A Cicada's Lifetime Was No More Than Autumn

A truly long and complex piece.

In the Inner Scenery Realm, near-realistic silver substances accumulate, resembling snowflakes, while purple substances fall from the void, creating a peaceful and mysterious atmosphere.

When Wang Xuan returned to this place and saw that the battle within the Great Barrier was not so intense, he began to immerse himself in his own world, studying those strange scriptures.

At that moment, Chen Yongjie, Liu Huaian, Zhao Qinghan and the others heard the sound of Cicada's cry, and couldn't help but turn around to look in surprise.

As Wang Xuan sat deep within the inner landscape, a golden cicada appeared in the shadows, representing new life. It chirped there, its sound like the echo of the Great Dao.

On its golden back, a blurry crack appeared, with ripples of chaos, and a newborn cicada seemed to be gestating, ready to burst out of its shell at any moment.

"The Golden Cicada Technique has a different effect than what Old Zhong practiced!" Chen Yongjie was immediately taken aback. He had personally witnessed Old Zhong turn into a "giant rice dumpling" in the Earth Immortal City deep in the secret realm, with various keratinous substances on his body and some mucus.

Liu Huaian's expression was solemn as he said, "It is indeed quite different from the characteristics of the Golden Cicada Technique recorded in some ancient books. However, there are also some legends that the highest level of the Golden Cicada Technique should be the scene of a golden cicada descending, which can give one a second life and sing along with the Great Dao!"

Upon hearing this, everyone stopped and looked at Wang Xuan. Is this the highest level of the Golden Cicada Technique?

"Has Wang Xuan mastered it yet?" Zhao Qinghan asked, smoothing her hair. Her usually aloof demeanor was transformed into a radiant and sweet smile.

Liu Huaian, a man of great experience, said, "He has reached the later stage of his cultivation. If it were an ordinary transformation, he would have succeeded naturally. But he is practicing the highest level of the Golden Cicada Phenomenon, which probably still needs further refinement. It seems a bit unreal to me that he can achieve such a supreme and extraordinary skill at such a young age."

Grandpa Liu was quite moved. He found it hard to understand how a young man in his early twenties could have reached this level. Even in the most glorious times of ancient times, it was rare to see such an exception!

The Cicada's cry chirped again, like the echoes of the Great Dao, with mysterious patterns expanding and affecting everyone, instantly giving each person a unique understanding.

"As expected of the most renowned extraordinary skill, it is truly different. It is breaking through and evolving on its own, and it also brings blessings to those around it. Everyone should carefully experience and comprehend their own scriptures, and they will achieve twice the result with half the effort."

Liu Huaian, being experienced and well-versed in the rumors of such extraordinary abilities, added, "The Cicada's cry sings its song for a lifetime, but it doesn't last until autumn. So it needs to transform again, wanting to break through the sky and go forth. This is in harmony with the Dao, resonating with it."

Everyone was moved, sat down cross-legged, and began to contemplate their own Dharma and cultivate their own path. Sure enough, they noticed the difference and things became much smoother!

And so, the cicada cried out thirteen times, flapping its wings and singing, and the crack on its golden back widened, causing Great Dao Ripples there.

Qing Mu experienced it the most deeply because his realm was the lowest, and it was relatively easy for him to improve. He directly returned to the Great Grandmaster realm, as if he was being infused with the resonance of the Golden Cicada and the Great Dao, and his whole body was cleansed.

Wu Yin was struck by a strange ripple, the source of which was naturally Wang Xuan. A golden cicada that resonated with the Dao appeared, causing her body to tremble slightly and her body and mind to feel warm. Hot energy flowed through her, and she was infinitely close to becoming extraordinary.

"Incredible, truly a miraculous feat!" Even Chen Yongjie was amazed. He naturally also gained many benefits. Instead of directly baptizing himself, he comprehended his own method and had his own path to follow, which greatly accelerated his progress.

Zhao Qinghan was as quiet as a jade carving, her beautiful face flowing with rosy light, her cold beauty carrying a hint of otherworldly charm, as if she were about to ascend to heaven. She was also resonating with Wang Xuan's Golden Cicada, with celestial light rising and falling between her brows, in perfect rhythm, and she was receiving great benefits.

If this is the case for all these people, one can only imagine what Wang Xuan's own experience must have been like.

He felt as if he had arrived at the edge of the universe, where all things in the world, including the starry sky, had withered away, leaving only himself, transformed into a golden cicada, chirping incessantly, as if trying to Resurrected the universe and bring life back to the world.

In the end, he could not awaken the Great Universe. He could only transcend himself, merge with the Dao, split open his back, and be reborn as a new self, leaving behind the cicada's molt, so that he could transcend and go far away.

"I was just one step too short, trapped in the golden cicada shell. Was the crack on my back not big enough? Was the sound of harmony with the Dao too indistinct? I couldn't hear it clearly, I could only savor the Daoist rhythm."

Wang Xuan reflected on himself and realized that even so, he could feel the vitality within his body, which contained the power of new life. His physical body was constantly improving and becoming stronger from the inside out!

The same is true for the primordial spirit. The most core imprint glows and begins to be reborn. In the deepest part of his spirit, it is like planting a seed, like a cicada, and finally transforming into himself, waiting for the moment when he breaks through all obstacles. One day he will break out!

With each Cicada's cry, a strange light would flow through his body and spirit, a wondrous transformation of form and spirit, a shared sublimation.

"My strength is improving." Wang Xuan was surprised, but he felt that this was definitely not the Thirteen Stages stage yet, and it wouldn't be so easy to enter directly.

He could only marvel at how extraordinary the skill was, which had a significant effect on him. However, problems arose in the end, as his primordial spirit remained trapped inside the golden cicada shell and failed to fully emerge.

His physical body underwent a transformation in its innermost region, but the external changes remained largely unnoticeable.

Ultimately, he stopped practicing this method and did not force himself on it. Instead, he began practicing techniques such as the "Butterfly Transformation Method" and the "Ascension Return Origin Scripture," and made amazing progress in both.

The interior setting transcends time, enhancing only one's spiritual and intellectual experience. However, this time, time seemed exceptionally long.

Wang Xuan practiced these renowned skills one by one, allocating his time wisely, and reaped great rewards.

During this period, Wu Yin, Qing Mu, and Zhao Qinghan all went out to briefly calm their minds, as if they were trying to forget the present world.

The mental and spiritual senses are enhanced many times over, and the continuous operation is naturally the best experience at first, but once it exceeds the limit, people can't keep up.

This was the first time Qing Mu had ever felt time dragging on so slowly in the Inner Scenery Realm that he couldn't bear it any longer. He had been here many times before, but this time was so special.

However, while you stand outside for a few minutes, Steal Time " inside the Inner Scenery Realm, and "decades" may have passed in a flash.

When they entered again, Wang Xuan had already mastered the "Ant Gazing at Dragon Chapter. He was gazing at the Great Dao in the void, where it was evolving into a terrifying dragon.

"Is it the ant's goal to observe the Great Dao Dragon from its own ant-like perspective, and then replace it, and thus its highest achievement?"

This classic text has a very high purpose. He has no intention of changing it before he has truly reached the highest level of mastery. This profound meaning is already good enough.

Once you truly stand atop the clouds and subdue the Great Dao Dragon, you might consider trying out new ideas.

Finally, Wang Xuan opened his eyes. His cultivation session was over. As he stood up, there was the sound of Cicada's cry and the roar of dragons as ants transformed into giant dragons.

He had mastered several extraordinary skills to the later stages, only lacking the final perfection and the ultimate leap. This time, however, it was too late; he had no chance.

Wang Xuan's physical body and spirit are stronger than before, as if he has been baptized, and his Essence of Life has been sublimated in an invisible way, increasing the depth of his life.

"Is this the twelfth perfect realm?" With every gesture, he exuded an ethereal aura, making Zhao Qinghan unable to look at him again and again, unable to look away.

Wu Yin went even further, walking over and unable to resist touching his bones and pinching his somewhat otherworldly face, saying, "You're different from before."

She was quite bold, personally examining the attack, and said, "Before, when you made a move, it gave people a very powerful and direct impression, like a raptor spreading its wings or a savage dragon roaring. Now..."

"Now it seems like it's somewhat untouched by worldly affairs," Zhao Qinghan added.

"Wu Yi, Zhao San, Hu Si, Ma San, Qing Fanren, oh, and Xiong San!" The Little Fox Immortal summarized everyone's cultivation level, and they had all improved by more than one level.

Chen, the eighth dan, has returned to the limit of the ninth dan, reaching the highest point in his life. He has been racking his brains and sitting in seclusion for a long time, trying to find a way to break through the limit!

Liu Huaian is also at the ninth dan level.

In fact, if it weren't for the ongoing shock from the outside world, these people might have achieved even greater advancements this time, because the "Steal Time" process had been going on for far too long.

With chaos and turmoil outside, some people have dropped half a rank. As long as the treasure is not at peace, the Supreme Rule of the Great Barrier will continue to fluctuate, and this situation will continue to occur.

"Within the Great Barrier, the overall situation is settled. The Divine Palace and the Immortal Umbrella have changed hands. The gods have suffered a great defeat, and the events here are probably coming to an end."

"Not necessarily. There's also the Life Pool. I reckon that thing will change owners too!"

Wang Xuan and the others discussed it and decided it was time to leave. The epic battle was coming to an end, and there was nothing left to see.

"Old Master Xu Fu is really fierce! He killed two more clones of a supreme expert?"

In outer space, all kinds of altars, Bronze Tablet, and Array Flags were shattered, leaving a mess and accompanied by shocking divine blood.

In fact, not much time has passed, because "time is long" in the Inner Scenery Realm, while in the real world it is only a brief moment.

"Hmm, someone came to negotiate, but they didn't take any action. They're talking to Senior Xu Fu. Is it because a hard approach didn't work, and they're trying a softer one?"

Not only that, but others were also heading towards the spaceship, approaching Wang Xuan and his group. Xu Fu let them pass, completely relieved, knowing that Wang Xuan hadn't failed his tribulation and was likely even stronger than him!

At most, if there are any accidents or conflicts, he will simply go into the spaceship and take the blame.

The people who arrived were very calm and were not discouraged by the failure of the Great Barrier. On the contrary, they were quite indifferent and calm.

"I come from the Gouchen Imperial Palace within the Great Barrier!"

"I come from the Supernatural Palace within the Great Barrier!"

The group was quite direct, prioritizing their own survival. The origins of these two great lineages were naturally astonishing, with both founders being Super Peerless and leading the immortal realm to seize supreme treasures.

One of them spoke up, "We came here not to bully anyone, nor to start a war."

Horse Chao Fan immediately became annoyed and said, "You talk as if you can rival us. Didn't you see the Godslayer here? The four most powerful gods were also incredibly arrogant before, but they were all killed by Wang Xuan. Who are you?"

"The founders of our two sects were Super Peerless. We are their disciples. Although we are not very capable, we are only a step away from becoming the strongest."

"So that's how they got here, relying on those two old fogies!" the Little Fox Immortal spirit muttered.

"Do not speak disrespectfully, and do not act rashly! Otherwise, you will bear the consequences." One of them shook an immortal talisman in his hand, its immortal light surging, and said, "This is equivalent to a strike from Super Peerless avatar in the mortal world!"

This made the faces of the people in the spaceship turn ugly. Was this an attempt to intimidate them?

"We do not wish to start a war; we simply want to calmly inform you of some information. Both the Time-Space Mace and the Book of Years have serious problems. If used against the enemy, they will backfire at crucial moments. If they are not suppressed and subdued with supreme treasures, the host will ultimately suffer a tragic death!"

"What exactly are you trying to say?" Zhao Qinghan asked.

"The two progenitors, leading the strongest beings into the Immortal Realm, are destined to obtain the Ascension Banner and the Carefree Boat, achieving results no less than those of Fang Yuzhu and the others. We are here to forge a good relationship. Whether it is the Book of Years or the Semi-Mature Supreme Treasure, keeping it in your hands is useless; on the contrary, it will become a great threat and ultimately lead to your death. If you offer it to the Gouchen Imperial Palace and the Supernatural Palace, There Are Supreme Treasures, you will receive a great reward."

Are the Ascension Banner and the Carefree Boat destined to be obtained by the people of the Immortal Land and the Land of Deities? Wang Xuan and the others were all astonished.

Chen Yongjie said, "You've come here begging for alms, trying to get something for nothing, and now you're threatening and intimidating me?"

"You can leave now!" Wang Xuan said even more decisively, telling them to leave immediately.

Liu Huaian, being a steady and reliable person, calmly told them that the Book of Years, as a reward, had not yet been handed over by the organizers.

"You'll regret this!" The group was quite decisive, turning around and leaving. One of them even sneered, "The journey is long, be careful you don't get lost."

"You still dare to threaten us?" Wang Xuan said.

"No, I don't want to offer you this good deed. It would be a shame if you lost your lives because of this treasure," the man said calmly, turning and leaving.

Holding Super Peerless immortal divine talismans, they left with unwavering confidence and a cold laugh.

"I really don't believe in such evil!" Wang Xuan said. The disciples of the Super Peerless were indeed of high status, but to openly threaten them and claim that their journey home would not be peaceful, what else was there to say?

He reached out and grabbed it, determined to keep it!

"You're going to attack us?!" The other party reacted quickly, revealing the Immortal Divine Rune, and decisively launched an attack.

To their horror, a treasure furnace appeared in front of Wang Xuan and instantly swallowed the immortal divine talisman, preventing the so-called Super Peerless clone attack from being unleashed.

They were shocked and incredulous.

Wang Xuan's hands fell down, grabbing them by the neck one by one like chicks, lifting them up, then slamming them half to their deaths and throwing them into a corner of the spaceship, intending to leave them for Xu Fu to deal with.

At this moment, the two founders of the Immortal Realm, the Supernatural Palace and the Gouchen Imperial Palace, had indeed succeeded, because they had a shortcut to take.

Back then, the Carefree Boat carried various true blood imprints of that Super Civilization, flying into the depths of the universe and scattering large drops of blood. Some of this blood was collected by later generations.

Although that blood could not be revived, and had even dried up, preventing the former powerful beings from reappearing alive, it was still effective in summoning the Carefree Boat, which was its former master.

The Ascension Banner, when it flew into the depths of the universe in search of the True Source, similarly scattered some things.

So, on this day, the two founders, leading a large number of powerful figures, finally succeeded after paying a heavy price.

However, bad news soon followed: one of the founders was severely injured, and the evil dragon, along with a group of people, launched a sneak attack, causing the founder of the Supernatural Palace to disintegrate once, resulting in the Ascension Banner flying away.

The news reached the Immortal Land immediately.

"The Ascension Banner is truly an ominous object; whoever gets it will be doomed!" someone lamented, noting that both Heng Jun and the founder of the Supernatural Palace had met with misfortune.

Wang Xuan was very concerned about whether the evil dragon would succeed and whether it had obtained the Ascension Banner.

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