evil tyrant

to occupy by force; to seize; to dominate

the Way of the Hegemon; abbr. for 霸王之道; despotic rule; rule by might; evil as opposed to the Way of the King 王道; overbearing; tyranny; (of liquor, medicine etc) strong; potent

variant of 霸[ba4]

lit. to proclaim oneself hegemon; to take a leading role; to build a personal fiefdom