[{"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-250":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},1633641,2099,"Chapter 250: Dahlia Awakens While Screaming in Pain","heretic-trainer-the-gym-is-my-cultivation-method-chapter-250",250,"\u003Cp>Dahlia charged first, feet pounding the ground, her fists glowing faintly as she poured mana into her arms.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Alright, big lizard! Take this!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She leaped and threw a heavy punch straight at the drake’s jaw.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>BOOM!!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Her fist landed cleanly, but the drake didn’t budge.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Dahlia’s eyes widened. \"H-Huh?!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The drake’s red scales didn’t even crack.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Clara appeared at her side, jumping high with a twisting kick.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Spiral Heel Smash!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Her heel slammed down on the drake’s head, and instead of the monster flinching...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Clara felt her foot vibrate painfully.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"OW OW OW! My heel! Why is its head harder than steel?!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Eliza darted in next, her movements soft but sharp.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She flicked her fingers and struck the drake’s throat with a precise jab.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Silent Palm.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The drake’s neck barely moved.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Eliza blinked. \"...That should’ve stunned it.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The drake slowly turned its head toward her, red eyes glowing.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Clara grabbed Eliza’s sleeve and pulled her back. \"Nope! Don’t stare at it like that! That’s how people die!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The drake roared again, shaking the ground.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Dahlia stomped the ground hard. \"Alright! New plan! Hit harder!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Clara yelled, \"THAT’S NOT A PLAN!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Eliza nodded anyway. \"...Reasonable.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The drake swung its tail suddenly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>WHOOSH!!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Dahlia barely ducked.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Clara rolled backwards like a panicked raccoon.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Eliza slid to the side in a clean, silent motion.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Dahlia wiped sweat off her forehead. \"Its tail moves way too fast!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Clara pointed at the scales. \"Look! Its whole body is like spiritual armor! My kicks do NOTHING!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Eliza pressed her fingers together, breathing steadily. \"Its defense... extremely high. Our strength... too low.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Dahlia narrowed her eyes, crouching low again. \"Then we just keep hitting it until something works!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Clara raised a hand. \"Wait, wait, wait...That’s your plan again?!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The drake roared, and its claws swiped at them.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Dahlia blocked with both arms.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>BAM!!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She skidded back several meters, boots carving lines into the dirt.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Damn... it’s strong.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Clara dashed in, throwing rapid punches.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Barrage Combo! Barrage Combo! Barr... OW! OW! My knuckles!!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Her hands were bright red from hitting the scales.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Eliza tried to grab the drake’s leg for a throw.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But the moment she touched the scales, her face tightened.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"...Heavy. Too heavy.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She stepped back instantly. \"I cannot throw this.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And before anyone could react...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>FWOOOM!!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The demonic drake whipped its massive body around, sweeping its tail around.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Dahlia raised her arms to block.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>BAM!!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She was thrown back, boots digging trenches in the ground.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Clara flew sideways, rolling across the dirt with a loud scream.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"AAAAAH! MY SPINE!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Eliza flipped midair and landed in a crouch, but even she slid a few meters.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The juniors watching screamed in panic.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"That thing is insane!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The drake roared angrily and stomped forward.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Its wings stretched wide, dragging wind with them.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then its throat began to glow faint red.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Clara froze, eyes widening. \"Don’t tell me... It’s gonna breathe something?!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Dahlia’s heart dropped.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"BACK!! MOVE!!!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Eliza whispered, \"...Too late.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The drake snapped its head downward.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>BWOOOOSH!!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But instead of fire or poison, a blast of compressed air and raw force exploded out of its mouth.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A shockwave.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The ground tore open as it traveled.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Clara shielded her face. \"WHAT KIND OF DRAGON BREATH IS THIS?! IT’S JUST WIND BUT IT HURTS SO MUCH!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The shockwave slammed into them.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Dahlia dug her heels in.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>SKRRRRT!!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She slid backward but kept her stance... barely.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Eliza crossed her arms in front of her chest.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"...Strong push,\" she muttered.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Clara, however, wasn’t as lucky.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She was blasted into a bush.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"HELP! I’M STUCK! ALSO I THINK THE BUSH BIT ME!!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The drake inhaled again, throat glowing brighter.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Dahlia’s eyes widened. \"NOT AGAIN!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She sprinted toward Clara, grabbed her by the collar, and yanked her out of the bush.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"MOVE, CLARA!!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I AM MOVING!! MY LEGS JUST FORGOT HOW!!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Eliza landed beside them silently.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"...It wants to push us away. Or crush us.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Dahlia wiped sweat from her forehead, panting.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"That shockwave hurts more than the first one... Why is this drake so aggressive?!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Clara pointed at the giant beast with both hands shaking like leaves.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Maybe because we punched it twenty times?! You think it’s happy about that?!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Eliza stepped beside them, her voice quiet, but her eyes cautious.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"...Or because it’s a demonic beast. They get angrier the more you fight.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Dahlia groaned and rubbed her neck.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Whatever the reason is, we need to find a way to beat it.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She tightened her stance again but then suddenly froze.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Wait... something’s wrong...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Her fingers twitched. Her heartbeat spiked. A strange pressure surged from deep inside.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Her skin also glowed faintly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Clara blinked. \"Uh... senior sister? You’re glowing.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Eliza nodded once. \"...Bright.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Dahlia’s eyes widened as a current of azure-colored mana burst from her skin, swirling wildly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"W-Wait! This... could it be...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She couldn’t even finish as the mana wrapped around her body, forming a shining cocoon around her.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Clara gasped and jumped back. \"No way! Senior Sister Dahlia is starting her awakening!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Eliza stepped closer, observing the aura. \"The pressure is strong... yes. She is awakening.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Inside the cocoon, a scream echoed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"AAAAAGH! WHY IS THIS SO PAINFUL?!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Clara winced. \"Yup, that sounds about right.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She cupped her hands around her mouth.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Senior Sister! The twins and Arden already told you the awakening hurts like being stabbed by trillions of needles!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Eliza nodded calmly. \"It is supposed to be unbearable.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Dahlia screamed again from inside the cocoon.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"UNBEARABLE?! THIS IS MORE THAN UNBEARABLE!!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Clara laughed weakly. \"Please endure it, Senior Sister! You’re our only hope of beating that drake!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As if hearing them, the demonic drake turned its head sharply toward the glowing cocoon.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Its eyes narrowed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Clara’s expression froze. \"Oh no.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Eliza whispered, \"...It sees her as a threat.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The drake inhaled deeply, chest expanding.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Clara paled. \"Ah. No, no, no! DON’T YOU DARE!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>BWOOOOSH!!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Another violent shockwave blast erupted from the drake’s mouth.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It hit the cocoon dead-on.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>CRACK!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But surprisingly, the cocoon didn’t break\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It didn’t even budge.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Clara stared, jaw dropping. \"WOAH... Good defense!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Eliza tilted her head. \"...The cocoon is reinforced by awakening mana. Hard to damage.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Clara planted her fists on her hips confidently. \"Great! Our senior sister is awakening AND acting as our shield!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>From inside the cocoon, Dahlia’s muffled voice screamed:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"CLARA, I CAN STILL HEAR YOU!! STOP CALLING ME A SHIELD!!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Clara grinned shakily. \"Sorry, sorry! Focus on awakening!\"\u003C\u002Fp>",1068,"2026-06-06T11:12:18.542Z",1,"novelbin.me","6d4a2759e12bc6e07d99c1c7adfa0ccfd0c1d5dec0e577c4e295ed57829fefc9","heretic-trainer-the-gym-is-my-cultivation-method-chapter-551","heretic-trainer-the-gym-is-my-cultivation-method-chapter-249",613,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Fheretic-trainer-the-gym-is-my-cultivation-method-cover.jpg"]