Sky Curtain: An Initial Overview of the Immortal Lord of the Myriad Laws of the Mortal World

Above the sky, the aftershocks of the battle still reverberated.

Upon seeing this, Duan Xinglian quickly intervened, blasting the clone out of Zheng Ping's body and then blasting it apart with a single punch.

The world of Naruto.

On the Hokage Rock in Konoha Village, Kakashi Hatake looked at the scene, his one exposed eye showing a hint of weariness and understanding.

"The response was quick, and the handling was decisive. But... it was too late."

He said softly.

"For that boy named Zheng Ping, the fatal damage has already been done. Sometimes, even if we try our best to salvage the situation, we can only barely salvage the mess. What is truly important is lost the moment it is lost. This sense of powerlessness is a compulsory course for every ninja."

The world of "Rakshasa Street".

On Rakshasa Street, Cao Yanbing shoved the Ten Kings of Hell into the ground with a muffled thud.

"Tch, finally he's a man for once. That Duan Xinglian guy, who was so timid before, now he knows how to get angry. But what's the use of just destroying a clone? The mastermind is still at large! Besides, the mortal he was protecting is almost dead. A guardian spirit is supposed to protect its host, and he, as a 'guardian spirit,' has failed in his duty!"

However, Zheng Ping, being an ordinary person, was already in critical condition and about to die after being attacked by the clone.

The world of Fullmetal Alchemist.

In the fields of Liseble, Edward Elric watched this scene and slammed his fist into the ground.

"Damn it! Is this the fragility of mortals? Merely invaded by that evil power, and life comes to an end. That supernatural being's power could easily destroy a clone, yet it couldn't save a mortal's life... This is not an equal exchange at all! The warning learned at the cost of a life is far too heavy a price to pay!"

The world of Assassin Seven.

In the Xuanwu Kingdom, Qingfeng looked at the sky without any change in her expression, and simply commented.

"The fate of the weak. He made choices beyond his capabilities and naturally had to bear the consequences. That supernatural being should understand now that not everyone is worth his attention. Compassion is the last thing the strong need."

At this moment, Duan Xinglian also realized that Zheng Ping's misfortune was brought about by himself.

The world of Death Note.

L was squatting on the chair in his unique posture, calmly analyzing the situation while stuffing sugar cubes into his mouth.

"I see. It's a typical 'source of calamity' model. The existence of A will trigger probabilistic disasters around B. This is not a matter of subjective malice, but an objective law. Duan Xinglian is like a moving 'singularity.' The more he tries to protect Zheng Ping, the more the 'causality' he carries will harm Zheng Ping in various forms."

He paused for a moment and swallowed the sugar cube.

"Logically speaking, his best option from the beginning was to stay away. But humans are precisely the kind of creatures that cannot completely follow logic. This irrational behavior brought about by emotions is the most interesting variable in the case."

On his deathbed, Zheng Ping began to recall the thing he regretted most in his life.

That day, he and his grandfather saw the kidnappers and followed them, only to discover it was a large human trafficking ring. Because there were so many of them, he and his grandfather, who were about to call the police, decided to remain still and wait for them to arrive.

But when his grandfather saw these guys grouping the children according to their quality, either breaking their leg bones or taking their corneas, he immediately flew into a rage. He told Zheng Ping to go outside and find someone to help, and then he rushed in himself.

This hellish scene actually frightened young Zheng Ping as well. When he went out to call for help, sometimes many people would come to his aid, but other times people would just keep their distance.

However, he had no right to criticize them, because Zheng Ping only had an excuse to escape because of his grandfather's words, and dared not go back.

He realized that he was just a fake who dared to act because the enemy was weak, and he didn't dare to make a move against real villains.

The world of "Fate/Zero".

Inside the workshop in Fuyuki City, Kiritsugu Emiya looked at Zheng Ping's memories with cold and empty eyes.

"...The same."

He muttered to himself, his voice hoarse.

"In the face of absolute evil, everyone is just a lamb to the slaughter. The grandfather's choice was wrong. He sacrificed himself to save the children in front of him, leaving permanent trauma on his grandson. The right thing to do was to be patient, to wait, and to use the most efficient method to eradicate this gang, even if it meant sacrificing the children in front of him."

The embers of the cigarette flickered in his hand.

"But he couldn't do it. Because he was a 'hero,' not a 'machine.' And I tried to become the latter, but ended up empty-handed. What this boy named Zheng Ping regrets is precisely what I gave up."

The world of "Under One Person".

On Mount Longhu, the old Celestial Master Zhang Zhiwei looked at the screen and sighed.

"Sigh, this child is stuck in a rut. His grandfather sent him to call for help because he trusted him, gave him a chance to live, and it was the most correct tactical arrangement. His grandfather is a hero, but not a reckless man. But this child has mistaken the adults' responsibility and protection for his own cowardice and escapism. The hardest thing for a person is to overcome the hurdle in their own heart."

His grandfather, however, used an iron bar to defeat the thugs. Because they had called the police beforehand, the officers arrived promptly. But this incident left Zheng Ping's grandfather with health problems, and he passed away in the hospital not long after.

Zheng Ping felt extremely guilty. He thought that if he had been there to help, even if he had only managed to hold off one of the villains, perhaps his grandfather wouldn't have been so badly injured, and perhaps his grandfather wouldn't have died.

He thought he should really pick up a weapon and fight alongside his grandfather and the others, even if he was just a nobody, he could still be a hero.

The world of Time Agent.

In the photo studio, Cheng Xiaoshi watched this scene with tears welling up in her eyes.

"I know that feeling! If only I had done better... would things have turned out differently? This regret is like a venomous snake, gnawing at your heart for the rest of your life! He must have been in so much pain. He blamed everything on himself for Grandpa's death."

Lu Guang, who was standing next to him, pushed up his glasses and said calmly.

"Cheng Xiaoshi, this isn't your problem. You can't change the past. The same goes for that boy named Zheng Ping. He was just a child back then, and his reaction was instinctive. He forcibly linked his regret for not becoming the 'ideal hero' with his grandfather's death, which was a form of self-punishment."

My Youth Romantic Comedy Is Wrong As Expected.

Inside a classroom at Chiba Sobu High School, Hachiman Hikigaya rested his chin on his hand, staring at the screen with his dead fish eyes.

"Ah, so-called heroes are nothing but self-satisfied hypocrisy. He doesn't regret not being able to save his grandfather, but regrets that he wasn't 'cool' enough, not 'right' enough. Because the option of 'fighting alongside grandfather' sounds more like what a hero in a story should do. Humans are always like this, torturing themselves in reality with a fictional, more beautiful 'what if' scenario. How foolish and pathetic."

However, in reality, Zheng Pingjing died, and the True Blood of Ten Thousand Causes came to his head. Perhaps it was because of this obsession that he, as a Nirvana Corpse, waited in the same place.

The world of "Fog Hill of Five Elements".

In the misty mountains, Wenren Yixuan looked at the waiting corpse, his brows furrowed.

"His obsession wouldn't dissipate, and he became a demon after death. This resentment wasn't directed at the world, but at himself. He hated that he hadn't become a hero, so even in death, he would remain as an 'enemy,' waiting for the person who could 'awaken' him. A pathetic obsession."

Despite his grief, Duan Xinglian acted decisively, knocking off the head of the Nirvana Corpse Zheng Ping with a single punch.

After some time, Zheng Ping, who was now only a head, regained his senses. He looked at Duan Xinglian and smiled as he left.

The world of "The King's Avatar".

In Xingxin Internet Cafe, Su Mucheng looked at that smiling face with a somewhat dim expression.

"He... is finally free."

She said softly.

"He lived with guilt towards his grandfather and self-blame. That smile might have been saying 'thank you,' or it might have been saying 'I'm sorry.' Thank you, Duan Xinglian, for allowing him to fulfill his last wish and end his regret in this way. Just like... some people entrust their glory to another person."

However, Baili Yuan broke through Liu Qing and the others' obstruction and rushed to Duan Xinglian's side, successfully stuffing the Wuwo clone into Duan Xinglian's body.

The world of Demon Slayer.

At the Demon Slayer Corps headquarters, Kagaya Ubuyashiki coughed twice and spoke in his gentle yet firm voice.

"Crisis is looming. That enemy, Baili Yuan, has a very clear objective and is extremely efficient in execution. He is like the night, omnipresent. Duan Xinglian has just experienced a dramatic emotional upheaval, and his mind has not yet fully recovered. This is precisely the moment when he is most vulnerable. I hope he... can pull through."

Fortunately, at the critical moment, a large umbrella was raised, making time under it slow down immensely. The person who arrived was none other than Hai Shan, the island lord of Penglai Island and a great supernatural being. As expected of him, he was reliable enough. With a single move, he captured Baili Yuan's true form, took away his life force, and killed the guy in one fell swoop.

The world of "Hearing the Bell in the Night Rain".

Inside the Night Rain Pavilion, Huang Shaotian was typing away on his keyboard while ranting and raving.

"Holy crap! What the hell is this?! Someone save the day! This guy named Haishan's entrance is so flashy! He slows down time just by holding up an umbrella? Is this a domain skill? How big is the range? How long is the cooldown? He grabs the target and instantly kills them! That's too brutal! That's unfair! Referee, I'm reporting him for cheating! This Baili Yuan is too weak, he got instantly killed like that? Wait, something's not right..."

Of course, as we mentioned before, Baili Yuan's innate divine power, the Selfless Dharma Form, allows him to leave with a simple reincarnation, at most resulting in the death of a puppet. However, Hai Shan was struck by lightning by the Punishment of Causality.

The world of BLEACH.

In Soul Society, at the First Division barracks, Captain-Commander Yamamoto Genryusai Shigekuni slowly opened his eyes.

"I see. It's the technique of creating an avatar. What was killed was merely an empty shell. But that man named Haishan interfered with the predetermined 'effect' the moment he made his move, which is why he suffered a backlash. The law of cause and effect is indeed the most domineering law in the world. Even someone as powerful as him cannot act recklessly. This game is getting more and more interesting."

Afterwards, since Duan Xinglian had already been affected, his primordial spirit entered the Dream of Myriad Businesses and witnessed the wondrous Dream of Myriad Businesses.