In the current digital age, games are not only a tool for entertainment, but also a reflection of culture and a spiritual sustenance. Since its launch, the game Genshin Impact has attracted the attention of countless players. Zhongli, the rock king who symbolizes stability and strength, has reappeared in the card drawing pool with the release of version 4.0, becoming the focus of many players. September 5th, like a symbol, has opened a new round of expectations and challenges.
When it comes to card drawing, we have to mention the probability and mechanism behind it. MiHoYo has designed a “bottom line” system, telling players that they can get the character Zhongli between about eighty to ninety card draws. This number sounds very specific, but it also makes people feel a kind of invisible tension and expectation. After all, behind the number are the hopes and losses of countless people. If you draw other five-star permanent characters, the time to draw Zhongli will be delayed, and it may even take up to 150 to 180 draws. This kind of waiting seems to reflect the helplessness of contemporary people in the tug-of-war between ideals and reality.
What is more noteworthy is that this card-drawing game is not a tree without roots. The economic investment required is two 6480 Genesis Crystals, which is equivalent to about three hundred US dollars. This is not a small amount, but a realistic pressure that cannot be ignored. If you are unlucky, you may need three 6480, and the recharge process must be confirmed repeatedly, as if reminding players again and again: the price paid is far from a joke. Behind this is the tension between virtuality and reality, and the complex entanglement of entertainment and economy.
The process of drawing cards is a simple game experience on the surface, but it is actually a test of patience, luck and determination. The players’ waiting and heartbeat at this moment are just like the solemnity and expectation of the night sacrifice in ancient times. Every time you click the “draw card” button, you are not just pressing a number, but also investing a belief and an adventure. The light and shadow that flashed across the screen reflected the deep desire and anxiety in their hearts.
From a deeper level, Zhongli’s re-engraving is not only the return of the character, but also the awakening of spiritual imagery. The solidity of the rock symbolizes firm belief and unshakable determination in the face of the wind and rain of life. Through this game, players seem to have found a piece of pure land outside of reality where they can place their dreams and persistence. Their card drawing carries the weight of life and also carries hope for the future.
When night falls, the halo of the screen falls on the players’ faces. The moment when light and shadow interweave reflects the loneliness and enthusiasm of modern people in the virtual world. Card drawing is not only the fulfillment of expectations, but also the embodiment of a life attitude. In a sense, it reveals the essence of life: the cycle of impermanence, waiting, loss and harvest.
Therefore, behind this seemingly simple card drawing activity, there are questions and philosophical thoughts about fate. It teaches us that many expectations in life need to wait, need to endure disappointment, and need to stick to the original intention in setbacks. Perhaps, each of us has a “Zhongli” in our hearts, which is the belief and dream that is worth our time and patience to protect.
In the end, no matter what the result is, this journey is a precious experience. The process of card drawing is a microcosm of the spiritual world of modern people and a spark of collision between ideals and reality. I hope that all those who pursue their dreams with perseverance can find their own light in the long wait.