[{"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-251":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},1633140,2099,"Chapter 251: Please Stop Hitting My Cocoon","heretic-trainer-the-gym-is-my-cultivation-method-chapter-251",251,"\u003Cp>Clara kept smiling as she stepped back beside Eliza, dusting her hands like the chaos in front of them was perfectly normal.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Even if Dahlia yelled about not being a shield...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She totally was one.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Thanks to Dahlia’s nonstop screaming from inside the glowing cocoon...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The demonic drake’s attention was completely locked onto her.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Its red eyes never left the swirling azure light.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The drake roared again, wings spreading wide, claws digging into the ground as it prepared another attack.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Clara peeked over her shoulder, then relaxed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"See?\" she said casually. \"We’re safe.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Eliza nodded quietly. \"...For now.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Behind them, the junior disciples huddled together, pale and shaking.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"S-Senior Sister Dahlia is still screaming...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Is that... normal?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Should we help her?!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Some of the senior disciples also looked uneasy.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They had seen many battles, but this was different.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>One of them swallowed. \"That glow... that pressure... is that really...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Clara turned around and raised a hand.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Relax,\" she said with a grin.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Senior Sister Dahlia is awakening her[Unique Physique].\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The words hit the group like thunder.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"...Unique Physique?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You mean that legendary thing?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"The one that Master awakens to beat the third-realm cultivator?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Murmurs spread instantly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Clara nodded proudly. \"Yep. That one.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A senior disciple frowned in shock. \"So this is the awakening process...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Clara crossed her arms. \"Painful, loud, dramatic, and very flashy. Totally on-brand for her.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>From inside the cocoon...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"AAAAAAAGH!! CLARA I SWEAR I’LL KILL YOU AFTER THIS!!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Clara cupped her ear. \"See? Still alive.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Eliza glanced at the cocoon, eyes sharp.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"...The mana is still rising. She hasn’t reached the peak yet.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The drake suddenly slammed its tail against the cocoon again.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>THUD!!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The cocoon shook but held on.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The juniors gasped.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"It didn’t break!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"That thing tanked a third realm attack?!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Clara snapped her fingers. \"Exactly. Awakening cocoon. Super tough.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She waved at everyone. \"So for now, just sit tight and enjoy the show.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A junior whispered, \"E-Enjoy...?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Clara shrugged. \"When else do you get front-row seats to a Unique Physique awakening?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The cocoon pulsed brighter.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Dahlia’s voice echoed again, hoarse and furious.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"THIS IS THE WORST PAIN EVER!! MASTER LIED!!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Clara laughed, hands on her hips. \"Nah. He didn’t lie. He just... undersold it.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Eliza let out a quiet sigh and glanced at Clara.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Senior Sister Dahlia will really kill you later.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Clara waved it off. \"C’mon. She’s not serious.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>From inside the cocoon came another scream, louder than before.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I AM VERY SERIOUS!!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Clara coughed. \"Okay. Maybe a little serious.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The third realm demonic drake roared and slammed its claws into the cocoon again.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>BOOM!!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The cocoon rattled violently, but not even a scratch appeared.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It made the drake even angrier.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It beat its wings hard, then rammed its body into the cocoon again.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>THUD!!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Inside, Dahlia screamed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"CLARA! ELIZA! CAN’T YOU DO SOMETHING?! THE COCOON IS STRONG, BUT EVERY TIME IT SHAKES, IT HURTS LIKE CRAZY!!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Clara winced. \"Oof... that sounds bad.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Eliza answered calmly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Sorry, Senior Sister. That is a third-realm beast. We truly cannot stop it.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Clara raised both hands helplessly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Yeah... please endure it. You’re doing great. Probably.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"PROBABLY?!\" Dahlia roared.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The drake snarled, smoke pouring from its mouth as it attacked again and again.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Each hit made the cocoon tremble.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And each one made Dahlia scream.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But the cocoon didn’t break.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And after an hour...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>CRACK!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A thin line appeared on the cocoon.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Clara’s eyes widened. \"Oh?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>CRACK!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>More lines spread across the surface.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Clara grinned. \"Ooo... this is the moment.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The demonic drake tilted its head. Its eyes gleamed with excitement.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It roared loudly, wings spreading wide.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It thought the cocoon was finally breaking.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It thought it had won.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Eliza stared at the cracks, her voice steady. \"...No. That is not collapse.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Clara nodded, smile widening. \"Yup. That’s a breakthrough.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Inside the cocoon, Dahlia’s scream changed. It was less of a pain and more of a rage one.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"GET THIS THING AWAY FROM ME!!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Clara clenched her fists. \"Ah... that tone.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Eliza’s eyes widened slightly. \"...She’s past the pain.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But no matter what they felt, there was nothing they could do.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They couldn’t stop a third realm beast.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>All they could do was watch.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The demonic drake roared, furious and impatient.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It reared back, chest swelling, and released one last massive shockwave.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>BOOOOM!!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The cocoon shattered.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Smoke exploded outward, covering everything.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The drake pulled its head back and let out a low, satisfied growl.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It thought it was over.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It thought it had finally destroyed the annoying glowing shell.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Clara squinted through the smoke. \"Hey... Do you guys see a body?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Eliza stared forward, completely still. \"...No.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The smoke began to thin, and from inside, Dahlia walked out and was completely different.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Her hair was no longer its usual color.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It had turned azure-white, flowing wildly around her shoulders.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Glowing tattoos covered her arms, shoulders, and back, pulsing faintly with mana.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But that wasn’t what shocked everyone the most.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Two dragon-like horns curved from her head.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Large wings spread open behind her back, flexing once and kicking up wind.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Her hands were also completely replaced with powerful dragon claws.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The juniors froze.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"...Senior Sister?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"...Is that... still her?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"...She looks like a monster...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Clara’s mouth fell open.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"...Holy crap.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Eliza swallowed softly. \"...She awakened.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Dahlia rolled her neck once and locked her eyes onto the demonic drake.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The drake stiffened.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Dahlia leaned forward, claws digging into the ground.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then she vanished.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She appeared right in front of the drake.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Dahlia drove her clawed fist upward.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>An uppercut from below.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The impact lifted the massive drake off the ground.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"YOU’RE GOING TO PAY FOR EARLIER.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She spread her wings and shot into the sky, grabbing the drake midair.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The juniors stared upward, mouths open.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"She’s... flying?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"She’s faster than it!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>High above...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Dahlia twisted her body, grabbed the drake’s head with both claws, and turned sharply.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"DOWN.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She slammed it straight into the ground.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>CRASH!!!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The earth exploded.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Dust and shockwaves spread across the battlefield.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>When the dust settled...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The demonic drake lay motionless, its body broken into the crater.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It was dead.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Clara slowly raised both hands.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"...That was personal.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Eliza nodded. \"...Extremely.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Dahlia landed lightly beside them, wings folding behind her back.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She exhaled once.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"...I feel better now.\"\u003C\u002Fp>",1043,"2026-06-06T11:12:18.543Z",1,"novelbin.me","3d406eb410d4618bbef9545e047fe93b61e3a92c92ebc230a9cac16376fdab0e","heretic-trainer-the-gym-is-my-cultivation-method-chapter-252","heretic-trainer-the-gym-is-my-cultivation-method-chapter-11",613,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Fheretic-trainer-the-gym-is-my-cultivation-method-cover.jpg"]