Darkness.
That was the first thing Knox felt.
Not pain.
Not fear.
Just endless darkness.
"Am I dead?"
The last memory he had was the sound of a speeding truck, the screams of people on the street, and the strange feeling that his life had ended before it truly began.
On Earth, Knox was just an ordinary young man.
At least, that was what everyone believed.
He was intelligent, calm, and strangely good at reading people. He could smile while planning ten steps ahead. His friends often joked that he would make a terrifying villain if he ever entered a fictional world.
Ironically...
They were right.
Because when Knox opened his eyes again, he was no longer on Earth.
A massive ancient palace surrounded him.
Golden pillars reached the sky. Mysterious symbols floated in the air. The spiritual energy here was so dense that every breath felt like it was strengthening his body.
"What kind of place is this?"
Knox slowly stood up.
His body felt different.
Stronger.
Much stronger.
Before he could understand anything, countless memories suddenly flooded his mind.
A young man named Knox.
The young master of the Void Emperor Clan.
The strongest clan in the entire world.
A clan feared by countless sects and empires.
The Void Emperor Clan had existed for millions of years and produced countless supreme experts. Their enemies called them demons, monsters, and tyrants.
And the person whose body Knox inherited...
Was the future greatest villain of this world.
The one destined to be killed by the chosen protagonist.
Knox's eyes narrowed.
"So I became a villain?"
A strange smile appeared on his face.
"Interesting."
In his previous life, he had always wondered what would happen if the villain knew the entire story.
Now...
He had the chance to find out.
Suddenly, a mechanical voice echoed inside his mind.
[Ding!]
[Supreme Villain System activated.]
[Host successfully bound.]
[Identity: Future Final Villain.]
[Mission: Walk the path of the supreme villain and challenge the destiny of this world.]
[Rewards will be provided according to host's villain actions.]
Knox froze.
A system.
Of course.
A transmigrator without a system would be too unlucky.
"What can you do?"
The system responded immediately.
[The Supreme Villain System helps the host become the greatest villain in history.]
[Features unlocked:]
[1. Villain Points.]
[2. Villain Shop.]
[3. Villain Skills.]
[4. Destiny Observation.]
[5. Protagonist Suppression.]
Knox raised an eyebrow.
"Protagonist suppression?"
[Every world has chosen children of destiny.]
[They possess luck, opportunities, and endless miracles.]
[The host's mission is to destroy their destiny and become the final existence standing above all.]
Knox smiled.
"So I'm the villain hunting the protagonists."
A normal person would panic.
A normal person would try to become a hero.
But Knox was different.
He had no interest in being a hero.
Heroes followed rules.
Villains created them.
Suddenly, the palace doors opened.
A beautiful woman entered.
She wore a black and purple robe. Her long silver hair flowed behind her, and her cold expression made the entire room temperature drop.
"Knox."
The woman looked at him.
"I heard you finally woke up."
The memories inside his mind identified her instantly.
His mother.
The current Clan Leader of the Void Emperor Clan.
Elara Void.
A woman known as the strongest female cultivator in the world.
Despite her terrifying reputation outside, her expression softened when she looked at her son.
"You scared me."
Knox was surprised.
The strongest woman in the world...
Actually cared about him.
He smiled slightly.
"Mother, do you really think something as simple as a coma could defeat your son?"
Elara looked at him silently.
Then she sighed.
"You haven't changed."
Knox smiled.
Inside, he felt something unfamiliar.
Warmth.
In his previous life, he had lost his parents when he was young.
But now...
He had a family.
And anyone who tried to harm them...
Would pay the price.
At that moment, another memory appeared.
The original Knox had a terrible reputation.
Arrogant.
Cruel.
Heartless.
He bullied weaker disciples, destroyed opportunities, and offended countless people.
No wonder he became the villain.
Knox laughed softly.
"What a troublesome identity."
Elara frowned.
"What are you laughing about?"
"Nothing."
Knox looked outside the window.
The world was waiting.
Countless geniuses.
Ancient inheritances.
Hidden protagonists.
And future enemies.
His eyes became cold.
"I was given the role of villain..."
A terrifying aura slowly spread from his body.
"Then I will become the greatest villain this world has ever seen."
[ Ding! ]
[Host has awakened villain mentality.]
[Reward: Beginner Villain Package.]
[Opening package...]
[Congratulations!]
[Obtained: Supreme Cultivation Technique - Void Devouring Scripture.]
[Obtained: Skill - Absolute Calculation.]
[Obtained: Skill - Cold Blooded Aura.]
[Obtained: 1000 Villain Points.]
Knox's smile widened.
This world had heroes.
It had chosen ones.
It had destiny.
But now...
It also had him.
A villain who knew the future.
A villain with the strongest clan behind him.
A villain with a system.
And a villain who would protect everyone he cared about.
"Let the story begin."
"Because this time..."
"I am not the character waiting to be defeated."
"I am the final boss."