[{"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-260":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},1633154,2099,"Chapter 260: This Physique Is Cheating","heretic-trainer-the-gym-is-my-cultivation-method-chapter-260",260,"\u003Cp>Dahlia let out a breath and crossed her arms, looking between the two of them with clear interest.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Alright,\" she said. \"Now I really want to know.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She pointed at Clara first.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You. How did you suddenly turn into liquid and gas? One moment you were solid, the next you were untouchable.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then she turned to Eliza.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"And you. How did you disappear and reappear like a ghost? You didn’t even leave a trace.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Eliza stayed quiet, as usual, simply watching.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Clara, on the other hand, smirked.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Before that...\" she said slowly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Suddenly, Clara rushed forward.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Dahlia raised an eyebrow. \"Hm?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Clara grinned wide. \"Time for me to do what I promised.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She lifted her hand.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I’ve awakened my[Unique Physique], so I can finally smack you, Senior Sister Dahlia.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Dahlia burst out laughing. \"Oh? Let’s see if you can.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She didn’t dodge.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Instead, Dahlia swung her arm forward.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Her hand transformed instantly, dragon scales forming as her fingers became sharp claws.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She struck Clara head-on.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Dahlia wasn’t worried at all. Clara had awakened now.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She wouldn’t die from this. And even if something went wrong...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She still had the green potion Master gave her.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But the moment her claw hit...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Her attack passed straight through.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"...Huh?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Clara’s body turned liquid again, flowing around Dahlia’s arm like water.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Dahlia’s eyes widened in shock.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"What?!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Clara’s voice came from the side.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Hehe.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She stepped back into solid form, hands on her hips, clearly enjoying herself.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Dahlia stared at her hand, then at Clara.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"There’s no way...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Clara laughed. \"Surprised?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Dahlia frowned deeply.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"How can your[Unique Physique]be this ridiculous? Liquid, gas... What’s next? How is this even fair?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She shook her head.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"This is too overpowered.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Ouch.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Dahlia flinched as something smacked her squarely in the back of the head.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Ouch!\" Clara yelped at the same time, clutching her hand.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Both of them turned around instantly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Clara stared at her palm. \"The hell? Why is your head so hard?!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Dahlia rubbed the back of her head and smirked.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Of course it’s hard. I’m covered in dragon scales.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Clara scowled. \"Damn it.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Dahlia laughed, then waved a hand.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Alright, alright. You’ve hit me once. That counts.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She looked at Clara seriously now.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"So. Care to explain?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Clara sighed dramatically.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Okay, okay.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She straightened up, her playful expression calming down.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"My[Unique Physique]is called[Illusion].\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Dahlia blinked.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"...Illusion?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then her eyes widened.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Wait a minute...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Clara’s impossible transformations.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"...Don’t tell me.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Clara grinned.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Of course.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Dahlia sucked in a breath.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Everything just now... the liquid body, the gas, even the hit you took...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Clara nodded proudly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"All illusion.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Dahlia clicked her tongue.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"...Damn it.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She looked around again, then at the juniors behind them.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You even pulled all of us into your illusion?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Clara shrugged casually.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"What can I say?[Unique Physique]is just that powerful.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She tapped her chest lightly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"My body itself radiates illusion power. Whether you like it or not, if you’re close enough...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She smiled. \"You’re already inside my illusion world.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Dahlia let out a low whistle.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"...No wonder Master said[Unique Physique]is even better from mana traits.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Clara nodded.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Yeah. If I were using a mana trait, I’d have to activate it, control it, and maintain it.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She spread her hands.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"But this? It’s just... I don’t need to think hard at all.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She tilted her head.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I don’t think I could ever do this with normal mana cultivation.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Dahlia stared at her for a long moment.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then she laughed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"...Unfair,\" she said. \"Completely unfair.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Eliza finally spoke, her voice calm. \"...Your illusion feels real.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Clara smiled at her.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Thanks. That’s the best compliment.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Dahlia let out a breath and shook her head once, then turned her attention fully to Eliza.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Alright,\" she said. \"Now it’s your turn.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She looked Eliza up and down carefully.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"How did you disappear for so long?\" Dahlia asked.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"And then suddenly appear like that... just like a ghost?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Eliza nodded calmly. \"Yeah. Because I am a ghost.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>There was a short pause.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Clara blinked.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Dahlia blinked.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"...What?\" Clara said.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Dahlia frowned. \"Wait. Did I hear that wrong?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She leaned closer. \"Did you just say you’re a ghost?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Eliza nodded again, completely serious. \"Yes.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Clara slowly turned to Dahlia. \"Did she hit her head during awakening?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Dahlia crossed her arms. \"I’m starting to think your illusion hit us too hard.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Eliza tilted her head slightly. \"...My[Unique Physique]is called[Ghost].\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Both of them froze.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"...That’s allowed?\" Clara muttered.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Dahlia stared at Eliza, eyes sharp.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"A ghost... as a physique? How does that even work?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Eliza thought for a moment, then answered simply.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"...Just like how a ghost works.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Before either of them could respond, Eliza vanished silently and instantly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Clara’s eyes widened. \"Huh?!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Dahlia instantly turned her head, scanning the area. \"Where did you...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Eliza’s voice came from behind them.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"...Here.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Both Clara and Dahlia flinched.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Eliza stood right behind them, close enough that they hadn’t sensed anything at all.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Clara spun around. \"When did you get there?!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Eliza spoke calmly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"My presence is reduced almost completely. My movement doesn’t create sound.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She stepped back slightly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"And what you were talking to just now...\" she added, \"...was only my ghost afterimage.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Dahlia’s frown deepened.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"...Afterimage?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Before she could say more, Eliza vanished again.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She reappeared beside them an instant later, standing casually with her hands at her sides.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"...Because,\" Eliza continued, \"...I can become invisible.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Clara sucked in a sharp breath. \"That’s cheating.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Dahlia nodded slowly. \"...That’s beyond cheating.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Eliza looked at Dahlia’s arm. \"There’s more.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She raised her hand and calmly reached forward.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Her fingers passed straight through Dahlia’s body.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Dahlia stiffened. \"...Huh?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She looked down.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Eliza’s hand was inside her arm.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>There was no resistance or even pain.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Her hand just... passed through.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Dahlia tried to grab Eliza’s wrist.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Her hand closed on nothing.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Eliza pulled her hand back, and it became solid again.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"...I can pass through things,\" Eliza said. \"Like a ghost.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Dahlia stepped back quickly, eyes wide. \"...What the hell?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She tried again, swinging her arm, dragon scales forming instinctively.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Eliza didn’t dodge.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The attack passed through her harmlessly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Dahlia stopped, disbelief written all over her face.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"...No matter what I do, I can’t touch you.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Eliza nodded. \"Yes.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Clara stared at Eliza from head to toe.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"...Okay. I take it back.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She pointed at Eliza.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Yours is way crazier than mine.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Dahlia exhaled slowly, then laughed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"...Illusion and Ghost.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She looked at both of them.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Master really outdid himself with this path.\"\u003C\u002Fp>",1077,"2026-06-06T11:12:18.543Z",1,"novelbin.me","33c3376007cfdb0f427aca83c56bf1323bd611ced6d1ecc7d0bc8e18e267aad7","heretic-trainer-the-gym-is-my-cultivation-method-chapter-17","heretic-trainer-the-gym-is-my-cultivation-method-chapter-259",613,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Fheretic-trainer-the-gym-is-my-cultivation-method-cover.jpg"]