100 Floors All Master - Chapter 260

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All Master of 100 Floors Episode 260
58th Floor. Wudang Sect Successor. Jin In (1)
[Manbyeonggi +6]
[Equipment Slot: Weapon]
[Grade: Unique]
[Attack Power +? +30]
[Mana +20]
[Mutation: Inflicts a potent poison status ailment on the target struck.]
[Can store ten thousand weapons.]
[Only the qualified may wield it.]
“Oh my.”
Kang Jun-hyeok let out an exclamation. The weapon had gone from +2 to +6 in enhancement. As a result, his attack power rose by thirty, and his mana by twenty.
It was remarkable performance. The attack power was impressive, but the mana increase especially stood out. For him, who wielded the Arcana Gem and Pixie’s magic, that rise in mana was considerably useful.
The expenditure of materials had been worth it. Kang Jun-hyeok smiled slightly.
“Thank you.”
After that, Kang Jun-hyeok took the remaining materials and sought out the Enchantress.
He handed her the materials, and she crafted spirit medicines for him to consume.
[Mana +14]
As a result, he managed to raise his mana by fourteen.
Soon his mana stat would breach a hundred.
“It was worth turning the Dragon Lair.”
Kang Jun-hyeok hummed contentedly, storing his mana inside the Crevice Ring. As he leisurely transferred mana, he seemed to recall something and muttered aloud.
“That said, their movements are slow.”
[What movement do you mean?]
“The Defeated Ones.”
The Defeated Ones had taken enormous interest in Kang Jun-hyeok.
By now their interest had grown beyond mere curiosity—they were inclined to intervene directly.
Yet for all that, no remarkable action had surfaced. Manbyeonggi spoke as if he couldn’t help it.
[You know it well yourself. As long as the Master of the Universe’s restrictions exist, access to a Player is not easy.]
“True enough.”
If access had been that simple, the Tower would have become a playground for the Defeated Ones and the Victors. To approach from outside the Tower, one had to pay a commensurate price.
But Kang Jun-hyeok suspected that by now, one or two would begin approaching regardless.
The abilities he’d demonstrated were sufficient to make the Defeated Ones bear the risk.
‘Wait, and they’ll come.’
Urgency wasn’t his burden. Kang Jun-hyeok organized his thoughts and prepared for the next floor.
The 58th Floor.
‘It was certainly about saving humanity that survived in a world overrun by zombies.’
Building people’s trust or gathering information on the vaccine was tedious, but the difficulty itself wasn’t that high. Kang Jun-hyeok methodically sorted through his memories and readied himself for the 58th Floor.
And three days later.
He entered the 58th Floor.
But a scene utterly different from his recollection unfolded.
“……Hmm?”
The setting of the 58th Floor was something close to modern times. Broken automobiles, telephone poles, and collapsed buildings had greeted him.
But now there was no sign of such modern technology whatsoever.
Kang Jun-hyeok spoke.
“A training ground?”
This place was a training ground.
In the distance, a Chinese-style wooden building came into view. After briefly surveying the surroundings, Kang Jun-hyeok understood.
‘A sect.’
This was a training ground of a sect. In other words, the setting was the Murim.
‘Why?’
The 58th Floor was certainly supposed to have a modern setting, wasn’t it? Puzzled, he examined the surroundings, and soon he realized the landscape of the training ground felt familiar.
He had been here before.
As his memory stirred, his eyes widened. And in the same instant, a voice rang out from behind him.
“Ah. You’ve finally arrived. Pleased to meet you.”
Step!
Kang Jun-hyeok reflexively widened the distance.
The man before him bore a remarkably gentle impression.
His very presence radiated an atmosphere that eased tension merely by standing nearby.
But Kang Jun-hyeok’s expression remained entirely unmoved.
He hadn’t sensed the slightest presence despite the man being directly behind him.
Even with his control skill and the Limitless Heaven-Earth Suppression Domain. The man bowed with courtesy.
“I am Jin In, the 24th successor of the Wudang Sect. It is an honor to meet you, our hope.”
[A Defeated One of the Great War. The Belated One. Jin In has arrived.]

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In this universe, there existed a planet where the Nine Sects One Alliance and the Five Great Families dwelled.
That planet was a place where those of the 2nd Tier were abundant, and even the 3rd Tier were not uncommon. By raw power alone, it belonged among the highest peaks of the universe.
That planet’s name was Tianwu Star.
And one of the Nine Sects One Alliance of Tianwu Star was precisely the Wudang Sect.
The man claimed he was the successor of the Wudang Sect. Manbyeonggi spoke as if in astonishment.
[Jin In? It’s been ages.]
Manbyeonggi appeared to know the man. It was only natural, as he too was from the planet of the Nine Sects One Alliance and the Five Great Families. Jin In’s expression grew surprised.
“……It has indeed been long. Should I call you Manbyeonggi now? You’ve taken on quite a peculiar form.”
[Life truly is inscrutable.]
“And Lady Eldyria. It is an honor.”
[It’s been a while, Jin In. I’m glad to see you looking well.]
“I cannot claim to be in the best of health, but……So you two are truly entrusting yourselves to a mortal. I heard the rumors, though I half-doubted them.”
Jin In, regarding Kang Jun-hyeok with an enigmatic gaze, slowly posed a question.
“What is your name?”
“Kang Jun-hyeok.”
“Kang Jun-hyeok. I am Jin In. Please, speak freely with me.”
“I cannot do so with one such as yourself.”
[And yet you speak so casually to me. How considerate of you.]
Ignoring the grumbling Manbyeonggi, Kang Jun-hyeok fixed his gaze upon Jin In.
Jin In.
The 24th successor of the Wudang Sect.
Kang Jun-hyeok knew the name.
Jin In was a prodigy born with exceptional talent.
That talent was something so peculiar that even in a universe-spanning view, it ranked among the rarest. Had he been born merely a little earlier, he would have been praised as one capable of shifting the very dynamics of the Great War.
In his previous life, Kang Jun-hyeok had heard various rumors of him. If those rumors held truth, calling him the universe’s finest talent would have been no exaggeration.
But he had never seen him directly.
Because Jin In had taken his own life while Kang Jun-hyeok was climbing the Tower.
Jin In’s gaze held genuine intrigue.
“It seems you are aware of me. Manbyeonggi and Lady Eldyria would hardly have mentioned it……Truly, you are an interesting person.”
[Why are you even here? As I recall, you were supposed to keep cultivating yourself through seclusion.]
Manbyeonggi’s question bore the tone of genuine surprise. Jin In answered.
“That was the original plan. I intended to raise my power even further. But I came to realize there was no meaning in it.”
[No meaning?]
“In the end, I am one of the Defeated.”
Jin In smiled bitterly.
“I have no further opportunities. Only the Players who climb the Tower possess the qualification.”
[…….]
“Upon realizing that truth, I fell into despair and pondered taking my own life again.”
The air grew heavy. Jin In spoke brightly, as if to dispel the mood.
“But then, interesting news reached my ears. That none other than you had entrusted yourself to a Player. News that astounded me.”
Jin In continued quietly.
“You were special. Even the Gods, even the Demon Lords, dared not treat you lightly. Though presumptuous of me to say, I revered you as a great master. Yet you too ultimately surrendered to endless despair and abandoned everything, broken. That you now move forward once more—I became curious about the being who wrought such a miracle.”
Following that curiosity, Jin In decided to take direct action.
“After discussing with many, I have decided to enter the Tower myself.”
[Did you contract with the Master of the Universe?]
“Yes.”
[Hmm.]
Manbyeonggi let out a thoughtful sound.
The easiest way for the Defeated Ones to intervene with a Player was to enter the Tower directly.
But that was by no means a trivial matter. It meant a part of oneself became entangled with the Tower.
Moreover, Jin In had not merely sent down an altar like the Gods did; he had come here in person.
In other words, his very existence had been bound to the Tower.
Now Jin In was an NPC of the 58th Floor.
No different from Alessandro, whom Kang Jun-hyeok had met before. It was a fate as bleak as despair, yet Jin In spoke of it lightly.
“After all, I am one of the Defeated. My body was already contemplating suicide. Now that I’ve taken this form, there is no loss.”
[Sad to think you might have reached a realm equal to ours one day.]
“The time simply came too late. To turn to my purpose: those outside the Tower conducted many discussions about who would enter and gain access to you.”
To provide direct aid to Kang Jun-hyeok.
A considerable number of the Defeated Ones had so decided.
But the question was who would approach first.
“The competition was fierce, but I was swiftly chosen. The reason is simple.”
Jin In spoke with ease.
“The Ultimate Principle I have attained is the most special in the universe.”
[Hmm.]
[No falsehood in that.]
Kang Jun-hyeok felt a moment of bewilderment.
That Jin In’s Ultimate Principle was the most special among countless masters in the universe—it was a claim of pure arrogance.
Yet neither Manbyeonggi nor Eldyria denied it.
“Then, Kang Jun-hyeok, what realm have you reached at present? By what I sense, you appear to be around the 3rd Tier.”
“That is correct. I can endure against a 4th Tier opponent for about ten minutes, and deliver a single blow.”
“Hmm?”
Jin In paused.
A look of disbelief crossed his gaze toward Manbyeonggi. Manbyeonggi answered.
[Truth.]
“……I thought myself rather special, but there is no comparison. Then shall we spar lightly? In this place, all strength recovers, so feel free to attack without restraint.”
Kang Jun-hyeok nodded. He gathered power throughout his body. Internal Energy and Mana rose simultaneously. Jin In waited with ease.
Whoooosh!
[Internal Energy. Enhancement. One-Point Pierce.]
The strike flew toward Jin In at maximum speed.
With his One-Point Pierce proficiency reaching D grade, he could pour his full power into it. And through Enhancement, he temporarily reached C grade. That held power far exceeding full strength.
Upon that, he laid Internal Energy as well.
Even a 4th Tier Dragon could not overlook such a blow. It was an attack layered with such force. Naturally, Jin In expressed admiration.
“Remarkable. And you claim to be 3rd Tier?”
Jin In lightly extended a finger. The tip of his finger met the spear.
Boom.
In that instant, the power that toppled mountains and bored holes through oceans vanished.
Perfect negation.
It was the apex of the Mysteries of Tai Chi—something he could not comprehend. Jin In’s wrist moved lightly. An aura rose as if pushing away his very existence.
[Pixie’s Mana Control.]
[Pixie’s Mana Box.]
Kang Jun-hyeok immediately obtained Pixie’s control ability and drew forth hundreds of mana boxes.
Shiiing!
Light surged forth as one, seeking to pierce through Jin In.
It was an onslaught without a single gap, density approaching a single surface.
“Magic to such a level as well? Impressive indeed.”
Jin In spoke in admiration and lightly took a step.
In that instant, the torrent of power warped.
As if opposite magnetic poles had met, the light’s trajectory bent, twisted, and scattered in all directions. The Profound Principle woven into Jin In’s footstep had distorted the very force around him.
Kang Jun-hyeok sought to regain control of the twisted force through his Limitless Heaven-Earth Suppression Domain.
Jin In seemed all the more astounded.
“I had heard rumors, but you truly have learned his martial arts.”
In the next instant, a formidable fist came rushing forward.
It shattered the Limitless Heaven-Earth Suppression Domain as if it were nothing and struck Kang Jun-hyeok’s chest.
Boom!
His body was driven back and crashed into the distance. Jin In smiled, looking thoroughly satisfied.
“Your martial arts. I had long wished to break them. To see my desire fulfilled in such a manner—it was worth coming here.”
[This fool is merely inexperienced. This Lord’s martial arts are far more than that.]
“I am aware. Still, a satisfied heart is a satisfied heart.”
“Cough. Cough.”
Kang Jun-hyeok laughed weakly at the pain he felt.
Every technique he had deployed had been completely neutralized.
Even facing a 4th Tier being, he would not be defeated so helplessly.
But that was only natural. The opponent before him was no mere 4th Tier.
‘5th Tier.’
A being who had transcended even the Life-Death Realm, standing at the very boundary of hierarchy.
Jin In spoke with satisfaction.
“This should suffice. With my Divine Technique and Mental Cultivation Method learned, your qualification is now complete. Kang Jun-hyeok, the quest of the 58th Floor is simple. I intend to teach you my Ultimate Principle. Learn my Ultimate Principle and receive my recognition.”
[58th Floor Quest.]
[Learn the Ultimate Principle of the Belated One and earn his recognition.]
[Time limit: One Week.]

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