Konoha Hypocrite - Chapter 249.2: Choosing A Side, Perfect Puppet

Not everyone wants to live a life filled with fame, riches, glory, and honor. Some, just want the easy life. To live a life that simply plays itself over and over, with a hint of spice here and there.

To our young hero Yun Xi, he felt his calling for bread. He did not want to be the Godly Swordsman of old, nor the Majestic Immortal Emperor. He just wanted to be a plain-old breadmaker.

Yet, his dreams are crushed when he is given a revelation of the stars. From now on, how will his life change?

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I was a genius in the Earthen Plane.

[Ding! You've gained 1 million views! The city’s most beloved heroine has fallen for your mysterious charms!][Miss Mercury is obsessed with your streams. She’s on her way to meet you!][Heroic factions are closing in on your location, but the Mindbender Heroine is aiding your escape!][Ding! 10,000 views! You've gained 5,000 Credits and unlocked Stealth Mode (Tier 1)][Ding! 1 million views! Rope Girl has noticed your mysterious charm and can't get you out of her mind!][Ding! You’ve saved the city’s lower districts while taking down three corporate-backed heroes. Lady Fortress is secretly watching your stream, intrigued.]In Metro City, where huge corporations and flashy superheroes rule the skyline, everyday people are just bystanders in the ongoing battles between heroes and villains.At the center of this chaotic city is Scott McQueen, an average guy with one big dream: becoming a cool, shadowy antihero.Scott fantasizes about scaring off criminals while serving justice from the shadows.But there’s a catch—this world is full of flashy, attention-grabbing superheroes who hog all the spotlight.One night, everything changes for Scott. He stumbles upon the Harem Streamer System, a strange, almost-living program that offers him a shot at fame.With this system, Scott can live-stream his nightly antihero activities, gaining views and donations from fans all over the world.The catch? The more viewers he gets, the more heroines fall for him. Plus, with the growing fanbase, he earns rewards like money and powerful gear, boosting his chances of becoming the hero he’s always wanted to be!“Bahaha! The whole world is going to bow to me very soon!”He's not only wanted by the Hero Agency.He's not only wanted by mega-corporations.He's not only wanted by enemies he's destroyed.He's also wanted by superheroines!

In a world transformed by the arrival of mana, Earth is no longer the domain of humanity alone. Magical beasts and three powerful humanoid species have claimed vast territories, forcing humanity into fortified cities protected by mana-infused barriers.The hope for survival lies with the awakened—those blessed with magical classes and the ability to wield mana.Victor Revenant, a hilarious and self-deprecating 16-year-old, has spent his life dreaming of joining their ranks. But on the day of his Awakening Test, his dreams are shattered. Like countless others, he fails to awaken, destined to remain ordinary in a world where mediocrity means irrelevance.Just as Victor hits rock bottom, his father gifts him a VRMMORPG game, Ascendant Realms: Cultivation Chronicles, as a consolation prize. The game promises an immersive cultivation experience, complete with mystical techniques, powerful bloodlines, and the journey to ascend to godhood. But when Victor logs in as his in-game persona, Fang Chen, he discovers something incredible: the cultivation techniques he learns in the game begin to manifest in the real world.Armed with the Primordial Chaos Constitution and the legendary Void Emperor Bloodline, Victor embarks on a dual journey—mastering the game’s cultivation system while using his newfound abilities to change his fate in the real world.What begins as an escape from his failures turns into a chance to rewrite his destiny. But Victor quickly learns that his unique ability may make him more than just an anomaly—it may make him a target...