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 flexed his hand, the dark mark pulsing on his wrist with a faint but insistent rhythm. Its presence had become a part of him, a constant reminder of the Black Vow's reach. The power it granted was undeniable; his Void Essence surged with a new potency each time he called upon it, tinged with the strange, foreign resonance the mark seemed to carry. Yet, with each use, he felt a pressure in the depths of his mind, a darkness that crept ever closer.</p>

<p>Sitting alone in his quarters, he focused on the mark, letting his Void Essence flow into it. He could feel the immediate increase in power, like a dam breaking and releasing a torrent of raw energy. But as he channeled it, the resistance reappeared, a shadowed pull that tried to nudge his thoughts, pushing him toward a path he hadn't chosen.</p>

Shadows Closing In