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

[The interplay of light and shadow gradually transforms the image from the yellowed, aged texture of old film to high-definition, modern colors. At the center of the screen appears a young woman with an exceptionally unique style.]

[That was Zhou Liuqin in 2020, the 221st leader of the Sanzhen Sect, and later a top-tier combatant in the "God-Slaying Group," feared by her enemies. In the scene, she wasn't wearing a traditional, stiff Taoist robe, but rather a strikingly mismatched dark suit jacket paired with slim-fit jeans. In some more casual shots, she even openly displayed her love for swimwear. She looked at her seemingly颓废 (颓废 is a difficult word to translate directly, but it implies a state of listlessness, apathy, and apathy) junior brother, Duan Xinglian, with an expression of disappointment mixed with a hint of mockery.]

"Xinglian, I don't think you'll ever be able to cultivate magic in this lifetime. But you have a pretty face, you're a natural-born gigolo." She teased while chewing gum, but deep in her eyes was unwavering concern. "If you really don't want to work hard anymore, how about your senior sister finds you a rich woman to pay your 'entrance fee'?"

This is Zhou Liuqin, who despises the weak who use others' lives as leverage and aspires to become a powerful protector of all. On that cold, rainy night, she was the one who pulled Xinglian back from drowning. From that moment on, although they were not related by blood, she became his only sister, and he became the "home" she had to protect.

The world of Chainsaw Man.

In the dilapidated apartment, Denji the Chainsaw Man was holding Pochita, his eyes fixed on the sky, the bread in his mouth falling to the floor. His pupils trembled, a kind of fervent ecstasy as if he had found a kindred spirit.

"What is this?! What an amazing woman! 'A born gigolo'? 'A rich woman'? Waaah! Miss Machima never said that to me! I want to be a Star Refiner! I also want to be called a gigolo genius by a woman like this! This isn't an insult, it's the highest praise for a man! If I could be supported by someone to play games and watch movies in a world where I don't need to fight or think, wouldn't that be more like heaven than touching any kind of boobs? Miss Zhou, your dream is too grand! Please accept me as your loyal dog!"

Hayakawa Aki sighed helplessly as he stubbed out his cigarette. "That's all you're good for... But that woman's eyes weren't a joke. It was a kind of 'even if you're worthless, I'll still let you live' resolve. Beneath those seemingly frivolous words lies a heavy burden."

The world of Crayon Shin-chan.

Shinnosuke Nohara was lying in front of the TV, wiggling his bottom, revealing his signature bright eyes, and his cheeks were flushed.

"Oh~ Big sister~ Since you like wearing swimsuits, don't be shy! That mixed style is cool, but if you could be with me at the beach in Kasukabe... hehehe. Besides, I'm also very good at being a kept woman! Miya says I only know how to eat at home, which is kind of talented in a way! Shiro, don't you think so? Woof! Look, even Shiro thinks this big sister is a beautiful big sister who may have a mean mouth, but is actually very kind at heart!"

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The heartwarming everyday moment vanished in an instant; the camera abruptly ripped apart, and a blood-red filter enveloped everything.

[Time froze at the Battle of Sanchuan in 2020. The sky was obscured by dark clouds, and torrential rain poured down. The Sanzhen Sect, now reduced to only two members, encountered an unprecedentedly powerful enemy—Shangguan Xiao. The swords of the Supreme One's hundred-strong army were already raised, and the once playful senior sister, now covered in blood, still stood firmly in front of her junior brother.]

She held the incomplete "Myriad Laws Sword" in her hand, its blade crackling with lightning known as the "Lightning-Dispelling Talisman." With her slender frame, she faced off against her opponent's invincible "Five-Armed Stone Wall Body."

"First, transform the sword with the talisman; then, borrow the Three Truths' treasure!" she roared, each swing of her sword seeming to burn with her life force. The disparity in strength was like an insurmountable chasm; even with all her skill and courage, she was ultimately pierced through the abdomen by the cold, blood-stained sword.

[The scene is incredibly impactful—Zhou Liuqin and Duan Xinglian are pinned together to a massive rock, blood dripping from her jeans and pooling in the muddy ground. Just as their lives are about to end, a "Momentary Longevity Flower" appears out of thin air, forcibly giving the two dying individuals a second chance at life.]

The world of Demon Slayer.

Tanjiro Kamado was walking through the snow carrying a wooden box when he saw this scene. He stopped abruptly, clutching his clothes tightly to his chest, tears streaming uncontrollably down his face. That smell, that "scent of sorrow"—the smell of sacrificing oneself to protect one's younger siblings—was all too familiar to him.

"There's no mistake... That's the look a true older sister would have! Even with her stomach pierced, even with the pain so intense she couldn't breathe, her hand instinctively protected the person behind her! This wasn't just fighting, it was fighting to the death! That determination of 'As long as I have a breath left, I will never let the demons hurt you,' and that feeling from Nezuko back then... Waaah! Gods, please bless them! Although I don't know the so-called 'Taijo Hyakujin,' I will never forgive those who hurt these siblings!"

The world of Jujutsu Kaisen.

Kugizaki Nobara was sitting on the steps somewhere in Tokyo, idly playing with a hammer and nails. Seeing Zhou Shuqin's bloodied and battered figure, this usually arrogant sorcerer couldn't help but whistle, a hint of admiration, even a kind of excitement at encountering a fellow practitioner, flashing in her eyes.

"Ha, that's some guts. She didn't say anything, just went straight to the front. I don't dislike that 'if we can't win, we'll all go to hell together' kind of crazy spirit. And, even though she's about to die, her eyes are still so fierce. This woman... is hot. If she were here, even in a godforsaken place like Shibuya, she'd probably be able to laugh and deliver a powerful blow to those curses. Compared to those pretty faces who just cry and wait to be rescued, this kind of woman who can use herself as a shield is the real 'beauty'."

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The five years after surviving were five years of forbearance and growth.

The scene shifts to Penglai Island, where Zhou Liuqin, while recovering from her injuries, continues her relentless "special training" of Xing Lian. She even resorts to showing her younger brother, Xing Lian, various "short films"—images about passion, struggle, and perhaps even some elements of adolescent enlightenment—to stimulate his confused state and try to cultivate even the slightest bit of "ambition" in him.

The scene then shifts to the Shanghai night sky. An unassuming civilian drone hovers overhead. Zhou Liuqin controls it, monitoring the powerful Baili Yuan. This combination of modern technology and magical techniques even elicits a sigh of admiration from Baili Yuan, his enemy: "Given time, it will surely amount to something."

[But in the ensuing battle, harsh reality struck again. Even though Liu Qin used every trick in the book, employing various talismans, schemes, and psychological warfare, she still faced constant danger in the face of an overwhelming power disparity. If it weren't for Hai Shan's timely intervention, perhaps the story wouldn't have unfolded as it did later.]

The world of Mob Psycho 100.

Master Reigen Arataka was sitting in his consultation room, legs crossed, pointing at the sky and giving Shigeo Kageyama a "profound" lecture.

"Mob, watch closely! This is what a qualified 'psychic' should be like! Don't always think about brute force; learn to use tools! Drones! What a great choice! They're safe and allow you to gather intelligence. Even I, the strongest psychic of this century, am considering adopting this technology. This little girl knows what she's doing. If she can't win, she calls for backup; if she can't escape, she uses technology. This kind of flexible thinking is the key to survival in a cruel society. Those who only pursue 'ultimate moves' will eventually fall into the gutter. Hmm... as for using 'adult films' to motivate her younger brother, while I can't comment on it as his teacher, from an effectiveness standpoint... perhaps it's a form of individualized instruction?"

The world of "Under One Person".

Master Wang Ye was slumped in his airplane seat, yawning, but his eyes never left the sky.

"This girl is very insightful. She knows her own limitations and doesn't try to be a hero. The drone she's using, hey, is way better than us old fogies who only know how to chant incantations and draw talismans. These days, the paths to cultivation are narrow, so being able to think of combining technology shows she's quick-witted. But... that Baili Yuan is a monster too. This kind of gap in strength can't be bridged by being clever. It's heartbreaking to watch, that's why only one of the two seedlings survived, every step they take is like dancing on a knife's edge. It's not easy, it's really not easy."

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The climax has finally arrived. In 2025, the battle of cause and effect in the present world will begin.

[The Zhou Liuqin of this time is no longer the helpless girl she once was. She stands at the forefront of the Six Realms of Demon Hunters, forming a killing squad with her companions from the Three Islands of Penglai. Her eyes are as cold as ice; that "coldness" comes from the resolute determination deep within her soul, while that "coolness" stems from a nihilism born from having long since disregarded life and death.]

"You idiot, you're in deep trouble!"

With a low shout, she activated her extremely bizarre innate divine power. It was a puppet that looked comical yet was actually terrifying. By acquiring the enemy's body tissue, it transferred the fatal wounds as a curse. On the battlefield, she was like an immortal Asura.

[In the scene, the Myriad Laws Sword in her hand erupted with unprecedented light, and in conjunction with Xing Lian, finally slayed the Supreme Hundred who had destroyed her sect. The flames of revenge burned to their zenith at this moment.]

[In the subsequent battle against Miss V, a powerful being from the Nine Realms Gate, she, with her "Middle Divine Power" physique, withstood the power of a "Great Divine Power." Through the borrowed treasure of the Tree Soul, she assisted Xing Lian in achieving an incredible counterattack.]

The world of "Fox Spirit Matchmaker".

Bai Yuechu was chewing on a five-colored stick when he saw the supernatural power of the "guilty fool," and his eyes instantly lit up like light bulbs.

"Oh my! This spell is amazing! This spell is incredible! It turns you into an immortal 'hedgehog' just by getting a tiny bit of hair or nail! If I had this move back then, combined with my Pure Yang Flame, I could hit anything I wanted! And look at this lady, she's ruthless! Once she starts fighting, she doesn't hesitate at all. This kind of fighting style, where you're risking your life, is a bit expensive—after all, the treatment costs are definitely high—but this is the way the poor can turn their lives around! As long as we can bring those high and mighty 'gods' down from their pedestals, we're winning no matter how you look at it!"

The world of Assassin Seven.

Ah Qi was cutting a customer's hair with scissors when he saw Liu Qin kill hundreds of people. He then twirled the scissors in his hand with a cool flourish and swished them away with a "whoosh".

"Wow! Absolutely stunning! That sword strike, didn't it have that feel? That kind of... 'You can hit me, but you can't touch my little brother' feel. As an assassin, I've seen my fair share of masters, but few can wield curses as skillfully as this woman. That doll's supernatural power looks even more troublesome than Thirteen Plum Blossom's throwing knives. If I were to take this job... cough cough, I'd probably consider giving Da Bao a discount and finding a different target. A woman who doesn't care about her life, I can't afford to mess with her, I can't afford to mess with her."

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The battle was not over. When Gao Haoguang, clad in black and burdened with karma, returned across time and space, the supreme Myriad Laws Sword finally found its true master.

With a single sword strike, just one strike, Baili Yuan, who had once filled Zhou Liuqin with despair, fell.

[But this was not the end, but the beginning of a legacy. Gao Haoguang did not keep anything to himself, but personally taught this strong junior how to wield the Myriad Laws Sword. Zhou Liuqin's talent erupted at this moment; in a short time, she learned to sense the power and will of countless Three True Elders from the long river of history.]

"Did you hear that? That's Sanzhen's voice."

She wielded the heavy longsword, seemingly bearing the weight of millennia, severing the evil of time and cutting off the karmic ties of cause and effect. But in that instant, her brow furrowed slightly; the sensation transmitted through the sword was strangely peculiar, a hollow resistance, as if… she had struck a body whose very core had been hollowed out.

The immense exertion caused her to collapse from exhaustion. When she awoke, Xing Lian, her two souls now reunited, stood before everyone, radiating a dazzling light.

The camera lingers on Zhou Liuqin's face as she leans against a rock, her skin covered in dust and blood, yet a smile of immense relief and pride graces her lips. The pampered boy she had protected has finally grown up and is now able to shelter others from the storm.

The world of One Piece.

Zoro was wiping his Wado Ichimonji on the deck of the Sunny when he saw Zhou Shuqin swing her sword. His single eye suddenly widened, and his sharp gaze seemed to pierce through the screen.

"That's 'weight.' That sword houses not just power, but the souls of all her companions from the past to the present. To bear that weight in such a short time, this woman... deserves to be called a 'swordsman.' The feeling of striking the 'body'? Hmph, that means she's become so perceptive that she can cut through appearances. As for that fainting spell at the end... that wasn't weakness, it was trust in completely entrusting her back to someone. Not bad eyesight, really not bad."

The world of "Rakshasa Street".

Cao Yanbing sat on his motorcycle, with the Ten Kings of Hell on his shoulder. Looking at that last, gratified smile, the Fire General showed a rare hint of gentleness.

"That's what family is. As older brothers and sisters, we strive to become stronger, isn't it all for this day? For the day when that idiot who's always hiding in the back can finally stand in front. That feeling of 'I can finally take a break' is more exhilarating than winning a hundred battles. Hey, Zhou the Boss over there, if you can hear me, feel free to bring your little brother to Rakshasa Street. Even though this is the territory of evil spirits, we 'brother-complex' or 'sister-complex' types should have a lot in common. Guardian spirits are powerful, but this bond of blood (even without blood ties) is the strongest 'human-warrior spirit'."

The world of "The Burial of Frilian".

Frilian was sitting in the carriage holding a magic book when she felt Philon's gaze. She gently raised her head, and Zhou Liuqin's smiling face was reflected in her pale green eyes.

"What a fleeting yet brilliant moment. Human life is short, but precisely because it's short, they desperately try to pass on their will. That old man was like that, and so is this woman. 'Slashing at the body'... that sense of incongruity is perhaps because she touched the abyss of magic—or rather, the 'Tao.' But for her, the most magical thing was probably seeing that boy grow up. That's more fulfilling than any quest to find the Azure Moon Grass. Isn't that right, Philon?"