100 Floors All Master - Chapter 276

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100th Floor All Master Episode 276
Third Universe Quest (1)
[Wrist Guard Covered in World Tree Roots – A Radiant Design]
[Slot: Wrist]
[Grade: Supreme]
[Health Points + 400]
[Strength + 30]
[Speed + 30]
[Internal Energy + 30]
[Mana + 50]
[Magic Power + 30]
[Defense + 100]
[Precious materials from across the Universe, woven with World Tree roots and stabilized into a state of perfect equilibrium. A piece of equipment remarkable beyond measure, extraordinarily superior in every aspect.]
Kang Jun-hyeok stared at the equipment in stunned silence.
What in the world were these stats? Four hundred health points alone—a figure that surpassed anything he’d ever equipped before, by a margin he couldn’t have imagined.
But it wasn’t just the health. Strength, speed, internal energy, mana, magic power—even defense—each one of these numbers was nothing short of miraculous.
Consider what he’d been wearing until now: the Flame-Snow Iron Wrist Guard.
[Flame-Snow Iron Wrist Guard]
[Slot: Wrist]
[Grade: High]
[Strength + 5]
[Speed + 5]
[Defense + 30]
[Equipment Ability: Can absorb heat and cold. The absorbed power can be detonated.]
[Made from flame-iron and meteorite material descended from unknown heights. The inherent power has been extracted to its absolute limits.]
Those were hardly poor numbers either. Even accounting for the equipment ability, they were quite respectable.
Yet compared to his new wrist guard, the difference was like fireflies beside the sun.
This World Tree wrist guard ranked among the finest he’d acquired in his past life. The value justified—no, vastly exceeded—every material sacrificed in its creation.
This was his graduation item.
“Extraordinary,” he whispered, his voice trembling.
The Blacksmith seemed satisfied too, breaking into a wide grin.
“It’s my masterwork. Turned out to be quite the serviceable piece.”
“I’m truly grateful.”
Kang Jun-hyeok equipped the wrist guard. The moment its power took hold, he felt every one of his abilities climb a full tier higher.
Equipment that granted immediate, tangible enhancement the moment you wore it.
‘If things were different now…’
If things were different now, perhaps he could manage it. His eyes wavered with something between fear and hope.
Suppressing his emotions, Kang Jun-hyeok handed the Flame-Snow Iron Wrist Guard back to the Blacksmith. The craftsman’s face grew peculiar as he accepted it.
“Huh. To think my own creation would come back to me like this. Strange feeling, I must say.”
The Flame-Snow Iron Wrist Guard was high-grade equipment; its value was anything but negligible. Kang Jun-hyeok received 1,000 Shatter Fragments in the exchange. After concluding all transactions, he offered a final bow before departing.
“Once again, my deepest thanks. Your work will make the road ahead considerably smoother.”
“The road ahead, you say. Come to think of it… that would make this the Third Universe Quest, wouldn’t it?”
The Blacksmith was an NPC of the Tower.
He possessed a general knowledge of what lay ahead.
And so his expression grew oddly distant.
“You’ll see familiar faces again, it seems.”
Those words weren’t directed at Kang Jun-hyeok alone.
They were for Manbyeonggi and Eldyria.
But the meaning woven within them—he understood that too. Kang Jun-hyeok departed without a word.
And not long after, the Third Universe Quest began.
[Hello, everyone. I am the Administrator of the Tower.]
[The Third Universe Quest now commences!]
[What you must prove in this Universe Quest is simple.]
[Do you have the qualification?]
[Do you deserve the chance to save this world?]
[Does such value exist within you?]
[Can you show proof that you surpass those who failed before you?]
[You must demonstrate this.]
[First, I shall gather all Players from each world into one place. Share your words, cast off your burdens, and prepare for what is to come!]
With those words, reality warped. Kang Jun-hyeok found himself on a vast, open plain. And he was not alone—other Players were there as well.
“Ah…”
“U-uh. He’s here. He actually came.”
Those murmuring nervously suddenly turned to look at him. Their faces brightened instantly.
“Ah!”
“It’s Kang Jun-hyeok!”
“You’re safe! Thank goodness!”
Hope kindled in their eyes at the sight of him.
Kang Jun-hyeok possessed extraordinary power.
Power that could be counted on one hand even across the entire Universe—no, power beyond such measure, with no equal to oppose it.
With him, they could survive. That was the belief written on their faces. And indeed, they had succeeded in clearing quests up to now with the strength he provided.
But that was a grave delusion.
The Third Universe Quest was about proving one’s worth.
There was no need to spell it out. They would understand soon enough on their own. Shortly after, familiar faces began arriving one by one.
“Kang Jun-hyeok!”
“You truly survived!”
Kim Ha-young and Olivia Turner, Kim Tae-yeon and Baekdusan. Then Trey and Yu Jin-ha. For a moment, Kang Jun-hyeok watched Yu Jin-ha, then raised his fist. Yu Jin-ha’s face went pale, and he grasped his sword.
Crash!
Yu Jin-ha’s body slid backward under the impact, unable to withstand the blow. He gasped in pain.
“Y-you’re being too harsh…”
“I told you—I’d be testing you. Not bad at all.”
He’d intercepted the attack. He’d telegraphed his movements and held back considerably on the force, yet it was still a feat. The other Players watching that single exchange held their breath.
“Unbelievable.”
“D-did you see that?”
“No. I saw nothing at all.”
Even the top-tier Players were no different. Kang Jun-hyeok had reached a realm beyond their perception. Trey murmured, his expression wry.
“He’s nearly caught up to my floor. I’ve got nothing left to boast about.”
Kang Jun-hyeok had now reached the 63rd Floor.
While Trey remained in the mid-60s. The rate of advancement was breathtaking compared to the gap between them when they first met.
Reunited after so long, they bombarded Kang Jun-hyeok with various questions: about the Tower System, about Skills, about Clear Rates.
Kang Jun-hyeok answered each one. With all this information gathered, their faces grew satisfied.
“As expected of you, Kang Jun-hyeok. You truly know so much.”
“It’s as if you’ve already climbed the Tower once before.”
Kang Jun-hyeok simply shrugged wordlessly.
Olivia Turner suddenly remembered something and asked, “By the way, haven’t the Players who reached the 70th Floor gone silent?”
“They have. Not a word for over a month.”
“…Could they have all failed?”
“The floor itself could take a long time. But it’s been too quiet to assume that. Hmm…”
The Players who reached the 70th Floor had vanished entirely.
That was one of the greatest mysteries currently surrounding this Universe. Kang Jun-hyeok watched their conversation unfold in silence.
It was indeed a puzzling situation.
“Come to think of it,” Kim Tae-yeon said, glancing around.
She surveyed the area carefully.
“There are only Players from our world here.”
Here were only Earth’s Players.
No Players from other worlds were visible.
“Could the Third Universe Quest be conducted individually?”
At the very moment she voiced this question, a System Window appeared.
[Have you all settled down?]
[Then I shall proceed with the Third Universe Quest!]
[But before that, there are a few things I must explain.]
[As I mentioned, the Third Universe Quest requires you to prove your worth!]
[You must pass through trials. There are three trials in total. If you pass them, you survive. If you do not, you will die.]
[And the ones you will face are the Defeated Ones of the Great War!]
“What?”
“Defeated Ones of the Great War?”
The Players murmured in confusion. The concept of “Defeated Ones” was still unfamiliar to most of them. The System Window pressed on, indifferent to their uncertainty.
[You are still insufficient. While these defeated ones are trivial, you cannot yet reach them. But do not worry! You will fight in numbers commensurate with their strength!]
[Let the trials begin!]
Light engulfed the Players. So brilliant was the radiance that Yu Jin-ha shut his eyes.
After a moment, he cautiously opened them again and looked around.
The world had transformed. From a vast plain to a treacherous mountain range. The landscape shifted in an instant—he’d grown numb to such changes through repeated experience.
But something else startled him.
“…Who are you people?”
“That’s my line.”
Around him stood Players he’d never seen before.
Some bore horns. Others were beings of living plant matter. Yu Jin-ha recognized them as Players scattered throughout the Universe.
‘Ah.’
He understood.
The Third Universe Quest was being conducted across the entire Universe.
His plan to simply ride on Kang Jun-hyeok’s coattails had collapsed. His shoulders sagged.
But there was no time to wallow in despair. He quickly gathered himself and surveyed his surroundings.
‘About a thousand of us.’
Far too few for a gathering from across the entire Universe. Yu Jin-ha recalled the System’s message.
‘It said we’d fight in numbers commensurate with their strength, didn’t it?’
“Hey there, everyone.”
A voice called out. Yu Jin-ha reflexively threw himself backward. His opponent laughed.
“Oh, nice reflexes.”
Atop a cliff in the mountain range.
There stood a powerfully built man.
His hands were wrapped in bandages, and his expression radiated an affable strength. He grinned down at them.
“So you’re the Players, huh? Never seen you before. Don’t look particularly special to me.”
“…Who are you?”
“What? Didn’t the quest explain? This is tedious.”
The man grumbled as he introduced himself.
“I’m Urak. I’ve conquered the world with my fists alone. And I was utterly crushed in the Great War.”
“…”
The Players’ faces hardened. Urak broke into a grin.
“I’m your opponent. Now, let’s make this good!”
Boom!
Urak launched himself forward at blinding speed. Players caught in his attack had no time to react—they were crushed to death. The survivors scrambled backward. Urak laughed heartily.
“Now then, Players who’ve been given this chance! Fight! Show me, here before me, whether you deserve this qualification!”
Combat wasn’t occurring only on Yu Jin-ha’s battlefield.
Every Player across the Universe faced a Defeated One in their own isolated arena.
The Third Universe Quest.
Defeat the Defeated Ones of the Great War and prove your worth.
But the Defeated Ones were strong. Even the weakest among them possessed power ranking in the 3rd Tier. Beyond anything the Players could contend with.
And so they were given numbers to match.
One Defeated One could face 1,000 Players, or 10,000, or more. Kang Jun-hyeok recalled numbers reaching as high as 1,400,000.
Many Players against a single Defeated One.
That was how the Third Universe Quest would unfold.
And now.
At Kang Jun-hyeok’s side, there was no one.

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