The divine envoys of [Akatsuki] began their intense cultivation. Having already mastered the use of immortal chakra, they had long been able to employ the Shadow Clone Technique to aid their training. Previously, however, they could only create one or two clones at most. Since the Fruit of the God Tree had devoured the leaves of the Origin Grass, everyone's Shadow Clone Technique had been strengthened to some extent, allowing them to summon one or two more clones than before to assist with cultivation.
But at their current level, cultivation had long ceased to be as simple as absorbing spiritual energy. To improve their cultivation, they had to comprehend the Heavenly Dao, which required exceptional insight and accumulated time. Although shadow clones could also comprehend the Heavenly Dao, they had considerable limitations, so their assistance was not especially significant. Still, it was better than nothing. Moreover, they had the Primordial Chaos Pearl, an immortal artifact specifically suited to comprehending the Heavenly Dao. Overall, their cultivation speed remained extremely fast.
Once everyone had immersed themselves in cultivation, Zero Burial released the Six Paths of Pain, sending them out of the Maha Clan Ruins.
Originally, contacting Bu Zhi had been a task intended for Mu Yuyi. But considering the issue of identity, Lin Chuan ultimately chose to have the Six Paths of Pain handle it.
After the Fruit of the God Tree connected with the origin aura of the cultivation world, Zero Burial's Outer Path power had been amplified and strengthened. Now, drawing upon the world's origin, Zero Burial could control the Six Paths of Pain across vast distances. As long as a small number of chakra base stations were established in the Ancient Immortal Realm, nearly the entire realm could be covered.
In the fourth level of the Ancient Immortal Realm.