Months later, Zhai Nizi arrived at the Xavier School at the invitation of Professor X.
The X-Men warmly welcomed Zhai Nizi, and Storm and Angel, two of Apocalypse's Four Horsemen, also joined the X-Men.
After dinner, Professor X and Zhai Nizi went to the office.
"With the help of Moira (the CIA Agent who discovered Apocalypse's awakening), the World believes that we stopped Apocalypse, and humans are finally starting to accept us."
"Congratulations, Charles."
"But Apocalypse isn't dead; he's hidden by you. I'm worried the lie will eventually be exposed."
"What's there to fear? Just push all the blame onto me; I don't care about these things."
Zhai Nizi completely disregarded the Professor's words, browsing the bookshelves in the room, occasionally pulling out a book to flip through a couple of pages before putting it back.
"But that's not fair to you."
Zhai Nizi pretended to gag and said, "Can you stop being such a Holy Mother? I'm truly disgusted. If I didn't think you were talented and spoke well, I would have crippled you long ago."
Professor X made a 'be quiet' gesture and maneuvered his wheelchair to the window, looking outside.
"By the way, with such powerful abilities, don't you want to make the World a better place?"
"None of my business. The U.S. is full of talent, and every day is peaceful with nukes. I don't have the leisure to protect World peace.
Whether Mutants or humans, they are all people and will make all sorts of good and bad choices.
Don't think you're above it all. Can you guarantee that all your decisions are correct?"
Professor X fell silent. He didn't try to persuade Zhai Nizi further, fearing that if he did, he would fall into his mental World and suffer torment, just like the first time he met him.
He never wanted to experience that a second time in his life.
On the other hand, during the time the Professor had known him, he clearly understood that Zhai Nizi had no interest in being a hero. He was a realist who didn't believe in fairness in this World.
He always acted out of self-interest, unlike his own idealism.
"Don't worry too much; the Military and S.H.I.E.L.D. should already know that Apocalypse is at my estate."
Zhai Nizi's single sentence nearly made the contemplating Professor choke.
"No way? That fast… Did you do it on purpose?"
Professor X immediately understood Zhai Nizi's meaning; he should have realized it from the beginning:
Zhai Nizi didn't like to be secretive. He completely disregarded others' opinions because no one dared to object.
Just then, there was an urgent knock on the office door.
The people who entered were Beast and Phoenix.
Upon seeing Zhai Nizi, they both hesitated to speak. Phoenix telepathically told the Professor, "Apocalypse isn't dead; he's hidden at his home."
"I did indeed hide Apocalypse at the estate. It's fine; you can communicate verbally."
After Zhai Nizi spoke, an expression mixed with embarrassment and fear appeared on Phoenix's face.
"It's all over the internet now; your situation is very dangerous."
Beast held up a laptop to show Zhai Nizi the video on the screen.
Zhai Nizi chuckled, "Dangerous? How dangerous? Do they want to kill me?"
Beast awkwardly replied, "They probably do… It's just… uh… they don't dare…"
The Professor took the laptop, looked at the video, and exclaimed, "These people are crazy! Do they have a death wish?"
After speaking, the Professor looked at Zhai Nizi, trying to gauge the severity of the situation from his expression.
Zhai Nizi's face darkened, and he turned to walk out.
"I'm going to kill these keyboard warriors!"
"Wait! Hold on! Calm down!"
Upon hearing this, Professor X was so anxious he nearly stood up from his wheelchair.
Zhai Nizi stopped, turned around, and burst out laughing.
"Do you really think I'm a villain? What My Lord would bother with children? They only see what someone wants them to see."
Professor X wiped the cold sweat from his forehead, only to hear Zhai Nizi say again, "Coincidentally, I also know some things I want them to see."
After saying that, he opened a portal and left the school.
...
Zhai Nizi returned to his estate through the portal.
White Queen and Apocalypse were waiting for him.
"Master, the whole World now knows Apocalypse is alive."
After White Queen spoke, Zhai Nizi kissed her, then looked at Apocalypse.
"What are you looking at? I'm not going to kiss you."
Apocalypse reluctantly turned his back to them.
Zhai Nizi kissed White Queen again.
"Now, let's begin."
Apocalypse formed an energy shield around them, enclosing the three before they vanished from their spot.
They teleported to an island called Billionaire's Pleasure Island, accessible only to those with high power, status, and extreme wealth.
It imprisoned a large number of girls under twenty, specifically for the pleasure of those who visited the island.
Of course, many Mutants were also imprisoned there, and these Mutants were treated worse than animals, living a life worse than death.
"Emma, are you ready?"
White Queen nodded. She had been enhanced by Apocalypse, and her telepathic abilities now surpassed Professor X's.
Then Apocalypse began to cooperate with White Queen, taking control of all satellites and networks, and started live-streaming the scene before them.
The officials and businessmen on the island, upon seeing Zhai Nizi and Apocalypse, were scared stiff.
They covered their faces and scattered to hide. With a wave of Apocalypse's hand, they were all embedded in the walls, their faces perfectly exposed.
Zhai Nizi used magic to clothe the girls who were being abused and covered their faces.
Many girls began to cry. They were already tormented, and after seeing Apocalypse and Zhai Nizi, they didn't know what fate awaited them.
The three then went to the place where Mutants were imprisoned. Upon seeing the scene, Apocalypse couldn't help but kill several humans who were abusing Mutants.
Apocalypse raised his hand, and blades instantly grew from the walls, followed by the rolling heads of those humans.
"Who told you to do that? Do what you're supposed to do."
After Zhai Nizi spoke, he began to control time, and the heads on the ground reversed and returned to their bodies.
"I'm sorry."
Seeing this, Apocalypse did not make another move.
The restored humans were so terrified they collapsed to the ground, and the smell of their urine and feces filled the air.
All the humans cried and screamed, wanting to escape, but the restraints that were originally on the Mutants were now locked onto them.
Zhai Nizi stood in front of Apocalypse and White Queen, with the whole World's attention on him:
"The previous Apocalypse harmed humans, and I chose to spare his life, which many people found unacceptable."
Zhai Nizi pointed behind him, "What these people are doing now is also harming humans, and even Mutants.
Their lives are yours to decide. If all these people are executed, then I will kill Apocalypse in front of you."
Then, Zhai Nizi ended the global live broadcast, and the whole World fell into chaos.
Not long after, the Military, S.H.I.E.L.D., and the X-Men all rushed to the island.
Only the officials and wealthy remained trapped on the island, while the imprisoned girls and Mutants had all disappeared.
As soon as the Military personnel landed, they aimed all their guns at Zhai Nizi and his two companions.
"Put down your guns!"
General Ross limped out from the crowd, with the current President walking in front of him.
"Don't waste your effort. Go do what needs to be done. Bring everyone inside out."
The soldiers all lowered their guns and carried out General Ross's orders.
The President approached Zhai Nizi:
"Sir, that was a truly ruthless move. Do you know the consequences of doing that?"
Zhai Nizi smiled and said to him, "Then when you announced to the World that Apocalypse was alive, did you know the consequences?"
"People have a right to know the truth!"
"On that point, I completely agree~"
Zhai Nizi's face wore a mischievous smile.
"Is this revenge?"
"Revenge? Pfft~ What a joke. If you truly angered me, you would have disappeared from this World long ago.
I just found your plan ridiculous and decided to play along.
You know public opinion has no effect on me, so your incitement of public opinion was for your own benefit.
To let the World know I'm a bad person who needs to be subdued, then you'll conduct various legal and illegal experiments to find ways to fight me.
Even if illegal activities are exposed, humanity will still think it's right, because all of it is just to defeat me and rescue the people.
Perhaps you'll unite Mutants and all other forces, letting them fight me. After all, neither of us is under your control, so no matter who wins, it benefits you."
The President wanted to deny all of this, but White Queen waved her hand at him and said, "I can see your thoughts, dear."
Upon hearing this, the President began to try to clear his mind of all thoughts.
He was now completely under their control.
"Mr. President, you just love playing these underhanded games. If you want to play again in the future, I'd be happy to oblige.
If you want to play openly, then I'd be impressed. Of course, I'd still be happy to oblige.
As for now, use your proud political maneuvering to figure out what to do with these people."
Zhai Nizi pointed to the powerful and wealthy behind him, then left with White Queen and Apocalypse, leaving the President standing there alone, his face filled with worry.
The X-Men, unable to find any trace of the Mutants, stood there waiting for Zhai Nizi.
"Charles, come to my estate. The Mutants and girls are all there."
"That's good. This matter is no small thing; if they were taken away by them, the consequences would be unimaginable."
Then, Professor X sent the X-Men who had accompanied him back to school, and he returned with Zhai Nizi alone.
Relevant organizations also began to desperately block news and cover up the facts. They released various news stories to divert public attention, including the news of "Billionaire Tony Stark kidnapped by Terrorists."