Compared to the panic on the merchant fleet's side, Sima Zhong Da breathed a sigh of relief.
Both Sima De Cao and Sima De Lang's first attacks had successfully hit their targets.
The battle's opening was quite perfect.
The emerald green plasma came from the main cannon on Sima De Lang's flagship.
Viper Plasma Cannon (Green), Attack Strength: 3; Attack Attribute: Plasma; Continuous Damage Strength: 3; Duration: 60 seconds.
Although only green quality, this special attack type main cannon with abnormal attack effects was incomparable to ordinary kinetic cannons.
Even compared to the blue quality additional module on Sima De Cao's ship, it was no less impressive.
Even though blue quality is a level higher than green quality.
Additional modules are also a level higher than standard modules.
But this main cannon's effectiveness and rarity were unmatched.
Although lacking in explosive power, its long duration made it effective against both energy shields and armor, ensuring stable damage output.
“The Commander's attack tactic has proven effective indeed, worthy of the person chosen by Lord Sima De Cao.”
The adjutant beside him turned to compliment Sima Zhong Da.
Sima Zhong Da smiled politely but internally he was unconvinced, giving a few humble words.
Being forced to join Sima De Cao's forces was a reluctant move for Sima Zhong Da.
Compared to other direct descendants, Sima De Cao's own foundation was insufficient, so he gave more respect to Sima Zhong Da, a talented individual, joining his side.
But for the same reason, Sima De Cao wasn't completely trusting of him either. Most of the middle-management on the entire warship were old hands following Sima De Cao.
Especially the adjutant assigned to him, the purpose of monitoring him was greater than assisting him.
It was evident from the address alone.
“Commander,” not “Captain.”
This clearly demonstrated that Sima Zhong Da, on this warship, only had command authority.
In fact, Sima De Cao's flagship's high explosive power was suitable for this attack tactic, but Sima De Lang's flagship was different.
If Sima Zhong Da hadn't risked himself and taken on the task of supplementing damage, using the Rattlesnake energy field neutralization rounds to severely damage the energy shield of a Spark warship, achieving such a result in one round of concentrated fire would have been impossible.
Sima Zhong Da had always held reservations about Sima De Cao agreeing to team up with Sima De Lang.
Although the Battleaxe, after Yuan Shu's lucky escape, had disappeared without a trace. Even after Sima Zhong Da arrived, he couldn't find any clues.
But the worst outcome was simply being labeled with a failed mission.
Conversely, choosing to team up with Sima De Lang and attack this merchant fleet was escalating the situation.
From the original simple conflict of pursuing Yuan Shu and the Battleaxe, it instantly expanded to getting on the bad side of a major noble in the Purple Thorn Kingdom.
Most importantly, taking such a huge risk didn't guarantee much return.
He understood Sima De Cao's apprehension towards Sima De Lang.
But the more apprehension there was, the more they should keep their distance, not knowing they were in a weaker position and still trying to make a deal with a tiger.
However, Sima De Cao was determined to do so, and Sima Zhong Da could do nothing.
He could only try his best to formulate feasible tactical plans, so that when facing a merchant fleet with comparable comprehensive strength, they could achieve victory with minimal casualties.
Compared to the Jin family's two warships, with their unique tactics.
The merchant fleet's two Spark warships seemed much more ordinary.
Although the chain attacks that could severely damage an ordinary LV.10 Spark warship, when landing on them, only caused their energy shields to overload and their hull armor to be moderately damaged.
Moreover, this level of damage, as long as they temporarily withdrew from the battlefield, after a little time for self-repair and energy shield restart, they could restore most of their combat capabilities.
Indeed, they were tough.
But under the relentless attacks of the Jin family's two Spark warships, it wasn't easy for them to withdraw from the battle.
Despite witnessing the situation firsthand, Wu Hao Ze immediately gave instructions for the six assault ships escorting the transportation fleet in the rear to immediately join the battlefield, containing the Jin family's two Spark warships, creating an opportunity for the damaged ships to withdraw and repair.
Unfortunately, Sima Zhong Da's Rattlesnake energy field neutralization rounds, Sima De Cao's Thunder Boost Device, and Sima De Lang's Viper Plasma Cannon, worked together in perfect harmony.
In just one round of attack, within a minute, they successfully breached the energy shield of one of the merchant fleet's Spark warships and caused moderate damage to its armor.
The speed was too fast, leaving no room for defense.
Under normal circumstances, Wu Hao Ze had considerable confidence in the merchant fleet's two Spark warships' resilience, which was why he adopted the tactic of observing the battlefield first and then allowing the assault fleet to seize the opportunity.
This was perfectly justifiable.
Regrettably, with the combined force of the Jin family's three warships, this seizing the opportunity turned into an obstacle.
When the merchant fleet's Spark warship most needed support, the assault fleet was still in the midst of escorting the transportation fleet to retreat.
They could not provide assistance in the short term!