In the virtual battlefield of modern digital competition, Xiadie is famous for its unique skill of “quantum sacrifice”, just like the warrior who sacrificed himself to death in Chuci. However, this sacrifice is not the bloody and blurred flesh of the old heroes, but a modern life paradox and an allegory of the meaning of individual life in modern society.
The term “quantum sacrifice” seems profound at first, but it is nothing more than the abandonment and rebirth of life in an instant, just like Zhuangzi’s dream of butterfly, which is a double illusion of disappearance and existence. As a virtual character, Xiadie’s life is short and repeatedly sacrificed, which is undoubtedly a symbol of the quantization and fragmentation of life in the context of modern science and technology.
Let’s talk about the word “quantum” first, which is the essence of modern physics. It has complex and multi-meaningful meanings, but when it comes to Xiadie, it has a philosophical meaning. Her life exists in a superposition of “life” and “death” at the same time, just like a quantum state. No one can assert her ultimate destination. As Mr. Qian Zhongshu said, “It is often difficult to distinguish true from false in human relationships.” Xiadie’s sacrifice is a life experiment that is “difficult to distinguish true from false.”
Secondly, this kind of “sacrifice” is not a self-sacrifice in the traditional sense, but a functional life transfer – the individual is coerced by collective interests, and life becomes a tool for the survival of the team. This is just like the scholars in the old society who bowed their backs for the imperial examinations, and now it is just like corporate employees working hard for performance, which is very sad. If Qian Zhongshu’s “Guan Zhui Bian” talks about the fickleness of the world, Xiadie’s “quantum sacrifice” is the new generation version, with a short life and frequent exploitation, and value reduced to scattered data points.
Furthermore, Xiadie’s sacrifice also triggers a deep reflection on the meaning of life. She exploded in an instant in exchange for the survival of the team, just like the protagonist in the ancient tragedy who was so determined to spend a lot of money, but behind it was the denial of self-existence. It seems that her life can never truly belong to herself, but is kidnapped by invisible rules and team needs, which is a symbol of individual identity anxiety in modern society.
Qian Zhongshu repeatedly exposes the contradictions of human nature and the absurdity of society in Guanzibian. Xiadie is also like a typical character in his works. She seems glamorous on the surface, but is actually full of suffering. Her “quantum sacrifice” is a satire on the relationship between individuals and the collective in modern society. Life is mechanically cut into several “sacrificial units” and becomes a gear in the profit machine.
In addition, from a literary perspective, “quantum sacrifice” has a typical allegorical nature. It is not only a game design technique, but also a Qian Zhongshu-style irony, reminding us how individuals face the brevity of life and the loss of meaning in the complex modern life. Xiadie’s story is like a fable, calling on readers to think about the value of life and self-cognition.
In summary, Xiadie’s “quantum sacrifice” is not only a skill release in the digital arena, but also a mirror reflecting the philosophy of life in modern society. It reflects the helplessness and struggle of individuals in the face of collective interests, and shows the fragmentation and alienation of modern life. If Qian Zhongshu were still alive, he would certainly use his sharp writing style to write Xiadie’s sacrifice into a profound and humorous social satire, inspiring us to re-examine the nature and value of life.