If real life is a thick book, then the virtual world is a beautiful illustration on one page. We lost our way in this illustration and forgot our original goal. Just like the characters that will be introduced in version 2.3 of “Mingchao” – Zanni and Xiakong, they attract the attention of countless players with their powerful strength and shining skills. However, can such virtual characters really make up for what we have lost in the real world? If one day we are no longer obsessed with the achievements of the virtual world, can those virtual heroes that once made us excited still bring us meaning?

The charm of virtual characters: escape or growth?
In the past few years, the digital world has become larger and more complex. Whether it is a game like “Mingchao” or various interactions on social platforms, we can experience an immediate feedback and satisfaction. Behind these satisfactions, there are often our “digital identities”, which are the selves we show through virtual characters and data. And these virtual selves are just like the character Zanni in the game – a character with strong combat power, she can quickly defeat the enemy and become a leader on the battlefield.

The charm of virtual characters is their infinite possibilities that are not constrained by reality. We can become omnipotent heroes in the game and take on the responsibility of saving the world. Every time we defeat the enemy and get a reward, we will feel an unprecedented satisfaction. This quick feedback is almost impossible to give in the real world.

However, is it really this fast-paced satisfaction that brings real growth? Or is it just our way of escaping reality? We always yearn to achieve success in the game, but forget that achievements in life often require long accumulation and hard work.

The sense of emptiness behind the immersive experience
The sense of achievement brought by Zanni, Xiakong, and other characters in the game seems endless. You can win one victory after another with their help. Perhaps the stronger your virtual character is, the stronger your presence in the game will be. However, can this achievement in the virtual world satisfy your desire for real life in your heart? While enjoying these virtual achievements, do you ignore your friends, family, and the goals you should pursue in reality?

The virtual world provides us with quick feedback, but not the courage to face challenges. Just like in the game, you control Zanni to be invincible, but when you stand in the real world, can you remain calm and composed in every challenge of life? Many times, the sense of achievement in the virtual world can only cover up the short-term emptiness, and they will not fill our real needs. Just as Xiakong can exert wind erosion effect and gather enemies in the game, what we need more in reality is to face the “wind erosion effect” deep in our hearts – deep self-reflection and emotional resonance from the heart.

Find a balance between virtual and reality
Perhaps, we should think about how to find a balance between the virtual world and real life. The power of virtual characters can make us gain temporary glory in the game, but they are just digital images after all. The challenges, responsibilities, achievements and interpersonal relationships in real life are what we need to pursue with our heart. We should not rely all our emotions on the existence in the virtual world, but should draw strength from it, return to reality, and face every test in life.

If you can enjoy the fun of fighting in the game, then you should also enjoy the process of growth in real life. In the game, you can be Zanni, and in reality, you can still be the one who can face all difficulties bravely. In the virtual world, you are a powerful character, and in the real world, you can also become a real and powerful person through continuous efforts and growth.

Not just virtual characters, life is the ultimate stage
Once upon a time, we invested time and energy in the cultivation of game characters, as if as long as these virtual characters are strong enough, we can have all the glory. But as time goes by, we find that these victories in the virtual world do not bring us lasting satisfaction. Every battle in life is the challenge we really have to face.

You can be as brave as Zanni and defeat everything in the game, but in reality, every “battle” of yours is a challenge about interpersonal relationships, workplace difficulties, and life goals. In the virtual world, victory comes too easily, but only in the real world, you can overcome your laziness and fear to gain real growth.

Just as Xia Kong’s skills can enhance the damage of wind erosion effect on the enemy, we in reality can also gain the power of growth by facing the wind and frost and challenges of life. The power given to us by virtual characters is not to let us stay in the glory of the virtual world forever, but to teach us how to bravely face every difficulty in reality.

Get out of the virtual cage and return to the real self
We don’t need to completely give up the fun of the virtual world, but learn to find a healthy balance between virtual and reality. The sense of accomplishment of virtual characters is tempting, but it is not all of life. We should not let the heroes in the virtual world replace the real self deep in our hearts. Only by struggling, experiencing, and growing in real life can we truly feel the sense of accomplishment and happiness that belongs to us.

Zanni and Xiakong in “Mingchao” are powerful virtual heroes, and you can also be a hero in your own life. Let the glory in the virtual world become your driving force, but don’t let it cover up the efforts and pursuits in real life. In real life, every little progress and achievement is the most worth cherishing.

Conclusion: The virtual world is a dream, and real life is a road
The virtual world gives us a glorious dream, but only by returning to reality can we get out of this fog and embark on our own road. We can play heroes in games, but in reality, we have to be heroes in our own lives, dare to face every challenge, and achieve our true selves.

Along the way, there may be confusion and fatigue, but just like the experience of fighting in the virtual world, every effort and struggle in life is worth our pride. Let us draw strength from the virtual world and move towards the real future.