Chapter 5

Chen Ping carried nothing with him as he stepped directly into the vortex entrance.

07: The Trial of the Hall of Knowledge

The Hall of Knowledge, a hall that stored all the knowledge in the world.

To this day, humanity still does not know how it was formed, only speculating that it originated from the projection of supreme-dimensional power.

In other words, the essence of the Hall of Knowledge is even higher than that of deities.

During the Great Cataclysm, when the world was on the brink of collapse, gods were born.

The gods claimed to have inherited the power of the supreme dimension.

At that time, a group of humans accidentally entered the Hall of the World and obtained the ability to draw power through the gods within.

From then on, the world entered a new phase.

After resolving the initial survival crisis, humanity successively discovered the Hall of Knowledge and the Hall of Time.

As Chen Ping passed through the vortex, he found himself standing before another massive palace.

This palace was enormous, situated atop ninety-nine steps, and at its center stood a towering spire reaching straight into the sky.

The top of this tower could not be seen at a glance.

Before such a magnificent structure, one easily felt their own insignificance.

Chen Ping steadied his emotions and began ascending the steps.

The Hall of Knowledge was a crucial part of his planned path to growth.

To resist the Wang family and the rigid lord faction they represented, he had to seize every opportunity to strengthen himself.

And the Hall of Knowledge was the best starting choice for newcomers.

When Chen Ping reached the front of the grand hall, a statue of an unknown animal hanging above the gate suddenly came to life.

Its eyes swept over Chen Ping’s body.

"Someone recommended by Max? Hmm, it seems this trial has brought him a few promising candidates."

"Enter, human. Approach knowledge with humility."

The animal statue returned to its original state, and the great doors opened accordingly.

Chen Ping noticed the number implied in its earlier words—“a few.”

"So indeed, I’m not the only one entering the Hall of Knowledge."

He wasn’t surprised; he knew he wasn’t the only intelligent person in the world.

If Max had such needs, he must have made extensive preparations—otherwise, who would help him acquire knowledge?

It remained unclear why Max didn’t come here personally; perhaps there was some hidden reason.

For now, Chen Ping chose not to dwell on such hidden plots—they were matters for the future.

As Chen Ping stepped into the palace, the light around him instantly grew brighter.

The floor was paved with massive stone slabs, their patterns forming a swirling design converging toward the center.

Looking around, there wasn’t a single pillar in sight.

Chen Ping couldn’t fathom how such a vast structure could remain stable without any pillars for support.

The moment he stepped onto the spiral pattern, a halo of light appeared around him.

Suddenly, several figures materialized within the previously empty hall, all turning their gazes toward him.

There was a muscular man with a full beard, and a cold-looking scholar wearing glasses.

There was also a tall, elegant woman of elven descent—Seeing Natasha.

No one spoke; the bearded man and Seeing Natasha nodded slightly at Chen Ping in greeting.

As for the bespectacled man, he disdainfully turned his head away.

[Welcome to the world of knowledge]

[All power in this world originates from knowledge. With knowledge comes power.]

[Pass the trial to enter the Tower of Knowledge.]

Trial?

Chen Ping glanced at the other three, noticing they each stood in different positions.

The bespectacled man stood closest to the vortex’s center, followed by Seeing Natasha. The bearded man stood nearest to Chen Ping.

[Understanding and learning are the only two ways to master knowledge.]

[You will now face trials of nine learning techniques. Mastering three or more grants entry to the Supreme Tower.]

[Countdown: Three days]

So it was a test of learning techniques.

Apparently, this was preparation for future knowledge acquisition.

Only three needed to be mastered, but judging by the bespectacled man and the elven woman, they clearly aimed to master all nine.

Without hesitation, Chen Ping initiated one of the trials.

Instantly, light flared, and he seemed to lose his physical form as the scene before him shifted into a completely new setting.

Here, a figure whose features could not be discerned was demonstrating something to him.

Calmly, Chen Ping activated both his talents—Heavenly Dao Rewards Diligence—and focused intently on the figure.

Learning.

Is also giving.

Under the effect of Heavenly Dao Rewards Diligence, there would naturally be returns.

This was the terrifying aspect of Chen Ping’s talent.

What people fear most isn’t failure to obtain what they seek, but rather, putting forth effort and receiving no corresponding reward.

As long as there is a return, everyone can unleash their full strength.

Seeing Natasha watched the aura around Chen Ping dissipate, knowing this young man had already entered the first trial.

"I wonder how long it will take him to master it."

"I've been here for two days and only mastered six methods. My mental strength can barely hold on anymore."

Seeing Natasha turned her gaze to the bespectacled man ahead.

When she entered, the man had already been here.

At first, she had closed in quickly, but after mastering six methods, she could never narrow the gap with him.

The bespectacled man was now attempting to conquer the eighth learning method.

As for the sideburns man, he had arrived earlier than Seeing Natasha too, though his position had never changed.

Judging by his distressed expression, he was clearly struggling greatly with this learning method.

Seeing Natasha smiled slightly, preparing to attempt another breakthrough.

Yet from the corner of her eye, she saw Chen Ping's aura retract inward as he opened his eyes and stepped forward one step.

That single step brought him level with the sideburns man.

He had mastered the first method.

"So fast!?"

Seeing Natasha's cherry lips parted slightly, her face showing astonishment...

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08: Unbelievable Speed in Breaking Through the Trial

Seeing Natasha was astonished.

The sideburns man was even more astonished.

In fact, he was the first to arrive among these four people.

But now, facing the end of the three-day time limit, he still hadn't broken through the second method.

"Damn it, what kind of people are these?"

The bespectacled man took half an hour to break through the first trial; Seeing Natasha took one hour.

This guy in front of them was even more exaggerated—eyes closed, then opened again, and just like that, he passed.

[Congratulations, you have mastered the Comprehension Memory Method. Progress: 1/9. Countdown: 71:59:00]

Chen Ping nodded toward the sideburns man beside him.

Then, his aura flared up again as he began undergoing the second trial.