Shi Zunhou

Biodata

Feature	Details
Name	Shi Zunhou (施尊侯)
Alias(es)	Lord Zunhou
Species/Race	Human
Gender	Male
Affiliation	Shi Family (formerly); Wang Dong's retinue; crew of the Dark Peng / Sky Peng Horizontal
Occupation/Role	Former captain of the Silver Fish; Chief Gunner of the Dark Peng; later described as captain of the Sky Peng Horizontal
Status	Active
First Appearance	Chapter 250 (mentioned); Chapter 251 (active appearance)

Power Progression

Stage / Realm / Level	Chapter	Notes
Intermediate Body-Refining Technique — completion	493	Reached intermediate completion after training aboard the Dark Peng; he was not yet ready to challenge the Advanced stage.
Advanced Body-Refining Technique — peak	1175	Reached the peak of the Advanced stage and stood on the verge of an Extraordinary-stage breakthrough.

Background

Shi Zunhou was cultivated by his grandfather, Shi Xiaodong, as the Shi Family's leading talent. He received a noble education in the Earl's Territory of Tianfang, then gained practical combat experience through a small mercenary group. His name became known in select circles, while his later reputation in Wang Dong's previous life rested on the precision bombardments of the fleets he commanded. 250

Shi Xiaodong acquired the fourth-generation, LV.15 Silver Fish for him and expected Shi Zunhou to challenge Wang Dong's claim as heir to Baron Black Stone Territory. Shi Zunhou himself judged the Shi Family's position more soberly: he warned his grandfather that Wang Dong's direct fleet was stronger and that a direct confrontation lacked both advantage and legitimacy. 250 251

He nevertheless fought Wang Dong in a single-ship duel near Purple Jade Star. Using his innate artillery talent, he landed three consecutive bombardments on the same section of the Steel Bone's shield and initially gained a shield-durability advantage. The duel turned when the Steel Bone warped into boarding range and Zhou Tai led an overwhelming assault aboard the Silver Fish. 252 253

Following the Shi Family's surrender, Shi Zunhou entered Wang Dong's retinue as a captive. He adapted quickly to the loss of status and proved stable enough for Wang Dong to regard as potentially useful. 253 275

Wang Dong later brought him aboard the secret Dark Peng, appointed him Chief Gunner, and made him the second signatory of the Reformer Alliance Contract. Shocked by the vessel's concealed high-grade armament, Shi Zunhou formally pledged his loyalty to Wang Dong. 297

Personality

Shi Zunhou combines professional caution with a strong appetite for artillery combat. Before the Shi Family's defeat, he correctly recognized the danger of fighting Wang Dong's superior fleet; in battle, he is willing to wait for firing angles, calculate output, and preserve a target when it may yield valuable spoils. 251 1342 1568

He is intensely enthusiastic about powerful guns and successful bombardments. The Dark Peng's Supernova Burst Cannon, Scorpio Death Ray Cannon, and later Star Destroyer Cannons visibly excite him, and he considers operating superior firepower against formidable enemies to be an artilleryman's ideal. 297 299 1103 1182

His eagerness can lead to overconfidence or small operational mistakes, including failing to disable a critical-hit effect against fragile enemy Star Destroyers. He accepts correction from the crew, recovers quickly, and becomes increasingly measured through repeated major battles. 1137 1410 1498 1693

Abilities & Skills

Precise Shot / Precision Shot

Shi Zunhou possesses the purple-quality innate Special Ability Precise Shot, also rendered as Precision Shot. It increases artillery hit rate by 30%. 252 275

• Enabled the Silver Fish to land repeated hits on a single point of the Steel Bone's energy shield during their duel. 253
• Allows accurate follow-up strikes on existing wounds, including hits with the Scorpio Death Ray Cannon against planetary life and Dragon Beast Hilbert. 300 476
• Lets him conduct precision fire with a limited number of secondary cannons when indiscriminate fire could damage a ruin or valuable target. 508
• Does not guarantee a hit against highly maneuverable opponents at extreme range; he judged long-range sniping ineffective against the Star Crown Shining Eagle after testing it. 723

Gunnery and Bombardment Control

Shi Zunhou is a specialist in shipborne artillery, capable of controlling firing angles, weapon output, firing frequency, and target selection under combat pressure. His tactical calculations grow substantially over the course of his service. 1146 1342 1568

• Calculated three stages of additional output for the Four Symbols Origin Crystal, balancing shield penetration, armor damage, and protection of potential loot. 1342
• Ordered a full-power volley that revealed the Longinus Energy Cannon could inflict qualitative damage on a Level 8 Giant Planetary Life's bio-energy field. 677
• Coordinated long-duration attrition bombardment against the Puppet Mother Tree and used precise timing to strike the Star Sea Demon Ape puppet's weak point. 1208 1209 1211
• Used Dawn's Breaking Light and the Phantom Avenger to destroy the Mechanical Overlord's orbital cannon before it could fire. 1328
• Chose attack strength cautiously against the Giant Void Cactus to avoid reflected damage exceeding the Sky Peng Horizontal's defensive tolerance. 1410

Shipborne Trait Coordination

Shi Zunhou can combine shipborne weapons, hull characteristics, and activated effects into concentrated finishing attacks.

• Triggered the Four Symbols Origin Crystal's critical-hit effect, tripling the next bombardment's power. 1082
• Combined Celestial Venerable Blessing with Ape King Cleaves Heaven to empower a Phantom Avenger strike against the Star Sea Demon Ape puppet. 1208
• Activated Celestial Venerable Blessing to grant all ship-mounted weapons a 7% penetration bonus against the young Kunpeng. 1261
• Combined Interminable Barrage, Ape King Cleaves Heaven, and the Phantom Avenger's traits for a shield-bypassing strike against an Armed War Star. 1389
• Activated Ape King Cleaves Heaven and Interminable Barrage on the Data Destroyer to attack the Final Wisdom Core. 1594

Tactical Judgment

Though primarily a gunner, Shi Zunhou contributes to command decisions and responds quickly to battlefield changes.

• Managed the Sky Peng Horizontal's firepower and tactics while the Three Harmony Group attempted to trap the vessel with a space anchor and coordinated interception. 1146
• Identified the value of using the Scorpio Death Ray Cannon's Scarlet Calamity effect in sustained operations against the young Kunpeng. 1261
• Recognized the risk posed by the abandoned Armored Cuirassier and supported securing it before its self-destruct program could become a threat. 1503 1504
• Developed sufficient experience to evaluate an un-lockable stealth target's firing window without rushing into a premature shot. 1693

Equipment / Weapons / Items

• Silver Fish — His former fourth-generation, LV.15 flagship, specialized in mid-range artillery combat. 250 252
• Supernova Burst Cannon — Gold-quality main cannon whose capabilities were among the first Dark Peng systems revealed to him as Chief Gunner. 297
• Scorpio Death Ray Cannon — Frequently operated by Shi Zunhou; its Scarlet Calamity trait prevents damage from being repaired for a set duration. 299 300
• Purple Fluorescent Sky Crystal — Orange-quality super main cannon whose reliable accuracy strongly complements Precise Shot. 567
• Four Symbols Origin Crystal, Dawn's Breaking Light, Phantom Avenger, and Data Destroyer — Major Sky Peng Horizontal weapons he operates in later Star Destroyer-class engagements. 1033 1328 1389 1594

Relationships

• Wang Dong — Former opponent who spared him after the Shi Family's defeat, then recognized his value as a gunner and entrusted him with the Dark Peng's Chief Gunner position. Shi Zunhou formally pledged loyalty to him. 253 297
• Shi Xiaodong — His grandfather and former head of the Shi Family. Shi Zunhou attempted to dissuade him from directly confronting Wang Dong, but Shi Xiaodong pushed the duel forward. 251 252
• Zhou Tai — Captured Shi Zunhou during the boarding of the Silver Fish. The defeat left Shi Zunhou deeply wary of Zhou Tai's boarding-combat prowess. 253 1617
• Wu Baiyi — Frequent combat partner and bantering rival. Wu Baiyi pilots the Sky Peng Horizontal to create the firing conditions Shi Zunhou exploits. 1146 1209 1328
• Liu Zhi — Tactical collaborator who provides battlefield information and discusses output calculations, targeting, and combat decisions with Shi Zunhou. 1042 1342 1504
• Xu Zhenzhi — A trusted senior crewmate who offers tactical advice and encouragement, particularly during difficult engagements. 1411 1412

Story Role / Major Arcs

Shi Family Conflict

Shi Zunhou served as the Shi Family's foremost prodigy and represented its military challenge to Wang Dong's ascension. Although his gunnery gave the Silver Fish an initial advantage in the duel, Zhou Tai's boarding assault secured Wang Dong's victory and ended the Shi Family's resistance. 251 252 253

Joining the Dark Peng

As a former prisoner-turned-retainer, Shi Zunhou was given a decisive opportunity when Wang Dong recruited him onto the Dark Peng. His Special Ability made him the vessel's natural Chief Gunner, and exposure to the ship's hidden armaments converted his submission into genuine loyalty. 275 297 299

Growth as the Sky Peng Horizontal's Gunner

Shi Zunhou became a central offensive specialist through battles against star beasts, fleets, war stars, and other Star Destroyers. His careful weapon control helped destroy Rodan Phoenix's destroyer fleet, cripple planetary life, and exploit the Longinus Energy Cannon's unique effect. 399 476 677

High-Level Star Destroyer Engagements

Aboard the Sky Peng Horizontal, he conducted high-output bombardments against Level 9 star beasts, enemy Star Destroyers, the Puppet Mother Tree, the Mechanical Overlord, the Giant Void Cactus, and the Void Worm King. These campaigns refined his use of critical hits, penetration effects, weak-point attacks, and concentrated finishing strikes. 966 1208 1328 1412 1446

Mature Veteran Gunner

By the conflict with the Cybertronian Civilization, Shi Zunhou's calculations and combat professionalism had advanced far beyond his earlier skill level. He also continued to seek improvement by collecting and reviewing the techniques and experience of legendary gunners. 1568 1774

Notable Quotes

“What is an artilleryman's faith? It is to operate the strongest cannon and fire at the most ferocious enemies!” 299

Trivia

• Shi Zunhou once dreamed of becoming a hero-level mercenary. 493
• In Wang Dong's previous life, he was known for defeating an elite Kingdom fleet in a frontal artillery engagement despite being heavily outnumbered. 250
• His enthusiasm for new weapons once led him to repeatedly begin sentences with “Heh heh,” provoking the entire crew to object. 1182