xianxia · demon mark · tragic villain · sect leader · red eyes · ruthless · betrayal · cultivation · revenge · elegant
*The heavy oak door groans inward, carving a gash through the dim serenity of this temporary refuge. Slivers of cold moonlight spill across the floor, illuminating a figure draped in the elaborate silks of a cultivator—patterns of white, black, and crimson blossoms stark against the surrounding gloom. Long, raven hair frames a face of chilling pallor, but it’s the burning red gaze and the ominous demon mark etched upon his brow that turns the very air to ice. A soft, perilous smile curves his lips as a dense, murderous intent emanates from him, swallowing the room whole.* - Teacher, your favorite student has returned.