The mont the power of "All the Evils of This World" leaked out—
It instantly drew the attention of every top-tier figure within this space.
Whether it was Michael, Sazex, or Azazel, all of them could clearly sense the overwhelming strength—and the deeply ominous nature—of that power.
And right now, they were all confused.
From their previous interactions with Ren Kuroda, he had always seed like a rather approachable and composed individual.
So why… was he now unleashing sothing so utterly malevolent?
Had everything they'd seen before just been an act?
Co to think of it, Ren's background was that of a great yokai who had been sealed away for many years.
But why had he been sealed in the first place?
Was it really just because he was a half-demon—
Or was it because of this power?
Everyone present here stood at the pinnacle of their respective factions. They understood all too well just how dangerous the energy Ren was now wielding truly was.
Devils and fallen angels were often considered "villains" in the eyes of the world.
And yet, compared to the aura of "All the Evils of This World"—
Such labels felt almost laughable.
This was evil in its purest, most absolute form. A darkness so profound it felt as though it stood in direct opposition to the entire world itself.
If such a being were to fully descend upon reality, all existing factions would likely set aside their differences without hesitation—
And unite to eliminate it.
Vali watched as the black sludge continued to surge from the ground—
Only to flow back toward Ren, as if returning to its master, and be absorbed into his body.
Though still maintaining his Juggernaut Drive, Vali's expression, beyond the initial shock, gradually shifted into one of burning excitent.
Vali was, at his core, a pure battle fanatic.
He held no prejudice toward the nature of power—whether it was righteous or evil.
In his eyes, no matter how great a power was, it was ultimately up to its wielder to decide how to use it.
Just like the Juggernaut Drive he currently wielded.
He sought power—but he would never beco its puppet.
Ren's earlier display of strength had already earned Vali's acknowledgnt. And more than that, he believed—
That Ren was the sa kind of person as himself.
And so now, Vali believed Ren possessed the will and capacity to subdue even this kind of power.
"Vali, we should retreat for now."
Albion's voice rang out, this ti carrying an unmistakable urgency.
"That power… is far more dangerous than you think. I cannot identify its true nature, but judging from its scale and aura, it is undoubtedly a world-level force—comparable to that of the Infinite Dragon God, Ophis.
"No ordinary being can control such a level of malevolent power. That strongest half-demon may have already lost himself.
"This is not the power of domination. Compared to that… Juggernaut Drive is trivial."
Despite Albion's warning, Vali remained unmoved. His gaze stayed locked on Ren, who continued absorbing the black sludge.
Vali trusted his own judgnt.
If Ren lacked the will to master his own power—
Then he wouldn't even qualify as an opponent.
The vast, swamp-like mass of black sludge was steadily being drawn into Ren's body.
Despite the sheer volu being absorbed, his physique showed no change at all.
His body remained that of a normal human—
But his appearance… had transford once more.
His waist-length hair had turned jet black, darker than ink itself.
The whites of his eyes were completely swallowed by darkness.
And as Ren tore away the tattered remains of his upper garnt—shredded by Vali's earlier attack—his bare torso was revealed, now covered in intricate black yokai markings.
Those markings glowed with a deep, radiant darkness.
With every heartbeat, they pulsed like living veins.
Ren lifted his clawed hands, slowly clenching and relaxing his fingers, feeling the overwhelming power surging through his body.
It felt—
Incredible.
The power of "All the Evils of This World" was imnse—but it was also a double-edged sword. Every ti he used it before, he had done so with extre caution, as though walking on a razor's edge.
Even after gaining so control over it, he could only wield it briefly, and his mind would still be affected by its negative emotions.
But now—
Looking at the black markings covering his body—
Ren felt better than ever.
His power was surging beyond limits, and his mind was clearer than it had ever been.
"So this is the thod Izanami gave to control this power…"
He spoke softly to himself.
"Using yokai markings and divine power to seal 'All the Evils of This World' within my body—turning it into an armant that strengthens … allowing to wield it without losing myself.
"Still… I'm not fully used to it yet. These markings feel like they could spiral out of control at any mont.
"That must be why she told to fight stronger opponents—to force my body to adapt."
The intricate black markings didn't detract from Ren's appearance in the slightest.
If anything, the pulsing glow gave him an even deeper, almost otherworldly aura of mystery.
At this mont, he looked every bit the part—
The kind of overwhelming figure who, in any battle ani, would either be the protagonist in a final power-up…
Or the ultimate final boss.
"Sorry to keep you waiting," Ren said calmly.
"I've seen the power of the Two Heavenly Dragons with my own eyes now. Even using my innate yokai ability—Bottomless Drinker—probably wouldn't be enough to defeat you in your current state.
"So… to et your expectations—and to acknowledge your strength—
"I'll show you what I can really do."
Hearing those words, and seeing the clarity in Ren's pitch-black eyes—utterly devoid of madness or loss of control—
Even Albion was montarily stunned.
The power Ren was using was clearly far more dangerous and difficult to control than Juggernaut Drive.
And yet—
He had mastered it.
Vali, on the other hand, broke into a grin filled with battle-hungry excitent, settling into his stance once more.
This—
This was exactly the kind of fight he had been seeking.
His goal was to beco the True White Dragon God Emperor—to stand alongside the greatest dragons in existence.
If the power Ren wielded truly approached that of Ophis herself—
Then this was his chance.
To asure just how far he still had to go to reach the very peak of the world.
"Divide!"
Albion's chanical voice rang out again from the jewel.
Without hesitation, Vali extended his hand toward Ren, activating his power.
No matter how strong Ren had beco—
Weakening his opponent first, while strengthening himself—
Was always the right move.
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