CHAPTER 407 DISCUSSION

"No. But I believe that the spy from the Timber Deity Empire that's currently residing inside the Crimson

Dragon Group must be someone who has some kind of access because they have been working in the

process of development of our operation strategies every time. So, the spy is probably in the position of

the Frontline Commander or higher rank. But I'd like to exempt all the Elite Commanders. They have

been working with me for more than ten years already and we have gone through fire and water

together for numerous times. That is the very reason why I am pretty sure the Elite Commanders aren't

involved in any treacherous acts," Lance stated.

"If that's being the case, the spy from the Timber Deity Empire must be one of the Frontline

Commanders." Isis continued the deduction while holding her chin. She felt astounded by the

conclusion that had been made, 'If the probability is high, that's not a piece of good news for the

Crimson Dragon Group. There are more than ten Frontline Commanders in the Crimson Dragon Army

and most of them have been working for more than three years aside from Dunn, who was just

promoted recently. In that case, it might become very difficult to determine and sort out who the spy is, '

she thought.

"Exactly!" Lance shouted as he stood from his seat. His sudden action created a shock to both Isis and

Marin. "That's why I have decided. From now on, the Frontline Commanders will not take part in any of

the development of our operating strategies to avoid further leaks and disclosure of information. Also, I

will be giving the task to someone capable of uncovering the identity of that spy." He glanced at the

girls. "All right. You two must be tired from rushing back along the way here. You can go and have

some rest now," Lance said with the most pleasing gaze he could give.

Isis and Marin bowed first before heading out together.

On the other hand, as soon as Rocky left the tent of the Commander in Chief, he decided to go back to

his house. But he ran into Dunn before he could even step his foot at the gate of the main camp.

When Dunn saw him, he immediately acted as if Rocky was his brother. He walked closer to Rocky and

patted him on the shoulder with too much strength exerted causing his knees to stagger a bit. Rocky

might stumble down to the ground if he was not strong enough.

"Hi buddy, you've won another big merit this time. Does the Commander in Chief want to give you the

position of Commander? I believe you'll refuse him again, am I right? Ha-ha," Dunn finally burst into

laughter.

Since Dunn, Marin and other Frontline Commanders played their part in defending Wild Heaven Pass

successfully, Rocky's relationship with Dunn was greatly improved. Rocky now thought of him as a

forthright man and because of these circumstances, Rocky became nicer and no longer wore his cold

face in front of Dunn anymore.

"I already rejected the Commander in Chief last time. Do you think he'll allow me to refuse him once

again? And I blackmailed him and got treasures from him. I should thank him for not punishing me.

How could I wish to be awarded the position of Commander? Also, even if he kept insisting, I would

always refuse. It is because I love having my freedom and being alone!" Rocky answered with a faint

smile because he knew that his words were partly true and partly lie. Lance didn't award him the

position of Commander but did award him the position of Crimson Dragon General from which he

accepted.

"Just as I expected, you're really out of the ordinary, Rocky! There's a jar of branded wine in my tent

and I am looking forward to sharing it with someone like you. If you don't mind my vulgarity, would you

like to sip with me?" Dunn asked with twinkling eyes and expression.

Rocky hesitated for a moment but he thought that it might be a better idea to make friends with one

more person. After all, he would be dealing with the Crimson Dragon Group in the future. Besides,

there was no urgent matter that would rush him from going home, so he nodded and accepted Dunn's

offer.

Dunn burst into laughter and without any delay, he dragged Rock to his tent.

After entering, Rocky sat down while Dunn took the big jar of wine and bowls from the corner of his

tent, as if he had been keeping it there in advance for preparation in any moment of get-together. He

handed one of the bowls to Rocky, opened the jar and poured out the content to Rocky's and his own

bowls.

"First, let's have a toast for our first cooperation!" Dunn put his bowl up in the air for a toast and drank

up all the wine.

Rocky wasn't that good at drinking like Dunn. He took a sip but the wine tasted spicy, so he hadn't

finished his bowl of wine.

On the other hand, Dunn poured another bowl of wine for himself. "Second, let's celebrate for our

success because of your wisdom!" He gulped down his wine again with a disturbing sound of

refreshment.

Before Rocky could blink an eye, Dunn's bowl was filled with another round of wine again.

"This third toast is for you, Rocky. Let me show my respect towards you. When the time comes that you

need some help and I am capable of helping, please don't hesitate and come to me whenever you like.

If there's someone who dares to hurt or bully you, tell it to me right away and I'll give them a lesson that

they won't forget!" Dunn drank all of the wine from his bowl again in just a split second.

His face looked red just like a monkey's butt after drinking three consecutive bowls of wine, but he

didn't look that much drunk. Well, it was a fact that he was really good when it came to liquor.

"Commander Dunn, you're so strong at drinking!" Rocky sighed but was amused at the same time.

"Haven't you known that your master is a much better drinker than me? The last time we drank

together, he had three more bowls of liquor than me." Dunn waved his hand and gestured three fingers

to Rocky.

"By the way, Commander Dunn, do you remember the spiritual power that you used during the

contest? It seems to be quite different from the others. Would you mind telling me how you learned it?"

Rocky asked in a casual tone as the destructive spiritual power of Dunn came to his mind all of a This material belongs to .

sudden.

"You're interested in my Blade Spirit Skill?" Dunn asked as he raised his thick brows.

"Do you have a moment to talk about it?" Rocky cupped his hand in front of his chest as a gesture of

curtsy. Rocky was interested in Dunn's destructive spiritual power because his Evil Flame that

appeared when he used his spiritual martial arts was too strong. It was not difficult for others to figure

out that was spiritual martial arts of the Heavenly Stage when he used the spiritual martial arts. But

Rocky didn't want others, especially Lance and Isis, to discover that he already possessed such power.

By now, only Sheridan—his master, knew that he had reached the Heavenly Stage, and he wasn't

worried about that at all, because he was sure that Sheridan would keep it as a secret. Still, he wanted

to secure everything. If the Evil Flame itself could be that destructive, then there was no need for him to

expose his real power when there came the time that he would fight others.

"Come on! We're not in a ceremony and we're buddies, so drop the politeness. So let me tell you the

source of my Blade Spirit Skill." Dunn gave a good laugh and started talking about the background of

his Blade Spirit Skill.

It turned out Dunn was a disciple of a spirit manipulating clan named "Sima Clan" in a small country in

the Wild Spirit Land. It was not as famous as the Ximen Clan or the Ji Clan on the Wild Spirit Land, but

many of their disciples became outstanding spirit manipulators in their time of great prosperity.

The Sima Clan had their school where they taught the achievements of the studies they had created to

all of their disciples. Their school was known for its characteristics where they only performed mental

cultivation methods without any practice of spiritual martial arts.

In some sense, practicing only a mental cultivation method would not result in a great accomplishment,

because even if the spirit manipulator possessed a great amount of spiritual power, the spiritual power

wouldn't be as effective compared to others who practiced spiritual martial arts. However, the Sima

Clan's mental cultivation method wasn't processed in a normal way. They were turning the spiritual

power into a destructive one so that they could replace the spiritual martial arts.

It was a torturing process for a spirit manipulator. Practicing spiritual power was more difficult than

practicing spiritual martial arts, so that they felt worse than death. But once they had made a

breakthrough on all of the practices, they would become so powerful, enough to kill an opponent with

just one move.

The Blade Spirit Skill Dunn possessed was a great example. It had power that was as sharp as a

blade, which was more endurable for spirit manipulators than spirit martial arts, because it could

consume a large amount of spiritual power if a manipulator used spirit martial arts. Therefore, every

move would be as effective as spiritual martial arts if the spiritual power itself was destructive enough.

All destructive power could be retained even if only a small amount of spiritual power was left. This was

the biggest advantage of the destructive spiritual power and it was suitable for close combat and lasting

fight.

On the other hand, having weak defense became its weakness, especially when a spirit manipulator

fought with a stronger opponent who used spiritual martial arts. A spirit manipulator who practiced only

destructive spiritual power would be likely to have unstable power to hold his or her own on a

battlefield.