Less than a month remained until the celestial beings descended.
If the Three Great Sects and the Spiritual Affairs Bureau truly mobilized all their experts to guard the two compasses of the Northeast Guiding Immortals, Yu Daochen's plan would be ruined.
Though the Divine God Cult was powerful, it was likely impossible for them to breach the defenses of all the martial world's experts and seize the compasses within a month.
How could this predicament be resolved?
Yu Daochen was deeply troubled, unable to find a solution.
Noticing Yu Ye seemed preoccupied, Da Hu couldn't help but ask, "Yu Ye, are you alright?"
Yu Daochen shook his head, a smile appearing on his face. "It's rare for you to visit. We won't stop drinking until we drop tonight."
Da Hu shook his head helplessly. "Next time. Though I don't know if there will be a next time. The Three Great Sects and the Spiritual Affairs Bureau have issued a notice that we must reach our designated positions by tomorrow."
Hearing this, Yu Daochen looked puzzled. "Is it that urgent?"
Da Hu and Su Lai nodded with helplessness.
Yu Daochen, resigned, could only see them off.
At the doorway, Da Hu looked at Yu Daochen, appearing as though he had something to say but hesitated. The words he was about to speak were swallowed back.
Yu Daochen knew what Da Hu wanted to say and could only offer a smile, remaining silent.
In the car, Su Lai asked with confusion, "What's wrong with Yu Ye? The world is about to be destroyed, but he doesn't seem to care."
"Is that so?" Da Hu looked puzzled, but in his heart, he knew Yu Ye must have a plan.
He didn't say anything because he knew that he and Su Lai couldn't help.
Watching them leave, Yu Daochen fell into silence.
The current situation was not good.
He needed to make preparations early. He had to ensure Shen Fengqing could seize the remaining two compasses within a month.
Thinking of this, Yu Daochen suddenly remembered someone. He took out his phone and found the person's number, but then began to hesitate.
Perhaps someone could resolve this matter.
Yu Daochen dialed the number, but it went unanswered for a long time.
"I hope it still connects!" Yu Daochen prayed.
At the very last second, the call was suddenly answered, and a familiar yet strange voice came through.
"Yu Daochen?"
The owner of this voice, though asking, carried a hint of anger.
"Yes!" Yu Daochen nodded.
Hearing it was Yu Daochen, the voice on the other end instantly became furious. "What, are you here to humiliate me?"
Seeing Shi Bingzhi on the other end of the line furious, Yu Daochen paused for a moment before speaking, "You want to open the seal of the hell's entrance after a month, don't you?"
Upon hearing this, Shi Bingzhi's voice on the other end turned extremely cold. "What do you mean?"
Yu Daochen did not answer but said sternly, "Let's meet. I'll wait for you at the shop tomorrow."
"What exactly are you...?"
Before Shi Bingzhi could finish speaking, Yu Daochen hung up the phone himself.
Putting down his phone, Yu Daochen sighed with helplessness. "I hope he comes tomorrow."
The next morning.
Yu Daochen was already waiting at the tea table. The little girl had been sent to the Yan Huo Sect to be cared for by her grandfather.
As the sun began to set.
Yu Daochen, wearing a pair of flip-flops, blue shorts, and a white t-shirt, carried groceries and walked towards the shop.
He had been waiting at the shop all day, but Shi Bingzhi had not shown up.
Judging by the situation, he probably wouldn't come.
Yu Daochen could no longer fathom the current Shi Bingzhi.
If this plan didn't work, he would have to find another way.
As he reached a fork in the road, Yu Daochen's expression suddenly changed. He immediately turned around, stomped his foot, and shouted, "Shui Kan Jing, open!"
A sword energy slashed towards him.
Bang!
The exploding energy wave kicked up dust from the ground.
"The skill level of a Black List expert. Could it be him?"
Yu Daochen frowned, looking in the direction from which the sword energy had come.
Shi Bingzhi slowly walked out, his face extremely grim. "How did you know I wanted to open the seal of the hell's entrance three months from now?"
Yu Daochen did not answer but invited, "Why don't we go to the shop for a seat?"
Shi Bingzhi did not reply, merely staring at Yu Daochen.
Yu Daochen knew what he was thinking and said, "We both know each other's character. You should know that I wouldn't set a trap."
In Shi Bingzhi's eyes, Yu Daochen was now an enemy, but having known each other for so many years, he understood Shi Bingzhi's character thoroughly.
And Shi Bingzhi also knew this very well.
Yu Daochen would never set a trap!
After a moment of hesitation, Shi Bingzhi ultimately decided to follow.
This was because he wanted to know how Yu Daochen knew he intended to open the seal of the hell's entrance in a month!
Seeing Shi Bingzhi remain silent, Yu Daochen understood his decision and, without a word, turned and continued walking towards the shop.
The two walked one after the other, maintaining a constant distance of five meters.
Although he knew the other party wouldn't make a move now, after years of navigating the martial world, this had become a habit.
Upon reaching the shop entrance, Yu Daochen stepped inside, while Shi Bingzhi stopped.
Yu Daochen knew what he was worried about and said, "He is not in the shop."
Hearing Yu Daochen's reply, Shi Bingzhi finally stepped inside.
The two sat opposite each other at the tea table.
"Let's have some tea and talk slowly," Yu Daochen said as he began to prepare the tea.
Shi Bingzhi watched Yu Daochen, suppressing his anger, and nodded without speaking.
Though he desperately wanted to kill Yu Daochen, he at least needed to understand how Yu Daochen knew he wanted to open the seal of the hell's entrance in a month.
After pouring the tea, Yu Daochen slowly began to speak. "If I'm not mistaken, you want to open the seal of the hell's entrance after a month. Although it's for revenge against me, it's not the only reason. As for why you must open the seal of the hell's entrance after a month, I think you don't even know yourself."
Shi Bingzhi stared at Yu Daochen. Although he remained silent, his expression clearly indicated that Yu Daochen had hit the mark.
"What you said is entirely correct, but I want to know how you know."
Shi Bingzhi's face was expressionless as he watched Yu Daochen's every move.
Yu Daochen smiled slightly and retorted, "Do you think your memory might have been altered?"
Upon hearing this, Shi Bingzhi paused for a brief moment before replying sternly, "Are you trying to trick me!"
Yu Daochen shook his head and chuckled, "Whether I'm tricking you or not, it doesn't matter. What if I told you I could give you the remaining two compasses?"
"What do you mean?"
Shi Bingzhi had no idea what Yu Daochen was up to.
Looking at Shi Bingzhi, Yu Daochen smiled faintly. "You don't need to know what I mean. The Three Great Sects and the Spiritual Affairs Bureau have mobilized all their experts to the Northeast Guiding Immortals to guard the remaining two compasses. With the Divine God Cult's strength, it's impossible to seize the compasses within a month. You must be having a headache right now, aren't you?"