Zhu Tian started by deceiving his father-in-law from the perspective of pirates.

Also known as: I tricked the Burning Legion into conquering the heavens for me.
What's a good way for a time traveler to quickly gain power? Rhodes thinks the simplest way is to fool countless working people.
Rhodes tricked the Burning Legion's fel lord and made his first fortune.
One Piece World: Father-in-law, this is the blood of evil energy. Drink it and you'll be able to crush the other four emperors. Yamato, marry me!
Warcraft Universe: Rhodes latched onto Aizen's coattails, becoming a Wildlands demigod, and tricked Sargeras into forging six Infinity Stones—Void, Holy Light, Arcane, Fel, Death, and Life versions—to deal with the Void.
Marvel Universe: Rhodes tricked Odin, saying, "Father-in-law, if you move your Aesir gods here, you can escape Ragnarok."
Saint Seiya World: Rhodes tricked the cunning goddess Athena, helping him become a true god.
Black Myth World: Tathagata, I am Wutian, will you leave on your own or will I send you off?
DC Universe: Rhodes tricked Michael's daughter into becoming the new God.
When I have enough strength, humph! A true man cannot remain subservient to others for long.