Treating the body as if it were clay, then molding the clay into the form of wings under the influence of Nen.
This is Bat's Conjuration ability.
Using pure Nen to enhance the sharpness and hardness of teeth, then delivering drugs like anesthetics into the target's body through the teeth.
This is Rabid Dog's Enhancement ability.
When facing powerful enemies, both of their abilities are largely ineffective.
Especially Rabid Dog's offensive method, which requires concentrating more aura output into the mouth and teeth.
At the same time, to ensure explosive power during surprise attacks, sufficient aura output must also be gathered in both feet.
Such distribution of aura output, tailored to serve a killing move, means that most parts of the body must bear the significant risk of insufficient defense.
So...
If they had recognized their own limitations earlier, they should have endowed their Nen abilities with the potential to defeat powerful foes during the creation process.
Otherwise, when facing opponents with superior surface strength, merely comparing numerical advantages would never unleash the latent potential of Nen abilities.
Morrow looked at Rabid Dog, who was lying on the ground with a faint breath remaining, and thought about the path he had taken, as well as his foresight in betting on 'potential' through operational flexibility. He couldn't help but feel a tinge of emotion.
The importance of choices sometimes outweighs talent.
"Shooting Star"
While feeling emotional, Morrow raised his hand and shot a Shooting Star toward the barely breathing Rabid Dog.
Sss.
The Shooting Star pierced through Rabid Dog's head.
Rabid Dog's body shuddered abruptly, then fell into eternal stillness.
Morrow slowly lowered his hand, the aura output surrounding his body remaining consistent and unchanged.
The experience points still aren't enough to level up.
Looking at Rabid Dog's corpse, Morrow thought to himself.
After reaching level 70, the difficulty of leveling up became too high.
Not only because of the experience decay mechanism but also due to the quality of prey.
After all, the level-up condition for Tree Rings is primarily based on the prey's aura output level.
And the improvement of aura output level depends on the Nen user's talent.
Without sufficient talent, most Nen users would find their aura output level stagnating in the mid to late stages.
This means that for Morrow now, setting aside combat proficiency and using only aura output level as the standard, high-quality prey is simply too scarce.
So to continue raising his level, aside from slowly accumulating experience points as he is now, he would likely have to persist in tedious daily training.
Rather than focusing on leveling up, it's better to prioritize collecting Tree Rings energy for now.
Morrow glanced at the corpse on the ground.
Prioritizing the collection of Tree Rings energy now is not only to quickly obtain an insurance policy but also a necessary preparatory step to take action against Illumi.
However... since the Ten Dons have already made their move, I might as well go all out.
Morrow's gaze shifted to the surrounding intersections, where he could hear movements approaching from all directions.
Clearly, a significant number of gang members were closing in on this area.
Morrow was well aware that if he continued killing, coming to Yorknew in the future to search for Nen-imbued objects with attached aura would mean facing endless harassment from the Ten Dons' mafia.
But since he had already taken out two Shadow Beasts members today...
And had already entrusted the Scarlet Eyes auction mission to Ging...
He might as well escalate things further and make the Ten Dons personally experience the cost of provoking him.
With this thought, Morrow pushed off with his feet, using an explosive burst of aura to launch himself like a cannonball onto the surrounding high-rise buildings.
That should be the place...
Standing at the edge of a rooftop, Morrow's gaze fixed on a skyscraper called Kandeli about two or three kilometers away.
Below, the streets and intersections were completely blocked by dozens of black cars, with armed mafia members swarming like ants toward the weapons warehouse location.
Morrow didn't even spare them a glance. After confirming the direction of the Kandeli building, he pushed off again, his figure shooting forward like an arrow from a bow, weaving between the buildings.
The Kandeli building was one of the Ten Dons' properties and also served as one of the important venues for underground auctions.
So it went without saying that there were likely Shadow Beasts members stationed there for security.
Even if there were no Shadow Beasts, there would certainly be an elite armed unit specifically assigned to security duties.
What Morrow intended to do was use these armed forces, considered the backbone of the organization, to make an example.
If any Shadow Beasts members happened to be present, that would be even better.
On another building's rooftop.
Ging watched Morrow's movements and roughly guessed his intentions.
However, he didn't plan to stick around to watch the spectacle.
He had already learned everything he needed to know.
Besides mentally acknowledging Morrow's 'remarkable talent for his age,' he felt intense interest and anticipation regarding Morrow's Exorcism techniques.
After watching Morrow's figure disappear into the distance, Ging turned and left.
Meanwhile.
As Morrow leaped between buildings, the sound of him landing on rooftops inevitably reached the mafia members below.
"He's up there!!!"
"Hey, that direction, it's the Kandeli building! Stop him!"
"Damn it, the auction isn't over yet! We can't let him get close!"
"If anything happens to the auction guests, we're dead!!!"
Watching Morrow use the surrounding buildings as stepping stones to rapidly approach the Kandeli building, the mafia members on site reacted with panic and urgency.
To ensure the underground auction concluded smoothly and protect the safety of the VIP attendees, the surrounding mafia members quickly redirected their efforts toward the Kandeli building.
Simultaneously.
Porcupine, who was responsible for security at the Kandeli building, and another Shadow Beasts member, Slug, both received reports from their subordinates.
Bat and Rabid Dog have been eliminated...
When the short-statured Porcupine heard this news, cold sweat involuntarily broke out on his face.
Hadn't only a few minutes passed since he notified Rabid Dog to go find Bat at the weapons warehouse?
If Pavel and the others hadn't also died...
Porcupine would have suspected that Rabid Dog and Bat had been set up by Pavel's group.
How many enemies are there?
Struggling to suppress the turmoil in his heart, Porcupine inquired into his phone while glancing sideways at Slug, the other Shadow Beasts member who had just approached.
Slug was tall and burly, with graying hair, a garlic-shaped nose, and thick, dark lips.
His hands stuffed in his pockets, he looked down at Porcupine, who was on the phone trying to clarify the situation.
Seemingly sensing Porcupine's slight tension, a trace of disdain flashed across Slug's face.
"Just one person?!"
Porcupine couldn't help exclaiming as he listened to the report from the other end of the line.
One person had managed to…
How was that possible?!
Porcupine put away his phone, his eyes trembling violently.
Slug glanced sideways at Porcupine's panicked state, a mocking smirk tugging at the corner of his lips.
"Tonight's auction is almost over. We need to take out that reckless fool before the guests leave. If you're too scared to act because Rabid Dog and Bat got taken down, I'm going to have a headache."
"Stop with the sarcastic remarks."
Porcupine wiped the cold sweat from his face and strode decisively toward the first-floor entrance.
But after just a few steps, he paused and looked back at Slug.
Although he knew Slug was the arrogant, condescending type, this time their opponent was clearly no ordinary foe. He felt it necessary to remind Slug.
"Don't underestimate the enemy. That 'reckless fool' you mentioned, if he took down Rabid Dog and the others that quickly, he's definitely no pushover."
Without waiting for Slug's response, Porcupine quickened his pace toward the first-floor entrance.
Hearing this, Slug merely curled his lips in silent derision.
Kandeli Building Main Entrance.
Informed gang members had already taken up positions at all key points. At the main entrance alone, there were over two hundred of them.
Each gang member was armed with a submachine gun, and many also carried rifles.
Atop the surrounding vantage points, five snipers were stationed.
Just from the firepower these gang members wielded, one could see the depth of the Ten Dons' influence.
In addition to the armed forces gathered at the main entrance, the gang members originally dispatched to the weapons warehouse were rushing to the scene at top speed.
Inside the Kandeli Building.
The auction was nearing its end. Some guests who had successfully bid on desired items were already leaving early.
However, on their way out, these guests were stopped by gang members.
In response to the guests' questions, the gang members followed orders from above and did not conceal the truth, honestly explaining the situation.
Upon learning of the danger, the guests naturally refrained from going downstairs. Instead, they gathered by the windows to observe the scene unfolding at the main entrance below.
There, they saw gang members equipped with heavy firepower, as well as black cars converging from every direction.
"As expected of the Ten Dons…"
The sheer scale of the armed display left some guests marveling at the Ten Dons' arsenal.
Among the guests attending this underground auction was Morena, accompanied by two combat members of the Heil-Ly Family, both capable Nen users.
Since the order had come directly from Tserriednich, the Heil-Ly Family's leader took it very seriously. To prevent any mishaps, he dispatched the two strongest Nen users in the family to accompany her.
This is the weight of the 'six continents, ten regions.'
Morena took in the full scale of the armed forces below, comparing them to the Heil-Ly Family's military strength, and came to a conclusion...
They were completely on different levels.
Moreover, the scale of the forces currently gathering was only a partial manifestation of the Ten Dons' power.
It was important to note that today's underground auctions weren't solely held at the Kandeli Building.
In other districts, two additional underground auctions were taking place, each similarly guarded by numerous armed members.
Though Morena expressed astonishment verbally, she felt nothing internally.
To her, having more subordinates was meaningless.
Because her Contagion, With Etude of Love could only proliferate a maximum of twenty-three infected individuals, including herself.
"Morena."
One of the Heil-Ly Family combatants nearby lightly pressed his index finger against his earpiece. After receiving intel support from his outer perimeter comrades, he immediately made a judgment. "To avoid being implicated, we must leave through the west gate now."
"Are you... giving me orders?"
Morena didn't even glance sideways, her tone gentle and soft.
Yet the combatant felt an inexplicable pressure, slightly lowering his head as he said, "I wouldn't dare, it's just..."
"Then be quiet, be good."
Morena spoke softly.
Hearing this, the combatant silently closed his mouth.
Another colleague nearby merely glanced at him without saying a word.
Paying little attention to the reactions of her two 'bodyguards,' Morena shifted her gaze from the armed forces below to other high points around the Kandeli Building, where she could spot lurking snipers.
Facing such an armed display, would those daring to confront the Ten Dons head-on...
Retreat or advance?
Morena felt slightly curious about this.
The next moment.
Her question was answered.
In the night sky, several Nen bullets tore through the darkness, tracing brilliant trajectories like meteors as they struck the snipers' vantage points with speed and precision.
Those sniper positions instantly exploded one after another as if hit by meteorites, unleashing violent shockwaves.
From a nearby explosion close to the Kandeli Building, the resulting shockwave shattered entire panels of floor-to-ceiling windows.
Amid the flying glass shards, guests observing the situation became innocent casualties, screaming as they curled up beneath their bodyguards.
Only Morena and the two Heil-Ly Family combatants remained unfazed.
The gale blowing in from outside scattered Morena's long hair and fluttered her skirt.
Yet her eyes remained fixed on a distant starlight, where she could vaguely discern a blurred figure approaching with the luminous trail.
The two accompanying Heil-Ly Family combatants naturally saw the figure riding the starlight as well. Their expressions subtly shifted, feeling deep apprehension while wanting to persuade Morena to leave...
But after seeing Morena's reaction, they could only silently abandon the attempt.
The massive disturbance from the destroyed sniper points immediately drew the attention of all gang members at the main entrance, as well as Porcupine and Slug who were just emerging from the building.
At the main entrance.
Fully armed gang members all looked up.
They saw a phosphorescent green Nen bullet, its properties already altered, suspended high in the air, and a figure rapidly descending toward the ground.
Boom!
The figure slammed into the ground, the powerful impact instantly shattering the pavement and kicking up clouds of dust.
The newcomer was Morrow.
Let's test the marking effect of Starlight Convergence on ordinary people.
Amidst the dust and smoke, Morrow stood with his aura output surging around him.
"Starlight Convergence."
Brilliant starlight rapidly expanded outward from the swirling dust, instantly enveloping nearly three hundred mafia members in the vicinity.
The gang members, confused about what was happening, barely managed to aim their guns toward the billowing dust.
In the next instant, as the starlight enveloped them, a Star Mark materialized out of thin air on each of their bodies.
This was an idea Morrow wanted to test after his power had improved, implanting Star Marks on ordinary people who knew nothing about Nen, without any prerequisites!
The moment the Star Marks took form, the dazzling starlight that had filled the surroundings suddenly reversed its flow, retracting entirely back into the dust cloud.
At the same time, the suspended Shooting Star abruptly exploded, transforming into countless sharp, gleaming starlight fragments.
These sharp fragments, like glowing jellyfish tentacles, sliced through the night sky in an instant, raining down overwhelmingly upon the mafia members below.
In just a single moment, nearly three hundred gang members were pierced through by the sharp starlight. Without even a chance to fire a single shot, they collapsed to the ground in shock, dead.
Slug and Porcupine, who had just arrived at the front entrance from inside the building, saw only countless rays of light descending from the sky...
And then their nearly three hundred heavily armed subordinates lay dead on the spot.
Witnessing this, a trace of fear surfaced on Porcupine's face.
Even the usually arrogant Slug trembled, his eyes fixed unblinkingly on the powerful presence within the dust cloud.
The newcomer...
was incredibly strong!
Inside the Kandeli Building.
"Morena...!"
Having witnessed that terrifying display of power, the two combatants from the Heil-Ly Family could no longer hold back, wanting to urge Morena to quickly leave this dangerous place.
Morena still paid them no mind, her gaze fixed intently on the gradually dispersing dust below.
Then, she saw Morrow slowly straightening up.
So it was him...!
Morena hadn't expected to see Morrow again here.
Even more unexpectedly, the person who could make the Ten Dons' forces treat him as a grave threat was actually just Morrow alone.
A peculiar glimmer appeared in Morena's profound eyes.
For some reason...
she felt that there was an indescribable uniqueness about Morrow.