“Xia Kong”, a character in the game, has a breakthrough material list like a complex atlas, which lists in detail various qualities of tidal sail cores, crystallized phlogiston, star crystals and rare minerals. Although these names are unfamiliar, they condense the hard work and efforts of countless young players. It seems to be a simple material collection list, but it reflects the life pressure and spiritual sustenance of young people in modern society.
Reading this material list carefully, the first thing that comes into view is the low-frequency to full-frequency tidal sail cores. They are like cornerstones on the road of life, and every step of accumulation is particularly important. Young people face heavy schoolwork and work every day in real life, and the ideals in their hearts are like the gradual accumulation of materials in this game, which requires patience and time. The game gives them a clear goal and direction, which is not so easy to find in reality.
Especially those extremely precious materials, such as “Burning Phosphorus Bone” and “Golden Fleece”, which need to be obtained by defeating the powerful enemy “Sighing Ancient Dragon” or participating in special events, which is extremely challenging. In life, how many young people are like this player, facing the cruel test of reality and working hard, just for that possible breakthrough and growth? They are like “Xiakong” in the game, groping in the dark, strong in setbacks, and looking forward to picking their own “Golden Fleece” one day.
The recharge discounts launched in the game to quickly obtain materials also vaguely reflect the other side of reality. Many young people are often induced to use money to exchange for time and opportunities due to the pressure of reality. This “consumption first and then growth” model is everywhere in life. Through the recharge of the game, they try to make up for the lack of time and get a faster sense of achievement; in reality, they may improve themselves through various training, examinations, and social investment. This dual pressure of consumption and growth often makes people exhausted.
Counting the names of materials such as “crude crystallized phlogiston”, “rectified crystallized phlogiston”, and “high-purity crystallized phlogiston” reminds us of the progressive learning and work in reality. The accumulation of knowledge and skills goes from superficial to profound, just like the progression of these materials from ordinary to precious. Every step requires patience and every step is full of challenges. The game reflects the difficulty and inevitability of growth in reality in a realistic way.
The other side of the game is the cooking prop called “Stuffed Meat Tofu”, which can increase the material drop rate by 50%. The existence of this prop seems to remind us that occasional warmth and small happiness are particularly precious in the journey of life. Whether it is the encouragement of relatives and friends, or a short rest and relaxation, they are all good medicine to increase our “drop rate” and help us persist on the long road of growth.
Through this list of materials, we not only see the growth trajectory of a virtual game character, but also see how modern young people face pressure, how to seek breakthroughs, and how to maintain the shadow of hope in real life. Games have become a kind of sustenance for them, a way to escape reality, and a source of self-challenge and sense of accomplishment.
Behind this virtual list of materials, there are huge expectations of society for young people and severe challenges in reality. How to balance reality and virtuality, how to find the joy of life under pressure, and how to truly achieve self-growth are problems that every modern person must face.
Perhaps, the “Xiakong” in the game gives us a revelation: In addition to relying on external resources and opportunities, the breakthrough of life requires inner tenacity and persistence in beauty. No matter how complicated the materials are or how difficult the levels are, as long as there is a bright direction in your heart, you can always step out of your own sky step by step.
In this fast-paced era, each of us is “Xiakong”, struggling in the wind and rain, and moving forward in the sun. May we all pick up those “crystallized phlogistons” in life and brew our own happiness and growth.