[{"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-256":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},1633149,2099,"Chapter 256: Confidence Was a Temporary Buff","heretic-trainer-the-gym-is-my-cultivation-method-chapter-256",256,"\u003Cp>Clara wiped the blood off her knuckles and stretched her arms lazily.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Man,\" she said with a grin, \"second realm beasts aren’t that scary anymore, huh?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Eliza stood beside her, breathing steady, eyes calm. \"...They’re slower than before.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The corpse of a second realm demonic beast collapsed behind them with a heavy thud.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A junior nearby stared in disbelief.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Senior Sisters... you killed it so easily...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Clara waved her hand. \"That’s what training does to you. Suffer enough, and everything starts looking manageable.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Eliza nodded slightly. \"...And your body learns.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Clara kicked another fallen beast aside and laughed. \"See? If that’s all Demon Gate Island has, this hunt’s gonna be...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>CRACK!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The ground trembled.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Clara’s smile froze.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"...Huh?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The forest went quiet for half a second.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>BOOM!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Two massive figures pushed through the trees.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>One was a horned demonic ape, its arms thick like pillars, eyes glowing with deep red light.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The other was a black-scaled wolf, twice the size of the earlier beasts, its breath coming out in hot bursts.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Both of them radiated pressure that crushed down on everyone present.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The juniors reacted instantly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They stumbled backward, some almost tripping over roots.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"T-Two of them?!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"W-What kind of joke is this?!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I can’t breathe...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A few outer disciples grabbed their weapons tighter, hands shaking.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"And... and that pressure...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Third realm... they’re both third realm!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Fear spread through the group like a wave.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Clara and Eliza stiffened at the same time.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Clara clicked her tongue, her grin gone completely. \"...Damn it.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Eliza’s fingers tightened, her breathing slowing as her eyes narrowed. \"...This is bad.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Clara glanced sideways. \"This isn’t ’a bit of pressure’ anymore.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"...No,\" Eliza replied quietly. \"This is deadly.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Behind them, Dahlia stood relaxed, arms crossed, eyes bright instead of worried.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She smiled and raised her voice. \"HEY! YOU TWO!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Clara shot her a look. \"Now is not the time to smile!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Dahlia laughed. \"What? You wanted pressure, didn’t you?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Eliza frowned. \"...Those are third realm beasts.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Dahlia nodded easily. \"Exactly.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Clara sucked in a breath. \"You’re insane.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Dahlia’s smirk widened. \"Maybe. But I’m also experienced.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She pointed at herself with her thumb.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Remember earlier? I awakened my[Unique Physique]after the three of us fought that third-realm demonic drake.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Clara paused. \"...Yeah.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Eliza’s brows knit together slightly. \"...You nearly screamed your lungs out.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Dahlia waved that off. \"Details.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She straightened a bit, her tone turning serious for once.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"The pressure matters. Fighting something that can kill you forces your body to react.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She looked at both of them one by one. \"Two beasts. Two of you. Each take one.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Clara’s eye twitched. \"You say that like it’s easy.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I didn’t say easy,\" Dahlia replied. \"I said effective.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The demonic ape roared again, stomping forward and cracking the ground beneath its feet.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The black-scaled wolf let out a low growl, its eyes locked on Eliza.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Eliza adjusted her stance, jaw tight. \"...One on one will make it easier to awaken.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Dahlia nodded. \"Exactly. Your bodies are already close. This is just the final push.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Clara laughed dryly. \"Or the final push into a grave.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Dahlia leaned forward slightly. \"Clara.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Clara looked back.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You didn’t come all the way here just to stop at ’almost,’ did you?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Clara went quiet.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then she clicked her tongue and rolled her shoulders. \"...Damn it.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She glanced at the horned ape. \"Fine. I’ll take the ugly one.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Eliza took a slow breath, eyes steady. \"...I’ll handle the wolf.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The juniors behind them swallowed nervously.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Dahlia stepped back, finally uncrossing her arms. \"Good.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She raised her voice again.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Remember... Don’t hold back. Break yourselves if you have to.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Clara snorted. \"That’s terrible advice.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Dahlia grinned. \"Worked for me.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The demonic ape roared and charged.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The black-scaled wolf lunged at the same time.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Clara cracked her knuckles, eyes sharp. \"Alright.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Eliza lowered her body, muscles tense. \"...Let’s end this.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>---\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The fight exploded the moment both beasts moved.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Clara rushed in first and slid to the side of the horned ape.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Her hands glowed faintly as she struck with reinforced blows, aiming for joints and weak points of the ape.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But when she slammed her fist into its side, there was nothing.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"...What?\" Clara’s eyes widened.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The ape then swung its arm casually.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Clara barely crossed her arms in time.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>BOOM!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She was sent flying, crashing through several trees before rolling across the dirt.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She coughed hard, pain shooting through her ribs.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Okay,\" she groaned, pushing herself up. \"That... hit way harder than expected.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The ape roared and charged again, not giving her time to breathe.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>---\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>On the other side, Eliza faced the black-scaled wolf.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She moved quietly, circling, her steps light as she avoided its snapping jaws.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She struck its leg with a precise kick, mana reinforcing her muscles.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The wolf barely flinched.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Its tail whipped around and smashed into her side.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Eliza was thrown onto the ground, sliding several meters before stopping.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She winced, one hand pressing against her side.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"...So fast,\" she muttered, forcing herself up.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The wolf didn’t wait. It lunged again, claws tearing through the air.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Eliza blocked with her forearm.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Pain exploded through her arm, and she was knocked back again.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>---\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Clara staggered to her feet just in time to avoid being crushed under the ape’s foot.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She rolled, dirt coating her clothes, and barely stood before another punch sent her tumbling.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She spat blood onto the ground and laughed weakly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Wow... this thing doesn’t even care about my attacks.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The ape slammed both fists down.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Clara crossed her arms again, but this time she screamed as the impact crushed her into the dirt.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Eliza wasn’t doing any better.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The wolf slammed her into a tree, the trunk cracking behind her.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She dropped to one knee, breathing heavily, blood trickling from the corner of her mouth.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"...I’m... too slow,\" she said quietly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The wolf growled, stepping closer.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Behind them, the juniors were pale.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"They’re losing...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Senior Sisters are getting beaten...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Dahlia turned toward them, her expression calm.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Don’t worry too much,\" she said, waving a hand lightly. \"This is exactly what they need.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The juniors stared at her in disbelief.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"T-This is necessary...?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Dahlia nodded. \"They have to awaken their own[Unique Physique]. Without pressure like this, it won’t happen.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She looked back toward the battlefield, a faint smile tugging at her lips.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"So relax,\" she added. \"And enjoy the show.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The ground shook again as another heavy blow landed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Dahlia’s smile widened just a little.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"...Though,\" she muttered to herself, fingers flexing, \"I might need to step in if this drags on too long.\"\u003C\u002Fp>",1097,"2026-06-06T11:12:18.543Z",1,"novelbin.me","7785962804aabc09ad333a0a9a5b760549b6967651831c97397e93d073ebeb70","heretic-trainer-the-gym-is-my-cultivation-method-chapter-257","heretic-trainer-the-gym-is-my-cultivation-method-chapter-15",613,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Fheretic-trainer-the-gym-is-my-cultivation-method-cover.jpg"]