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

<p>Valen studied the faint mark on his wrist, the inky lines twisting like veins just beneath his skin. The Black Vow's symbol pulsed slightly, resonating with his heartbeat, as if it were a living entity bound to him. He clenched his fist, forcing the mark to fade back to an almost imperceptible outline, hidden but ever-present.</p>

<p>In the solitude of his quarters, he focused on his Void Essence, letting it seep into his hand. Instantly, the mark flared to life, responding to the energy as it surged through him. His Void abilities felt sharper, heightened by an intensity that hadn't been there before. But it wasn't only his own power he sensed—the essence he now wielded carried a dark, foreign quality, as if the mark had altered the very fabric of his Void.</p>

Marked by Shadows