The academy grounds were bathed in the golden light of early morning, yet an unusual tension lingered in the air. Students moved as usual, but the subtle shifts in behavior, timing, and even micro-expressions were anything but ordinary. He walked deliberately through the training fields, Mandala Snake coiled lightly around his ankle, its dark scales reflecting the soft sunlight. Every step, every slight sway of his body, carried invisible influence — threads of emotion and fate pulsing outward, reaching far beyond the academy walls.
Xiao Wu was already there, her usual playful energy slightly tempered by an inexplicable focus. Her pink hair bounced lightly as she stretched, but her eyes occasionally flicked toward him, a mix of curiosity, trust, and anticipation — responses the diary had long ago predicted and amplified. Ning Rongrong followed shortly after, her calm, refined composure now subtly fractured by the internal pull of independence. Every movement, from the tilt of her head to the subtle flex of her fingers, was guided by the diary's predictive algorithms. Zhu Zhuqing arrived last, precise and disciplined, yet a quiet attachment and curiosity toward him had begun to subtly alter even her otherwise perfect calculations.
He activated the diary, letting its golden glow illuminate the courtyard.
"Multi-copy network operational at continental scale. Emotional resonance of all holders near peak efficiency. Tang San's suspicion recorded — continue subtle intervention without revealing diary's existence. Prepare next wave of predictive influence."
The diary pulsed, golden threads shimmering in the air around him, tangling and untangling in a living web of influence.
[Multi-Copy Network Status: Fully Operational][Emotional Resonance: 100%][Reward: Spirit Power +3 Levels — Current Rank: 123][Hidden Condition: Predictive Continental Influence Active][System Alert: Strategic Intervention Ready]
Training began in earnest. He orchestrated interactions between Xiao Wu and Zhu Zhuqing first, letting natural competition and subtle emotional cues interact. Xiao Wu's playful aggression nudged Zhu Zhuqing's analytical strikes into patterns that reflected curiosity and attachment. Ning Rongrong observed, her internal conflict growing stronger under the diary's nudges — her hesitation, anticipation, and decision impulses all recorded and amplified to reinforce the network's predictive accuracy.
Tang San's attention was drawn to these anomalies. The movements of the girls, though minor in isolation, collectively formed a pattern that he instinctively felt was unnatural. His sharp eyes calculated, his mind racing to detect the origin of these deviations. Each subtle reaction contributed to the diary's predictive network, with Tang San now acting as a dynamic variable whose observation increased the system's potential reward.
[Multi-Copy Emotional Feedback Detected]
Xiao Wu: Attachment → Trust and Emotional Investment Rising
Ning Rongrong: Decision Impulse → Independence and Determination Strengthening
Zhu Zhuqing: Respect → Emotional Curiosity and Subtle Attachment Amplified[Reward Multiplier x4.5 Applied][Spirit Power Compression +4 Levels — Current Rank: 127]
By mid-afternoon, he shifted focus toward the continental ripple. Through the diary, minor deviations across Spirit Hall monitoring stations and small academies were amplified. Faint anomalies appeared — a student executed a perfect strike before instruction, another instinctively dodged without prior guidance, and multiple minor clans noticed shifts in young talent behavior. Each anomaly was recorded, feeding into the diary's predictive algorithms, increasing the accuracy of future interventions.
[Continental Ripple Detected][Reward: Spirit Power +5 Levels — Current Rank: 132][Hidden Condition: Continental Influence Seed Growth +25%]
The golden threads connecting the copy holders pulsed rhythmically, reinforcing their emotional resonance and influence over nearby individuals. Xiao Wu's playful attentiveness influenced minor students, Zhu Zhuqing's analytical curiosity created subtle but measurable effects, and Ning Rongrong's internal struggle pushed her to act decisively in ways that rippled across minor clans and regions. Tang San's attention, meanwhile, acted as an unplanned but favorable variable, increasing network complexity and reward potential.
By evening, the continental ripple manifested visibly. Spiritual fluctuations were detected in multiple academies, minor clans, and observation posts. Ning Rongrong's advisors noted early signs that she had departed from canon-influenced behavior, her precognitive abilities registering the first decisive shift. Xiao Wu's playful energy extended influence subtly into student interactions, while Zhu Zhuqing's quiet attachment and analytical shifts left subtle impacts on minor training outcomes.
He wrote again in the diary, reinforcing the network and amplifying continental influence:
"Continental-scale network stable. Emotional and behavioral resonance amplified across all connected nodes. Tang San's suspicion continues — maintain subtlety while leveraging observation for network optimization."
[System Reward: Spirit Power +6 Levels — Current Rank: 138][Multi-Copy Network Stability: High][Hidden Feature Activated: Strategic Continental Influence Management]
High above the continent, Bibi Dong watched the expanding anomalies with a piercing gaze. The threads linking multiple academy behaviors, minor clans, and emotional responses of key talents were unmistakable.
"This is no mere disturbance," she whispered, tension evident in her tone. "The player has built a multi-copy network capable of continental-scale manipulation. Immediate intervention is necessary before the system stabilizes further."
Back at the academy, he observed the girls as the sun dipped below the horizon. Xiao Wu's playful attentiveness, Zhu Zhuqing's analytical curiosity, and Ning Rongrong's restless determination had interwoven into a complex tapestry of emotional resonance. Tang San's suspicion added a layer of unpredictability that the diary recorded for potential reward amplification. Every pulse of golden threads reinforced the multi-copy network, extending influence subtly but effectively across the continent.
He closed the diary slowly, exhaling with a faint smile.
"The first continental-scale test complete," he murmured. "Multi-copy network fully active. Every emotional thread, every subtle decision, now carries weight across the continent. The game has only just begun."
[Reward Multiplier x5 Applied][Spirit Power +7 Levels — Current Rank: 145][Hidden Condition: Multi-Copy Network Expansion Pending]
The threads were tightening. Attachments and rivalries were forming. Tang San's suspicion had become a tool rather than a threat. And the continent — blissfully unaware of the invisible hand guiding events — was now a living chessboard, with every move feeding the diary's growing power.
The multi-copy continental influence arc had begun. No thread would remain untouched, and every interaction would ripple far beyond the academy walls.