At the very instant when Xiao Yan and the others stepped into the spatial wormhole, their vision suddenly darkened, and they felt a sudden sensation of weightlessness. However, this feeling dissipated swiftly within a moment, and then, a strange spatial corridor appeared before them. Before Xiao Yan and the others lay an endless spatial corridor, with faint, ethereal silver barriers visible on either side. Within these barriers, a corridor about ten zhang in width extended, ending in a profound darkness. The darkness extended both upward and downward as well, creating a deeply unsettling atmosphere, with dense spatial vibrations subtly seeping through. The entire corridor was utterly still, silent and serene, with no trace of any unusual sounds. When he first encountered this spatial passage, even with Xiao Yan's usual composure, he could not help but be momentarily stunned, his gaze slowly drifting toward the barriers formed by spatial energy along the sides of the passage. Beyond those barriers, darkness stretched on without end—no one knew what lay beyond. "Hmm, I never thought it could work like this... That's why it's so expensive," exclaimed Xiang Yan, marveling at the transformation. He leapt forward, stepping into the ship first, followed swiftly by the curious Zi Yan and others. "At the bow of this spatial ship, there's an energy input point. As long as you channel some Qi here, the ship will glide through the spatial corridor. Hehe, this is a real gem. In the Zhongzhou continent, there are dedicated organizations and shops that sell such ships. They're even graded—nine levels being the highest, one the lowest. I'd say this one is probably around level four." Xin Lan smiled warmly. Xiang Yan glanced at the bow, nodded in approval, then turned to the spatial barriers on either side, asking, "Will these barriers ever break loose?" "Not at all. Space ships can only function within the space channels; once outside, they become completely useless. Within the channels, as long as the ship maintains a straight course, accidents are generally rare... Of course, nothing is absolutely certain—dangers exist everywhere, and even more so in this vast, empty expanse. Numerous hazards lurk within the space itself, though they are typically encountered infrequently. I've traveled aboard such ships many times, and never once have I encountered one." Xinlan explained. Hearing this, Xiao Yan exhaled in relief, settled himself into a meditative posture on the ship's prow, and turned to smile at Zi Yan and the others. "Then, everyone just sit tight. Now—let's set off!" As soon as the words fell, Xiao Yan waved his hand, and a powerful surge of qi flowed out, eventually entering the energy input point. Immediately, the entire ship began to tremble slightly, and then a powerful thrust erupted from the stern, shooting the space vessel forward like a silver flash—swift as lightning—into the boundless darkness. Within the space corridor, the ship's speed was astonishing, so swift that it could truly be described as moving like a star-crossing moon. Xiao Yan and his companions, seated aboard, could only watch as the silver walls of space rushed backward in a continuous stream of blur, their speed so rapid it left them dazzled. Within the quiet and dark space corridor, a streak of silver glided silently past, vanishing at the far end of the darkness as if a lone traveler journeying through the void. This phenomenon—the space wormhole—connects two spatial points, effectively shortening the distance between them. According to Xinlan, at their current pace, it would take roughly twenty days to reach the Central Province. However, if traveling in reality, it would take at least six months to journey from Tiyah City to the Central Province. After the initial novelty wore off, the journey grew monotonous once again. Even Zǐ Yán, who had initially been eager to engage, eventually grew weary and returned the ship to Xiao Yan, retreating into the cabin to fall asleep soundly. And as they journeyed through this space corridor filled with unknown perils, Xiao Yan was far from daring to enter a state of cultivation at will. With his current strength, the energy demands of maintaining the spatial vessel were more than sufficient. Thus, during this journey, he had hardly cultivated once—his Qi was gradually replenished by occasional pills. Though the speed within the space corridor was vastly superior to that of the outside world, the monotony was even more profound and intense. The deep, unbroken darkness, repeated and unvarying, could induce restlessness and impatience in those with less resilient minds. Fortunately, this journey was not a solitary one; otherwise, even Xiao Yan might have found himself slightly restless. Amidst this monotony, time slipped by unnoticed... A soft voice suddenly echoed behind Xiao Yan. He paused, turned his head, and glanced at the young physician who had appeared behind him. Smiling, he asked, "How many days have we been inside the spatial wormhole?" "Sixteen days, and in just a few more days, we should reach our destination," the young physician replied, then stepped forward and settled herself in a meditative posture beside Xiao Yan. With a gentle flick of her fingers, a stream of qi surged forth, whirling around the energy focus point. Seeing this, Xiao Yan smiled as well, drawing his hand back into his sleeve. A hint of fatigue shimmered in his eyes—though his qi had not been greatly depleted during the journey, his mental stamina had been significantly strained. Exhaling deeply, Xiao Yan slowly lay himself down, his arms resting against the back of his head, his gaze fixed steadily on the endless darkness above. After a moment, he slightly tilted his head, gazing at the graceful curves wrapped in the simple white robe beside him, and smiled, "Now that all the components needed to control the Disaster Poison Body are in place, the six-stage Heavenly Poison Scorpion Dragon's magic core might still prevent us from achieving the most optimal results. As for whether any lingering effects will occur afterward, I'm not entirely certain. Therefore, I recommend taking the precaution of securing the seven-stage Heavenly Poison Scorpion Dragon's magic core according to the requirements of the Poison Pill method before finally tackling the Disaster Poison Body. As for the six-stage core, we should hold off on using it until the very last moment." "Hmm, then your decision stands," said Xiao Yi, gently nodding her snow-white chin. Though her strength surpassed Xiao Yan's considerably, it seemed that he had always been the one making the decisions—something she found neither surprising nor unwelcome. "Oh, my friend, truly dedicated, isn't he?" Xiao Yan sighed upward, yet his tone carried a hint of amusement. Hearing Xiao Yan's words, Xiao Yisheng smiled gently and then gently shifted her gaze, fixing her eyes on him, speaking softly, "But just... a friend, is that it?" "Hmm?" Xiao Yisheng's words made Xiao Yan pause, their eyes meeting briefly before he instinctively glanced away, and the atmosphere on the deck suddenly felt rather unusual. "Boom!" This odd tension didn't last long. As the ship suddenly jolted violently, both Xiao Yan and Xiao Yisheng were startled, quickly lifting their heads to find the space channels' walls—once formed by the cohesion of spatial energy—now noticeably fading. Even at first glance, the outer void and darkness beyond the channels were clearly visible. "What on earth is going on?" A gasp echoed from the ship's cabin, and soon Zǐ Yán and Xīn Lán rushed out, quickly scanning the scene and immediately noticing the space barriers had faded significantly. "The space barriers haven't been fully restored," Xīn Lán said solemnly. "An external force has disrupted the balance within the channel. Be cautious—this external force is destabilizing the equilibrium of the spatial wormhole..." "Won't anything serious happen?" Xiao Yan asked, frowning. "Not necessarily," Xīn Lán hesitated, offering a wry smile. "If the space barriers become translucent, they're prone to triggering spatial storms. Should a storm pull someone into the void, only a Dou Zun-level master would have a chance of survival. Right now, we can only pray we don't encounter that dreadful phenomenon. At our current pace, we should reach the Central Province soon." Hearing this, Xiao Yan's brow furrowed further, and he turned to the Young Healer, saying, "Slow down. Be mindful of that pulling force emanating from beyond the space barriers." The young physician also appeared grave, her powerful qi surging forth from within and swiftly enveloping the entire vessel. She then darted rapidly toward the spatial passage. Over the following two days, Xiao Yan and the others endured a state of constant alarm and tension, as the spatial barriers behind them grew increasingly translucent, with some areas even revealing pure black void spaces. The suction emanating from these voids would have pulled the vessel out entirely had it not been for the young physician stabilizing the ship with her qi. Even so, the journey remained profoundly thrilling and perilous.