In this era where virtual and reality are intertwined, we are often attracted by some people and things, and even intoxicated by them, as if we are in another world. The continent of Teyvat is such a wonderful existence. It is not just a game stage, but like a mirror, reflecting our real life, reflecting certain emotions and desires deep in each of our hearts.
In this vast land, a new chapter has begun. The update of version 4.1 brings us new characters, new challenges, and more importantly, new emotions and stories. They are not just simple fantasies, but reflect our attitude towards life in this virtual world, and all kinds of thoughts about ideals, conflicts and choices.
If we carefully examine each new character in this version update, we can feel a profound meaning that is closely connected with our lives. Neuvilet, Walnut, Roy Asley, Wendy, they each represent different elemental forces, and behind these elements, there may be some images of our lives. Each character has his own mood and choice, and their stories are also causing us to think: What is our most real pursuit, what is our most desired thing?
The water element ability of Nieuwelet seems to be a gentle and tolerant force. Water is neither impatient nor impatient. It flows continuously, moisturizing everything, but it can wash away all obstacles at the right time. For Nieuwelet, the power of water is slow and deep. It symbolizes the power that changes the world silently but imperceptibly. The tolerance and tenacity of water are like those people who silently dedicate themselves in life. They do not need to be publicized or rewarded, but they have been supporting the operation of society and nourishing everything around them. Water makes us understand that softness does not mean powerlessness. On the contrary, it is this kind of softness that is the most powerful.
In contrast to the softness of water is the flame of walnut. Fire symbolizes passion, impulse and change. Walnut represents the young mentality that is always burning, the restless and unwilling to compromise power. Her flame is like the heat of youth, sometimes fierce, sometimes warm, and behind it is the desire and challenge for life. Perhaps this unstable power is the driving force that drives the world forward. The progress of every era is inseparable from this spirit of breaking through conventions and breaking shackles. The appearance of walnuts reminds us of those young people who dare to take risks and break conventions. They are the most precious wealth of this era.
Roy Asley’s ice element brings us another kind of thinking. Cold, clear, and stable, the ice element symbolizes a kind of control and order. It keeps calm in restraint and maintains balance in conflict. Isn’t this the rationality and norms in our lives? Like ice, they seem cold, but they are precisely the cornerstone of the orderly operation of society. Laws, rules, and systems are all cold “barriers” set up by society to prevent chaos and maintain balance. But it is also these cold forces that allow us to find a trace of peace and order in a complex and changing world.
Wendy, the free soul who controls the wind, represents the deep desire of people-freedom. The wind is invisible and formless, but it is everywhere, just like those invisible and intangible free spirits. Wendy’s freedom is both an escape from the constraints of reality and a power to transcend constraints. In each of us, there is a Wendy, the self who longs for freedom and pursues dreams. Perhaps it is this unfettered mind that is the driving force for mankind to constantly pursue excellence.
However, these new characters and new powers are not just fighting tools in the game. They reflect the countless emotions and conflicts in life, our struggles when facing choices, and our entanglements when facing ideals. Behind each character, there is an inner call, which is a power that we often ignore but always touches our hearts.
The launch of version 4.1 is not only to let us experience freshness in the game, but more importantly, to let us see the image of reality from it. These stories in the virtual world reflect the various difficulties and challenges in real life. In life, we often face choices, and sometimes we have to make trade-offs between rationality and sensibility, and find a balance between freedom and order. The characters in the game are the embodiment of this choice.
In the ever-changing virtual world, we have learned how to find our place between conflict and cooperation, freedom and restraint. Life may be just such a process of constant reconciliation – between desire and responsibility, between ideal and reality, constantly looking for the balance that belongs to you.
The scenery of Teyvat is still vast, and our lives are also full of infinite possibilities. Every choice is a new journey, and every story is a journey of self-discovery. And all of this is how we communicate with the world.