Fang Hao followed the deacon through several corridors to a spacious open-air courtyard at the back of the Recruitment Hall. In the center of the courtyard stood several stone platforms of varying sizes and materials, all covered in basic Formation patterns. This was clearly the venue for the practical assessment of Formation skills.
Several Cultivators were already waiting by the side. An elderly man dressed in a light-green robe stood with his hands behind his back. He had a lean face and eyes as sharp as an eagle's. His aura was profound—he was surprisingly a Late Golden Core Stage Cultivator! A unique Formation emblem was embroidered on his chest, signifying his status as a Formation master.
"Master Zhao, this is Fellow Daoist Fang Hao. He has passed the initial evaluation and is here for the practical assessment," the deacon said, bowing respectfully to the green-robed elder.
