The Myth (2010) — Character Map & Story Timeline

AI Narrative Summary

A tale of time travel, ancient romance, and friendship tested by power

Character Network — 10 Characters

• Yi Xiaochuan (Hu Ge) — protagonist Modern archaeologist accidentally transported to Qin dynasty via time portal.
• Princess Yushu (Michelle Bai) — protagonist Qin dynasty princess linked to the tiger pendant and time travel.
• Gao Lan (Zhang Meng) Modern archaeologist and expedition leader.
• Gao Yao (Chang Shih) Yushu's brother accidentally transported to Qin dynasty.
• 李斯（Li Si） (Liu Xiaoxi) Qin chancellor and political mastermind.
• Yi Dachuan (Ren Quan) Xiaochuan's brother who discovers the treasure box.
• Liu Bang (Li Yixiang) Han dynasty founder and Xiang Yu's rival.
• Lv Zhi (Chen Zihan) Han dynasty chancellor and strategist.
• Xiang Yu (Tan Kai) Chu military leader and rival to Liu Bang.
• Meng Tian (Allen Ting Chi-Chun) Qin general and border defender.

Key Relationships

• Yi Xiaochuan → Yi Dachuan (family)

  Brothers who discover the time portal together

• Xiang Yu → Liu Bang (conflict)

  Historical rivals fighting for supremacy

• Yi Xiaochuan → Princess Yushu (romantic)

  Develop romantic connection across timelines

• 李斯（Li Si） → Liu Bang (conflict)

  Political rivals in Qin dynasty court

• Lv Zhi → Liu Bang (professional)

  Chancellor and founder in Han dynasty politics

• Gao Yao → Princess Yushu (Professional Court Member) — Both serve in the imperial court
• Yi Dachuan → Gao Lan (Alliance Teammate) — Works together to unlock the treasure box
• Yi Xiaochuan → Gao Yao (Social Friend) — Friends who travel back in time together

Story Structure — 5 Plot Phases

Ancient Discovery

Modern brothers discover ancient artifacts that transport them back in time to the Qin dynasty.

Dynasty Integration

Xiaochuan adapts to ancient life, forming brotherhoods and discovering his connection to the Meng family.

Forbidden Love

Xiaochuan develops a secret romance with Princess Yushu while his friend Gao Yao suffers a tragic fate.

Friend's Betrayal

Gao Yao becomes corrupted and turns against his former friend as he gains power in the imperial court.

Modern Quest

Xiaochuan's family in the present day searches for keys to unlock the treasure box while being pursued by a mysterious antagonist.