"Check the benefits."
Sterl nodded quickly, a glimmer of anticipation flashing in his eyes.
He nearly forgot that the greatest reward from the Hall of Valor wasn't the killing and plundering, but rather the continuous support that every official member could receive.
[Based on your current identity level: You can enjoy the following benefits.
Officially unlock the reputation store [Glorious (detected your title as Resistor, store level increased by one)]
Receive 2000 (detecting... final amount is 3000) contribution points monthly
Gain access to Myriad Arts of Heaven Curriculum (detecting... you may choose three items or skills related to the Hundred Arts)
You can spend contribution points to exchange for opportunities to enter the Law Field for insights, and the contribution cost is reduced by 30% (Resistor bonus)
You have been granted access to the Trial of the Brave (special instance)
You qualify for Honorable Kill, allowing you to ignore penalties when killing a unit of lower rank than yours, with the interval between kills reduced to three days (Resistor bonus)] (Benefits include previous Glorious benefits)
"Not bad." Sterl nodded slightly; the benefits of the Hall of Valor were quite decent.
First, all the previous benefits from Glorious received boosts from the Resistor title.
Secondly, the extra gains included a monthly contribution of 3000 points and the opportunity to participate in Myriad Arts of Heaven Curriculum.
The 3000 contribution points were the most significant benefit from the Hall of Valor.
Receiving 3000 points monthly could exchange for a considerable amount of resources, which was incredibly terrifying for players who often spent years or even decades to break through to a major stage!
And for Sterl, while it was unlikely he would remain in the same realm for long enough to accumulate a significant amount of contribution points, even 3000 points each month would accelerate his development.
Additionally, Myriad Arts of Heaven Curriculum piqued his interest.
Previously, Sterl had successfully unlocked the Sub-Profession tab but was unable to gather information about it. Perhaps this Myriad Arts of Heaven Curriculum could provide him with some clues.
After reviewing the benefits, new data appeared before Sterl.
[After joining the Hall of Valor, you are required to fulfill the following obligations--
Complete at least one task assigned by the Hall of Valor each month, with a difficulty level not lower than your current identity level. (Completing mandatory tasks still allows you to earn contribution points and other resource rewards.)]
"Hmm, reasonable."
Sterl had no objections to the requirement of completing a task each month; he nodded in silent acceptance.
The Hall of Valor would not support idlers without reason.
After a moment of thought, Sterl decided not to immediately enter closed-door cultivation.
Course of Myriad Arts of Heaven Curriculum must be a long-term commitment, he thought.
He decided to find a course that piqued his interest, so he could attend classes while digesting various resources and rapidly gain points.
Sterl didn't take long to find a course titled [Array Instruction] in Myriad Arts of Heaven Curriculum. As he opened the course details, a surprised smile spread across his face.
Course: Array Instruction
Description: Teaches players how to arrange various arrays to enhance combat effectiveness and transform the environment, with priority given to players possessing spatial talents.
Note: After learning enough array skills, and if there is an empty Sub-Profession slot available, there is a chance to trigger the class change ceremony for Array Master issued by [Transcendence].
He discovered that while the loft appeared small from the outside, it contained an entirely different realm within.
Inside the loft was almost like a small town, quite spacious.
Moreover, the floor was covered with a special carpet woven from plants, emitting a fragrant aroma that instilled a sense of peace and tranquility.
From his vantage point, Sterl could see numerous buildings, including a "dining hall" from which smoke rose, bustling shops with constant foot traffic,
and the most crowded place, a "schoolhouse."
"The scenery here resembles that of the Eastern countries from before my transmigration," Sterl pondered as he quickly made his way to the schoolhouse.
Although it was crowded with people, it seemed to have created new space through arrays.
Upon entering, Sterl realized that it was actually quite spacious, and there were signs directing to specific areas--
[New students should enter North Hall Four.]
"North Hall Four? That must be the right location," Sterl thought as he was about to proceed when suddenly a somewhat stout figure blocked his path.
"What's the matter?" he asked, slightly furrowing his brow.
However, the figure replied in a friendly manner, "Hey there, bro! This is your first time attending a course, right?"
"Yes, I'm not sure what to expect," Sterl nodded slightly, sensing that the person before him had no ill intentions.
The figure patted his chest, "My name is Bill. Like you, I'm also an Array Apprentice, but I've been an apprentice for over ten years now."
"I'm here to guide newcomers and earn some contribution points, so if you don't mind..."
"Then I'll appreciate your help, Bill," Sterl said with a nod.
Bill's expression brightened, "Great, great! I promise that if you listen to me, you'll definitely learn something valuable."
"By the way, let me warn you: Myriad Arts of Heaven Curriculum provided by the Hall of Valor is only free for the first selection. If you finish the first class and find that your array aptitude isn't quite up to par during the test..."
"Make sure to exit quickly!"
"If you continue studying for a while and then decide to exit, you won't be able to choose other courses for free."
"Don't be like me, who kept thinking that even if I lacked talent, I could rely on the power of arrays to be recruited by those gods."
"In the end, my aptitude wasn't enough, and I wasted over a decade here."
"Is it really that difficult to learn arrays?" Sterl inquired as they walked toward the New Student Hall.
"Difficult... No, I mean... It's not difficult for those with talent," Bill replied with a resigned smile.
He then began to elaborate on the learning of arrays, as well as some knowledge points about the entire Myriad Arts of Heaven Curriculum.
As Sterl listened, he nodded, gaining a general understanding of the benefits offered by the Hall of Valor.
The model of Myriad Arts of Heaven Curriculum was the same: you could attend the first lesson for free, after which they would provide a special item to activate your aptitude for the corresponding course. At that point, you had to decide whether to use the learning qualification rewarded by the Hall of Valor or pay a certain amount of contribution points to formally join the course.
Once you joined a course, you would receive some basic materials and resources needed for cultivation. For instance, the Array Instruction would teach you some fundamental array arrangements and provide the materials required for setting up basic arrays.
Afterward, students must keep up with the course's pace; otherwise, the content taught by the gods or demigods later on might be incomprehensible, wasting precious time.
Moreover, there would be assessments at regular intervals, and those who failed would be expelled immediately.
If you wanted to join a related course again afterward, you would have to spend contribution points to re-enroll.
"I'm just one of those untalented people who has wasted countless contribution points on array courses," Bill sighed.