The reason the competition wasn't particularly fierce wasn't that there was anything wrong with the Forbidden Zone, but rather...
Large-scale Forbidden Zones shouldn't open at this time.
This led to two rather awkward situations.
As for the five kill targets, no one dared to even entertain the thought of going after them, because they simply couldn't win.
If the world battlefield had progressed to the mid-to-late stages, where everyone's strength was sufficient to deal with those five targets, Bai Ye could fully imagine the scene.
The chosen ones would undoubtedly rush forward, eager to kill those five targets. Not only would they have to fight the five targets, but they would also have to fight each other fiercely for the rewards.
The other awkward aspect was the complete lack of preparation.
The opening of this large-scale Forbidden Zone was too sudden.
Generally, large-scale Forbidden Zones were different from ordinary ones. They wouldn't open easily or abruptly, because opening a large-scale Forbidden Zone was inherently a very complex matter.
In fact, in Bai Ye's previous life, although the rewards of large-scale Forbidden Zones could be seized, the opening of these zones was almost two-thirds of the time controlled by factions like the Hidden Dragon Association and the Evil Spirit Group.
This was because they had more people and could control the timing of the Forbidden Zone's opening, allowing them to be well-prepared before it commenced.
It's worth mentioning that large-scale Forbidden Zones were always accompanied by large-scale battles.
This particular large-scale Forbidden Zone was considered a more "benevolent" type, only requiring everyone to escape. The conflict points requiring direct combat were not obvious.
Therefore, this large-scale Forbidden Zone was quite different from the scenes Bai Ye remembered from his previous life, a bit of a letdown.
Although the battle with the dragon was not easy, compared to Bai Ye's memories, acquiring a designated golden-quality item like this was already a low-difficulty situation.
As for the first and top ten positions, which also offered two golden-quality items...
Bai Ye could only say it was like picking them up for free.
This was definitely not what a normal large-scale Forbidden Zone should look like in Bai Ye's memory.
From this perspective, Bai Ye truly had to thank Li Jia Yi. This guy was practically showering him with wealth.
However...
Li Jia Yi's gains were also imaginable and immense.
Li Jia Yi was only short of being the "first to leave" compared to Bai Ye. He was guaranteed two golden-quality items, plus one red and one black quality item each.
Most importantly...
This large-scale Forbidden Zone was initiated by Li Jia Yi. Since he could create such a large-scale Forbidden Zone, he must have had some preparations. With preparations, there was a possibility of extra rewards.
Things like hidden quests were highly probable.
Large-scale Forbidden Zones, in addition to the zone quests, usually came with hidden quests.
Therefore, the threat level Li Jia Yi posed in Bai Ye's mind had to be significantly raised.
Li Jia Yi had also just emerged from the zone boundary. If he knew what Bai Ye was thinking, he would surely exclaim, "I'm being wronged! I had no preparations whatsoever! I never thought I'd actually create a large-scale Forbidden Zone."
Fortunately, Bai Ye only dwelled on it for a short while before he stopped thinking too much about it.
Li Jia Yi had already escaped and couldn't be killed. What else could he do?
At least, the fact that he had benefited was undeniable. Being optimistic, he could consider Li Jia Yi as having helped him get rich, and thus, he would grudgingly let the guy off the hook this time.
As Bai Ye mused, his actions were swift. He quickly deployed his electric field and transformed into current, moving rapidly away from the vicinity of the zone boundary.
Quite a few people would be leaving the zone boundary next. Once people gathered, it was likely that fighting would break out.
The end of each Forbidden Zone was usually accompanied by chaos.
It was best to avoid such a free-for-all if possible, as it was very easy to suffer an unexpected defeat.
Only after moving a considerable distance did Bai Ye have the leisure to examine what he had obtained.
Emperor Tool: Military Band Dream (Item) (Black): When played, its music has a special effect.
Effect...
...
The black quality item Bai Ye randomly received was a flute, capable of manipulating emotions through music, boosting morale, and through special musical performances, it could also strengthen one's physique. This effect was called "Oni Summoning."
Bai Ye's evaluation of it was: A small toy!
Of course, as a black quality item, it couldn't truly be just a toy. This thing was quite good, capable of being used for mental attacks, creating buffs, and strengthening the body.
But given the current situation, with more significant rewards to come, this black quality item was truly just a trifle.
Next was the red quality random item, and Bai Ye couldn't help but chuckle. He was familiar with this item.
Ion Beam Turret x6 (Item) (Red): Small turrets that can be installed on any solid surface. Each turret has a durability of 1000/1000.
Effect: Fixed Installation (Can be installed on any object with a physical form)
Auto-Fire (Ion Beam Turrets will automatically shoot at enemy targets within a radius of 150 meters)
Manual Mode (Ion Beam Turrets can switch to manual mode for controlled firing)
Bai Ye had obtained this item in his previous life. It was palm-sized and had decent power, comparable to a regular ion beam pistol, representing a more basic form of future technology weapon.
However, it was not a weapon but an item. It needed to be installed somewhere to be used.
It was typically used as a defensive weapon rather than an offensive one. It could be disassembled at will before its durability was depleted.
To call this item red quality felt like an exaggeration based on its power and effects.
But as an item, Ion Beam Turrets came in sets of at least six for red quality and up to eighteen for golden quality.
Its quality, exceeding its power and effects, was primarily due to its quantity.
This thing...
Bai Ye's evaluation was: Currently mediocre.
As an old acquaintance from his previous life, Bai Ye knew this item was still very useful, but it required a base to set up a line of fire.
But that was only if there was a base, so it was of little use currently.
However, in his previous life, when Bai Ye had controlled a large swathe of territory in the East District and established his own stronghold, this item had been very useful.
Anyone who tried to enter his stronghold would first face a barrage from the Ion Beam Turrets.
Of course, when camping in the wilderness, this item was also useful. By setting them up around the perimeter, he could sleep soundly.
If anyone approached, the Ion Beam Turrets would automatically attack. Whether they could take down the enemy was another matter, but at the very least, they would provide a perfect early warning. Once the guns fired, Bai Ye would naturally wake up.
As for evading the automatic fire of the Ion Beam Turrets, it was extremely difficult. Bai Ye knew that abilities like stealth and invisibility were ineffective against them.