[{"data":1,"prerenderedAt":-1},["ShallowReactive",2],{"origin-heretic-trainer-the-gym-is-my-cultivation-method":3,"chapter-heretic-trainer-the-gym-is-my-cultivation-method-heretic-trainer-the-gym-is-my-cultivation-method-chapter-123":6},{"origin":4,"title":5},"english","Heretic Trainer: The Gym Is My Cultivation Method",{"chapter":7,"nextChapterSlug":19,"prevChapterSlug":20,"totalChapters":21,"novelImage":22},{"id":8,"novel_id":9,"title":10,"slug":11,"index":12,"content":13,"wordcount":14,"created_at":15,"updated_at":15,"volume":16,"translator":17,"content_hash":18},1633251,2099,"Chapter 123: The One-Strike Twins","heretic-trainer-the-gym-is-my-cultivation-method-chapter-123",123,"\u003Cp>The crowd’s cheers from the first fight were fading when the announcer raised his hand again.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Next up! Contestant Number Two, Rynar Revalis, versus Contestant Number Thirty-One!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Instantly, the arena grew louder.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"The twin’s up!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Let’s see if he’s really grown strong just like he says he is!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Rynar then walked into the arena calmly, and from the opposite side, a young man with short orange hair entered.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He had a smug grin on his face, and also he had a curved blade on his waist.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He took out his sword and pointed it at Rynar.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"So you’re Rynar, huh? The so-called troublemaker who ran from the clan. Can’t believe you came crawling back.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Some in the crowd laughed, while others whispered.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Rynar didn’t even react. He just scratched the back of his neck and yawned. \"You talk too much.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The boy snorted, stepping closer.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Even if you trained hard somewhere out there, you’re still weak. I’ll make sure everyone remembers that.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Rynar tilted his head. \"Sure, sure. Can we start already?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The boy’s grin faltered slightly. \"Fine. Don’t say I didn’t warn you.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He coated his curved sword with his flaming mana, making it bright and wild, and then charged forward.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Blazing Slash!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He slashed his blade down in a diagonal arc, cutting through the air with a sharp hiss.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The crowd leaned forward, eyes wide.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But before the slash landed, Rynar moved. He didn’t dodge or even block. He just raised one hand and caught the boy’s wrist mid-swing.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The boy’s eyes went wide. \"W-What...?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Rynar looked down at the burning sword, then at him, and said flatly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Is this all there is from you?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The boy tried to pull away, but Rynar’s grip didn’t even budge. His arms even began to tremble.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"How... how can you stop it with one hand?!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Rynar smiled faintly, calm and lazy. \"You said I was weak, right?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He clenched his other fist. \"Let me show you how weak I am.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He punched once.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A simple, clean strike to the gut.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The air went out of the boy’s lungs.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His eyes went blank for a second before his knees hit the floor.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The sword dropped from his hand, flames fading instantly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Gasps spread through the entire arena.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The boy groaned once, then slumped to the side, completely unconscious.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The announcer stood frozen for a second, jaw open, before finally raising his voice.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"...W-Winner! Rynar Revalis!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The crowd exploded.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Cheers, shouts, and disbelief were all mixed into one deafening roar.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Back down in the arena, Rynar looked at the unconscious fighter on the ground, then shrugged.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Guess that’s that.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The announcer, still buzzing with excitement, shouted again.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"A shocking victory! One strike and Number Thirty-One is down! The twins are not to be underestimated!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The crowd’s noise grew louder again, waves of cheers and shocked laughter filling the air.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Rynar turned toward the stands, grinning slightly. \"Next?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The referee blinked, still stunned. \"Uh... yes! Next!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He waved toward the crowd.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Contestant Number Three, Rynor Revalis, versus Number Thirty!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The audience erupted once again.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"The second twin!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Is he the same as his brother?!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"No way they both win like that!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Rynar walked off the stage slowly, hands in his pockets, while Rynor stepped forward, cracking his knuckles with a grin.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Your turn,\" Rynar said over his shoulder, smirking slightly without turning back.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Rynor smirked, rolling his shoulders. \"Yeah, yeah. Don’t worry, I’ll make it quick too.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>From the opposite side, a young man stepped in. He had short yellow hair and held twin daggers.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He spun one easily in his hands, and sparks of electricity flickered faintly around his boots.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The boy pointed one dagger toward Rynor, grinning confidently.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I’ll admit that your brother’s strong. That punch from him was no joke.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Rynnor tilted his head, smiling faintly. \"Oh? You admit it, huh?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The boy nodded.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Yeah, and it was impressive... but don’t think everyone’s weak just because you trained somewhere fancy.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Rynor stretched his neck lazily.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"That depends. You planned to talk to death or fight?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The boy smirked. \"I’ll make you eat those words.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lightning mana crackled around his legs as he shouted. \"Lighting Step!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The boy vanished, and a yellow streak appeared and shot around the arena.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The crowd gasped.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"He disappeared!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Too fast!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Rynor stood perfectly still in the center of the arena, hands in his pockets, eyes half-open like he was barely interested.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A low voice suddenly came from behind him, calm but smug.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Even if you’re strong, can you see me? Or even better... hit me?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>No answer came from Rynor. He didn’t even turn around.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The boy chuckled under his breath. \"Heh. Not much of a talker, huh?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You’ve changed for the better, I’ll give you that. But don’t think that means you can beat me.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He crossed his twin daggers, lightning exploding around him like a thunderclap.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"And now...\" he shouted, jumping forward. \"Lightning Cross!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The crack of thunder shook the air. Sparks streaked toward Rynor from behind.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But before the blades could touch him, Rynor moved.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Just one step. One smooth motion.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His leg swung back like a whip.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>THUD!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The kick landed square in the boy’s stomach, and the lightning vanished instantly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The boy’s body then shot backward, rolling across the floor until he hit the wall and crumpled to the ground.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The arena fell silent for a moment.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"W-What just happened?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Did he... did he just kick him mid-attack?!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I didn’t even see it!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Rynor lowered his leg slowly, dust swirling around his boot. \"Lightning Step, huh?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He brushed off his leg. \"My senior sister moves even faster than you.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The crowd erupted. Cheers and shocked laughter filled the air again.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The announcer was blinking rapidly, still processing what just happened.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then he shouted. \"W-Winner! Rynor Revalis! Another instant victory!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The stands went wild.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Two matches, two knockouts!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Are they even human?!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Rynar leaned against the railing of the waiting area, smirking.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Not bad, brother. You took one more second than me, though.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Rynor turned and grinned back. \"Please. I was just being polite.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Dahlia, watching from above, couldn’t hide her small smile.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Those two really don’t know how to hold back.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Clara laughed. \"They’re just showing off because Master’s watching.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Garion stood with his arms folded, watching calmly. 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