Boom!
The instant the conduits touched the energy reservoir, the two sets of Immortal Court Law, sharing the same origin yet subtly different, erupted in a violent repulsion.
Blinding lightning burst forth, illuminating the entire Armory.
Great showers of sparks spewed from the junction, splashing onto the High Terrace's metal floor and burning blackened pits into it.
Frenzied currents of law rampaged through the Armory.
The Immortal Court Prison Ship began shaking violently, threatening to break apart at any moment.
Old Ancestor Xuanming let out a startled squawk, thrust the Tortoise Shell Shield over his head, and curled into a ball, pressing himself tightly against the Armory wall.
"It's going to blow! It really is!"
"I knew this madman would wreck the ship sooner or later!"
Behind the shield, Old Ancestor Xuanming trembled, not even daring to raise his head.
Sword in hand, Old Ancestor Cangwu also rushed into the Armory.
Seeing the mass of dazzling lightning on the High Terrace and sensing the repulsive force of law, powerful enough to tear apart a Longevity Realm Dao Fruit, his expression turned exceedingly grave.
The Earth Vein Instrument was a mighty artifact of devouring and conversion.
The Giant Crossbow was a mighty artifact of destruction and Slaughter.
Though both came from the Immortal Court, the underlying logic of their formation patterns was entirely different.
Forcing them together was nothing less than forcibly kneading water and fire into one.
Tightening his grip on the Dark-Gold Long Sword, Old Ancestor Cangwu prepared to intervene at any moment and help Zhou Xuan suppress this runaway power.
On the High Terrace, Zhou Xuan stood at the heart of the lightning.
The raging currents of law scraped against his black robe with an ear-piercing sound.
He held the energy conduits firmly in place, refusing to let