The relief carvings on the Dragon Prince’s battle armor are not traditional dragon motifs, but rather a depiction of the epic scene from The Classic of Mountains and Seas (Shan Hai Jing) where Yinglong slays Chiyou. This subtle detail symbolizes his determination to defy fate, echoing the struggles of his ancestors.

The flowing cape’s inner lining is subtly embroidered with depictions of the South Sea merfolk from Soushen Ji (In Search of the Supernatural). This foreshadows that, like the weeping pearl-producing merfolk, the Dragon Prince will be forced to make a harrowing sacrifice for the survival of his people.

The hexagram appearing on the surface of the gourd at his waist is none other than the "Kan" hexagram from the Pre-Heaven Bagua, which represents water disasters. This subtle detail foreshadows Nezha’s predestined fate of causing havoc in the sea as the Demon Child.

The bottom of the wine jug that falls during his drunken stupor bears an engraved incantation from the Qin-era Rishu (Book of Days), specifically the "Yu’s Step to Ward Off Calamity" charm. This subtle detail implies that he was long aware of Nezha’s fated catastrophe, yet remained powerless to change it.

Nezha’s topknot, once tied with red silk, is replaced by a black iron hair crown, inspired by the Tang Dynasty tri-colored Heavenly King figurines. This transformation visually signifies his evolution from a rebellious child to a full-fledged god of war.

When magnified tenfold, the fabric reveals Flying Apsara patterns woven into it, directly inspired by the Dunhuang murals. This intricate detail subtly aligns with Nezha’s divine origin as the reincarnation of the Spirit Pearl, reinforcing his celestial essence.

The spiral patterns winding around the spear's shaft are actually the "cloud and thunder motifs" found on Shang Dynasty bronzeware. Within each engraved groove, flowing magma aligns with the twenty-eight lunar mansions, symbolizing the fusion of cosmic order and elemental power in Nezha’s weapon.

Within the particle effects of the intertwining energies of the Spirit Pearl and Demon Pill, the pattern of the Sanxingdui bronze Divine Tree is subtly embedded. This hidden detail hints at the karmic connection to the Nuwa Sky-Mending Stone, linking Nezha’s origins to ancient mythological causality.

The phrase "Heaven and Earth are merciless" does not actually originate from the Dao De Jing but is an adaptation from Zhuangzi’s The Great Ancestral Master (Zhuangzi · Da Zong Shi). This deliberate alteration subtly hints at the character’s true stance as a betrayer of the Daoist order.

The serpent-dragon pattern on the jade pendant at his waist is an exact match to the Eastern Zhou "Openwork Serpent-Dragon Jade Pendant" housed in the Henan Museum. This detail serves as tangible proof of his once-prestigious status before being expelled from his sect.

The patterns on his chest armor are inspired by the eyebrow motifs of taotie (beast face) designs found on bronze ding (ritual cauldrons). This subtle detail reinforces his connection to ancient warrior traditions and divine authority.

The ornament hanging from the general’s sword is not a typical tassel, but rather a "jade hilt-shaped ornament" from the Shang-Zhou jade tradition. This historically significant detail serves as a crucial clue to his true identity.

A certain floating immortal mountain in the image reveals the Xuanbird totem from Jiang Ziya, confirming that the Fengshen cinematic universe operates on an interwoven timeline.

In the post-credits scene, as Yang Jian wipes his Tri-point Double-edged Blade, the cracking ice patterns on the blade’s surface perfectly align with the description in Investiture of the Gods, detailing Qingxu Daode Zhenjun’s weapon-forging technique.

The pillars of the Crystal Palace follow the "spindle-shaped column" design from the Song Dynasty’s Yingzao Fashi, subtly hinting at the Dragon Clan’s secret role in passing down human architectural knowledge, foreshadowing a shocking revelation.

The surface of the transparent barrier sealing the Dragon Clan is inscribed with flowing seal script taken from the Daoist text Yunji Qiqian. Each character serves as a binding spell, actively suppressing the Dragon Clan’s fate and power.

The mural in the Crystal Palace corridor depicts the scene of "The Yellow Emperor riding the Yinglong to slay Chiyou," revealing the Dragon Clan’s once-glorious role in ancient wars and the deep betrayal they suffered at the hands of the Celestial Court.

The tridents wielded by the Deep Sea Yaksha are not of Western design; their barbed shape originates from the "Xuan Iron Pi" documented in the Han Dynasty Wuku Ce (Armory Records). This detail confirms that the Dragon Clan has secretly preserved ancient divine weaponry.

The newly added "Calming Sea Iron Pillar" at the entrance of Li Residence is actually the prototype of the Golden Cudgel from Journey to the West, subtly planting a millennia-old foreshadowing for the future appearance of Sun Wukong.

The door god image left on the wave-ravaged fishing village’s gate is a rare Southern Song-era "Golden Mace Qin Qiong" version, subtly satirizing Li Jing’s failure in his duty as a guardian.

The diagonal patterns in the rammed earth layers of the city walls are a precise recreation of Tang Dynasty fortress ruins. The eerie blue glow flickering within the cracks reveals the remnants of talismans once used to suppress vengeful spirits beneath the sea.