I'm a villain in the superhero world.

Mornings in Haidu are always busy.

This statement applies equally to both locals and uninvited guests.

Theoretically speaking, it is not uncommon for two Indians and Sanskrits to walk side by side in an international city like Haidu.

But if their designs are strange enough and out of step with modernity, then they become much rarer.

Generally speaking, young people today would find this situation novel and then post it online.

But for some reason, this doesn't apply to the two of them walking along the coast of the sea today.

Others ignored them as if they were invisible, not even giving them a second glance.

And such combinations are not unique to Haidu today.

Fourth-level beings from different countries and factions entered the city from various directions and then settled in different places.

They did not disturb the secular world or ordinary people, but in their perception, they were fully aware of each other's existence.

But without a doubt, they all came for one message, and for one person's belonging.

Fan Wuchang, the Southeast Director of the Social Security Bureau, the leader of the "gambling, prostitution, and drugs" trio, and a fourth-level being, stood in front of the largest casino in Haidu, looking up at the sky, feeling a deep sense of bleakness about his future.

The seven-person team that had come with him had scattered to various corners, but that still couldn't ease his worries.

"No signal, no news, no intelligence, not a trace of anyone..."

"It's one thing that the sun's whereabouts are currently unknown, but my little darling, how come you've disappeared too?"

"If anything happens to you, your brother and the Zen master will kill me."

Fan Wuchang, a middle-aged man with a slightly hunched back, rubbed his forehead and immediately sensed something was wrong.

"I was hoping to take them away ahead of time, but now it seems I can only do as that crazy woman said and meet them at the auction in two days..."

"But she can't possibly catch the sunshine and the shadows, so how can she be sure they'll actually be there?"

"Forget it, I'll stop thinking about it. We'll find out when the time comes—"

With a worried expression, Fan Wujiu sighed, then turned and stepped into the casino, choosing to ease his mood in the way he was most used to.

As for the threats posed by the two major sects of India, the Wisdom Palace in Baghdad, the Yin-Yang Bureau, and other forces, etc.

This was nothing to him.

Fan Wujiu can be considered one of the pinnacles of the fourth energy level, and with good luck, he can even briefly encounter the fifth energy level.

In any case, it's unlikely that anyone who came this time could be a being above the fifth energy level.

So the fact that the social security bureau sent him here means that they have practically taken the sun for granted.

"Hopefully I won't be unlucky enough to run into those level 5 monsters..."

Fan Wujiu prayed silently, but he didn't think he would be so unlucky.

After all, those at the fifth level should all have their own responsibilities and wouldn't have time to get involved in this matter.

So this time... everything should go smoothly... right?

Unfortunately, his idea was good, but reality is often not so kind.

Even disregarding external factors like Lü Buyi and the Black Sword, there is still a fifth-level being in Haidu who is eyeing Ji Mingyang covetously!

"How is the Emperor's injury?"

Inside the newly set up barrier, Snake Princess and Tsuchimikado Nobleman sat facing each other, calmly playing a game of chess.

"It's not a big deal, at least it won't affect the plan two days from now—provided that, as you said, someone will keep the President in check by then."

This time, Tsuchimikado Takato didn't question it too much, but only gave a reasonable reminder.

Having learned from the previous experience, he now has enough trust in the Snake Princess's current arrangements and plans.

In fact, Tsuchimikado Takato had no choice but to believe it, even if he wanted to.

After all, based on what the Emperor Emeritus said when he returned...

Then it's likely that the Snake Princess and their current actions are all tacitly approved by that lord!

If this is true, then the existence of the Grand President doesn't seem so hopeless.

"You don't need to worry about that. When the time comes, someone will naturally hold Lü Buyi off for ten minutes."

"For us, this is enough time."

The Snake Princess gently placed a white stone, and then continued to add more stones at a leisurely pace:

"By the way, keep an eye on those two from the two major sects of India in advance."

"The thing they brought is essential to ensure stable control of the sun at that time."

Tsuchimikado Nobleman captured three of Snake Princess's pieces, responding with a nod.

"I've already made all the arrangements."

But at this point, the Onmyoji Master's curiosity was piqued by the phrase "hold off Lü Buyi for ten minutes"—

There are people in the Far East who can do this nowadays, but theoretically, none of them should be here.

So, puzzled, he asked the Snake Princess in a low voice, "At this point, aren't you going to reveal that person's identity?"

"To hold off the president for ten minutes... who on earth could do such a thing?"

The Snake Princess smiled without saying a word, and then slaughtered Tsuchimikado Nobleman's dragon with over a hundred points in one go on the chessboard.

She silently pointed at Kuroko, and that hint was enough.

"He's still alive?!"

This was the only reaction Tsuchimikado Takato could have when he thought of that tall figure.

But... if it really is him, if he is really still alive, then it is no lie that he could hold off the president for 10 minutes.

Black Sword —

There is no doubt that it can be done!

So, it seems that the ownership of the sun is already a foregone conclusion.

Tsuchimikado Norito finally breathed a sigh of relief, and even though he had lost a big game on the chessboard, he didn't feel depressed.

But unlike him—

The black sword on which he had placed all his hopes was not hiding in the shadows as he had imagined.

He had no intention of appearing at any time to deliver a surprise attack to Lü Buyi.

Furthermore, no prior preparations were made for the plan.

He was simply eating his not-so-authentic ramen at a noodle shop filled with the aroma of bone broth mixed with a touch of pungent chili oil.

"Snoring—"

He swallowed a large mouthful of noodles, his cheeks bulging out, and his Adam's apple bobbed up and down as he chewed, eating with absolutely no regard for his image.

Two empty bowls were already stacked on the table, but he still seemed not to be full. He continued to look down and scoop out the last few noodles from the third bowl, drinking the soup and water until it was completely empty.

After paying the bill and walking out of the noodle shop, he couldn't help but squint in the bright sunlight.

Only at this moment were the man's tall figure and face fully revealed.

He has short, muscular hair, broad shoulders, and long legs.

Her collar was casually open, and her hair was a little messy.

Although it looked like he had just woken up and grabbed a handful of food, it didn't diminish the weathered look on the man's face.

Sloppy and unkempt.

If we only consider the factors mentioned above, then these two words are probably the best description of him.

But the few shallow scars under the left corner of his mouth completely shattered all of the above.

He stood there, moved his neck slightly, and his cervical spine made a soft "crack" sound.

For a fleeting moment, the light at the alley entrance dimmed.

—It wasn't that the sun had dimmed, but that something had appeared behind him.

In the void, a ferocious outline slowly emerged. After a few breaths, it solidified from transparency and finally transformed into a giant beast phantom that was ten zhang tall.

Its beak was made of bronze and iron, its wings were like steel, and its eyes, burning with a cold, eerie flame, were silently staring in a certain direction in the distance.

"It's been so many years since we last saw each other, old friend."

"I've missed you so much..."

The man muttered something with a meaningful smile, put his hands in his pockets, and slowly walked to the other end of the alley.

The dark figures clamored and gradually disappeared into the distance.