Ch. 1081This Is Reality
Key Plot Points and Events
- Liu Di discovers that the atomic clock in the Haishi Science Museum shows the current date as August 7, 2021, indicating that the present world is not as he remembered.
- He finds the world devastated, with volcanoes erupting, toxic air and water, mutated microorganisms, and no sign of human civilization.
- Liu Di concludes that a time paradox has occurred, causing his River of Time to collapse.
- He searches for clues but finds only the words "We believe the world will get better" on a sculpture.
- Liu Di hears a human figure approaching and is shocked to see someone alive in this post-apocalyptic world.
Character Developments
- Liu Di's worldview collapses as he realizes the extent of the disaster and the loss of his loved ones.
- He becomes determined to find the cause and reverse the situation, but feels powerless initially.
- Liu Di's resilience and hope are reignited when he sees another human, Cao Yuan.
Significant Themes
- The devastating consequences of a time paradox.
- The struggle for survival in a post-apocalyptic world.
- The search for hope and answers in the face of overwhelming destruction.
Character Interactions
- Liu Di interacts with the Magician (AI) to analyze the situation and deduce possible causes.
- Liu Di's encounter with Cao Yuan, the founder of the Time Group, is the first human interaction in this devastated world.