Divine_Blood_Lord

Betrayed, manipulated, and left to die by the one person he trusted, Ethan Cross thought his life of violence had finally come to an end. But fate had different plans. When he awakens in a new world as Valen Aetheris, the sole heir to one of the most powerful noble family in the empire, Ethan is given a second chance. This time, however, he won’t just survive—he will dominate.

In this world of mana, ancient bloodlines, and mythical power, Valen’s new life offers him access to unimaginable wealth and influence. But in a world where fate favors the "protagonists," heroes destined to rise, Valen chooses a darker path: to drain their power, steal their destinies, and shape the world for himself.

Armed with knowledge of the world's future from a novel he once read, and guided by a mysterious system that rewards him for hunting down the so-called “children of destiny,” Valen begins his calculated ascent to absolute supremacy. He trusts no one but himself, and his cold, ruthless methods ensure that nothing—and no one—will stand in his way.

But as the line between hero and villain blurs, the stakes grow higher. To claim his throne over all creation, Valen will have to face not just the protagonists of this world, but the heavens themselves.

(A/N: It’s my first time writing a novel although not perfect but try first 15 chapters and I assure you, that you will love it.)

A Villain Reborn

Two years had passed since Valen created his new core which set him apart from others.

Now sixteen years old, he sat calmly in the carriage that rolled through the bustling streets of Vermilion Spire, the city governed by the Aetheris family.

His silver hair flowed past his shoulders, his majestic violet eyes demanding respect and his sharp, handsome features reflected the control and maturity he had gained over the years.

As the carriage approached Nexus Hall, the teleportation hub maintained by the Astralis Academy, Valen remained deep in thought, reflecting on his progress.

His eyes scanned his status panel, now fully displayed before him:

[Cultivation Realm: Core Condensation, 10th Stage]

[Mana Breathing Technique: Sovereign's Breath (10th Order)]

[Battle Arts: Astral Edge (10th Order), Void Step (10th Order)]

Entering the Nexus Hall