Chapter Summaries

Key Plot Points and Events

• Xiao Hua, feeling anxious, takes a walk and ends up at the Great Temple.
• She decides to become a full-time shaman, much to her husband Shu Zi's surprise and dismay.
• Xiao Hua learns shamanic knowledge quickly and makes her official debut in a ceremony, impressing the tribe.
• Shu Zi struggles to understand Xiao Hua's decision and begs her to return home, but she refuses.

Character Developments

• Xiao Hua: Discovers her calling as a shaman, leaving her family to dedicate herself to religious service. She becomes more solemn and revered, losing her previous gentle demeanor.
• Shu Zi: Struggles to accept Xiao Hua's decision, feeling lost and helpless. He becomes more desperate and dejected as Xiao Hua remains firm in her choice.

Significant Themes

• Finding one's purpose in life.
• The conflict between personal calling and family responsibilities.
• The power of faith and religious devotion.

Character Interactions

• Xiao Hua and Shu Zi: Their relationship becomes strained as Shu Zi cannot accept Xiao Hua's decision to become a shaman, while Xiao Hua remains resolute in her new path.
• Xiao Hua and the tribe: The tribe accepts Xiao Hua's new role as a shaman, treating her with respect and awe.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Shu Zi realizes Xiao Hua's decision to enter the Great Temple was calculated, not emotional, leading to his despair.
• Shu Zi leads his tribe in expanding territory, conquering the Ape-man Tribe, while Xiao Hua establishes temples and spreads faith.
• The human population grows, and they face new challenges from ferocious beasts.
• Shu Zi takes multiple wives and has many children, planning for his eldest son Ying Zi to succeed him.
• By age 67, the human territory has expanded into a rhombus, with unexplored lands to the north, east, and west.
• Shu Zi, now aged, sees Xiao Hua during her first return to Fang Mountain in four years, where she presides over sacrificial rites as the "Great Shaman."

Character Developments

• Shu Zi: Becomes a powerful and ruthless chieftain, leading his tribe's expansion, but struggles with health issues and the lack of a suitable successor.
• Xiao Hua: Gains the title "Great Shaman," establishing temples and altars across human lands, maintaining her devotion to her path despite aging.

Significant Themes

• The consequences of one's choices and the inability to change the past.
• The struggle between personal desires and one's duty or path.
• The impact of power and aging on individuals and their relationships.

Character Interactions

• Shu Zi and Xiao Hua: Their paths diverge as they become leaders of their respective domains. Their brief encounter after many years reveals that Xiao Hua's devotion remains unchanged, causing Shu Zi discomfort and prompting him to leave without speaking to her.

Key Plot Points and Events

• The four figures (Huang Si, Xi Yuan, Dong Yao, and Li Huo) reminisce about past events, discussing their interactions with the Human Race and their leader, Shu Zi.
• They recall Huang Si's past words and actions, including his decision to resurrect Shu Zi's wife, his compensation to the Human Race, and his promotion of faith.
• Huang Si shares a psychological experiment about monkeys and buttons to explain the Human Race's behavior regarding faith and manifestations.
• They discuss the current situations of Shu Zi and Xiao Hua, predicting Shu Zi's imminent demise and Xiao Hua's longevity due to her disciplined life and strong soul.

Character Developments

• Huang Si: Huang Si shows remorse for his past actions and admits his responsibility in Shu Zi's situation. He also reveals his true feelings about being addressed as "Father God" and his lack of desire to accept believers.
• Xi Yuan, Dong Yao, and Li Huo: The artificial intelligences demonstrate their loyalty and understanding of Huang Si's intentions. They show concern for the Human Race's well-being and support Huang Si's decisions.

Significant Themes

• Time and perception: The vast difference in time perception between the artificial intelligences and humans is emphasized, with Huang Si struggling to keep track of human time.
• Faith and religion: The origins and psychology of faith are explored, with Huang Si explaining that uncertainty in manifestations fosters greater desire and hope in humans.
• Responsibility and consequences: Huang Si acknowledges his responsibility in Shu Zi's situation and the potential consequences of the Human Race's actions.

Character Interactions

• Huang Si and the artificial intelligences: Huang Si interacts with Xi Yuan, Dong Yao, and Li Huo, reminiscing about past events and discussing their shared history. They show a deep understanding of each other's thoughts and intentions.
• Huang Si and the Human Race: Huang Si's past interactions with the Human Race, particularly Shu Zi and Xiao Hua, are discussed, revealing his complex feelings towards their actions and decisions.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Shu Zi, an elderly patriarch, sees a familiar figure on a rooftop but can't recall where he knows them from.
• One year later, Shu Zi's health deteriorates, and he can no longer maintain his power. He relinquishes most of his authority.
• On his deathbed, Shu Zi calls for his family and subordinates to settle his affairs. He draws out the God Bow, a legendary weapon, and his children argue over who should inherit it.
• Shu Zi dies, and the Human Race falls into chaos. The tribe splits into four, each led by a different son of Shu Zi, and war ensues.
• Xiao Hua, a devout believer in the Ancestral Deities, travels amidst the chaos, preaching her faith. Her followers build a temple for her.
• Fifteen years later, Xiao Hua dies at the age of eighty-four. She thinks of Shu Zi and expresses her wish to meet him again in the afterlife.

Character Developments

• Shu Zi: Realizes the hollowness of his life's achievements and envies Xiao Hua's unchanging spirit. He dies regretful and alone.
• Xiao Hua: Gains more followers for her faith in the Ancestral Deities. She dies peacefully, looking forward to meeting Shu Zi in the afterlife.

Significant Themes

• The ravages of time and the inevitability of death.
• The hollowness of power and material wealth.
• The importance of faith and unchanging beliefs.

Character Interactions

• Shu Zi and Xiao Hua: Though they never interact directly in this chapter, Shu Zi thinks of Xiao Hua on his deathbed, envying her unchanging spirit. Xiao Hua also thinks of Shu Zi before she dies.
• Shu Zi's children: Argue over who should inherit the God Bow, showing their greed and lack of respect for their dying father.
• Xiao Hua and her followers: Xiao Hua is surrounded by her devoted followers as she dies, highlighting the impact of her faith on others.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Huang Si teaches Xue Shang lizard organ transplant surgery.
• Xiao Hua's soul attempts to contact Huang Si.
• Shu Shui is released from the Mountain and Sea Realm.
• Huang Si reveals that a great flood will hit the Human Race's territory within a century.
• Huang Si assigns roles to the artificial intelligences for the upcoming flood.

Character Developments

• Xue Shang shows interest in learning surgery from Huang Si.
• Shu Shui expresses remorse for her past actions and fears Huang Si.
• The artificial intelligences, especially Dong Yao and Li Huo, show concern for humanity's welfare.

Significant Themes

• The consequences of one's actions (Shu Shui's imprisonment and the upcoming flood).
• The responsibility of leaders (Huang Si's role in guiding the artificial intelligences and the potential Human Race leader).
• The power of knowledge and preparation (Huang Si's use of big data to predict the flood and his plans to mitigate its effects).

Character Interactions

• Huang Si and Xue Shang collaborate on the lizard surgery, showcasing their expertise and patience.
• Huang Si interacts with Shu Shui, demonstrating his authority and willingness to punish misbehavior.
• The artificial intelligences gather to discuss the flood and their roles in it, highlighting their unity and concern for humanity.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Huang Si discusses with the AIs about teaching the Human Race and managing the flood.
• Shu Shui expresses her desire to go to the Human Race realm, but Huang Si assigns her to the Great Wilderness instead.
• Xue Shang volunteers to go to the Great Wilderness, as she is more suited for it.
• Huang Si mentions Xiao Hua, a girl whose soul has not dissipated after death, and decides to leave her in the Heavenly Realm for now.
• Huang Si takes Xiao Hua to the Ring platform, which he considers the prototype of the Heavenly Realm, and orders her to stay there.

Character Developments

• Shu Shui: Shows eagerness to go to the Human Race realm but is assigned to the Great Wilderness instead.
• Xue Shang: Volunteers to go to the Great Wilderness, displaying her enthusiasm for exotic creatures.
• Xiao Hua: After death, her soul retains partial memories and a complete personality. She expresses regret for not being acknowledged as a believer by Huang Si.

Significant Themes

• The desolation of the Heavenly Realm, contrasting with the liveliness of the human world.
• Huang Si's ambivalence towards his role as a god and his desire to sever connections with believers.
• The nature of souls and their memories, explored through Xiao Hua's unique state.

Character Interactions

• Huang Si interacts with the AIs, discussing plans for the Human Race and the Heavenly Realm.
• Huang Si interacts with Xiao Hua, assigning her to the Heavenly Realm and establishing boundaries in their relationship.
• The AIs interact with each other, expressing amusement at Shu Shui's reaction and discussing the Heavenly Realm's location.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Xue Shang is summoned by Huang Si to the Great Wilderness for her new residence.
• Huang Si constructs a three-story villa for Xue Shang, with different styles for each floor.
• Xue Shang expresses her desire to fight with the local Fierce Beasts and Monster Beasts to make friends.
• Huang Si assigns roles to the artificial intelligences for guiding human development, excluding Shu Shui.
• Shu Shui, intended to be the Water God (villain) in the upcoming Great Flood, complains about her role.
• Shu Shui struggles to find enjoyment in her vacation, leading her to Zhong Yin's lab for 'slacking off.'

Character Developments

• Xue Shang: Shows curiosity and excitement about her new environment and its inhabitants.
• Huang Si: Demonstrates care and consideration for Xue Shang's preferences in her new home.
• Shu Shui: Expresses dissatisfaction with her assigned role as the Water God and struggles to find purpose in her vacation.

Significant Themes

• Care and Consideration: Huang Si shows thoughtfulness in designing Xue Shang's house and understanding her preferences.
• Role Assignment and Dissatisfaction: Shu Shui's unhappiness with her role as the Water God highlights the theme of contentment with one's purpose.

Character Interactions

• Xue Shang and Huang Si: Xue Shang requests Huang Si to use a prosthetic body, and he obliges, showing a father-daughter dynamic.
• Shu Shui and Zhong Yin: Shu Shui's presence in Zhong Yin's lab leads to playful banter and teasing between the two, showcasing their friendship.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Huang Si is in the Earth Realm's Robotics R&D Department, working on a grand design with Xiao Ke's assistance.
• Huang Si summons Wei Ji to help with the project, revealing a massive, unfinished robot.
• In the Green World, a catastrophic flood is imminent, arriving in two years instead of a hundred.
• The Human Race's tribes face the flood, with some better prepared than others. The God Bow Tribe suffers less damage, while others struggle to survive.
• Li River Village, part of the Wild River Tribe, is desperately building an embankment to hold back the rising waters. They await help from their Chieftain, who had dismissed flood warnings.

Character Developments

• Huang Si: Busy working on a new robot project, he summons Wei Ji to assist him.
• Wei Ji: Confused but eager to help, he joins Huang Si's project.
• Cao Jiu: A young, orphaned villager who runs errands for his community. He becomes the bearer of bad news about the Chieftain's abandonment.

Significant Themes

• Preparation vs. Negligence: Some tribes and villages prepared for the flood based on divine omens, while others, like the Chieftain, ignored the warnings, leading to differing outcomes.
• Community vs. Self-interest: The villagers of Li River Village work together to build the embankment, contrasting with the Chieftain's selfish decision to abandon them.

Character Interactions

• Huang Si and Wei Ji: Huang Si guides Wei Ji to the Robotics R&D Department and reveals his ongoing project.
• Li River Village Villagers: They work together to build the embankment, awaiting help from the Chieftain. Cao Jiu's return brings news of the Chieftain's abandonment, shattering their hopes.

Key Plot Points and Events

• The Human Race, after splitting into four major tribes, has been at war with each other for nearly a century, leading to the practice of enslaving captives.
• The headman of the Youhe Clan abandons Li River Village to its fate during a flood, despite promising to help.
• Cao Jiu, a young man from the village, remembers a shaman who had warned about an impending disaster and offered a chance for salvation through a sacrifice.
• Cao Jiu decides to become the sacrifice to save his village, running towards the direction the shaman left.

Character Developments

• Cao Jiu: Initially passive, Cao Jiu grows into a selfless hero willing to sacrifice himself for his village. He develops from a carefree youth to a responsible adult.
• Uncle Axe: Uncle Axe, the most prestigious man in the village, shows leadership and concern for the villagers' well-being, especially Cao Jiu's.

Significant Themes

• Sacrifice: Cao Jiu's willingness to sacrifice himself for his village highlights the theme of selflessness and the value of human life.
• Responsibility: The headman's abandonment of Li River Village contrasts with Cao Jiu's and Uncle Axe's sense of responsibility towards their community.
• Belief and Superstition: The villagers' initial disbelief in the Wind God and the shaman's warnings reflect the theme of the power of belief and the consequences of dismissing warnings.

Character Interactions

• Cao Jiu and Uncle Axe: Uncle Axe shows concern and care for Cao Jiu, treating him like family. Cao Jiu, in turn, values Uncle Axe's opinion and is inspired by his words.
• Cao Jiu and the Shaman: Cao Jiu's interaction with the shaman leads him to make a life-altering decision, highlighting the shaman's influence on Cao Jiu's character development.
• The Headman and Li River Village: The headman's abandonment of Li River Village contrasts with Cao Jiu's and Uncle Axe's dedication to the village, highlighting the theme of responsibility.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Cao Jiu, driven by desperation, runs to a young wizard who promises that the Wind God will save everyone if a sacrifice is made.
• Cao Jiu agrees to be the sacrifice and jumps off Wind God Mountain.
• He wakes up in a strange, cramped space and discovers he's become a massive, winged, scaled creature with claws and a tail.
• Cao Jiu uses his new body to block the flood and save the villagers.
• He reunites with the villagers on a mountain, where they recognize him despite his transformation.

Character Developments

• Cao Jiu: Shows bravery and selflessness in agreeing to be the sacrifice. After his transformation, he uses his new abilities to save the villagers, demonstrating his heroic nature and determination to protect his community.
• The Young Wizard: Remains mysterious and detached, providing no explanation for Cao Jiu's transformation or the Wind God's role.

Significant Themes

• Sacrifice: Cao Jiu's willingness to give up his life to save his village highlights the theme of self-sacrifice for the greater good.
• Transformation: Cao Jiu's physical transformation into a monster-like creature raises questions about identity, appearance, and the essence of humanity.
• Heroism: Cao Jiu's actions, despite his fear and uncertainty, embody the qualities of a hero, putting others' needs above his own.

Character Interactions

• Cao Jiu and the Young Wizard: Their interaction is brief and one-sided, with the wizard providing only cryptic information and no emotional connection.
• Cao Jiu and the Villagers: Despite Cao Jiu's transformation, the villagers recognize him and express joy at his return, indicating their acceptance and affection for him.
• Cao Jiu and the Wind God: Although not directly present, the Wind God's role in Cao Jiu's transformation and the villagers' salvation is a significant factor in the story, influencing Cao Jiu's actions and decisions.