The situation outside was far from clear, presenting a chaotic scene. The mental energy felt as if it were swimming in a thick paste, creating a sense of stagnation that made exploring the space exceedingly difficult. Without the enhancement of her psychic abilities, relying solely on her innate mental strength would likely limit her vision to just a meter around her.
After circling the life space for a while, Lin Yao discovered that its technological level was far superior to any civilization she was familiar with. Its exterior appeared no larger than a button, yet the internal space was dozens of times greater and capable of sustaining life. This level of technology might even surpass the wormhole device she had previously exchanged with Su Rui.
Having grasped the appearance of the life space, Lin Yao conducted a brief scan of her surroundings. Seeing only chaotic colors, she retracted her mental energy. As her mental energy withdrew, her consciousness returned to her body. She briefly described the external situation to the others.
This chaotic condition undoubtedly still lay within the Chaos Nebula, a place that even mid-level civilizations feared. As mere novices, they certainly lacked the strength to confront it directly.
"I saw that the life space is moving with the nebula, and its speed isn't particularly fast. Although I don't know how long it can sustain itself, I prefer to stay here until its lifespan runs out before discussing anything else," she concluded.
The others had no alternative but to agree. "Right now, we should be more concerned about our survival essentials rather than the lifespan of the life space," Lin Yao stated. "Just so you know, the supplies in my spatial pocket can only sustain one person for a day." Bai Zhenzhen had also completed her healing by this time.
"That reminds me," Bai Zhenzhen said. "I don't have much food and water left in my spatial pocket either; I need to check how much I actually have." Meng Xingchen grew anxious upon hearing Bai Zhenzhen's words.
The rest followed suit, rummaging through their spatial pockets as well. In contrast, Yao Beiluo and Lin Yao appeared calm and collected.
Wan Xiaoqi was the first to notice their unusual demeanor and couldn't help but ask curiously, "Did you two prepare in advance?"
Yao Beiluo pulled out a box of nutritional supplements from his oversized spatial pocket. "When Captain and I fell underground before, we suffered losses. Since then, I've consciously stocked up on food and water in my spatial pocket. I imagine the Captain has some psychological trauma from that experience too; he must have stocked up quite a bit."
Lin Yao also produced a pile of ingredients and fuel from her spatial pocket and placed them in front of everyone. "You should all store these items in your spatial pockets. That way, if any unexpected situations arise, you'll be able to meet your survival needs!"
The others obediently organized their supplies, realizing that after this lesson, they would likely follow Lin Yao and Yao Beiluo's example and keep their spatial pockets stocked at all times.
The life space lacked sunlight, rain, dew, or wind.
To prevent everyone from losing themselves over time, Lin Yao instructed everyone to create their own training and study plans. Each person strictly adhered to their individual learning and training habits, organizing their lives in a disciplined manner. During their free time, she even encouraged them to organize recreational activities.
At first, this routine was manageable for a month or two, but after three months, it became unbearable. Especially for those who thrived on social interaction—Wang Jincheng, Meng Xingchen, Bai Zhenzhen, and Wan Xiaoqi—by the third month, they were utterly miserable. Their anxiety made it impossible for them to focus on their studies.
Lin Yao understood this forced confinement and the discomfort it brought. Her solution was simple yet brutal: fighting. They engaged in daily sparring sessions until they were thoroughly exhausted, collapsing into sleep afterward, which effectively alleviated their frustrations. However, this method was not a long-term solution. Humans are social creatures; prolonged isolation inevitably leads to various psychological issues.
After some time, the fighting lost its effectiveness, and the anxiety returned. Lin Yao could only share her self-created psychological therapy with them. This method had not been validated by any medical professional; it was something she developed during her solitary existence in the Mingguang Star System after most people had perished. To avoid losing her sanity, she devised this therapy herself. While she had no idea if it worked for others, she felt relatively stable until the moment of her own self-destruction.
As everyone engaged in their own forms of psychological healing, Yumi—the little socially anxious one—seemed to thrive the most. Even without internet access, she immersed herself in her data world, finding comfort in the absence of strangers.
Time dragged on painfully: three months, half a month, another month... As time passed, the vitality of their living space dwindled; everyone became increasingly lethargic. Lin Yao watched helplessly as their spirits sank. The only thing she could do was spend more time exploring the external environment in hopes of discovering any signs of life.
By the end of the month, Lin Yao began experimenting with using her mental powers to move their living space and found it surprisingly effective. She gathered everyone together and used her psychic abilities to guide their mental energies to probe through the spatial barriers, allowing them glimpses of the outside world.
After some time engaging in this exercise, Yao Beiluo noticed significant improvements in her mental control as a result of this training.
The progress in mental manipulation represented a significant enhancement in the abilities of the practitioners, making their powers more swift and fluid, with countless advantages in battle.
With this realization, the mood among the team lifted, and they began to engage in exercises to strengthen their mental faculties. Having something else to focus on improved everyone's spirits a bit.
After a period of training, each person's mental strength had greatly improved. Even if their levels hadn't increased, their mental resilience, intensity, and attention to detail had all seen substantial growth.
A month later, Lin Yao no longer needed to assist; they had mastered the method of penetrating spatial barriers on their own and were experimenting with enhancing their life spaces to accelerate movement, just like Lin Yao.
As their mental powers advanced rapidly, everyone's abilities also improved accordingly. Bai Zhenzhen remarked, "If I had known that the Chaos Nebula could enhance mental strength..."
Before she could finish her thought, Meng Xingchen interrupted her. This was the Chaos Nebula after all; even if they had known it could aid in advancement, few would dare to approach it closely—unless they were courting death!
"Meng Xingchen, are you tired of living or something? Why do you have to pick a fight with me over everything I say?"
"I'm not! I wouldn't dare!" Seeing her expression, Meng Xingchen quickly denied it three times and backed down.
The two seemed like playful rivals who enjoyed bantering with each other, though it had been several months since they last exchanged such jests.
Noticing that everyone was regaining some energy and spirit, Lin Yao let out a gentle sigh of relief and said, "I believe this Chaos Nebula can train mental strength and enhance various characteristics of it. Essentially, it has increased the intensity of your mental seas. This means your innate talents have been elevated, which will improve your chances of advancing to higher-level abilities in the future!"
Having gained new insights during their time in the Galactic Alliance, everyone now understood the importance of innate talent.
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