Just as everyone aboard the Ruyi Sky-Patrolling Battleship cheered at their imminent arrival at Taibai Star, Liu Changxu suddenly spotted seven black skyships flying toward them from the direction of Taibai Star.
At the sight, Liu Changxu immediately ordered the Ruyi Sky-Patrolling Battleship's artifact spirit to change course.
The Ruyi Sky-Patrolling Battleship, which had been speeding toward Taibai Star, abruptly swept through a wide turn in the void, then flew away at an even greater speed.
His wife Xiao Zier and the other women also realized something was wrong. They immediately stopped cheering and looked in the direction Liu Changxu was watching.
When they spotted the unidentified skyships, their expressions shifted repeatedly.
Meanwhile, Liu Changxu had activated his Seven-Colored Glazed Eyes and was staring intently at the black skyships. After a careful examination, he discovered that they did not seem to belong to the same faction.
The two black skyships in front differed markedly in appearance from the five behind them. The five trailing skyships seemed to be pursuing the leading pair.
Sure enough, as the Ruyi Sky-Patrolling Battleship swiftly changed course, the seven skyships did not turn after it. They soon vanished into the boundless expanse of stars.
"Your Majesty, what do you think is going on with those skyships?"
His wife Xiao Zier asked:
"I'm not sure either! It seems the situation on Taibai Star is far from promising!"
Liu Changxu said:
"Then what should we do?"
Zhao Qi'er also asked:
After a moment's thought, Liu Changxu told his wives and children:
"The situation on Taibai Star is complicated, and much remains unclear. So I plan to put the Ruyi Sky-Patrolling Battleship into my dantian and go there alone. That will draw less attention."
"Your Majesty, why don't I accompany you?"
Xiao Zier volunteered:
"Your Majesty, I want