"There are three stages to this examination. The first stage is the Open hunting examination. Here, each participant is tasked to hunt three Peak Beginner Stage Spirit Beasts."
The man said calmly, surveying the youngsters with a serious expression.
"No guardian is allowed to step onto the Open Hunting Ground, else they are expelled from this city along with their respective participant."
The tension heightened instantly, and a few expressions turned ugly.
The man ignored this change at turned to the disciples.
"Send the participants into the Open Hunting Ground. The examination starts now."
The sect disciples moved immediately, leading the participants to a controlled space at the back of the city.
With the Sect Elder acting as an invigilator, no one could do anything suspicious.
Elder Cassius patted Seraph and Ariana's shoulders, then brought out their weapons.
