The magnetic poles are reversed and civilization returns to zero.
A doctor of geology, a construction site contractor, a retired cook, and a has-been anchor—four people who are beyond reach have become the backbone of the only survivor stronghold on the 30° north latitude line.
While others hoarded weapons and grabbed land, they burned bricks, purified water, repaired diesel engines, and just built the first village with electricity on the wasteland.
Until a magnetic storm, the pyramids and Sanxingdui resonated at the same time, and a warning from the previous 12,000-year cycle was activated:
"Every reset will eliminate selfish civilization. Your choice will determine whether mankind will perish again or get the only first aid kit."
The protagonist group finally discovered that the real apocalyptic weapon is not guns, but forgotten common sense and unity.
When everyone is vying to be the god of the new world, they choose to put fire into a drift bottle and throw it to all mankind.