From Game to Reality: Embracing Life's Challenges Like The Chosen One in Black Myth: WuKong

On YouTube, I stumbled upon several gaming streamers live-streaming Black Myth: Wukong, the first AAA single-player game from China. As I watched their streams, I found myself drawn into the game’s world, not just for its stunning visuals and challenging gameplay, but for the profound life lessons it seemed to mirror.

Black Myth: Wukong is adapted from one of the four great Chinese classical novels, Journey to the West. The original story chronicles the journey of Tang Sanzang and his three disciples to the Western Paradise to obtain the True Buddha Sutra—a journey marked by 81 trials. These trials symbolize the impermanence of life, where we inevitably encounter various difficulties and obstacles. Yet, despite the challenges, we press on. We persevere through hardships, facing those who try to take advantage of us or those sent by Buddha to test our sincerity. No matter how many trials we face, as long as our faith remains steadfast and our hearts stay true, through relentless efforts to defy fate, we will ultimately reach our dream destination, obtain the "True Buddha Sutra," and achieve a perfect ending.

In the game, the protagonist, "The Chosen One," represents each of us. In life, there are many things we cannot change—our parents, and the country we are born into—these are the game rules set by fate. It’s easy to fall into the trap of comparing our success to others, but such comparisons are unfair. Each of us starts from a different point. Unless two people share the same parents and identical experiences, comparisons are futile. My life goal is simply to make more progress today than I did yesterday, to gain something, and not to waste time. If I can achieve that, my life is worthwhile!

Many people like to compare, but as the Chinese saying goes, "世上无同样的树，世间无相同的人," which translates to "In this world, no two trees are the same, and no two people are alike." Some habitually compare us to others without considering the unique environments we were born into. Like in a game, we may start by facing opponents much stronger than us. They are at a higher level, and we might lose miserably at the beginning, but we never give up. From the moment we are born, we desperately learn various skills. This is the environment many Chinese children grow up in—we learn skills from a young age, participate in various competitions, and even our exam results are made public. Teachers rank us by our scores, with the top student sitting in the front row, while those who perform poorly sit in the back. This sense of competition is instilled in every Chinese child from a young age, and I grew up in this environment as well.

Understanding this, it’s not hard to see why Black Myth: Wukong begins with the protagonist defying fate. This symbolizes the different destinies every person faces from birth. Some are born into wealth, others into poverty. Our "settings" are different, but we are all "The Chosen One." This means that even though fate has set these limitations, we refuse to accept defeat and strive to live better. At the start of the game, we diligently learn to use various weapons and skills, continually leveling up. This symbolizes the challenges we face from birth—striving to be the best student, learning more skills, participating in competitions, aiming for first place, and learning multiple languages to excel beyond others. This is the first stage of life—starting by fighting minor enemies. When we face a big boss, we keep experimenting, trying different weapons and strategies to defeat it.

In the game streams, I noticed many people chose to give up on challenging the big boss because repeated failures had crushed their courage. However, I also saw many who refused to give up. They might not have been the best players, but they were incredibly resilient, persistent, and determined. They didn't care if others laughed at them; they focused on refining their strategies and eventually defeating the big boss. Isn’t this just like us? Many people choose to avoid difficulties instead of facing them head-on and learning from failures. We fear failure until we realize that this big boss is something we cannot bypass, and only then do we resolve to defeat it. No matter how strong it is, we fight harder and harder. When we stop worrying about being labeled a loser and stay true to ourselves, keeping our aspirations alive, we eventually defeat the big boss. Those who once laughed at us will ultimately cheer for our success.

Watching these game streams, I suddenly realized a crucial life lesson: the harder the boss is to defeat, the more it signifies that fate is giving me the best gift. Through this ordeal, I will become stronger. When facing great difficulties, I have learned to constantly adjust my mindset, learn new skills, and acquire new knowledge. I keep learning from failures and mastering new abilities. When I unleash all my capabilities, I become a winner in life! I hope everyone can understand these principles as I do. I gain insights into life through various channels, and to me, everything that happens, whether good or bad, is meaningful.

Last year, I bought my first property entirely with the money I earned on my own, without relying on anyone else. I wasn't born into a wealthy family; everything I have, I earned through hard work, little by little. I don't think I'm inferior to anyone! However, after buying the house, I began to develop a fear of “paying the mortgage.” This “mortgage” felt like a giant boss I had to face every day. I was afraid of losing my job, afraid I wouldn’t be able to make my mortgage payments. This invisible pressure greatly increased my stress.

When I saw the game streamers playing Black Myth: Wukong, I suddenly realized that my fear of the mortgage was just like the powerful bosses in the game. At that moment, I decided not to run away or be afraid but to face it head-on. I started actively confronting the difficulties, feeling grateful for the pressure from the mortgage. Now, I no longer fear the mortgage pressure. I have completely adjusted my mindset and overcome myself. Next, I am ready to face even bigger "monsters." This experience has shaped me into a responsible individual, someone who can confront challenges and responsibilities with confidence. I am grateful for this opportunity—now, more than ever, I believe I am 'The Chosen One.' This is my journey, and I am ready to embrace it fully!

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