Syd''s expression shifted. His attack had been flicked away so easily, and this opponent of his did not even have a weapon on him.


    Not only had Wilbur deflected Syd''s attack, but he had also managed to get closer to him. That was a clear sign of disrespect.


    Syd red up in fury, channeling his spiritual energy as his sword lit up with spiritual mes.


    "Ghostly Wheel yer!" he shouted, whipping his sword furiously.


    Multiple de shadows in the shape of wheels emerged from the sword, attacking Wilbur in all directions.


    These de shadows were forged out of spiritual energy, glowing with runes as they spun through the air and over to Wilbur.


    Right after the Ghostly Wheel yer, Syd sent the sword shing down.


    "Dynamite yer!" he shouted again, and a ray of sword energy shot out towards Wilbur like a shooting star.


    Wilbur waspletely surrounded by countless de shadows then.


    This Dynamite yer blow was all the more ruthless, channeled using all of Syd''s spiritual energy.


    A meters-long ray of sword energy shot out of his sword, burning brightly with spirit mes beforeing down on Wilbur''s head at top speed.


    Rampant spiritual energy whipped through the room.


    This was Syd''s ultimate move, and he was out to take Wilbur''s life for good.


    Wilbur''s expression darkened, and his body lit up with spirit mes.


    The Ghost Wheel yer shadows were crushed uponing into contact with these mes, turning into rampant spirit energy that drifted into the air.


    Wilbur had a hand outstretched, reaching out toward the sword energying down on him.


    All at once, the sword energy was crushed by Wilbur with his bare hands.


    He then leaped up to Syd in one swift move, who paled in the face and grabbed his shorter sword.


    Wilbur threw a punch at him just as Syd swung the sword against Wilbur''s wrist. The loud collision shook the room.


    The short sword was broken, and Wilbur''s punchnded on Syd''s abdomen.


    Syd let out a cry of pain, flying and crashing through the door. Hended in themon area, blood spraying from his mouth.


    Wilbur made his way over slowly, staring coldly at Syd.


    Syd could hardly contain his shock.


    He was of peak Ambience level cultivator himself, but this man had taken him down just like that.


    It was clear that he had gone easy on Syd too.


    Wilbur''sst blow could very well have killed Syd if he wanted it to.


    "Is there anything else you''re unsure of?" Wilbur asked calmly.


    Syd wiped the blood from his mouth, got to his feet, and turned to leave.


    "You might be powerful, but I still think the president made the wrong decision." Wilbur stared at Syd''s back and smiled.


    ...


    That evening, everyone was gathered in the living room, Syd kneeling in the middle with his head bowed.


    Yumi was livid. "Why did you challenge Mister Penn, Syd?"


    "I just wanted to confirm his strength, Madam President," said Syd.


    Yumi''s expression was ashen. "Well, have you confirmed it, then?"


    "Yes. Mister Penn is indeed very strong, but my opinion has not changed," Syd said stubbornly.


    Yumi took a deep breath. "Do you have a better n, then?"