Ren really was everywhere!
The Demon Empress had a headache. She looked at the Shadow Fiend and asked, "Shadow Fiend... regardless of whether Ren can enter the Shadow Realm, do you have absolute control over it?"
The Shadow Fiend nodded firmly. "The Shadow Realm may resemble a world, but that world is made of shadows. Demon Ancestor Luohu naturally put plenty of safeguards in place, so we can control it completely. I'm responsible for the entrance. Two others like me are responsible for its security and its operation. The one in charge of security captured many living beings from the Primordial World and turned them into shadow creatures, forming a shadow army. The one in charge of operations inscribed numerous shadow formations to monitor the Shadow Realm at all times!"
"In that case... even if Ren masters the Shadow Divine Ability and enters the Shadow Realm, he won't be able to disrupt it. After all, we control the entire realm," the Demon Empress said calmly.
The Shadow Fiend nodded, but added, "It isn't that simple. If Ren finds the last portion of the Origin of All Evil and combines all four, his Shadow Divine Ability will be complete. Then he'll be able to enter and leave the Shadow Realm freely. He could even teach the ability to others! With his wits and his knack for stirring up trouble, who knows what he might do?"
Well, Ren's knack for stirring up trouble was common knowledge!
The Demon Empress gave a faint shake of her head, then turned to the Three Demons. "Supreme Heavenly Demon, Yuanshi True Demon, Heaven-Piercing Sword Demon... you three are the ones who want to open the Shadow Realm. This vulnerability may be my responsibility, but the decision is ultimately yours."
The Demon Empress stepped back from the