It Turns Out, They Are the Protagonists Novel

Mu Zhi'an's goal was straightforward: befriend the world's chosen heroes. Instead, he found himself surrounded by celestial beauties—the very women destined for those protagonists, whether as childhood sweethearts or promised brides. Most astonishingly, they all gravitated toward him, the supporting character.

Intoxicated by this reversal, Mu Zhi'an made a bold calculation: eliminate the heavenly protagonists and claim the lead role for himself. After defeating multiple chosen ones and seizing their cultivation resources, he distributed the treasures among his devoted companions, confident that endless power would secure his ascension to immortal emperor.

Then the tribulation descended. As lightning split the heavens, his beloved underwent their trials, emerging as empresses whose transcendent strength defied comprehension. Beneath those roiling clouds, Mu Zhi'an's certainty shattered.

"What a fool I've been," he whispered bitterly. "I thought defeating the heaven-chosen would make me the world's protagonist, destined for immortal glory and endless power. I never realized—they were the true protagonists all along."