The array took over half an hour to complete, but Han Yu did not rush. When he finished, the formation glowed softly, perfectly balanced.
He placed the core beneath the top panel of the box shaped body.
Spirit stones followed, positioned according to the array diagram, feeding energy into the system.
The moment he activated it with his spirit sense, Qi flowed smoothly through every channel.
The puppet hummed faintly.
Han Yu tested the wheels.
Forward motion.
Backward motion.
Right turn. Left turn.
The wheels adjusted exactly as intended. Right side reversed while left advanced, allowing the box to pivot cleanly without joints.
No creaking.
No stutter.
Satisfied, Han Yu carried the puppet to the assessment platform and placed it within the testing formation.
The chamber fell silent.
Several breaths later, the formation screen flashed.
PASS
Han Yu's disciple token vibrated in his hand.
SHUA
A new line etched itself into the formation screens surface.
