"Exactly. Though we can't catch that Cthulhu Beast right now, given the Sky Peng Horizontal's defensive capabilities, I don't think it can defeat us easily.
Even if we can't catch sight of it at all, sooner or later it's bound to show a weakness.
When it appears before us, the 'War Shackles' combined with the Great Space Lock from the 'Stone of Rum' should give it a real taste of trouble."
Even Paul couldn't help speaking up to persuade him.
"Sorry, sorry. I got carried away and lost my sense of proportion."
After everyone's round of "reproaches," Liu Zhi had no choice but to lower his head and admit his mistake.
It wasn't some matter of principle. Once he'd acknowledged his mistake, the little incident quickly passed.
"Leave the Lunburg Galaxy by conventional means of travel and head for the nearest Cosmic Void Belt."
Wang Dong gave the order.
He hadn't directly commanded the Sky Peng Horizontal in battle for quite a while.
Most of the time, the core crew members had handled combat on their own, relying on their rapport.
But their current opponent was no ordinary foe, and Wang Dong could tell that everyone was under considerable pressure.
If they continued fighting as they had before, relying on their usual unspoken coordination, they might make mistakes.
Liu Zhi's behavior was a sign of that.
So Wang Dong had decided to take charge himself.
The effect was immediate.
With Wang Dong giving orders, the core crew members aboard the Sky Peng Horizontal clearly felt much more confident.
Their morale and the efficiency of their movements both improved considerably.
It was also a reflection of Wang Dong's personal prestige.
Wang Dong's intention was clear.
That Cthulhu Beast had some secret ability that kept the Sky Peng Horizontal from "seeing" it,