100 Floors All Master - Chapter 270

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All Master of 100 Floors, Episode 270
62nd Floor. War Between Hell and Ground (2)
“Sigh.”
The Elf Elder exhaled heavily. His expression was bleak beyond measure.
The situation was far from good.
Most of the world had fallen into the hands of the Demons. Their sanctuary held on through the power of the World Tree, but that was the extent of their resistance.
They could not expect help from mighty Gods or Transcendents. The Demon Lords would be blocking their intervention.
“Is this the… destruction of our world?”
The Elf Elder muttered bitterly. To think such a thing would happen in his lifetime. He gazed at the Great Tree standing in the center and spoke under his breath.
“Forgive us, World Tree. We have failed to protect even a part of you.”
While he lamented, a Guard arrived.
“Elder.”
“What is it?”
“People are visible beyond the Demons’ encirclement, far in the distance.”
“…I see.”
The Elder climbed onto the hastily constructed Castle Wall. Borrowing the power of a Spirit to expand his vision, he glimpsed hundreds of people in the distance.
“They appear to have come here seeking to help after hearing the news. What shall we do?”
“Hmm…”
The Elder let out a groan.
His heart wanted to help them at once.
But their sanctuary was surrounded by tens of thousands of Demons. Breaking through that encirclement to reach them was impossible.
“…Send an escort if they manage to break through the Demon siege.”
“Yes, sir.”
It was impossible for such a thing to occur. It was essentially the same as leaving them to die. The Guard nodded with a gloomy expression.
The Elder watched the distant people with sorrowful eyes.
At the very least, it would be his duty to bear witness to their final moments.
As he watched intently, the Elder sensed something amiss.
A single human stepped forward from among the people.
His form vanished suddenly, only to reappear among the Demons.
Then a red sphere erupted. The Elder’s face went rigid.
“…Everyone! Summon the Spirits! Prepare for impact at once!”
He thrust his hands outward urgently.
“Come! Water Spirit of the High Grade. Undaria! Protect the sanctuary!”
Whoooosh!
A torrent of water formed a barrier. And the heat that erupted from afar crashed down upon the Elf Sanctuary.
Boom!
“Aaaaaagh!”
“Gaaaah!”
The Elves staggered under the violent impact. The spread barrier of water began to hiss and evaporate. Undaria cried out in agony, thrashing her form.
“What on earth is this!”
Spirits are beings of nature. Naturally, they possessed absolute influence over the natural world. Yet this Spirit was writhing in pain from the heat that lay before them.
The Elder stared, speechless.
“The… world…”
Everything within his sight had turned red.
The very world itself was burning.
“…Has the God of Flame descended?”
The Elder murmured.

* * *
The Demon that saw the red sphere had no capacity for thought after that.
His entire body burned away, leaving not even ash.
That Demon was fortunate, at least. Those Demons at some distance could feel their entire bodies igniting in agony. They instinctively tried to shield themselves using Demonic Energy, but it was useless.
Sizzzzzzzzz!
“Ah, aaaaaaaah!”
“Save me!”
Everything burned to nothing.
All desperate struggles, all resistance meant nothing. The dying sun poured forth heat with serene indifference.
And one minute later.
The entire area lay perfectly scorched.
The ground had transformed into glittering glass from the terrible heat.
Thousands of Demons had burned to death.
[Well, well.]
[Grim, indeed. This is not the kind of power the 3rd Tier deals with.]
A technique bordering on disaster. Even among the 4th Tier, few wielded such vast range.
[Crack Movement.]
Kang Jun-hyeok returned to the group.
“The path is clear. Move.”
“Y-yes.”
“Follow me.”
“Y-yes, of course.”
The people followed Kang Jun-hyeok, their faces drained of color.
A few Demons, belated in their escape from the blast, arrived one by one.
“You, you bastard! What are you—”
[Spear Throwing.]
Crack.
And all such Demons fell dead.
The people couldn’t bring themselves to speak.
Soon they arrived near the Elf Sanctuary. Elves on the Castle Wall gazed down at them with stunned expressions.
“I heard rumors that this place is preparing for a counterattack. Could you let us in?”
“…Open the gate.”
With a quiet voice, the gate opened.
As the survivors entered the sanctuary, they forgot their circumstances entirely and gasped in wonder.
“Ahhh…”
Abundant nature flourished vibrantly. And at its center rose a golden tree, soaring toward the heavens.
That was the World Tree.
Even its enormous size was merely a fragment. The true World Tree was, in fact, planetary in scope.
The Elf who had opened the gate approached and greeted them.
“Welcome, survivors from beyond. I am Haiinio, the Elder who manages the Elf Sanctuary.”
“Good to see you.”
Kang Jun-hyeok spoke lightly. He studied Kang Jun-hyeok with eyes full of complicated emotion.
“The intense heat from beyond…”
“I did that.”
Haiinio swallowed hard.
Kang Jun-hyeok smiled faintly.
“It seems we need to have a conversation. What do you think?”
Haiinio nodded, his eyes wavering.

* * *
“Are you a Mage?”
This was Haiinio’s first question after inviting him into his home. Kang Jun-hyeok answered.
“Something like that.”
“Something like that…?”
“Strictly speaking, it’s not Magic. But I can handle that level of power without issue.”
“I… I see.”
A being who wielded such formidable Flame that burned the entire area to ash.
A faint wariness settled over Haiinio’s face. Sensing that emotion, Kang Jun-hyeok raised a finger.
“I’m on your side. You don’t need to doubt that.”
[Spirit Summoning. Flame Spirit of the High Grade. Ultira.]
Whoosh!
Ultira materialized. The Elder started in shock.
“A Spirit Contract? But I sense no affinity—how is this possible!”
“You, as an Elf, understand better than anyone what it means for someone with zero affinity to form a contract.”
“…A relationship built through deep familiarity with a Spirit, profound enough to form a binding pact.”
Kang Jun-hyeok smiled faintly.
Of course, that wasn’t the real reason.
His contract with Ultira was closer to a deception. Ultira had much to say but held her tongue deliberately.
A contract with a Spirit.
And the effect of the Perfect Player title—a heightened probability of gaining favor with Elves.
Doubt gradually faded from Haiinio’s face, replaced by goodwill.
“Have you come to help us?”
“That’s right.”
“Oh, oh!”
He clenched his fists tightly.
“Thank you! With a strong one like you, we will have a mighty asset!”
“I’ll help, of course. But I have one condition.”
“Name anything!”
Haiinio smiled broadly. With such a strong one helping them, what could conditions possibly matter! But his expression hardened at what came next.
“I want a portion of the World Tree Root.”
“…What?”
Haiinio fell silent.
After a long moment, he finally spoke.
“Is there a reason for this request?”
“I need it for personal reasons.”
“Hmm… well…”
Haiinio deliberated for a long time.
The World Tree is no mere tree.
It is a miracle descended to the ground, connecting the Elves and the Spirit Realm. Because the World Tree exists, Spirits can freely manifest on this ground.
Yet this world was now on the brink of destruction. After much consideration, Haiinio made his decision.
“With the World Tree threatened by the Demons’ grasp, there is no room for reluctance. May the Spirit Kings forgive me. I agree.”
“Good.”
Kang Jun-hyeok suppressed the corners of his mouth trying to rise. He had finally obtained supreme-grade materials.
Moreover, a piece of the World Tree—something even his former self had rarely obtained.
“However, I will give it to you after all matters are resolved.”
“Of course.”
With this, the objective became simple.
Within the remaining time, he would eliminate the Demons.
Kang Jun-hyeok spoke with a smile.
“What is the current situation?”

* * *
Haiinio began explaining the situation. Kang Jun-hyeok listened quietly and organized the information. When the explanation concluded, he spoke.
“This is the worst.”
“…Yes.”
Haiinio nodded with a gloomy expression. Kang Jun-hyeok clicked his tongue.
The world was essentially already finished.
Only the Elf Sanctuary remained. Everything else had fallen long ago. And therein lay the greatest problem.
“The Hell Gate has opened.”
The Gate connecting the ground and Hell. The Hell Gate.
With the Hell Gate open, Demons could descend to the surface virtually without limit.
No matter how many Kang Jun-hyeok defeated, there would be no end. Moreover, only Gods could seal a Hell Gate once opened—there was nothing he could do about that.
“It seems we failed to properly block it when the Hell Gate opened.”
“All the strong ones of the surface gathered, but… we ultimately failed against the fierce resistance of the Black Mages.”
“Then for now we can endure through the World Tree’s power, but we’re outnumbered.”
With the Hell Gate open, there was no answer. The enemies were infinite while the surface’s strength continually dwindled. Aid from Gods or Transcendents was blocked by the Demon Lords, so that too was impossible to expect.
The world’s destruction was essentially certain.
Then what was the best move in this situation?
It was simple.
Using the World Tree’s power, transform this place into a Sacred Domain.
An eternal, inviolable Sanctuary that Demons could never breach. With the World Tree’s power, it was possible.
“The Demons will dominate the outside, but at least people could live on in the sanctuary.”
That was the best option available.
“I had considered that, but… there is a problem.”
Creating the Sacred Domain required over a month at minimum.
And during that time, the World Tree’s protection would be completely suspended. They lacked the power to withstand the Demon onslaught that would pour in during that period.
“Don’t worry about that.”
Kang Jun-hyeok rose from his seat.
“I’ll hold them back.”
“…We’re counting on you.”
“I’ll handle the main force. Deal with the smaller ones yourselves.”
Haiinio nodded grimly, and the Elves began moving busily.
[So I have to hold back the Demons pouring from the Hell Gate for a month. That won’t be easy.]
“Your tone sounds delighted.”
[Your trials are naturally this Lord’s pleasure, are they not? Even you will find it difficult. The Hell Gate is a true Passage. The Demons appearing there are endless. Powerful Demons will descend as well.]
Demons of a level even the current Kang Jun-hyeok would find challenging.
“Doesn’t matter.”
Kang Jun-hyeok spoke calmly.
He always emerged victorious.
And three days later.
The World Tree’s protection that had enveloped the sanctuary vanished.

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