Yu Daochen saw the expressions on their faces and immediately reacted, cursing inwardly.
Damn it.
So, only he was kept in the dark.
Seeing everyone asking, Nan Jing Shuo no longer concealed it and said, "Actually, I called everyone here today regarding the seal of the entrance to the Underworld."
Upon hearing this, Yu Daochen's brows furrowed even tighter.
It seemed his guess was correct; it was indeed about the entrance to hell.
What they had to do next would likely be extremely perilous.
Nan Jing Shuo took out seventeen Bagua compasses from a nearby box and placed them on the table, saying, "We have found the locations of the entrances to the other seventeen layers of hell."
As he spoke, everyone exchanged glances.
If this were the case, they could simply assign disciples to guard those locations, and the Divine Religion would have no opportunity.
Nan Jing Shuo understood what they were thinking and shook his head, "But the exact locations are still uncertain, and the method of verification is these Bagua compasses on the table."
Everyone looked at the Bagua compasses on the table. They looked no different from ordinary compasses.
If there was any difference, it was that these looked like antiques.
Nan Jing Shuo began to explain, "These seventeen Bagua compasses correspond to the entrances of the seventeen layers of hell. Originally, there were supposed to be eighteen, but the entrance to the seventh layer of hell has already been opened, so that one is no longer needed."
Yu Daochen now understood Nan Jing Shuo's purpose in summoning them.
"Master Nan, you intend for us to investigate whether those locations are real?" Yu Daochen asked.
Nan Jing Shuo nodded, "Precisely. The purpose of gathering everyone here today is to ask for your assistance in verifying the truth of those locations."
Upon hearing this, everyone fell silent, exchanging glances.
Yu Daochen lowered his head, not exhaling, and cursed Nan Jing Shuo, that old fox, countless times in his mind.
No wonder he kept him here; it was for such a dangerous mission.
It seemed he was just a tool.
Besides, couldn't they just send anyone to verify the truth? Why did it have to be them?
The Supernatural Affairs Bureau and the three major sects surely wouldn't lack such manpower.
There had to be something fishy going on.
"Master Nan, entrusting something as important as the Bagua compasses to us might be inappropriate," Yu Daochen said with a look of immense pressure.
He wouldn't undertake such a dangerous and unrewarding task.
Whoever wanted to go could go; he certainly wouldn't.
Nan Jing Shuo had anticipated Yu Daochen's words and shook his head helplessly, "The experts from the various sects are definitely being closely watched by the Divine Religion. If they were to go, the Divine Religion would surely discover the locations of the hell entrances, and then we might repeat the tragedy of the Fengtian Assembly."
Hearing this, Yu Daochen remained silent but felt that there was definitely something suspicious about this.
He couldn't just agree to it so blindly.
Just as Yu Daochen was about to refuse, Wang Ming on the side revealed a smile, "Saving the common people is what we cultivators should do. Master Nan, please give your orders."
Yu Daochen looked at Wang Ming in bewilderment.
Why was this strangely acting fellow so proactive today? Had he received some benefits?
He was usually a taciturn person, always keeping quiet and retreating when faced with trouble.
Wang Fubao suddenly slammed the table and declared righteously, "As Monk Wang Ming said, eradicating evil is our duty. Master Nan, please give your orders freely. I wouldn't hesitate to sacrifice myself."
Liang Jing and the others also chimed in.
Yu Daochen looked at everyone's enthusiasm with utter confusion.
What the hell was going on?
When did these guys become so righteous? Did the sun rise in the west?
This made it seem as if he were the villain.
No!
Yu Daochen suddenly realized that everyone had planned this beforehand.
They were setting a trap for him!
Damn it, they had ganged up to trick him.
Wang Ming looked at Yu Daochen, a wicked smile playing on his lips, and teased, "Why isn't Master Yu speaking? Could it be that you don't want to contribute to the well-being of the common people?"
Yu Daochen looked at Wang Ming's wicked smile and cursed inwardly.
After a year, this guy's tongue was still so venomous.
Wang Fubao also looked at Yu Daochen, "Master Yu, this concerns the lives of the common people."
I'll f*** your mother's...
Yu Daochen cursed these two inconsiderate fellows countless times in his mind.
You two are truly dogs.
Now, even if he didn't want to agree, he had to.
Yu Daochen could only nod helplessly, "Since everyone else has agreed, how can I refuse? However, as the sect leader of the Yan Huo Sect, I am truly unable to get away."
He never did business at a loss.
Yu Daochen sighed again, helplessly adding, "However, the Yan Huo Sect is a small sect with no experts guarding it. If anything were to happen to me, the Yan Huo Sect would have no hope."
Nan Jing Shuo and the others naturally understood what this fellow was up to, and their faces turned black.
No profit, no early rising. You absolutely wouldn't do business at a loss.
Nan Jing Shuo looked at Hao Tian Quan on the side, a smile on his face, as if to say, "You should make a sacrifice."
Hao Tian Quan looked bewildered and innocent.
Trouble found him while he was just sitting at home. He was shot without even being involved.
Li Shao Chun, who had been silent all along, also looked at Hao Tian Quan.
Hao Tian Quan could only nod helplessly and look at Yu Daochen, "Little Master Yu, rest assured, this matter will certainly not be without reward. So what if your sect has no experts guarding it? How about I help guard it for half a year?"
Upon hearing this, Yu Daochen wished he could agree immediately but still pretended to be reserved, "As everyone knows, I'm not seeking any benefits, but I am truly worried about my sect after I leave on business."
Hao Tian Quan: "..."
Wang You Xian Gu: "..."
The Sect Leaders of the Three Major Sects: "..."
Wang Ming and the others: "..."
"Yes, yes," Nan Jing Shuo agreed with a smile, but inwardly he was cursing.
What the hell, have some shame!
You've gained such a huge advantage and you're still acting all high and mighty.
Getting a Black List expert to guard your sect is not something money can buy.
Especially Hao Tian Quan, ranked third on the Black List; even the three major sects might not be able to persuade him.
Yu Daochen was already planning the future development of the Yan Huo Sect.
With Hao Tian Quan guarding it, it would be like a motorcycle with two extra tires, directly comparable to a car.
Nan Jing Shuo began to assign each person their respective locations.
The deeper the layer, the more malevolent spirits there were, which also meant the targets were more dangerous.
Perhaps it was Nan Jing Shuo's deliberate prank, or perhaps it was bad luck.
Yu Daochen received the compass for the eighteenth layer of hell.
On the other hand, Liang Jing, Wang Fubao, and Wang Ming, these three fellows, were assigned to the third or fourth layer.
Nan Jing Shuo then stated the locations everyone was to go to, and the time was set for five days later.