Human Nature

"In this world, abundant resources can be directly and quickly transformed into individual power. Putting aside differences in Talent, the improvement of strength and the accumulation of wealth almost mean an extreme lead, which is more terrifying than wild growth." Shi Yong glanced at him.

"The Matthew effect is more terrifying and direct than any other business phenomenon we are familiar with."

"It can only be said that, fortunately, the Survivors ' Sanctuary are extremely far apart, the dark environment prevents physical contact, and the forced teleportation items are expensive and have many limitations..."

"If the strong can easily punish the weak, using their absolute power to forcibly set rules, monopolize transactions, and even directly plunder... what a terrifying monster would be born? When economic monopoly power and individual violent enforcement power are combined, the Survivors at the bottom will never have a chance to rise up."

Jun Lebao listened in a daze, then subconsciously nodded in agreement:

"This is different from what I read in the novel... Are you saying that the economic markets in many regions have already been controlled?"

"It's not that bad. It depends on the specific situation. Maybe they won't be able to complete their initial capital accumulation, and they'll just cause a little stir... Although the region is large, the population is too small, the market is extremely fragile, and the level of trust is extremely low. This will most likely lead to extremely unstable prices, with various small groups engaging in cricket fighting, and prices even varying several times over in a single day."

"Very few Survivors can achieve resource self-sufficiency. In such an environment, normal people cannot even exchange the most basic survival supplies, let alone develop. It is not surprising that the mortality rate has soared."

Jun Lebao nodded again, feeling that she was at most a little girl in front of this group of people.

He couldn't help but ask from the bottom of his heart, "Wait... how do you all know all this?"

"Ah, I read a few books while I was in prison, so I know a little."

I've been involved in telecom fraud.

That's how I started my business in our district.

Su Luo's flame barrier fell, and she was a little stunned after hearing these conversations.

The world's heroes are as numerous as those crossing a river... Cleaners, squid, dung beetles...

Su Luo, Song Shige, and others naturally integrated into this cross-regional exchange, and the topic began to shift from simple economic phenomena to more macro-level regional development and career development paths for professionals.

"Hearing you say that, your 'Mutual Aid Association' in Zone 76 is really impressive! Their organizational and execution capabilities are incredibly strong?"

Layton couldn't help but admire that although his region had gained an early advantage thanks to his Talent, the process was far from smooth.

"Indeed." Song Shige nodded beside him.

Xi Ji glanced at Song Shige's blood-red Zhanmadao.

Layton seemed to be reminded of something and continued, "There are probably about eight thousand people left in our district now. In the early stages, I mainly relied on my Talent to occasionally bring back things, information, and even skills from my 'home base' to maintain my lead. Later, it was only through gradually accumulating resources, plus some... well, help from friends, that I managed to stabilize the Order of the main market."

"Of course, some people were killed as well."

Binluk said with some pride, "One of those friends is me!"

Layton: "Stop messing around, you don't have the brains, you're just a fighter."

After some discussion, it turned out that out of the remaining nine areas on the battlefield, only two could be considered to have relatively stable prices.

Other regions are experiencing varying degrees of fluctuation, and one region's economic system has even completely collapsed, almost reverting to a barter system.

"Do you have any experience to share? I'm very interested in how you guys overcame that Thousandfold Increase in resource Talent," Shan Yixian suddenly asked.

"The person in charge of the specifics and coordination hasn't come in yet. He's not a professional yet, and we don't know the details either." Xi Ji shook his head, thinking of Qin Lang.

"You're still considering regional development? Are you afraid of playing a single-player game?" Binluk asked, smiling at Shan Yixian.

"Of course I can survive on my own. It's just that I have a strange feeling... the system might not be 'merging regions' anymore. If everyone in a region really dies out, and there's no one left to talk to in the channel, that would be too lonely."

"Oh? No merging of servers? What's the basis for that reasoning?"

"There's no basis for this; I just hope it won't be a district-wide conflict." Shan Yixian shook her head.

"Indeed, it might be better if it's not in the same area." Xi Ji.

"Hey, what if one of the newest Class Change in your region meets your Moonlight?" After chatting for a while, Binluk started to steer the conversation off-topic.

"Actually, based on current reasoning, ordinary and well-regarded professionals won't be targeted by the Forbidden Existence's schemes; they might never even encounter them," Xi Ji said objectively.

Binluk persisted. "What if a professional with an excellent rating successfully Class Change? Your 'Moonlight' might reappear!"

Su Luo remained silent. He had considered this possibility while inside the flame barrier, but there was no need to say it aloud; it would be too hurtful.

"There's nothing I can do about that." Shan Yixian lit another cigarette, glancing at Binluk through the smoke without giving a direct answer.

After being reminded, everyone began to think about the underlying logic.

He's right.

Those who achieve a high rating in the Class Change correspond to Forbidden Class. Trial Instance for Forbidden Class carry the risk of escaping the Dungeon due to their Forbidden Existence.

Therefore, top professionals in a region, especially those in the know, will face an extremely difficult choice:

In your region, there's a very strong and promising individual. You believe that if they enter the Trial Instance on "Excellent" difficulty, they have a chance to obtain Forbidden Class...

"Intentional, Regional Livestream."

At this moment, Shan Yixian said coldly.

The system even schedules mandatory live streams of Monster Tide to help you find these powerful individuals.

This part was so abrupt, with neither extra rewards nor special features.

Looking back from this perspective, we now understand the true meaning of this design.

It's brimming with malice.

What a shameless person.

From a human nature perspective, the fate of the strong is naturally stratified.

You might fear he threatens your regional niche and intervene prematurely; or you might encourage him to enter the Trial Instance, hoping to have a powerful companion on your journey to face Future challenges together.

But risks are ever-present; you can't guarantee he won't bring out the "Forbidden Existence" from the Dungeon.

How to choose?

That's so difficult.

Shan Yixian turned his head and exchanged a glance with Layton beside him. Both of them saw the same solemnity and a hint of helplessness in each other's eyes.

"Another solution is to inform him of the detailed Dungeon information in advance, and then use the system's implicit rules to artificially lower his Dungeon rating, thereby... indirectly affecting the Dungeon difficulty, reducing his chances of obtaining Forbidden Class, and also reducing the risk of him following along."

"From a regional perspective, this is self-destructive," Shan Yixian murmured.

"Potential or fate, which is more important?" Xi Ji breath and looked up at the fake Sun.

Everyone in the Mutual Aid Association was wrong.

The system will never be kind.

Hidden Rule: Knowing too much about Dungeon in advance will significantly lower Dungeon rating.

This design is not intended to help the vulnerable during Class Change.

Instead, they exploit the "selfish" motives of leaders in maintaining their own position and regional security to naturally stifle and weaken Future high-level combat capabilities that are growing at a slower pace.

"Hehe, the first taboo leads to the next taboo." Shan Yixian suddenly laughed.