[{"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-257":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},1633150,2099,"Chapter 257: Worst Timing In Human History","heretic-trainer-the-gym-is-my-cultivation-method-chapter-257",257,"\u003Cp>Dahlia cupped her hands around her mouth and shouted toward the battlefield.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"HEY! You two! Do you need some help or what?!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Clara staggered back after barely blocking another heavy strike.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She wiped blood from her mouth and shot Dahlia a glare.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"No need!\" she yelled back. \"I can handle this!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>On the other side, Eliza slid across the ground, boots digging deep lines into the dirt as she stopped herself.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She straightened slowly and shook her head.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"...We can handle this.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Clara laughed hoarsely, even as her legs trembled.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Yeah. After we awaken, these beasts will be easy. Easy peasy.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Dahlia raised an eyebrow. \"That confident, huh?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She didn’t move closer. Instead, she reached into her storage ring.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Good,\" she said. \"But I wasn’t talking about helping with my power.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Both Clara and Eliza frowned at the same time.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Dahlia pulled out two familiar red bottles and held them up.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"These.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The moment they saw the liquid inside, both of them stiffened.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"...Ah,\" Clara muttered. \"That thing.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Eliza’s lips pressed into a thin line. \"...Master’s new potions made by Mersha.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They remembered all too well.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Every supplement Garion gave tasted horrible.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But the effects?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ridiculous.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And this one... this was made by their junior sister. The so-called genius.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Clara swallowed. \"Didn’t Master say this one boosts physical fitness for a few hours?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Dahlia nodded. \"Yeah. That’s what he said.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Clara clicked her tongue. \"Damn it.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Another roar shook the forest.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The horned demonic ape slammed its fists into the ground, cracking it again.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The black-scaled wolf growled low, slowly circling Eliza.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Clara took a deep breath and shouted, \"Then give it to me!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Eliza nodded without hesitation. \"...Same.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Dahlia smirked. \"Good choice.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She flicked her wrist and threw both bottles.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Clara and Eliza caught them easily, one in each hand.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They both looked down at the red liquid swirling inside.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"...This looks worse than usual,\" Clara said.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Eliza nodded. \"...Much worse.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The beasts roared again and moved closer.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Clara gritted her teeth. \"No more thinking.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She pulled the cork out.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Eliza did the same.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They drank.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The moment the liquid hit their tongues...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"GHH!!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Clara’s eyes went wide. \"WHY IS IT THIS SPICY?!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Eliza choked, coughing hard. \"...It burns!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The heat rushed down their throats, spreading through their chests, their arms, and their legs.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But in the next moment...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Their veins popped and muscles tightened.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Their breathing grew heavy as their bodies reacted instantly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Clara dropped the empty bottle and clenched her fists. \"...Okay.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She laughed, breath shaking. \"Okay, I feel it.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Eliza rolled her shoulders, eyes sharp now. \"...My body feels... lighter. Stronger.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Dahlia crossed her arms, satisfied. \"Good. That means it’s working.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Clara cracked her neck, staring straight at the horned ape.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Alright, ugly,\" she muttered. \"Round two.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The ape roared and charged again, its heavy steps shaking the ground.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Instead of backing away, Clara stepped forward.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At the same time, Eliza lowered her stance.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Her breathing slowed, her eyes fixed on the black-scaled wolf.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"...Come.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But just as both of them were about to move...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Something felt wrong.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Clara suddenly stiffened. \"Wait.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Her brows knit together. \"...Don’t tell me.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A faint glow spread across their body.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then suddenly, violet mana began to leak out from her skin, curling around her arms and shoulders.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Clara’s eyes widened. \"Oh. You’ve got to be kidding me.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>On the other side, Eliza also stopped.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Pale gray mana flowed out, wrapping around her body like mist.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Eliza looked down at her hands, fingers trembling slightly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"...So this is it.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The two demonic beasts slowed, confused by the sudden change.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Behind them, Dahlia’s lips curled into a wide grin.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Congratulations,\" she said loudly. \"Both of you are awakening.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Clara turned her head back just enough to glare at her.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"WHY NOW?!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She gestured wildly at the empty bottle on the ground.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"We just drank that nasty red potion! You’re telling me this couldn’t happen earlier?!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Eliza nodded, her face tightening as the mana grew thicker around her.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"...The timing is terrible.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Dahlia laughed, clearly enjoying this.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Hey, maybe it’s because of the potion.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She shrugged.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"It reinforced your bodies just enough to push you over the line.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Clara groaned. \"So I suffered for a maybe?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"...Likely,\" Dahlia replied cheerfully.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The violet and gray fog grew denser, wrapping tighter around Clara and Eliza.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Clara clenched her fists as the pressure spiked.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"...Ah. Yeah. Here it comes.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Eliza sucked in a sharp breath, trying to calm down.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Dahlia took a step back, hands behind her head.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Alright, brace yourselves. The pain is real.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In the next moment, both Clara and Eliza were completely covered as the glowing energy formed thick cocoons around their bodies.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"SON OF A... THIS HURTS SO BAD!!\" Clara screamed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Even Eliza, usually silent, couldn’t hold it in.\"...Ngh!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The sound echoed through the forest.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The juniors stared in shock.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"E-Even Senior Sister Eliza is screaming...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I’ve... I’ve never heard her raise her voice before...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Is it... Is it even worth it?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Dahlia turned around at once, her expression sharp.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Worth it?\" she repeated. \"Of course it is.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She crossed her arms and looked at them one by one.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Have you already forgotten our motto?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She raised her chin slightly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"No pain, no gain.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The juniors flinched.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Dahlia pointed back toward the battlefield.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Didn’t you see what happened earlier? After I awakened, I beat a third-realm demonic beast easily.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She snorted.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"So don’t ever say it’s not worth it.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Meanwhile, the two demonic beasts moved.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The horned ape let out a low, mocking roar.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The black-scaled wolf’s lips pulled back, teeth flashing.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They could sense it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The humans were vulnerable.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Both beasts charged at the glowing cocoons.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"THEY’RE ATTACKING!\" someone shouted.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Dahlia’s lips curved into a confident grin.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Well then,\" she said calmly, stepping back, \"looks like it’s time.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She raised her voice toward the cocoons.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You two! Congratulations!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The ape’s fist slammed down.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The wolf lunged.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Dahlia laughed lightly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You’re our shields now.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>From inside the cocoon, Clara’s furious voice burst out.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"GODDAMMIT!!!\"\u003C\u002Fp>",1003,"2026-06-06T11:12:18.543Z",1,"novelbin.me","182d9916f204cc4fd20e09ddbb686845e4916356bc2adacd3cb30c055c6cb974","heretic-trainer-the-gym-is-my-cultivation-method-chapter-16","heretic-trainer-the-gym-is-my-cultivation-method-chapter-256",613,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Fheretic-trainer-the-gym-is-my-cultivation-method-cover.jpg"]