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

[The scene shifts across the sky, rewinding to the Penglai Island in 1906 AD. The camera doesn't focus on the grand hall, but rather on a small, lively kitchen. A middle-aged man, sleeves rolled up, skillfully shaves noodles with his hands moving like snowflakes.]

This man is Hai Zhengfeng, the code lord of Penglai Island. Despite his high position, his first impression is that of a family man with a strong sense of life. However, a voice-over soon reveals his "sweet trouble": he has eight children, but only his seventh son, Haishan, possesses the aptitude to seek the Dharma.

[In the scene, Hai Zhengfeng is cooking noodles while nagging at his several adult children, his eyes filled with urgency: "Get married! All of you get married right now! The probability of our Hai family having a seeker of the Dharma is too low. How can we manage without having more children? Don't you understand the importance of carrying on the family line?"]

Meanwhile, in a corner, young Hai Shan was being pressured to get married with a look of utter despair, which ultimately led to his running away from home.

The world of Crayon Shin-chan.

Kasukabe, the Nohara residence. Hiroshi Nohara had just returned home from get off work, briefcase in hand. Upon seeing this scene, he immediately loosened his tie, feeling a deep sense of empathy, and took a large gulp of beer.

"Ah—! This is real life!" Hiroshi looked at Hai Zhengfeng as if he had found a kindred spirit. "Even a big shot in the cultivation world can't escape the troubles of being pressured to get married and raising children, right? That look of 'hoping that the child will settle down and start a family soon' is exactly like my dad's! And look at the way he makes knife-cut noodles, the trembling of his wrist, he's definitely practiced! This isn't just an island lord, this is clearly the 'strongest dad' carrying the burden of a thirty-year mortgage and family! Shin-chan, did you see that? This is a man's sense of responsibility! For the continuation of the family, even a cultivator has to cook himself! Waaah, I suddenly really want to eat Misae's cooking... even though it's often leftovers."

Shin-chan, wiggling his bottom beside him, said, "Oh dear, Dad's just being self-satisfied again. But that uncle looks like he can cook better than you; Dad can only cook instant noodles."

The world of "Scissor Seven".

At the entrance of Da Bao Hair Salon, Wu Liuqi was squatting by the roadside eating beef offal. When he saw Hai Zhengfeng's noodle-cutting technique, the scissors in his hand involuntarily started to spin.

"Wow, this uncle's got some skills." Wu Liuqi pushed up his sunglasses and said in perfect Cantonese, "Look at his knife skills, so fast and steady, every slice is exactly the same thickness. If he came to our Little Chicken Island to sell beef offal noodles, my business would be completely stolen. And the way he pressures me to get married is even more intense than the neighborhood committee aunties. Having eight kids and only one who's good at fighting? The probability is indeed a bit low, but it doesn't matter, as long as the family is together, that's the most important thing. Hey, Chicken Big Bao, when are you going to introduce me to a pretty girl? I want to experience the troubles of being pressured to get married too."

Chicken Da Bao rolled his eyes: "You should pay your rent first, you damn assassin."

The scene shifts, revealing Hai Zhengfeng's "pretended serious" side. Young Hai Shan is filled with curiosity about the Three Truths First Dharma Palace in Penglai, constantly pestering his father for details. Hai Zhengfeng, with a stern face, seems about to impart some earth-shattering secret, but then playfully winks and refuses to reveal it, displaying his mischievous old man nature.

[Next came the "special training" that Hai Shan would never forget. Hai Zhengfeng locked Hai Shan in a room, claiming he was going to recount the glorious deeds of the past masters of Penglai Island. Hai Shan thought he was going to hear some exciting battle stories, but Hai Zhengfeng didn't even spare him the trivialities of family matters and distant relatives.]

[This lecture lasted a full 60 days! During this time, Hai Shan tried to escape, but Hai Zhengfeng used his innate divine power, the "Immortal Binding Rope," to catch him and hang him upside down from the roof beam to continue listening to the lecture. Although the scene didn't explicitly show Hai Zhengfeng's innate divine power, the formidable strength he effortlessly wielded was undeniable.]

The world of Gintama.

Inside the Yorozuya, Sakata Gintoki was lying on the sofa reading "JUMP" out of boredom when he came across the 60-day lecture, which startled him so much that he rolled off the sofa.

"Hey! What kind of hellish mental attack is this?!" Gintoki ranted, his nostrils flaring. "60 days? A full 60 days! Even if the animation production team wanted to drag it out, they wouldn't do it this long! This isn't telling history, it's chanting scriptures! How did that kid named Haizan not go crazy? If it were me, I would have committed seppuku by the third day after hearing nonsense like 'Second Uncle's cat had three kittens'! This is definitely a 'tightening spell' level of divine power! This kind of father is terrifying. He's all smiles on the surface, but is he actually using nonsense to destroy his son's mental defenses? Shinpachi, if I ever talk this much again, you absolutely must smash me to death with your glasses!"

Shinpachi Shimura pushed up his glasses: "Gintoki, you're already being long-winded enough. But this way of forcefully imparting knowledge, in a sense, is also a form of fatherly love... I guess?"

The world of Naruto.

Inside the Hokage's office, Naruto Uzumaki was scratching his head in frustration as he looked at the mountain of documents. When he saw Hai Zhengfeng's "Binding Immortal Rope" technique, a hint of envy flashed in his eyes.

"That technique...it's so convenient!" Naruto exclaimed enviously, slamming his hand on the table. "If I knew that move, I could just drag Boruto back when he skips class to play games! And 60 days of history lessons...it sounds terrifying, but Shikamaru would definitely love it. This guy may seem a bit frivolous, but he's really dedicated to his son's education. That 'you have to learn even if you don't want to' kind of domineering attitude is something only a real father can pull off. Back when the perverted sage was teaching me, he was unreliable in all sorts of ways, but he was still quite useful in crucial moments. Even though Haizan is tied up, he actually knows deep down that his father is doing it for his own good."

Shikamaru sighed beside him, "This is such a hassle... If it's a 60-day course, I'd rather choose to go on an S-rank mission."

The scene progresses, showcasing Hai Zhengfeng's unique educational philosophy. He places great emphasis on cultivating his children's independence, even going so far as to throw Hai Shan into a perilous battle of cause and effect to hone his skills, saying, "He deserves to die."

During the battle of Dongting Lake, Hai Shan encountered a crisis and tried to ask his father for help. Hai Zhengfeng gave a reply that was both laughable and irrefutable: "Birds will definitely encounter more dangers in the future. If you always call on your father for help, then who is the father?"

The world of One Piece.

At Marine Headquarters, Vice Admiral Garp was eating senbei while looking at the sky and laughing hysterically, tears welling up in his eyes.

"Boohahahaha! Well said! Absolutely right!" Garp slapped his thigh so hard the table next to him cracked. "This is real education! Young people these days are too spoiled! Back in the day, I threw Luffy into the deep mountains and forests, tied him to a balloon and sent him flying, all to make him the strongest Marine... even though he went astray in the end! But this Hai Zhengfeng is just my type! 'Every time someone helps, they're his father,' that's absolutely true! How can you grow up without getting hurt? How can you become stronger without experiencing life and death? That kid named Hai Shan, if he can't even endure this much hardship, what kind of master is he to be the Lord of Penglai Island! Hai Zhengfeng, even though you're a cultivator, you're qualified to be an instructor in our Navy! Boohahahahaha!"

Sengoku, standing nearby with a dark expression, said, "Garp! What you did was child abuse! And don't spray senbei crumbs everywhere!"

The world of "Fox Spirit Matchmaker".

Bai Yuechu, from the Yi Qi Dao Alliance, was spitting out a five-colored stick when he saw Hai Zhengfeng's "heartless" remarks and was so angry that he jumped up and down.

"What kind of fathers are these who ruin their sons!" Bai Yuechu exclaimed indignantly. "I thought my old man was already too much—stealing my candy, my money, and even my missions. I never expected Hai Zhengfeng to be so ruthless, throwing his son onto the battlefield and saying something like 'He deserves to die'? This is definitely a father; only a father could do something so heartless! Hai Shan, brother, I understand you! This kind of fatherly love is too heavy; you can easily be crushed if you're not careful! But then again, not giving him money or equipment, relying entirely on his own efforts, that's similar to me. It's really not easy for us sons to survive; it's all about luck!"

Tu Shan Su Su blinked her big eyes: "Taoist brother, that uncle seems to be training his son, just like Sister Ya Ya is training me."

[The scene then shows Hai Zhengfeng's attitude towards "other people's children." He has a great fondness for the Sanzhen School of Buddhism from 1906, and his affection for Haoguang, the successor of Sanzhen, is evident in his words.]

He first praised Haoguang for being honest, diligent, and ambitious, a model "other people's child." Later, when he saw Haoguang suffer misfortune and be punished with disgrace, Hai Zhengfeng not only didn't despise him, but praised him even more, saying Haoguang was "not like Haishan anymore," a daring, unrestrained, and filial good child. This double standard, yet warm-hearted attitude, fully demonstrates the demeanor of an elder.

The world of "Spy House".

Lloyd Fogg (Dusk) was sitting on the sofa reading the newspaper when he saw this scene. His professional instincts as a top spy led him to analyze the psychology behind it.

"A very interesting psychological game," Lloyd thought to himself, adjusting his glasses. "As a father, you usually want your child to be stable, but subconsciously you also crave that they have unconventional courage. Hai Zhengfeng's appreciation for Haoguang is actually a 'mirror projection' of his own son, Haishan. He complains about Haishan's rebelliousness, but when he sees Haoguang exhibiting the same rebelliousness and unruliness, he gives him the highest praise. This shows that deep down he is also someone who hates dogma and cherishes freedom. This 'fake strict father, real loving father' role setting, although crude in its methods of maintaining family stability and cultivating an heir, is remarkably effective. For Anya's college entrance interview, maybe I should also consider this... no, never mind, that's too much."

Anya, who was standing nearby, read her father's thoughts and gave him a "Wow wow wow" look.

The world of Jujutsu Kaisen.

Gojo Satoru sat cross-legged on the steps of the high school, his eyes, hidden behind his eye patch, seemingly seeing through everything.

"Wow, this old man has a good eye." Gojo Satoru chewed on his Kikufuku, his tone flippant. "He can see the potential within that brat named Haoguang. The so-called 'disgrace' is nothing more than a badge of honor for breaking conventions in the eyes of the strong. Those old-fashioned old men who stick to the rules will definitely be furious, but this Hai Zhengfeng can cheer loudly, which shows that although he is an old man, his heart is not old. 'Dare to venture, unrestrained', that's what a sorcerer... oh no, a cultivator should be like. If this kind of personality were to become the principal of a vocational high school, he would definitely be much more interesting than that old man from Leyan Temple. And his disdain for his son is actually a kind of disguised boasting, isn't it? 'Look, my son may be a bastard, but he's a unique bastard.' This mentality, tsk tsk, is such a twisted yet adorable fatherly love."

Finally, the scene freezes in 1911. Haoguang is seriously injured and receiving treatment in Penglai. Wanye's henchman, Pan Nanjun, receives a telepathic message from Baili Yuan and, with a death wish, sneaks into Penglai to attempt a sneak attack.

However, experience prevails. The moment Pan Nanjun showed his face, Hai Zhengfeng spotted him immediately. Without flashy special effects, Hai Zhengfeng, with just his imposing presence and simple actions, used his immense power to shield Hao Guang behind him, thwarting the attacker's plan. Although Hai Zhengfeng's role was small, in this crucial moment, he stood like a towering mountain, becoming the children's strongest support.

The world of Assassination Classroom.

Koro-sensei's round, yellow head turned pink, and his tentacles rapidly scribbled something in his notebook.

"Wow! This is the highest level of education!" Koro-sensei excitedly twisted his tentacles. "Although he's strict with the children usually, even putting them in dangerous situations to train them, when faced with a real, deadly threat, he'll absolutely be the first to stand in front of his students... no, I mean, the children! That perception, that decisive action, without any hesitation! Mr. Hai Zhengfeng, your tentacles... no, your hands, though used for making knife-cut noodles, are the sharpest weapons when protecting children! This contrast between being free-range in normal times and fiercely protective in crucial moments is so endearing, I give you full marks! This is definitely a classic case worthy of being included in 'The Guide to Good Fatherhood'!"

The world of Demon Slayer.

As Tanjiro Kamado watched Kaisei's back as he stood in front of Hiroko in the scene, tears streamed down his face. The familiar scent reminded him of his father.

"This scent...it's the scent of 'protection'!" Tanjiro wiped away his tears, his voice choked with emotion. "Although he usually scolds people and forces Mr. Kaizan to learn this and that, at this moment, his scent becomes incredibly gentle yet incredibly powerful. It's the determination to protect his juniors, to face any enemy without hesitation. Just like my father, although he wasn't in good health, he was stronger than anyone else when it came to protecting his family. Mr. Kaizan, you are a truly respectable father! Although Mr. Kaizan may still be complaining now, I believe that when he sees this scene, he will understand his father's good intentions! Waaaaah, Zenitsu, you should learn from Mr. Kaizan too!"

Zenitsu Agatsuma screamed, clutching his head, "No! I don't want to fight those terrifying ambushers! Tanjiro, don't make decisions for me like that!"

The world of Dragon Ball.

Beerus, the God of Destruction, was lounging in a chair, eating the pudding Whis offered him, and glancing at the sky.

"Hmph, boring human emotions." Beerus said this, but his gaze lingered for a second longer. "However, that old guy's reaction speed was passable. In this world full of flashy magic, this simple and unpretentious act of protecting his offspring is more pleasing to the eye than those world-destroying moves. Although he's still a hundred and eight thousand miles behind this God of Destruction, among mortals, he's at least somewhat like a 'god.' Whis, let's go to that Penglai Island next time. I want to try that old guy's knife-cut noodles. If they're not good... then we might as well just destroy the island."

Whis said with a smile, "Oh dear, Lord Beerus, you're clearly moved, aren't you?"

"Shut up! Stop it!"