Inside the Inner Landscape, accumulations of nearly tangible silver substance lay like a blanket of snow, with purple material also falling from the void, serene and mysterious. Wang Xuan, upon returning here and noticing the diminished intensity of the conflicts within the great barrier, immersed himself in his own world to study those unique scriptures.0

At this moment, Chen Yongjie, Liu Huai'an, and Zhao Qinghan heard the sound of cicadas chirping, prompting surprised glances and curious looks back. Wang Xuan sat deep within the Inner Scenery, where the silhouette of a golden cicada emerged, symbolizing rebirth, its cries echoing like the sound of the Dao reverberating. On its golden back, a vague fissure appeared, dotted with chaotic ripples, as if a newborn cicada was gestating, ready to break free at any moment.0

"The Cicada Technique... it's different from the effect Master Zhong achieved!" Chen Yongjie was immediately taken aback. In the depths of the earthly immortal city's secret ground, he had witnessed Master Zhong turning into a "big zongzi," with his body covered in various keratinous substances and some mucus.0

Liu Huai'an, with a grave expression, said, "This does indeed differ from some ancient records of the Golden Cicada Technique, but there are also legends that at its highest level, the appearance of the golden cicada is expected, signifying a life reborn to accompany the Dao in its melody!"0

Hearing this, everyone paused, turning their gaze towards Wang Xuan. Was this the pinnacle achievement of the Golden Cicada Technique?0

"Is Wang Xuan about to master it?" Zhao Qinghan asked, her usually sharp demeanor...0