The body of the Ghoul Detention Center.
A cylindrical, ring-shaped prison.
There were over a dozen floors in total, with ghouls imprisoned on each floor. Every floor had skybridges crossing through at different angles. Looking down from above, they crisscrossed and interlocked.
As it was a forbidden zone, everyone was teleported randomly.
At this very moment, the Ghoul Detention Center was already in chaos.
Bai Ye's first objective was to find Kaneki Ken, but in the messy scene, after observing for a while, Bai Ye couldn't find Kaneki Ken's figure.
"Never mind, let's sort out the other two missions first!"
Bai Ye retracted his gaze, preparing to complete Forbidden Zone Mission One and Forbidden Zone Mission Two first, and then focused his attention on the area with the largest crowd below.
*Zzzzt!*
Azure blue current appeared beneath Bai Ye's feet, constantly rising, and soon enveloped Bai Ye's body.
In the next instant, Bai Ye transformed into a streak of lightning, plummeting downwards, heading straight for the center of the crowd.
*Boom!*
The moment the thunder landed, a huge roar sounded. The ground was pulverized, and an invisible wave pushed outwards, flinging everyone around. Ghouls, Ghoul Investigators, and even the chosen ones were all sent flying by the wave.
Following that...
The gathered lightning then spread outwards, engulfing people.
Screams immediately erupted.
Amidst the surging current, Ghoul Investigators fell to their knees, their bodies turned black and charred, and when they opened their mouths, black smoke spewed out.
Bai Ye glanced at the light screen. Nine kills, only one left.
Just then...
A furious roar came from behind Bai Ye. A man suddenly erupted, wielding a golden chakra wheel and slashing towards Bai Ye.
Bai Ye tilted his head and said, "Next time, remember, if you want to ambush, don't shout so much."
Bai Ye directly raised his arm to block. The moment the chakra wheel struck Bai Ye's arm, Bai Ye's body suddenly turned into current. Then, to the other party's astonished expression, it passed straight through Bai Ye's body.
In the next instant...
Bai Ye suddenly reached out and grabbed the other party by the throat.
"Sorry, I forgot you won't have a next time!"
A large amount of current surged from Bai Ye's hand, completely engulfing the other party's body.
The shrill sound of electricity and the constant screams continuously assaulted everyone's eardrums, and then Bai Ye held a charred corpse in his hand.
"You have killed a participant (Modern Civilization World)."
"You have obtained two fragments of the God Stone."
"You have killed ten enemy faction targets, completing Forbidden Zone Mission One, and received a reward: RC Cell Modification Fluid x1."
RC Cell Modification Fluid (Item) (Black): A cell modification fluid extracted and researched from ghoul blood. Upon consumption, one will undergo transformation into either a half-human or a half-ghoul, with two evolutionary pathways.
Half-human: Maintains human form, no kagune or quinque, body will be strengthened, surpassing ordinary humans, but lifespan will be significantly reduced.
Half-ghoul: Also known as a one-eyed ghoul, possessing a kagune and quinque like ghouls, but without the need to consume human flesh, able to eat like humans.
Bai Ye looked at the RC Cell Modification Fluid and his mood soured.
Black quality...
This didn't really have much reference.
Item quality was often misleading. Sometimes, due to astonishing effects, the quality was rated too high, but because it was a consumable item, its practical value was very low.
Another type was for enhancement effects, but it usually had randomness. For example, if the effect was to enhance physical attributes by 5 to 50 points, the large span in between could lead to a lower quality rating.
But in reality, as long as luck was good, the result would far exceed the quality.
As for the RC Cell Modification Fluid, neither applied; it was a gamble. If you won, it was black quality; if you lost, you were done for.
There seemed to be two outcomes, but...
Half-human was undoubtedly a punishment. Although it could strengthen physical attributes, it reduced lifespan!
If he worked hard to escape the world battlefield and finally returned to his own world, only to find his lifespan had run out...
Therefore, what was desired was the half-ghoul effect. Although it couldn't strengthen physical attributes, it provided ghoul abilities without the drawback of eating human flesh.
This was truly a reward.
What?
It looks like a monster?
I can already transform into lightning, so why should I care if I look like a monster!
Bai Ye thought as he twisted open the RC Cell Modification Fluid and poured it into his mouth.
It was a gamble, but one that had to be taken. Benefits and risks had always gone hand in hand. If you don't want to bear risks, yet want benefits, where in the world is there such a good thing?
*Plop!*
The RC Cell Modification Fluid felt cool and refreshing as it went down his throat, and then a distinct burning sensation in his abdomen. Immediately after, Bai Ye felt his heart beat violently.
Bai Ye grinned; it was good news!
Bai Ye could feel something growing inside him.
The so-called kagune was actually a ghoul's unique mutated limb, so the feeling of something growing meant Bai Ye was evolving into a half-ghoul.
So, what kind of kagune would it be?
The size and shape of the kagune depended on one's imagination, meaning it could form and change according to one's self-awareness.
This was not an easy feat, and only a very small number of ghouls could achieve it.
The types of kagune were divided into Rinkaku, Koukaku, Ukaku, and Bikaku, named based on their general shape, growth location, and general function.
Bai Ye...
Bai Ye wasn't picky; anything would do.
In Bai Ye's opinion, RC Cell Modification Fluid wasn't a particularly valuable item, merely a reward for Forbidden Zone Mission One.
Moreover, the Ghoul Detention Center itself, as a forbidden zone, wasn't a particularly high-level one.
However...
What Bai Ye didn't expect was an unexpected surprise!
"Your kagune has been influenced by the Undying Phoenix ability, causing a mutation."
"You have obtained the Kagune - Ukaku Phoenix."
Ukaku Phoenix (Mutated Limb) (Black): A mutated limb formed under the influence of the Undying Phoenix ability. As the Undying Phoenix ability grows, this mutated limb will also grow.
Effects:
Feather Storm (Releases a barrage of feathers as an attack, with a burning effect)
Heat Absorption (Can absorb external flames to recover stamina and injuries)
Phoenix Flame (Releases Phoenix Flame through Ukaku Phoenix, enhancing its power)
...
Almost instantaneously, an extremely scorching aura erupted from Bai Ye's body, and large waves of heat rolled out in the surroundings.
The air around them seemed to instantly carry a burnt smell.
Then...
A pair of huge wings slowly unfurled on Bai Ye's back!