Eternal Gift is an epic that brings together hard science fiction, philosophical reflection, and a battle of human nature.
When young scientist Li Xing accidentally develops “Xihe” rice, whose energy density is tens of thousands of times higher than the standard, he sees not a shortcut to utopia but a fuse capable of igniting a global war. The loneliness he endured in an orphanage and the horrors of resource wars he witnessed while serving as a peacekeeper in Africa have taught him how fragile humanity and civilization are in the face of absolute self-interest.
To avert the global chaos that publicizing the technology could unleash, Li Xing makes a choice that will burden him with guilt for the rest of his life: he will guard alone a “gift” that could either destroy or save the world. Using this as a starting point, he partners with his country, publicly driving an energy revolution and becoming a revered “pioneer,” while secretly building a fully independent laboratory to explore the gift’s deeper mysteries.
This is a lonely vigil. Guided by wisdom and foresight, Li Xing uses “Xihe” as a spark of hope, leading civilization toward a higher stage of evolution. He establishes a fair system of contributions and builds a new order of harmonious coexistence, using advanced technology from a lunar base to open up unprecedented possibilities for humanity.
When the eternal era he cultivated with his own hands finally arrives, and the true value of this “gift” is realized, the “guardian” of civilization quietly chooses to leave. He returns to where it all began, bequeathing forever to the civilization he loves this “gift,” forged through a lifetime of sacrifice.
This is a story about guardianship and dedication.
This is a civilization’s expedition, one that pays for its journey with loneliness and offers hope in return.
