The Hall of Knowledge was a place that stored all the knowledge in the world.
Even now, humans still did not know how it had been formed. They could only speculate that it was the projection of a higher-dimensional force.
In other words, the essence of the Hall of Knowledge was even higher than that of the gods themselves.
During the Great Cataclysm, the world had stood on the brink of destruction. Then the gods were born, they claimed to have inherited the power of the highest dimension.
At that time, a group of humans had unintentionally entered the Hall of the World and gained the ability to obtain power through the gods. From that moment on, the world entered a new process.
After solving the initial survival crisis, humans successively discovered the Hall of Knowledge and the Hall of Time.
Toji Hisami passed through the vortex and found himself standing in front of a huge palace.
The palace was enormous, resting upon nine wide steps, in the center of the structure rose a tower that reached straight into the sky. No matter how hard one looked, the top could not be seen.
Facing such a magnificent building, it was easy for anyone to feel their own insignificance.
Toji Hisami adjusted his mood and began climbing the steps.
The Hall of Knowledge was the most important part of the growth plan he had prepared. In order to confront the Zhao family and the conservative lord factions they represented, he had to seize every opportunity to strengthen himself.
And for a newcomer, the Hall of Knowledge was the best possible starting point.
When he arrived in front of the main hall, a statue of an unknown creature hanging above the door suddenly came to life. Its eyes scanned his body from head to toe.
"The person recommended by Max? Hmm... it seems he has found a few good seedlings for this trial."
"Go in, human. And remain humble when it comes to knowledge."
The animal statue returned to its original state, and the heavy doors slowly opened.
Toji Hisami noted the wording it had used, "a few."
"It seems I am not the only one entering the Hall of Knowledge."
He was not particularly surprised. There were more intelligent people in this world than just himself. Since Max had this need, he must have made many preparations. Otherwise, who would help him acquire knowledge?
Toji Hisami did not know why Max did not come here in person. Perhaps there were hidden motives behind it. For now, he decided not to think too deeply about such things, that was a matter for later.
The moment he stepped into the palace, the light in front of him suddenly became much brighter.
The ground was paved with enormous stone slabs, their patterns forming a large vortex in the very center. Looking around, there was not a single supporting pillar in sight.
Toji Hisami could not understand how such a massive building could remain stable without any pillars.
After he stepped onto the vortex pattern, a soft halo suddenly appeared around his body.
Several figures appeared in the previously empty hall, all of their gazes focused on him.
There was a muscular man with a thick beard, a cold-looking scholar wearing glasses, and a tall elf-blooded woman was Elara.
No one spoke, the bearded man and Elara both nodded toward Toji Hisami in greeting.
As for the man with glasses, he simply turned his head away with open disdain.
[Welcome to the world of knowledge]
[All the power in this world comes from knowledge. With knowledge comes power.]
[Please pass the test to enter the Tower of Knowledge.]
A test?
Toji Hisami looked at the other three people and noticed that they were standing in different positions.
The man with glasses stood closest to the center of the vortex, followed by Elara, and the bearded man stood closest to Toji Hisami.
[Understanding and learning are the only two ways to master knowledge.]
[Next, you will face nine tests of learning techniques. Mastering three or more will allow you to enter the highest tower.]
[Countdown: three days.]
So it was a test of learning techniques.
It seemed to be preparation for the knowledge learning that would come afterward.
Only three needed to be mastered, yet it was obvious that both the man with glasses and the elf woman intended to master all nine.
Toji Hisami did not hesitate. He directly initiated a test.
A halo flashed, and he seemed to lose his physical body. The scene in front of him changed into a completely new setting.
A blurry figure stood before him, demonstrating something.
Toji Hisami remained calm, he focused completely and watched the figure with full attention.
Learning also required effort.
Under the effect of Heaven Rewards Diligence, there would naturally be rewards.
This was the truly terrifying aspect of his talent.
What people feared most was not being unable to obtain something, but putting in effort and receiving nothing in return.
As long as there was a reward, anyone could unleash their full potential.
Elara watched the halo around Toji Hisami’s body dissipate and realized that the young man had already entered the first test.
"I wonder how long it will take for him to master it."
"I’ve been here for two days and have only managed to master six methods. My mental strength can’t hold on much longer."
She glanced toward the man with glasses standing farther ahead.
He had already been present when she arrived. At first she had been able to catch up quickly, but after mastering six methods, she had never been able to close the distance again.
Right now, the man with glasses was attempting the eighth learning method.
As for the bearded man, he had also entered before Elara, yet his position had never changed. Judging from his troubled expression, he was still struggling with the current method.
Elara smiled and prepared to make another attempt herself.
But then she noticed that the halo around Toji Hisami’s body had already receded. He opened his eyes and took a single step forward.
With that one step, he drew level with the bearded man.
He had mastered the first method.
"So fast!?"
Elara’s lips parted slightly in open surprise.