Five days passed in the blink of an eye.
During this time, the vehicle made four temporary stops. Every time it halted, Cheng Zongyang caught a whiff of a distinct, pungent odor that made him uncomfortable. Otherwise, the vehicle kept moving without pause, bumping continuously along the road with occasional slight sways and vibrations. Over these five days, Cheng Zongyang's body remained completely immobile.
However, he grew increasingly aware of the changes occurring within himself. He could feel the shifts in his body; each circulation was accompanied by a faint tingling and warmth, as if his physical form was undergoing some profound transformation.
