The entire planet seemed to have gone silent as Layton was pierced through, by this time the soil of the planet gradually dissolved turning into a fleshy gooey substance, from its appearance it was obvious the planet had been slowly transformed into a Zerg brood. The brood began to work slowly in an attempt to conceive more creatures while the existence behind the brood watched Layton closely, she was well aware that the success of her planned attacks did not mean her opponent was defeated. At their stage, the heart being destroyed did not mean death and unless done with special means such an injury did not even amount to a fatal or heavy injury.