My Talent's Name Is Generator Chapter 954 Defier Safe Zone

My heart gave a single powerful beat, and then an influx of power exploded outward, saturating my entire body. Strength and speed surged by fifty percent instantaneously. Every muscle fiber tightened and sharpened, the exhaustion that had plagued me moments ago vanishing under this sudden surge. I pushed myself upright, my stance now solid, and started advancing towards them.

They remained oblivious to my transformation. The largest among them, clearly their leader, initiated the assault.

It didn't bother with feints or preamble. It launched directly forward, its massive fist aimed straight for my head. The punch was swift and heavy, cleaving the air with a sharp force that would have undoubtedly pulverized me had I remained in my previous position. With a minimal shift, I evaded the blow, stepping inside its reach. My leg whipped out, connecting solidly with its midsection. The impact sent it airborne, crashing backward into a tree, the trunk groaning and splintering under the immense force.

I didn't have a moment to capitalize on the opening. The remaining three immediately swarmed me.

One came from my left, the second from the front, their attacks converging in an attempt to trap me. I dodged the first strike, leaned away from the second, and stepped forward directly into the path of the third. I allowed its punch to come perilously close before smoothly guiding my body along the trajectory of its movement. The axe in my hand followed suit, sliding past its arm and then slicing across its neck in a decisive, single motion. Blood erupted as its body plummeted to the ground, and I didn't pause my assault.

I spun around instantly. The boss was already beginning to recover.

"Impact Burst."

As the ground beneath me fractured, I propelled myself forward once more, closing the distance in a blink and driving my heel into its chest again. This time, the sheer force propelled it much farther, its body violently tearing through multiple trees before vanishing into the dense foliage beyond.

I landed and refocused on the two that remained. One swung wildly, and I effortlessly sidestepped, letting its attack pass harmlessly. The other closed in from my flank. I moved towards this attacker instead, bringing my axe around in a sharp arc that bisected its arm at the elbow. The severed limb dropped as the creature staggered back in shock. Before it could even register the injury, I followed up with another swift strike across its neck, ending its existence cleanly.

The last one let out a ferocious roar and charged directly at me. I met its onslaught head-on.

Two steps.

One swing.

Then another.

Its resistance was fleeting. Its lifeless body dropped beside the others as the exhilarating surge within me began to recede, the Overdrive ability pushing against its very limits.

"No time," I grunted. I turned and sprinted directly towards the spot where the boss had originally been sent flying.

My body seared with exertion with every stride, the strain accumulating as I pushed onward, desperately closing the distance before the power completely faded. I leaped, raising the axe high above my head as every ounce of my remaining strength funneled into the strike.

"Ruin Strike."

The condensed power erupted outwards.

The axe descended in a single, overwhelming arc. All my might was poured into that blow as the blade met its raised palm. The resistance lasted only a fraction of a second before shattering. The cleave continued its path unimpeded, splitting its body vertically as the kinetic force carried through entirely.

It fell.

I landed beside its corpse, my grip weakening as the last vestiges of power drained from my body.

Silence descended upon the forest. I collapsed onto the ground where I stood, falling flat on my back, my breathing ragged as the adrenaline of the fight finally gave way to exhaustion.

I permitted the system notifications to materialize before my eyes.

[Level Up!]

[Level Up!]

[Level Up!]

[Level 22 -> Level 25]

[Combat Points +200]

[Impact Burst 1 (Active)(Uncommon)] -> [Impact Burst 2 (Active)(Uncommon)]

[You have completed the objective: Defeat Believer: Great Ape]

[Influence Point + 300]

[Safe Zone territory available. Check the Influence shop to install one.]

The notifications remained suspended in my vision as I lay there, catching my breath. After a few moments, I mentally willed the system panel to open again.

Shop: Recovery || Enhancement || Weapons || Skills || Utility || Influence

My attention immediately fixated on the final category, and I navigated to the Influence section without hesitation. A new list populated, and directly at the apex was the item I sought.

Safe Zone.

I selected it, and a series of options unfurled before me, each distinguished by a unique cost.

Defier Safe Zone 1 – 300 IP

Defier Safe Zone 2 – 1000 IP

Defier Safe Zone 3 – 3000 IP

Defier Safe Zone 4 – 5000 IP

Defier Safe Zone 5 – 10000 IP

I perused the list, then reviewed it once more, anticipating further details to appear. However, nothing else was presented – no descriptions, no explanations detailing the differences between the tiers, only the escalating cost with each subsequent level.

"That's hardly helpful..." I mumbled, a slight frown creasing my brow.

Given the lack of additional information, I resolved to examine my own status screen before making a decision.

[Status]

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Name: Ryan Heavens

Level: 25

Class: Unassigned (Destroyer)

Talent: Overdrive

Designation: Defier

Combat Points (CP): 590

Influence Points (IP): 460

Stats:

Vitality: 60

Strength: 84

Dexterity: 59

Intelligence: 37

Endurance: 37

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A swift glance at the figures confirmed my findings, my gaze lingering on the Influence Points which stood at 460.

"Merely enough for the initial option…" I muttered to myself. There was no real deliberation needed. My choice fell upon Defier Safe Zone 1.

The instant my selection was confirmed, an object materialized on the ground before me – a small, dark token, adorned with subtle etchings across its surface.

Immediately thereafter, a fresh message materialized.

[Bury this token within the designated territory to activate the safe zone]

I retrieved it, turning the token over in my fingers as I surveyed the surrounding woods.

"So, this is where it begins…" I whispered, my mind already contemplating the ideal location for its placement.

However, before I could take any action, a cascade of new notifications flooded my vision, demanding my attention and diverting it from the token I held.

[Class Selection Now Available]

[In accordance with your advancements along the Destroyer Path, the system has generated a selection of suitable classes.]

[Choose one class to continue your journey.]

A momentary silence ensued, followed by the expansion of further details.

[Class Selection Parameters:]

→ Once selected, class choices are irreversible

→ Subsequent development and evolution are contingent upon this initial decision

→ Class-specific enhancements, abilities, and growth multipliers are applied instantly

→ Further class upgrades will become accessible at higher cultivation levels

[Generated Recommended Options: 4]

[Access Class Selection Interface]

I drew a slow breath, then directed my focus toward the interface that had appeared.

"Let us see what possibilities await."