Grandmother

"He started acting as if everyone else was beneath him. Based on his words, he did not think these 'lowly' creatures could help him in his path, and their purpose was to serve and worship him," Maitreya explained.

"Do you think he was always like that, or did he suddenly change?" Wang Wei asked.

"I don't know for sure," Maitreya replied. "Before the Ultimate Taboo, Supreme Unity was an odd man, for sure, but he never showed any signs that his personality was this twisted. Maybe he's been hiding for so long, or maybe his oddness made him susceptible to change or influence. Ultimately, I don't think that matters for now."

"True," Wang Wei nodded. "One more question: what exactly is your realm? How do you achieve it?"

"I'll tell you everything after this mess is cleaned up and you've become a Paragon."

"I guess I should have expected this."