Elders' Guard X Killing with a Borrowed Knife X All-Out War

One hundred and fifty gangsters under Grey Elder's command, in neat formation and uniform black attire, marched toward the battlefield with murderous intent.

At the very front of this group, a man clad in standard guard armor stood out. The armor was engraved with the unique emblem of the Council of Elders, and his aura was powerful and heavy, exuding an extraordinary sense of oppression.

This is the Nen user the Council of Elders assigned to Grey Elder: a formal Nen user in the Elders' Guard.

Grey Elder went to great lengths, using his upcoming official coronation as an elder to borrow this person as his trump card.

The Grey Elder, dressed in a long gray robe, with his white hair combed back, walked slowly in the middle of the group, his old eyes, as bright as charcoal fire, flashing with a calculating glint.

Two large armies, one on the east and one on the west, formed a pincer movement against the Rust Remains Alliance.

Two hundred elite members of the Dawn Society, one hundred and fifty gangsters from Grey Elder, plus an Elders' Guard with strong Nen Ability, three flag bearers, and various Nen user gathered here.

The two previously independent forces have now joined forces.

Nubia slowly stepped forward from the back of the group, and Grey Elder followed suit.

The two stood a few meters apart, their eyes meeting, exchanging nods without saying much.

A simple nod signifies a temporary alliance between the two sides.

Nubia seeks revenge, Grey Elder wants to eliminate Jiang Ye, a major threat; their goals align.

After a brief exchange, the two men turned their gazes simultaneously, across the open field, and toward Jiang Ye atop the container platform.

On one side were two hundred armed members of the Dawn Society, three flag bearers, and the society's leader, Nubia, personally overseeing the operation.

On one side were 150 gangsters under Grey Elder's command, plus Nen user served as guards assigned by the Council of Elders.

The two forces combined numbered over 350, with several Nen user poised to unleash their power. The immense pressure, like dark clouds looming overhead, completely enveloped the small camp of the Rust Remains Alliance.

Inside the camp, many ordinary members of the Rust Remains Alliance felt their hearts sink.

Facing a combined attack from two major forces, the situation was extremely perilous.

Iron Wall took a step forward, his deep voice resounding throughout the entire defensive line, boosting the morale of his men.

"Hold your ground! All fortifications and traps are in place!"

"Don't be intimidated by their numbers! This is our territory!"

Gray Beak moved quickly between the various squads, whispering instructions to each firing position.

Shattered Eye scanned the groups on both sides of Grey Elder and Nubia back and forth, quickly assessing the state of the two groups and making mental calculations.

Dawn Society's morale is high and their desire for battle is extremely strong; they are the main force in the attack.

Although Grey Elder had a considerable number of subordinates, they were clearly more inclined to observe and wait for Dawn Society weaken them before making their move.

Jiang Ye stood atop the observation tower, facing the simultaneous gazes of two opposing forces, his expression remaining calm.

He raised his hand, his hands moving rapidly, creating several different hand shadows in succession.

Beneath the earth, vast swirling shadows surged and churned once more.

A deep, guttural growl from the depths of the shadows echoed from the Divine Dog: Totality.

The Toad lurked in the shadow of the central fortification, its massive body poised to pounce.

Countless clones of the Rabbit Escape, following the shadows on the ground, stealthily spread out towards the front line of the position.

High in the sky, through gaps in the clouds, the Nue let out a low cry, and purple lightning crackled faintly beneath its wings, already locking onto numerous targets on the battlefield below.

Jiang Ye's voice wasn't loud, but it traveled clearly on the wind to the ears of everyone in the camp.

"The Grey Elder wants to use someone else to do his dirty work, Nubia wants to raze our homeland to the ground."

"They thought that because there were more of them, they could decide our lives and deaths at will."

"But this District 13 was conquered by us, sword by sword. If we want to take it, we'll have to pay a bloody price."

As soon as the words were spoken, the spirits of the more than one hundred warriors of the Rust Remains Alliance were lifted, and their fighting spirit, which had been suppressed by the enemy's massive forces, was rekindled.

Across the wilderness, Nubia's face turned completely cold when he saw that Jiang Ye not only showed no sign of yielding but was also inciting his men.

He raised his hand high, about to give the order for the entire army to charge.

The Grey Elder raised his hand slightly and spoke up to stop him.

Grey Elder's gaze was fixed on Jiang Ye on the high platform, and his aged voice drifted back from the open field hundreds of meters away.

"Jiang Ye."

"Now that things have come to this, there is still one last path before you."

"Lay down all arms and surrender."

"Hand over everything you've obtained, including everything left behind by that bounty hunter."

"I can plead with the Nubia leader to spare your life."

These words, though seemingly lenient, actually conceal a deadly intent.

Hand over the treasure, the Hunter License, and the Greed Island ring, then surrender; only death awaits Jiang Ye.

Jiang Ye stood on the container observation platform, and upon hearing this, a cold smile curled at the corner of his mouth.

He didn't shout in response; he simply raised one hand and gently waved it downwards.

Buzz!

Some of the trap detonators buried in the scrap metal pile outside the position were triggered by the power of shadow.

In the distance, several mounds of earth and scrap metal suddenly erupted into flames and roars, with billowing smoke rising into the sky as an answer.

Upon seeing this, Grey Elder's face instantly darkened completely.

Nubia's eyes burned with murderous intent, and he swung his raised arm down with a sudden, brutal blow!

"All troops... attack!!"

The deafening shouts pierced the wilderness.

The Dawn Society shield bearers in the front row strode forward, their heavy metal shields clashing together with a continuous, deafening roar. The massive, dark army surged toward the Rust Remains Alliance's defensive line.

Grey Elder turned his head to look at the Nen user of the Elders' Guard beside him and slowly spoke.

"Be prepared, and we'll make our move once Dawn Society been depleted."

The armored guard remained expressionless, bowing slightly as he accepted the order.

Grey Elder's 150 gangsters did not immediately launch a full-scale attack.

They simply advanced slowly, maintaining their distance, and coldly watched as the Dawn Society's forces charged towards the Rust Remains Alliance's shield wall fortifications, intending to sit back and observe the battle.

Smoke and fire rose from the open fields.

The great battle has officially begun!