When Murphy was just reincarnated, he knew that teleportation-type psychic spells didn't have a good reputation on the continent. Except for the teleportation spells released by psychics with spatial talents, which could be called "safe," other teleportation spells carried a high risk of getting lost.
Compared to the terrifying risk of getting lost in the astral plane, those who cherished life would always be willing to endure the inconveniences of long-distance travel. Besides, there were actually quite a few means of rapid travel on this continent; you didn't necessarily have to gamble with teleportation spells.
Historically, large-scale use of teleportation spells was rare, and even then, it was only used at critical moments when both sides in a conflict would suffer heavy casualties.