The Secret of the Ninefold Jade City

In the near future, climate anomalies cause the water level at Lop Nur to rise, revealing a mysterious complex of jade buildings known as the Ninefold Jade City. An expedition team made up of archaeologists, quantum physicists, and other specialists is dispatched to investigate. They discover that each level of the Jade City is a gateway to a parallel space-time, each one a different historical cross-section of Chinese civilization. The team must solve the mysteries on every level, not only for the sake of scientific discovery, but also to unravel some of the central questions surrounding Chinese civilization. As their expedition progresses, they must face all manner of dangers and trials while searching for the essence and deeper meaning of Chinese civilization.