Qin Feng and the other reporters began to elucidate, "Dear audience, we can observe carvings on the rock wall of this cave, depicting what seems to be images of prehistoric humans engaged in sacrificial rites."
"These murals are shrouded in mystery, potentially unveiling ancient secrets."
As the camera zoomed in, the carvings became clearer to everyone.
The first mural displayed a radiant sun.
In the second mural, alongside the sun, were depictions of land, trees, rivers, and clouds.
In the third mural, a group of diminutive figures knelt on the ground, worshiping and praying toward the resplendent sun in the sky.
Viewing these three murals, netizens furrowed their brows.
What could these signify?
The reporters, too, were perplexed.
Mango TV's female reporter, after a moment of contemplation, turned to Professor Chen and offered a charming smile.
She inquired, "Professor Chen, as an expert in prehistoric archaeology, do you have any insights into these murals?"
Peering eagerly, even the audience and netizens were keen to know.
Professor Chen, deep in thought, shook his head, "The clues are scant, so I can only provide my personal interpretation based on experience."
"Oh?" The Mango Channel reporter perked up, drawing closer to the microphone.
"This sun could symbolize 'God,'" Professor Chen mused.
"What?!"
Surprise registered on the faces around.
God?
Initially incredulous, they scrutinized the murals and the worshiping figures, their expressions shifting to sudden realization.
It indeed appeared so!
Professor Chen continued, "The first mural likely depicts a deity, as it solely features a deity with no other elements."
"In the second mural, besides God, various entities like land and trees are present. This likely symbolizes God as the creator of the world."
"The creator of the world?"
An exclamation rippled through the crowd.
With astonishment on their faces, they regarded Professor Chen with newfound admiration.
Mango Channel's Yu Bing praised, "Professor Chen's insights are beyond compare."
"Professor Chen, why is this deity depicted as a sun? Could it be that a sun truly descended to Earth in prehistoric times?"
Curiosity tinged the audience's expressions.
Professor Chen shook his head, "The sun may represent some form of symbol or authority, or it could symbolize a person or even a UFO. It's difficult to say for certain."
A person?
UFO?
The revelations left everyone stunned, raising doubts in their minds.
What did ancient people worship?
Just as they pondered, Professor Chen sighed.
"What's the matter, Professor Chen?" Yu Bing inquired, puzzled.
Professor Chen sighed, "Unfortunately, there are only three murals here. It would have been enlightening if there were more."
"How so?" Everyone wondered.
"I wonder if you've heard of the great prehistoric flood?"
The great prehistoric flood?
Whether in front of their TVs, or on their computers and mobile phones, everyone was stunned at the mention, their expressions shifting.
Netizens discussed fervently.
"A great prehistoric flood? I've heard of it."
"It was a worldwide flood that occurred long ago. Legends of this great flood exist across the globe. I've heard there are dozens of variations!"
"That's correct. The Great Flood of World Destruction, I've heard of that too!"
At that moment, Professor Chen gestured toward several cameras and began to explain to the nationwide audience with a smile, "These murals remind me of certain events, intriguing myths and tales that might have transpired had they unfolded according to these murals."
"For instance, the great flood that brought about the world's demise in prehistoric times!"
"I believe most of you are familiar with our country's tale of the great flood, so I won't delve into that."
"Instead, let's delve into the Western legend of the Great Flood. The most widely known account in the West is found in the Bible."
"The original biblical text describes it as..."
"God observed the great wickedness of humanity on Earth and decreed that a flood would wash away all flesh and breath, eradicating all life!"
As the audience listened intently, Professor Chen continued, "The Maya's sacred text, the Popol Vuh, also recounts this great flood."
"Legend has it, God created humans at the dawn of the world, but this experiment encountered some setbacks."
"The gods initially crafted wooden statues and granted them the ability to speak. However, these wooden beings later fell out of favor due to their forgetfulness of their creator."
"Therefore, the gods decided to unleash a flood to obliterate humanity..."
"The most intriguing aspect is the mention of God in these myths and legends."
"Despite knowing that God cannot exist in this world, perhaps it wasn't an extraterrestrial being." Professor Chen quipped.
Reporter Qin Feng interjected, "Professor Chen, has there truly been a global flood in history?"
She handed the microphone to Professor Chen.
Professor Chen nodded, "Based on existing traces and clues, it's highly probable that a great flood did occur in prehistoric times."
"At present, there are several theories. One posits that the flood resulted from the melting of prehistoric glaciers, another suggests it was caused by the rising sea levels due to tectonic movements, while yet another proposes it was triggered by asteroid impacts."
"However, there's no concrete evidence to confirm these theories; everything remains speculative."
In closing, Professor Chen chuckled, "In comparison to superstition, it's preferable to place our trust in science and analyze this catastrophe rationally."
Others chuckled lightly, finding Professor Chen's words quite reasonable.
Nevertheless, deep-seated doubts lingered in their hearts.
What truly transpired in prehistoric times?
What was the nature of the great flood?
As more people tuned in to this incident, it garnered widespread attention. The related content swiftly topped the trending list and even reached international audiences.