Courtyard Houses: From Bronze Compasses to Global Reach

Within the space, a year passed quietly.

Lin Yan opened his eyes. His Foundation Establishment Level 1 cultivation was now perfectly stable, and he could freely control his spiritual energy, as if it were his own arm. Standing on the second floor of the Starshine Tower, he resembled a commander about to mobilize vast resources, scrutinizing the five thousand Golden Core Peak cultivators before him, whose auras were profound yet silent. Absolute loyalty was their only common trait.

The past year has been a period of efficient evaluation and integration. Lin Yan has gained a comprehensive understanding of the files of this group of "special talents." They were once leaders in their respective fields: masters of alchemy and weapon crafting, stealthy shadows, strategists, and decisive generals. As Golden Core cultivators, their methods of killing are beyond question, and their various spells can also achieve incredible effects. However, their most amazing ability is actually the simplest for Golden Core cultivators: [Thousand Illusions and Shapeshifting]—the ability to change appearance, physique, and even temperament and charm at will, perfectly replicating anyone from any corner of the world, making them natural-born top-tier infiltrators.

Lin Gang and Wang Yuling took on the role of "modernization instructors." Utilizing a vast amount of material provided by Lin Yan—from detailed maps to historical archives, from language tutorials to science documentaries—they conducted an intensive, comprehensive crash course in civilization.

A clear outline of the world's landscape and resource distribution.

Analyzing the core advantages and inherent contradictions of Western civilization.

This study traces the historical development from the Industrial Revolution to the Cold War and examines the operational logic of modern society.

It deeply integrates at least eight major global languages ​​and cultural backgrounds.

Detailed explanation of the political, legal, business rules and social customs of various countries.

The analysis focuses on the current situation and future trends in key areas such as finance, energy, technology, and military.

For those possessing Golden Core level divine sense, absorbing this knowledge was like a sponge absorbing water. The final assessment was extremely rigorous, requiring them not only to use language flawlessly but also to completely immerse themselves in their assigned roles, allowing no room for error in anything from thought patterns to behavioral details.

As a result, all employees passed the assessment with excellent performance.

At this moment, Lin Yan's gaze swept across the entire room, his voice steady and resolute, carrying the clear logic and decisiveness unique to modern elites:

"The external environment assessment has been completed. Passive isolation is not a long-term solution. We must take the initiative, make a global strategic layout, control core resources, and prepare for any future changes."

"Order: All personnel, infiltrate the outside world in batches to carry out a long-term infiltration mission."

"Lin Gang and Wang Yuling, you will serve as the overall coordinators for this operation."

"Understood." The two nodded and got to work.

"Of the five thousand, two thousand will be initially allocated as a strategic reserve to remain in the airspace, awaiting further deployment." Lin Yan first ensured sufficient backup forces. "The remaining three thousand will be divided into four regional groups:"

The Americas Group (codename "Vanguard") consists of one thousand members. The group leader's codename is 001.

Core objective: Infiltrate key countries in North and South America. Primary tasks: Infiltrate financial centers, high-tech sectors, military-industrial complexes, energy industries, the circles of agricultural giants, and the lower and middle levels of political lobbying and intelligence agencies. Simultaneously, control key mineral resources and the agricultural lifeline of South America. Once established, utilize your supernatural abilities as cultivators to ensure you gain a voice in every industry. Those involved in political activities must climb to the top; intelligence and political status must be firmly in our hands.

Execution Strategy: Disguise oneself as white, Latino, or African American. Start with entry-level positions or middle management, gradually building a network of contacts. Initially, use the establishment of investment companies or international trading enterprises as cover to establish footholds and steadily expand influence.

European Group (codename "Cornerstone"), 800 members. Group Leader, codename: 002.

Core objective: Infiltration of key countries such as Britain, France, Germany, Italy, and the Soviet Union (and Eastern Europe). Focus areas: High-end manufacturing, chemical and pharmaceutical industries, aerospace, financial hubs, political cores, traditional aristocrats and capitalist families, and the energy supply chain. Special attention should be paid to the unique characteristics and potential of the Soviet system.

Implementation Strategy: Embody various ethnicities such as Germanic, Slavic, Latin, and Celtic. Integrate into society as a respected figure such as a scholar, engineer, financier, or art consultant, focusing on long-term development to accumulate substantial social resources and prestige.

The African group (codename "Treasure") consists of 700 people. The group leader's codename is 003.

Core objective: Infiltrate resource-rich regions such as South Africa, Congo, Zambia, and Nigeria. Core task: Control strategic minerals such as diamonds, gold, uranium, chromium, cobalt, and copper, as well as vast land resources. Simultaneously, closely monitor emerging national independence movements and shifts in geopolitical value.

Implementation Strategy: Disguise oneself as a local Black or White businessman or expert, or of Arab descent (North Africa). Identity could include a geologist, mining engineer, trading company representative, or even a security consultant. Methods can be more flexible and proactive, demonstrating strength when necessary, with a priority given to gaining control of key mining areas and resource points.

Oceania Group (codename "Voyage"), 500 members. Group leader, codename: 004.

Core objective: Infiltrate Australia and New Zealand. Primary task: Control iron ore, coal, uranium, livestock, and agricultural resources. Simultaneously, develop these areas into strategic hubs connecting Asia and the Americas.

Execution strategy: Primarily posing as British-American white individuals. Integrating into local resource industries, agricultural groups, and trade sectors, developing discreetly with the goal of controlling the upstream supply chain and export channels.

Lin Yan paused briefly, then emphasized the principles: "Remember your advantages: absolute reliability, individual strength, versatility, and advanced understanding. Your ultimate goal is to, over the next ten to twenty years, silently integrate into the fabric of these countries like the finest nutrients, gradually gaining control over their economic lifelines, technological direction, resource allocation, and political decision-making influence. You possess divine sense, you have the means, and you can even perform soul-searching at crucial moments. Your intelligence work cannot afford any mistakes!"

"I am directly in charge of the Asian region, and it will not be included in this operation for the time being."

"Each team leader is elected internally. The team structure, infiltration order, and role assignments are to be planned by each team independently and reported to the overall coordinator for record. I only need to see the results reports and key progress." Lin Yan issued clear instructions and granted tactical autonomy.

"The final step before the operation: everyone will go to Central, Hong Kong in batches for final acclimatization training. That is an excellent window to observe various Western people. Observe carefully and imitate: the Anglo-Saxon way of thinking, the passion and nonchalance of Latin, the aloofness and directness of Slavic, as well as the vitality of Africans, the business tradition of the Middle East... I want you to not only resemble them in appearance, but also in spirit, and even be more proficient in this than the originals."

"Yes, sir!" The three thousand men responded calmly and firmly, like the most elite special forces accepting a mission.

Without any unnecessary actions, the plan was immediately launched. Each group efficiently elected a leader (001-004) and quickly formulated a preliminary plan. Under Lin Gang's arrangement, the first batch of personnel quietly left the space and infiltrated Hong Kong.

They are scattered throughout Central's financial buildings, luxury hotels, consulate district, and upscale clubs… Their senses, like sophisticated radar, capture every detail of their targets: accents, facial expressions, clothing styles, social etiquette, behavioral logic… Then, their bodies begin to subtly adjust, their bones, muscles, skin tone, hair color, and even their eyes and demeanor changing accordingly. In an instant, they perfectly transform into a member of their target group—perhaps a hurried investment banker, a cold-faced Soviet business representative, or a Saudi purchasing agent well-versed in the rules.

The disguise is complete, flawless.

In the following days, these three thousand "stalkers," who were proficient in modern knowledge, possessed extraordinary abilities, and had completed the ultimate disguise, left Hong Kong quietly, like water droplets evaporating, through various channels that Lin had already laid out, by plane, cargo ship, or through more covert routes, and were precisely deployed to predetermined locations in the Americas, Europe, Africa, and Oceania.

Carrying the same grand strategic blueprint, they began to integrate into the global landscape as pre-laid agents. A silent maneuver, transcending time, resources, and power structures, officially began.

Standing in the command center, Lin Yan felt the instant the chess pieces were placed. His mind was like a sophisticated model, deducing countless possibilities for the future.

His ancestor gave him an invincible force, and now he has dispatched this force to every key corner of the world.

The game is set; we await the changing tides.