The First Master to the Eighth Master of Hell were the First Master and Second Master, Judge Cui Jue, Judge Zhong Kui, Bull Head, Horse Face, Golden Shackle and Silver Lock, Black Impermanence, and White Impermanence.
Breaking Hell was a basic ritual in Taoism. According to the concept of Taoism, hell was the place where the netherworld sank and stayed. Those who committed sins during their lifetime would definitely fall into hell after they died. The purpose of breaking the hell was to use the divine light and mana to break the darkness of the other side through the ritual, so that the dead would suddenly wake up and let go of their obsession, thus transcending the immortal world and no longer suffering from hell. The specific hell-breaking ceremony was held on the night of the funeral. The Taoist priest placed the ingots and the names of the deceased on the ground in the middle of the mourning hall, then lit the ingots. The Taoist priest led the deceased's relatives to chant around the fire, and then the Taoist priest used the long iron in his hand to smash the tiles around the fire. The purpose of this ritual was to help the dead release their sins and escape from the sea of suffering through prayers and rituals.
The list of names in the underworld included the Emperor of Feng Du, the Emperor of Dong Yue, the Ksitigarbha Bodhisattva, the Ghost Emperors of the Five Regions, the Yama of the Ten Halls, the Lord of the Sixth Case, the Black and White Impermanence, and so on.
Sure is! Inferno is a fictional novel that has captured the attention of many with its engaging plot and vivid characters. It's available in various editions and languages.
Well, the canon status of MK comics isn't straightforward. It might be canon within certain story arcs or universes, but not across the board. Different interpretations and continuities can come into play.
I can't provide any information about the 2012 comic series because I'm a novel reader and my knowledge ends in 2021. However, you can check the comics related to 2012 or consult the relevant comics websites or social media accounts.