My Talent's Name Is Generator Chapter 918 The True Core

The colossal azure serpent materialized before us, its immense form coiling through the emptiness in a languid progression. Each undulation of its body warped the adjacent space, as if the very fabric of gravity bowed to its will. A solitary horn adorning its head emanated a subtle, concentrated luminescence, sharp and potent, while its unblinking gaze was fixed—not upon me, but solely on Vivi.

The realization struck me instantly. This was no display of hubris; to the serpent, I was utterly nonexistent.

"Billion…" Vivi's voice resonated softly within our shared consciousness.

"I understand," I responded.

Before any further exchange could occur, a distinct pulse emanated from the serpent. It wasn't an offensive maneuver, but something far more primal—a rudimentary form of communication, driven by sheer instinct rather than deliberate thought.

"Surrender. Resonance."

The meaning coalesced directly within our immediate surroundings. There was no complexity, no room for negotiation, no awareness beyond its singular objective. It felt less like a conversation and more like an immutable directive, echoed endlessly.

Vivi inclined her head slightly, regarding the entity with a quiet, observant curiosity.

"You… wish for me to surrender?" she inquired.

A subsequent pulse followed, this one possessing greater intensity.

"Surrender. Merge. Resonance."

I narrowed my eyes, noting the creature's unwavering repetition without the slightest variation.

"Its intelligence is quite limited," I commented with composure. "It makes no attempt whatsoever to comprehend."

There was no discernible reaction from the serpent. Vivi drifted forward, her expression serene, tinged with a hint of amusement.

"Would you not rather surrender yourself?" she posed lightly.

The response was immediate. A deep, rumbling growl reverberated through the void, and the serpent unequivocally rejected Vivi's proposition. The surrounding space began to tremble as its colossal form shifted with agitation.

Verdant Qi surged across its scales, no longer dispersing outward but drawing inward, rapidly compressing towards a singular focal point. The density escalated to a threshold where even the void itself began to warp, bending under the immense pressure being channeled into its impending attack.

A moment later, the attack was unleashed.

A gargantuan beam of emerald Qi erupted forth, twisting as it traversed the emptiness, spiraling with untamed power. It roared through the void like a living tempest, dragging the surrounding space in its wake and distorting all in its path as it hurtled toward us.

Without a moment's hesitation, I shifted out of its trajectory, leaving the path clear.

Vivi moved.

Her diminutive form ignited, violet flames instantly erupting and expanding outward. In the subsequent instant, her phoenix manifestation emerged, majestic and incandescent, her wings unfurling to span the vastness of the void. The visual contrast was stark—emerald Qi against radiant violet fire, each radiating an overwhelming aura of power.

She did not hesitate.

A concentrated stream of violet flames shot forth from her, cleaving through space to intercept the incoming assault.

The two opposing forces collided.

The impact did not result in an immediate explosion. For a fleeting instant, everything remained locked in a stalemate, as if both powers resolutely refused to yield.

Then, the equilibrium shattered.

Pure energy erupted in all directions as the green and violet energies clashed, annihilating each other in waves of violent force. The void itself fractured under the immense pressure, space twisting and breaking before forcefully re-stabilizing.

Neither side achieved dominance. Vivi maintained her position, her flames burning steadily, yet I could sense the underlying strain she was enduring.

"Billion," her voice reached me, calm yet resolute. "I cannot vanquish it on my own. I require your assistance."

"I am aware," I affirmed.

I advanced and extended my hand. Sealing laws were enacted as a multitude of runes materialized and floated within the void. The surrounding space contracted instantaneously, invisible barriers forming that brought the chaotic distortions under control.

Above us, my personal domain manifested.

The colossal stone tablet appeared without sound, asserting its presence within the void as if it had always held dominion there. Its mere existence shifted the balance, placing all that lay beneath it under my absolute authority.

"Right… to isolate."

The pronouncement resonated through my domain, and it responded accordingly. The ambient Qi, vast and flowing freely, began to partition. The connection between the serpent and the natural essence it was drawing upon weakened, then commenced to sever entirely. What had once flowed without restriction was now divided, no longer responding to its pull.

The serpent reacted. For the first time, its movements lost their steadiness. Its body writhed violently, a distorted shriek echoing through the void as it struggled against its diminishing control.

It was futile.

Next, the chains responded to my command. They detached from the tablet, their advance imbued with an oppressive weight, as if resistance itself held no meaning before them. In the following moment, they surged forward.

The first chain ensnared the serpent's immense body, coiling tightly around its colossal frame. The second immediately followed, binding it further, layer upon layer, immobilizing it completely.

The serpent fought back with desperate ferocity. Green Qi surged once more, gravity collapsing inward in violent bursts as it strained to break free from its confinement.

The chains remained unresponsive. Slowly yet inexorably, they burrowed into the colossal form, stifling every motion until its immense bulk began to lose momentum.

That was the opening needed.

Vivi initiated her next move.

Her incandescent flames coalesced, concentrating into a singular nexus, far more potent than prior emissions. This assault bore a distinct purpose. A spiraling torrent of violet fire shot forth, twisting as it sliced through the emptiness. It impacted the serpent with pinpoint accuracy, boring through its gargantuan frame with an unstoppable impetus.

The serpent writhed violently as the attack traversed its body, leaving a stark, incandescent track straight through its width.

I advanced once more.

"Lock."

The chains obeyed without delay.

They constricted completely, immobilizing all movement, stifling every discharge of Qi, eradicating any lingering defiance. The serpent froze beneath the binding, its struggles reduced to faint, residual twitches.

"Now," I commanded.

Vivi didn't hesitate.

Her immense presence instantly compressed into a beam of violet luminescence. She surged forward, entering the breach she had forged and vanishing within the serpent's interior. The void grew tranquil once more, leaving only the enchained serpent suspended before me, utterly immobilized.

I sustained all elements: the domain, the chains, the severance from the world.

Internally, Vivi navigated.

Through strata of condensed essence, further into the sprawling anatomy, progressing unimpeded until her advance ceased.

At the heart of it all… a diminutive entity awaited.

A serpent. No larger than a foot in length, it floated serenely. I perceived its presence through our connection.

And comprehension dawned.

"So that's it..." I whispered.

"The true nexus of the Blue Spiral."

"Billion… what is the next course of action?" Vivi's voice resonated through our link, subdued now, devoid of its typical exuberance.

I kept my gaze unwavering, observing the minuscule serpent before her. In contrast to the colossal exterior, this entity felt fundamentally distinct.

"Vivi, how would I possibly know that?" I responded. "Can't you simply absorb it as you did the other cores?"

A hesitation followed.

"Um… I'm uncertain if that method will prove effective," she replied with deliberation. "The previous ones were world cores. They possessed a… simpler nature. This is different. It's a galaxy core. I doubt I can subjugate it using that approach."

Her doubt was sufficient cause for me to consider it seriously.

"Are you certain?" I inquired.

"Yes… I believe so," she affirmed.

I released a quiet breath, contemplating the situation while maintaining external control. The chains held steadfast, the domain remained unbroken, and the serpent's body was securely held. We possessed ample time.

"Very well, if direct assimilation is not feasible..." I declared, "then I shall be the one."

A brief silence ensued on her end.

"I will establish dominance over it first," I elaborated. "Once it falls under my control, you may then devour it as per your usual practice. This should neutralize any inherent resistance it possesses."

Vivi remained quiet for a moment before her reply came.

"Yes… that strategy should prove effective."