When human technology advances beyond the level of civilization, a test to determine whether civilization can advance to the next level follows. Is it a blessing or a curse?
To ensure fairness and transparency, the Heavenly Dao of the Azure Dragon Domain randomly selects one citizen from each country of Proxima Centauri to represent their nation, entering another world to play a survival game that is livestreamed in real time.
After each round of challenges, countries are rewarded or punished according to their representatives' performance in the game.
"What the heck? I hereby report that the Chinese player is cheating."
"Case closed. The person above is just jealous. Our handsome Jiang is only a tiny bit luckier, that's all."
"Damn Heavenly Dao, rigging the game. This is unfair."
As soon as the words were spoken, a bolt of black lightning struck, turning the accuser to ash.
As round after round of challenges came to an end, more and more countries began to submit to China and apply to become vassal states. But not just anyone was eligible.