The gap between them has also narrowed a lot. Therefore, during the battle, the two sides were more closely matched up against each other, which made it very exciting. In the first four battles, each winner had their own specialty, but the one who used Tiger Fist in the third game was exceptionally impressive to Wilbur.


    This cultivator named Locke did not have a sword in his hand. He just condensed a tiger through his energy aura. By controlling the tiger, he fought with the opponent and finally brought the opponent to his knees, who subsequently surrendered.


    Wilbur knew that Locke''s energy was very strong, and that this person was definitely capable of more than just controlling tigers. This person had been concealing his strength and seemed unwilling to showcase his full strength.


    Therefore, Wilbur spected that this person must be aiming for the position of Senior Guard. There were only three spots for Senior Guard this year. However, based on previous years, three ces were enough because very few people could make it to the finals.


    It had been hundreds of years since another Senior Guard was born in the arena of the Guard Challenge. Therefore, everyone believed that thepetition for the position of Middle Guard would be the final climax of this Guard Challenge.


    Just then, the host walked onto the stage and said, "Now, it''s time for contestant number five and contestant number ten toe onto the arena."


    Wilbur jumped up onto the tform. At the same time, opposite Wilbur, a bald man with a muscr body also jumped onto the tform.


    The bald man''s skin was very pale, and there was even ayer of luster on it, making him look as though he had practiced some kind of special skill. Wilbur knew very well that a cultivator with muscles all over their body typically has their skin discolored due to long-term exposure to the sun.


    A darker skin tone was the norm for this kind of cultivator. However, this person had pale skin, so he must have practiced special skills.


    The bald man raised his hand toward Wilbur and said, "My name is Derek. May I ask what your name is?"


    Wilbur said, "Wilbur."


    Derek snorted coldly, with a disdainful look in his eyes, as if he looked down on Wilbur. He crossed his arms in front of his chest and said, "If you get down from the tform now, I can spare your life. You should be aware of what you are capable of."


    Wilbur smiled slightly and said, "If you get down from the tform right now, I can also spare your life. You should really know your worth too."


    "What?" Derek red at Wilbur and said angrily, "How dare you mock me!"


    Wilbur said, "I did not mock you. It was just a friendly reminder."


    "Hmph! You bastard!" Derek clenched his fists and said, "If that''s the case, then I''ll let you know what a body of steel is. From now on, you have no chance but to beg for mercy!"


    Derek roared furiously, and a powerful aura surged out from his body. At that moment, Wilbur could sense that a powerful energy was condensing on Derek''s body. This and the energy he released were twopletely different energies.


    In an instant, Wilbur understood Derek''s thoughts.


    The energy emitted outside was for the purpose of executing his skills, while the energy stored in the body was for strengthening the body. Derek deliberately used the energy emitted to confuse Wilbur, hoping to catch Wilbur off guard and use his physical strength to achieve a crushing victory.