The sun barely kissed the horizon when the academy's training grounds came alive with movement. Students practiced in rhythmic patterns, their spirit energy flaring gently in the morning mist. But he walked among them like a silent conductor, Mandala Snake coiled lightly around his ankle, its dark purple scales reflecting faint sunlight. The threads of fate pulsed invisibly around him, stretching outward far beyond the academy, connecting the copy holders, nearby students, minor clans, and even distant observation posts.
Xiao Wu approached, her usual playful energy now tempered with subtle attentiveness. Each glance, each movement, and each laugh was layered with subconscious trust and curiosity — all seeded and reinforced by the diary. Ning Rongrong followed, her composure carefully controlled, but her internal conflict had grown into a quiet determination. Every decision, every hesitation, every movement carried the invisible imprint of the diary's influence. Zhu Zhuqing arrived last, her analytical mind now infused with faint but undeniable attachment and curiosity toward him, subtly altering even her precise calculations.
He activated the diary, letting the golden glow illuminate the courtyard.
"Multi-copy network fully stabilized. Emotional resonance at peak. Tang San's suspicion rising — continue subtle manipulation while expanding continental influence. Prepare predictive interventions across high-level academies and minor clans."
The diary pulsed as golden threads wove themselves into a complex network, shimmering faintly across the air and subtly touching individuals far beyond the academy's walls.
[Multi-Copy Network Status: Fully Operational][Emotional Resonance: 100%][Reward: Spirit Power +3 Levels — Current Rank: 181][Hidden Condition: Predictive Continental Influence Active][System Alert: Strategic Intervention Deployed]
Training began in earnest. He allowed Xiao Wu and Zhu Zhuqing to spar first, orchestrating movements to reinforce subtle emotional feedback loops. Xiao Wu's instinctive playfulness nudged Zhu Zhuqing's calculated strikes into patterns influenced by attachment and curiosity. Ning Rongrong observed quietly, her internal conflict amplified by the diary, driving her decisions toward independent action. Tang San watched from the sidelines, noting deviations in behavior that felt unnatural. Every micro-expression, every hesitation, every instinctive reaction fed into the diary, amplifying predictive accuracy and reward potential.
[Multi-Copy Emotional Feedback Detected]
Xiao Wu: Emotional Investment → Trust and Attachment Rising
Ning Rongrong: Independence → Decision Impulse and Anticipation Strengthening
Zhu Zhuqing: Emotional Curiosity → Analytical Respect and Attachment Amplified[Reward Multiplier x4.8 Applied][Spirit Power Compression +4 Levels — Current Rank: 185]
By midday, he extended the continental ripple further. Using the diary, he subtly influenced distant academies, minor clans, and Spirit Hall observation points. Faint anomalies appeared: students executed perfect strikes before instruction, adjusted defensive stances without guidance, and minor clans detected slight shifts in young talent behavior. Every anomaly was recorded, strengthening the diary's predictive capacity.
[Continental Ripple Detected][Reward: Spirit Power +5 Levels — Current Rank: 190][Hidden Condition: Continental Influence Seed Growth +35%]
The golden threads pulsed gently, reinforcing emotional resonance and influence among the copy holders. Xiao Wu's energy affected nearby students, Zhu Zhuqing's subtle curiosity influenced calculations in minor exercises, and Ning Rongrong's anticipatory decisions rippled into minor clans, shaping loyalties and actions. Tang San's observation added unpredictable variables, further amplifying rewards.
By evening, the continental ripple manifested with greater effect. Minor clans and Spirit Hall posts reported unusual spiritual and emotional patterns among students. Ning Rongrong's advisors observed divergence from canonical behavior, signaling early independent action. Xiao Wu's playful influence subtly altered nearby students' decisions. Zhu Zhuqing's attachment and analytical shifts left micro-influences that extended across academy grounds.
He wrote again, solidifying and expanding the network:
"Continental influence stabilized. Emotional and behavioral resonance amplified. Tang San's suspicion recorded — integrate as variable for predictive reward. Prepare next wave across multiple high-fate figures."
[System Reward: Spirit Power +6 Levels — Current Rank: 196][Multi-Copy Network Stability: High][Hidden Feature Activated: Strategic Continental Influence Management]
Far above the continent, Bibi Dong observed the spreading anomalies. Threads linking academies, minor clans, and emotional responses of key talents were unmistakable.
"This is no mere disturbance," she whispered. "The player's network has reached continental scale. Immediate action is required before stabilization."
Back at the academy, he observed the girls interacting. Xiao Wu's attentiveness, Zhu Zhuqing's analytical curiosity, and Ning Rongrong's quiet determination interwove into a tapestry of influence and attachment. Tang San's awareness added unpredictability, now a tool for increasing network rewards. Each pulse of golden threads reinforced emotional resonance, attachment, and subtle influence across the continent.
He closed the diary with a faint smile.
"The first full-scale continental wave has succeeded. Multi-copy network operational. Every subtle glance, hesitation, and interaction now ripples far beyond the academy. The game is only beginning."
[Reward Multiplier x5.5 Applied][Spirit Power +7 Levels — Current Rank: 203][Hidden Condition: Multi-Copy Network Expansion Pending]
The threads tightened. Rivalries and attachments strengthened. Tang San's suspicion became a predictive variable rather than a threat. The continent — unaware of the invisible hand guiding events — was a living chessboard. Every move reinforced the diary's predictive power.
The multi-copy continental influence arc was escalating. No thread would remain untouched, and every interaction now carried consequences beyond comprehension.