Chapter Summaries

Key Plot Points and Events

• A movie about Qin Shi Huang's Fengshan Ceremony in 219 BC is shown on Origin Net.
• The movie ends abruptly before the ceremony begins, leaving netizens frustrated.
• Old Wang Next Door, who previously mocked the idea of gods, is now shaken after seeing the movie.
• Netizens suggest sending major countries to investigate the far side of the moon for the Divine Tree to prove its existence.

Character Developments

• Old Wang Next Door: Initially skeptical of gods, he becomes unsettled after seeing the movie, then tries to dismiss it as fiction to save face.
• Netizens: Their curiosity and excitement grow as they consider the possibility of gods and the Divine Tree's existence.

Significant Themes

• Belief and disbelief in gods and divine entities.
• The power of media and storytelling to influence societal thoughts and actions.
• The quest for truth and evidence in the face of uncertainty.

Character Interactions

• Old Wang Next Door and Netizens: They engage in a debate, with Old Wang Next Door trying to dismiss the movie's implications, while netizens push for further investigation.
• Netizens among themselves: They discuss the movie's impact, the possibility of gods, and the need to investigate the moon.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Su Qi experiments with using Mental Power to control a needle, but finds it weak and ineffective for combat.
• Online discussions about Origin Net and the mysterious God intensify, with netizens debating God's existence and nature.
• The USA announces plans to launch a lunar probe and livestream the exploration process.

Character Developments

• Su Qi becomes more aware of his Mental Power's limitations and decides to focus on running simulations instead of training.
• Netizens are divided into two camps, one believing in God's existence and the other dismissing the idea, leading to heated online debates.

Significant Themes

• The power of belief and its impact on society.
• The struggle between faith and rational thought.
• The consequences of extraordinary events on ordinary life.

Character Interactions

• Su Qi interacts with netizens online, reading their discussions and debates about God's existence.
• Netizens engage in heated arguments, with some supporting the idea of God's existence and others dismissing it.

Key Plot Points and Events

• The USA rapidly initiates a moon landing mission, planning to livestream the event.
• Netizens worldwide react with shock, excitement, and skepticism.
• The Probe Rocket reaches the moon in less than a day, causing further astonishment.
• The livestream begins, with the host introducing the moon's surface.

Character Developments

• Director Bill, NASA's director, is shown working with Father Charlie, indicating a connection between the space administration and religious influences.
• Su Qi, the protagonist, is seen following the event from his old home, expressing confusion and curiosity about the real world's situation.

Significant Themes

• The speed of technological advancement and its implications.
• The influence of religion on political decisions.
• The global impact and interest in space exploration.

Character Interactions

• Director Bill interacts with Father Charlie, suggesting a collaboration between NASA and religious figures.
• Netizens worldwide engage in online discussions, expressing their reactions and theories about the event.

Key Plot Points and Events

• A lunar rover is live broadcasting its journey on the Moon's far side.
• Netizens worldwide watch in anticipation, speculating about the divine tree and possible alien encounters.
• After three minutes, the rover reaches a small mound, revealing a familiar-looking stump, which is confirmed to be a fragment of the Tree of Life.
• The discovery shocks billions of viewers, suggesting the existence of a Creator.

Character Developments

• Old Wang Next Door initially mocks the believers but becomes disbelieving and frightened when the Tree of Life fragment is found.
• Brave Niu Niu, Goody-Goody Rabbit, and other believers are initially hopeful but become stunned and disoriented when the divine tree is not found, then shocked by the discovery of the stump.
• Su Qi is astonished by the real-world impact of the simulated world from the movie.
• Director Bill and Father Charlie at NASA are excited and reverent upon seeing the Tree of Life stump.

Significant Themes

• The existence of God and the Creator.
• The impact of reality on simulation and vice versa.
• The shattering of worldviews and the struggle to accept new truths.

Character Interactions

• Netizens worldwide discuss and react to the lunar broadcast, with Old Wang Next Door initially mocking believers but later becoming disbelieving himself.
• Brave Niu Niu and Goody-Goody Rabbit react to the discovery of the Tree of Life stump, expressing their shock and disbelief.
• Director Bill and Father Charlie at NASA react to the discovery, with Bill being somewhat dumbfounded and Father Charlie expressing reverence.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Su Qi discovers a Tree of Life stump on the moon, mirroring the one he deduced, causing him to question the connection between the deduction world and reality.
• The internet and live stream explode with discussions about the possible existence of the Creator after the Origin Net movie's revelation.
• Old Wang Next Door, who previously mocked the idea of a Divine Tree, is taken away by authorities for spreading harmful remarks online.

Character Developments

• Su Qi: Becomes more curious about the real world's connection to his deductions and the nature of the Creator.
• Old Wang Next Door: Experiences a turn of fortune, from initial joy and mockery to fear and capture.

Significant Themes

• The blurring line between the deduction world and reality.
• The potential existence and nature of the Creator.
• The consequences of disbelief and mockery.

Character Interactions

• Su Qi interacts with the big yellow dog, showing affection towards it.
• Old Wang Next Door interacts with the authorities, showing fear and resistance.
• Netizens interact with each other, discussing and arguing about the Creator's existence and Old Wang Next Door's fate.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Su Qi decides to simulate Qin Shi Huang's era after his curiosity is piqued.
• He discovers he can increase the simulation range and open new worldlines with sufficient Viewer Points.
• Su Qi enables 'Live Broadcast Mode' for the next deduction, naming the broadcast room 'Prehistoric Civilization 4: Qin Shi Huang.'
• The Origin Net updates with the new movie, causing a global stir and anticipation.

Character Developments

• Su Qi shows curiosity and anticipation about Qin Shi Huang and the possibility of new worldlines.
• Netizens worldwide express excitement and eagerness to watch the new movie.

Significant Themes

• Curiosity and the desire for knowledge drive Su Qi's actions.
• Anticipation and the unknown are central themes as netizens await the new movie.

Character Interactions

• Su Qi interacts with the system, enabling Live Broadcast Mode and increasing the simulation range.
• Netizens worldwide interact with the Origin Net, expressing their excitement and anticipation for the new movie.

Key Plot Points and Events

• The scene shifts to Mount Tai, where Qin Shi Huang's convoy arrives for the Fengshan ceremony.
• Qin Shi Huang summons officials to discuss the ceremony's arrangements, but they're unfamiliar with the specifics.
• He invites Confucian scholars from the Qi-Lu region for their opinions, but they propose trivial and inconvenient suggestions, implying they believe he's unqualified.
• Qin Shi Huang dismisses them, stating their proposals are difficult to implement.

Character Developments

• Qin Shi Huang (Ying Zheng): He is revealed to be tall, robust, and imposing, differing from historical descriptions. He remains composed despite the scholars' insinuations.
• Confucian Scholars: They initially display disdain for Qin Shi Huang and his dynasty, believing him unworthy of performing the Fengshan ceremony. They propose impractical suggestions to hinder the ceremony.

Significant Themes

• Power and Legitimacy: The Fengshan ceremony is a ritual to gain heaven's approval for a ruler's legitimacy. The scholars' resistance highlights the tension between Qin Shi Huang's power and his lack of cultural legitimacy in the eyes of Confucian scholars.
• Cultural Tension: The conflict between the Legalist Qin Dynasty and the Confucian scholars from the Qi-Lu region underscores the cultural divide in ancient China.

Character Interactions

• Qin Shi Huang and the Confucian Scholars: Their interaction is tense, with the scholars subtly expressing their disapproval and Qin Shi Huang maintaining composure despite their insinuations.
• Netizens and the Confucian Scholars: The netizens watching the live broadcast express outrage at the scholars' disrespect towards Qin Shi Huang.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Netizens discuss the upcoming Fengshan ceremony at Mount Tai, its significance, and the controversy surrounding it.
• Emperor Qin Shi Huang (Ying Zheng) dismisses Confucian scholars who question his right to perform the ceremony.
• Ying Zheng decides to proceed with the ceremony using Qin's own rituals, as there are no established procedures.
• Netizens observe Ying Zheng reading reports late at night, appearing hesitant and uneasy.

Character Developments

• Ying Zheng: Shows indecision and unease about the Fengshan ceremony, revealing his concern about gaining Heaven's and scholars' approval.
• Netizens: Display admiration for Ying Zheng's diligence and regret for his current predicament.

Significant Themes

• The Mandate of Heaven: The idea that the emperor's rule is divinely appointed and must be recognized by Heaven.
• Legitimacy and Recognition: Ying Zheng's need for approval from scholars and Heaven to solidify his rule.
• Unity and Stability: The Fengshan ceremony's potential to stabilize the hearts of the people and prevent rebellion.

Character Interactions

• Netizens discuss and analyze Ying Zheng's actions and motivations.
• Ying Zheng interacts with his ministers, seeking their advice on the Fengshan ceremony.
• Netizens express their admiration and regret towards Ying Zheng, wishing they could comfort him.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Su Qi, a netizen, discovers he can interact with historical figures via a live broadcast and decides to project a viewer into the deduction world to meet Qin Shi Huang (Ying Zheng), the First Emperor of China.
• A lottery is held on the live broadcast, allowing viewers to opt in for a chance to travel through time and meet Qin Shi Huang. The catch is that they must not alter history.
• Luo Xiaobai, a young man, is projected into the past and meets Qin Shi Huang, expressing his excitement and addressing him as "Brother Zheng."

Character Developments

• Su Qi: Shows regret for not being able to interact with Qin Shi Huang directly and decides to involve a viewer instead.
• Luo Xiaobai: Initially excited to meet Qin Shi Huang, his actions could potentially alter history, causing concern among netizens.

Significant Themes

• Time travel and its consequences: The ability to travel through time raises questions about the butterfly effect and the potential erasure of people from existence due to historical changes.
• Fan culture and historical figures: Luo Xiaobai's behavior highlights the modern fan culture and its potential impact on historical figures.

Character Interactions

• Su Qi and the system: Su Qi interacts with the system, discovering he can project viewers into the deduction world.
• Qin Shi Huang and Luo Xiaobai: Qin Shi Huang meets Luo Xiaobai, expressing shock at his appearance and mannerisms.
• Netizens and Luo Xiaobai: Netizens watch Luo Xiaobai's interaction with Qin Shi Huang, expressing concern about the potential consequences of his actions on history.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Luo Xiaobai, a man from the future, suddenly appears before Qin Shi Huang (Qin Shi Huang), startling him and causing him to draw his sword.
• Luo Xiaobai reveals he's from the future, two thousand years later, shocking Qin Shi Huang and the online viewers.
• Qin Shi Huang asks Luo Xiaobai about the fate of his Great Qin and himself in the future. Luo Xiaobai hesitates and stumbles, hinting at a negative outcome.
• Qin Shi Huang deduces that his Great Qin has fallen and he is no longer alive in the future. He questions Luo Xiaobai's purpose in seeking him out.

Character Developments

• Qin Shi Huang: Initially shocked and vigilant, he quickly regains composure and displays his sharp intuition and experience in judging people. He becomes subdued and somber upon realizing the fate of his empire.
• Luo Xiaobai: Excited at first, he becomes uneasy and evasive when questioned about the future of Great Qin. He tries to comfort Qin Shi Huang but inadvertently reveals more about the empire's fall.

Significant Themes

• Fate and Mortality: Qin Shi Huang's desire for immortality and his shock at learning about his mortality and the fall of his empire.
• Legacy and Impact: The contrast between Qin Shi Huang's view of his legacy and the admiration he receives from later generations.

Character Interactions

• Qin Shi Huang and Luo Xiaobai: Their interaction is tense and revealing, with Qin Shi Huang's sharp questions and Luo Xiaobai's evasive answers leading to the truth about the future.
• Qin Shi Huang and Online Viewers: The viewers, though not physically present, are emotionally invested in the conversation, reacting to every word and action with anticipation, shock, and disappointment.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Luo Xiaobai's eloquent speech revives Qin Shi Huang's (Ying Zheng) spirits and majesty.
• Luo Xiaobai reveals that many people in modern times admire Ying Zheng, including those who would have children for him, leading to an awkward and embarrassing moment.
• Ying Zheng asks about the state of his Great Qin in later generations.
• Luo Xiaobai shares that the Huaxia people still thrive and prosper, and that life has improved significantly with high-yield crops, industrialization, and advanced technology like airplanes.

Character Developments

• Ying Zheng regains his confidence and majesty after hearing Luo Xiaobai's words, but is later embarrassed and moved by the revelations about his legacy.
• Luo Xiaobai grows more animated and excited while speaking, leading to an awkward situation, but ultimately gains Ying Zheng's trust and respect.

Significant Themes

• Legacy and impact: Ying Zheng's curiosity and pride in his empire's legacy are central to the chapter.
• Embarrassment and awkwardness: The revelation about people having children for Ying Zheng leads to a cringe-worthy moment for everyone involved.
• Progress and development: Luo Xiaobai's descriptions of modern life highlight the advancements made in agriculture, industry, and technology.

Character Interactions

• Ying Zheng and Luo Xiaobai: Their conversation reveals Ying Zheng's curiosity about his legacy and Luo Xiaobai's pride in his country's progress.
• Netizens and leaders: The reactions from netizens and leaders of various countries range from shock and embarrassment to wariness and disbelief at the revelations about modern life.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Luo Xiaobai reveals modern technology and advancements to Ying Zheng, including cars, electric lamps, and nuclear weapons.
• Ying Zheng is astonished and initially thinks Luo Xiaobai and his people are gods.
• Luo Xiaobai explains that these advancements are human-made and not divine.
• Ying Zheng asks if people can live forever, to which Luo Xiaobai responds that humans cannot achieve immortality.
• Luo Xiaobai hints at the existence of unknown gods, giving Ying Zheng a glimmer of hope.

Character Developments

• Luo Xiaobai: Shows humility and honesty in explaining modern advancements to Ying Zheng, unwilling to deceive him.
• Ying Zheng: Initially astonished and hopeful about the possibility of immortality, he becomes disappointed and desperate when Luo Xiaobai reveals that humans cannot live forever.

Significant Themes

• The impact of technology on society and human perception.
• The human desire for immortality and the reality of mortality.
• The relationship between ancient and modern cultures.

Character Interactions

• Luo Xiaobai and Ying Zheng: Luo Xiaobai shares knowledge about the future with Ying Zheng, while Ying Zheng asks about immortality, leading to a moment of disappointment.
• Viewers and Professor Chen: Viewers discuss the honesty of Luo Xiaobai's approach, while Professor Chen finds the viewers' reactions amusing.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Luo Xiaobai reveals knowledge about ancient gods and a divine tree that granted longevity.
• He shares a creation myth about a god who formed the world, humans, and even the moon.
• Luo Xiaobai suggests that the Heaven worshipped in the Feng Shan Ceremony might represent this god.
• Luo Xiaobai's figure starts to turn transparent, indicating he might be leaving.

Character Developments

• Ying Zheng: Becomes increasingly astonished and unsettled by Luo Xiaobai's revelations about gods and their powers.
• Luo Xiaobai: Shows reverence and certainty when discussing gods, and expresses reluctance to leave.

Significant Themes

• The existence and nature of gods.
• The pursuit of immortality and longevity.
• The connection between ancient beliefs and modern practices (Feng Shan Ceremony).

Character Interactions

• Ying Zheng and Luo Xiaobai: Ying Zheng questions Luo Xiaobai about his knowledge of gods and ancient times, while Luo Xiaobai shares his beliefs and stories. Their interaction is marked by Ying Zheng's disbelief and Luo Xiaobai's conviction.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Luo Xiaobai, the time traveler, disappears after saying "Hu" in response to Ying Zheng's question.
• Netizens discuss the possibility of Qin Shi Huang encountering aliens or another unknown group.
• The scene shifts back to Mount Tai, indicating the start of the Feng Shan Ceremony.

Character Developments

• Ying Zheng is shocked and intrigued by Luo Xiaobai's claims about gods and the future, but remains skeptical.
• Luo Xiaobai's disappearance leaves Ying Zheng regretful and curious.

Significant Themes

• The existence and nature of gods.
• The impact of unexpected encounters (like time travelers or aliens) on historical figures.
• The difficulty in believing in extraordinary claims.

Character Interactions

• Ying Zheng interacts with Luo Xiaobai, leading to a brief but impactful conversation.
• Netizens discuss and speculate about the events among themselves.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Ying Zheng leads a Feng Shan Ceremony on Mount Tai to sacrifice to Heaven.
• Nothing happens during the ritual, but as it ends, a ray of sunlight breaks through the clouds and shines down on the altar, stunning everyone present and watching online.
• Netizens and officials debate whether it's a miracle or a natural phenomenon, with some suggesting the gods are omniscient and all-seeing.

Character Developments

• Ying Zheng is initially skeptical of the gods but is shaken by the sudden appearance of sunlight during his ritual. He begins to question his disbelief.
• Li Si and other civil and military officials are equally astonished by the event.
• Su Qi, secretly watching, is amused by the netizens' reactions and decides to intervene, causing the sunlight to shine down.

Significant Themes

• Belief in the divine and the supernatural.
• The power of suggestion and collective delusion.
• The impact of extraordinary events on societal beliefs and behaviors.

Character Interactions

• Ying Zheng interacts with Li Si and other officials, leading them up the mountain and conducting the ritual together.
• Su Qi interacts with the netizens and officials through the livestream, causing the sunlight to appear in response to their discussion about divine intervention.
• Netizens interact with each other, debating the meaning and cause of the sunlight and suggesting the gods are omniscient and all-seeing.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Ying Zheng witnesses an extraordinary celestial phenomenon during a sacrifice on Mount Tai, which his officials interpret as a divine sign of his legitimacy.
• A sudden, heavy downpour and thunderstorm occur immediately after the ceremony, leading to speculation about Heaven's displeasure.
• The scene shifts to the ocean, where a massive, unknown creature is about to surface.

Character Developments

• Ying Zheng: Initially shaken by the celestial phenomenon, he becomes joyful and confident, but his mood is dampened by the sudden storm. He remains suspicious and uncertain about the meaning of these events.
• Li Si: He initially supports Ying Zheng's divine mandate but becomes worried and uncertain after the storm. He recalls the objections of the official in charge of sacrifices regarding the road construction on Mount Tai.

Significant Themes

• Divine Right of Kings: The celestial phenomenon and the Imperial Seal's inscription support the idea that Ying Zheng's rule is divinely mandated.
• Nature's Capriciousness: The sudden storm on Mount Tai highlights the unpredictability of nature and its potential to challenge human plans and interpretations.
• The Unknown: The mysterious creature in the ocean represents the unexplored and unknown aspects of the world.

Character Interactions

• Ying Zheng and Li Si: They interact closely, with Li Si supporting Ying Zheng's divine mandate and later sharing his concerns about the storm.
• Netizens and Officials: The netizens discuss and interpret the events, while the officials, both supportive and mocking, react to Ying Zheng's actions and the rumors surrounding them.

Key Plot Points and Events

• An unidentified submerged object (USO), resembling a large metallic conch shell, surfaces in the sea.
• Netizens and officials are shocked and speculate about its origin and purpose.
• The object is identified as a "Lunbo Boat" from the Wan Qu Country, possibly linked to Qin Shi Huang's meeting with the Wan Qu Country Person.
• The camera zooms in to reveal four colossal humanoid creatures (Giants) inside the Lunbo Boat.
• The Giants discuss the remnants of an ancient civilization (Atlantis) they found underwater and ponder the cause of its destruction.

Character Developments

• The Giants are introduced as advanced, proud, and confident in their civilization.
  • Qing: Calm and knowledgeable, he provides insights about the ancient civilization's demise.
  • Shui: Curious and playful, she suggests meeting Qin Shi Huang.
  • Shuo: Bored and eager to return home, he expresses his disinterest in the observation mission.
  • Hu: Proud and dismissive of superstitious beliefs, he believes in the superiority of their civilization.

Significant Themes

• The Giants' perspective as advanced observers highlights the theme of civilization and progress.
• The ancient civilization's destruction by natural disasters raises questions about the fragility of civilizations.
• The Giants' interaction with Qin Shi Huang's era foreshadows potential cultural exchange or conflict.

Character Interactions

• The Giants discuss their findings and observations, revealing their personalities and perspectives.
• Netizens react to the Giants' appearance and words, expressing disbelief, curiosity, and disgust at the Giants' dismissive attitude towards natives.
• The Giants' conversation hints at a potential meeting with Qin Shi Huang, setting up a future encounter.

Key Plot Points and Events

• The civilization observers (aliens) discuss and laugh about treating lower civilizations (humans) like animals, causing outrage among netizens and officials.
• The observers' spaceship, the Lunbo Boat, travels towards the East Sea.
• In ancient China, Qin Shi Huang (Ying Zheng) receives news of a massive object approaching from the East Sea, claimed to be from the Wan Qu Kingdom.
• The giant alien, Shuo, emerges from the object, causing terror among the humans.

Character Developments

• Qing, the AI, agrees to change the Lunbo Boat's course without much thought.
• Hu and Shuo express their disdain for observing lower civilizations, comparing humans to animals.
• Ying Zheng shows composure and curiosity when facing the giant alien, unlike his ministers who are terrified.

Significant Themes

• Hubris and Perspective: The aliens' arrogance in treating humans as lower civilizations is challenged when they realize humans might not be so different.
• Fear of the Unknown: Humans react with fear and awe when encountering the alien, highlighting their vulnerability and lack of understanding.

Character Interactions

• Qing and the observers interact, showing their casual attitude towards humans.
• Hu and Shuo share their disdain for observing lower civilizations, bonding over their shared perspective.
• Ying Zheng and Shuo interact, with the emperor showing composure despite the alien's intimidating size.

Key Plot Points and Events

• A giant, Shuo, from the distant Wan Qu Kingdom arrives in Qin, speaking through a translator device.
• Shuo reveals that Wan Qu is 90,000 li (37,000 km) away, sparking disbelief among Qin ministers and netizens.
• Shuo narrates myths about giants creating the world and their advanced technology, including flying and light-generating stones.
• Qin Shi Huang (Ying Zheng) listens calmly, showing little surprise.

Character Developments

• Shuo: Proud and boastful, he revels in shocking the Qin people with tales of his advanced civilization.
• Qin Shi Huang (Ying Zheng): Calm and composed, he listens to Shuo's stories without displaying much surprise. He expresses confidence in his descendants' ability to match Wan Qu's achievements.

Significant Themes

• Cultural Shock: The Qin people are astonished by Shuo's descriptions of advanced technology and myths, highlighting the contrast between their cultures.
• Pride and Confidence: Both Shuo and Qin Shi Huang exhibit pride in their respective civilizations, with the Emperor expressing confidence in his descendants' potential.

Character Interactions

• Shuo and Qin Shi Huang: Shuo tries to impress and shock the Emperor with his tales, but Qin Shi Huang remains relatively unimpressed, leading to Shuo's bewilderment.
• Qin Ministers and Netizens: They react with surprise and disbelief to Shuo's stories, contrasting with Qin Shi Huang's composure.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Netizens are inspired by Zheng's belief in their potential, boosting their confidence.
• Aliens (Shuo, Hu, Shui, Qing) display a Burning Stone, causing a river to boil continuously.
• Shuo boasts about their civilization's superiority, claiming they could easily wipe out humans.
• A middle-aged official questions Shuo about divine punishment, to which Shuo scoffs and challenges the heavens.
• The sky darkens, clouds spin, and the heavens and earth change color, shocking everyone, including Shuo.

Character Developments

• Netizens: Initially despondent, they regain confidence and determination after Zheng's words.
• Shuo: Shows arrogance and contempt for humans, challenges the heavens, and is later shocked by the sky's change.
• Ying Zheng, Li Si, and other ministers: Initially proud and confident, they become horrified and pale after Shuo's boasts and the sky's change.

Significant Themes

• Confidence and determination: Netizens' confidence is boosted by Zheng's belief in them, while Shuo's confidence in his civilization's superiority is challenged by the sky's change.
• Civilization gap: The vast difference between human and alien civilizations is emphasized, with Shuo boasting about their superiority and humans feeling powerless.
• Divine intervention: The middle-aged official's question about divine punishment highlights the belief in higher powers, which Shuo mocks and challenges.

Character Interactions

• Netizens and Zheng: Zheng's words inspire the netizens, boosting their confidence.
• Shuo and humans: Shuo displays arrogance and contempt towards humans, while humans feel horrified and powerless.
• Shuo and the heavens: Shuo challenges the heavens, and the sky's change seems to be a response to his challenge.