been really tough for Snake Princess and Emperor Chongde to be the bosses of the first volume.

Seimei is on duty, the sun awakens.

The Dragon Emperor revives, the Dragon Emperor makes his move—

It seems like she and Emperor Chongde have been blessed with all sorts of good things.

"Stop complaining. If we can't reach an agreement in the end, we'll definitely have to fight. You can vent your anger there then."

After lamenting for the Snake Princess and Emperor Chongde, Lü Buyi reminded Ji Mingyang:

"And don't let your guard down. Although you have the power of the sun to deter us, the power of the sun has been passed down for thousands of years, and there are things that specifically target it."

"Don't let me catch you off guard and you end up on one knee, completely defenseless."

"Even without the sun appearing, I'm already close to the fourth energy level..."

"It can't be that bad, can it?"

Ji Mingyang straightened up, and after briefly defending himself, he suddenly thought of something.

He raised his head, his gaze lingering on Lü Buyi:

"Speaking of which, if a real fight breaks out, what will happen to the ordinary people on board? And if the Oriental Pearl is sunk, won't you feel bad?"

Ji Mingyang's words made sense. Theoretically, if a fourth-level energy level user went all out, neither the ship nor the people on it would survive.

But Lü Buyi just chuckled, as if Ji Mingyang were talking nonsense.

However, instead of explaining, he asked him a question in return—

"Do you know... why the mastermind who used your background to lure you chose the Oriental Pearl cruise ship, which was about to depart, as the location?"

Why?

Ji Mingyang was stunned for a moment; he had never really thought about this question carefully.

He ignored this problem from the very beginning.

Yes... Haidu is so big, why did that person choose to be on the Oriental Pearl ship that was about to set sail?

Unable to find an answer, he could only look at Lü Buyi with puzzlement.

This time, Lü Buyi did not answer him, but pointed to Yin Qing, who was sitting quietly to the side, indicating that Ji Mingyang should ask her.

Ji Mingyang naturally did as instructed.

"Because the Oriental Pearl will enter the Pacific Ocean in a very short time."

Holding the cup with both hands, Yin Qing took a small sip and began to explain to Ji Mingyang one of the common knowledge points of the extraordinary world.

"The Three Philosophers System suppresses all extraordinary powers on Earth indiscriminately."

"However, the degree of pressing varies in different areas—"

"The Pacific Ocean is one of the regions where the [Three Philosophers System] suppresses the most. The reason is unknown, but what is certain is that even if a fourth-level energy level were to fight there, there would be no large-scale destruction."

"To give an example, if you were to take the shot that you can use to destroy a block here and apply it to the Oriental Pearl ship sailing into the Pacific Ocean, it would probably only be able to barely penetrate the deck."

"This must be why that person chose the Oriental Pearl cruise ship—"

"After all, if it were in Haidu, the scope and impact of the damage would be too great, and the executives of the governing council would intervene forcefully."

After saying her last words, Yin Qing glanced at Lü Buyi.

Executive Officer...

Although I don't understand what this word means, the name sounds so sophisticated and impressive.

Following Yin Qing's gaze, Ji Mingyang looked at Lü Buyi again.

Lu Buyi ignored his curious gaze and simply clapped lightly for Yin Qing's explanation.

"It seems your brother and the Zen master taught you well; everything was correct."

After saying that, Lü Buyi reached out and tapped Ji Mingyang on the head, announcing that the topic was over.

"Alright, that concludes the pre-battle preparations and Q&A session."

"Less than a day until boarding."

"have a good rest."