[{"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-30":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},1633179,2099,"Chapter 30: Her First Real Fight in the Realm","heretic-trainer-the-gym-is-my-cultivation-method-chapter-30",30,"\u003Cp>One by one, the competitors stepped through the glowing gate.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The moment Dahlia crossed it, the world around her twisted, and when it cleared, she found herself alone in a dense forest.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She blinked rapidly, clutching her jade token.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I’m... alone?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It took a few moments before she understood.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>So even though some groups wanted to work together, they weren’t teleported together because it was randomized.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Her hand tightened on the jade, breathing slowly, calming herself.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"At least this way, I don’t get ganged up on from the start. Good. This is even better.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Meanwhile, back on the spectators’ side, the crowd suddenly roared.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>High above, twelve massive glowing screens materialize in the air.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Each screen shimmered, showing scenes from inside the Treasure Realm.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Beast prowled, cultivators clashed, and flashes of mana techniques lit up the displays.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Garion leaned forward, eyes narrowing.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Hoh? So they’re letting the audience watch live... I never thought they’d have something like this.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The man sitting next to him, a local merchant, chuckled.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Interesting, isn’t it? It’s a special treasure from a certain sect that made all of this possible.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Garion smirked, resting his chin on his hand.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"A treasure, huh? Make sense, and it is really interesting.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The twelve screens shifted, splitting into smaller sections that zoomed in on the most exciting battles.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>On one, a boy in red robes swung his sword wildly while his opponent swung his spear wildly as well.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>On another, a group of three fought desperately against a giant wolf beast, their screams mixing with the wolf’s howl.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Garion’s eyes narrowed as he studied them.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Most competitors fought with no form. Their attacks were wild and sloppy, relying only on mana and brute strength.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Tch. As expected. They’ve got no idea how to use their bodies. Just use mana around like children.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But then, on another screen, he saw something different. A group of youths in blue uniforms fought in coordination.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Their stances were firmer, their strikes sharper, not completely refined but far more disciplined than the others.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Hoh. So the big sect does know a bit about efficient combat. Not perfect, but at least they’ve been training to refine it. Quite interesting.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He also quickly scanned the other screens, searching for Dahlia.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But no matter how many shifted views passed by, she wasn’t shown at all.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Garion leaned back in his seat, frowning.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Not in the highlights, huh?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He then just waved it off.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Well, that’s fine. If she’s not on the screen, it means she hasn’t gotten into trouble yet.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>---\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Back in the forest, Dahlia had her first real test.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A beast appeared from the trees.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It was a black bear the size of a carriage, with big, sharp claws and saliva dripping from its jaws.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Dahlia’s heart jumped for a moment, but she quickly steadied herself.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"It’s just a beast, nothing more. Just breathe and calm down.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She then tugged her robe tighter.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Even though Garion had given her the combat suit, she still refused to take off the robe.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The thought of showing her arms and bare stomach to strangers made her cheeks burn.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The bear then lunged forward.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Dahlia quickly sidestepped, twisting her hips and landing a punch into its side.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The bear roared in pain, swiping its claws at her in anger.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Dahlia just chuckled as she looked at it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Too slow.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She ducked under the strike, slid behind it, and threw another punch into its ribs.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The beast staggered, but it wasn’t down.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Dahlia circled, never letting it line her up for a direct attack, and Garion’s imagined voice echoed in her head.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Don’t stop moving. Hit from different angles. Let the body carry the punch.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>One, two, three punches. She punched the bear from different sides.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Each blow chipped away its strength until finally, with a last roar, it collapsed onto the ground, twitching before going still.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Dahlia stood over it, panting slightly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Not bad. But beasts are just a side dish. Not the main dish.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She wiped her sweat from her brow and continued deeper into the forest.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Minutes later, she spotted some movement ahead.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A familiar figure in a red robe stepped out from between the trees, sword in hand.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>That’s the boy who mocked me in the waiting hall.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He spotted her as well, lips curling into a smirk.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Well, well, well. The little girl in the robe survived longer than I thought. What’s wrong? Hiding your sect’s shame under that cloth?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Dahlia’s jaw tightened, but instead of snapping back, she smirked.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Funny. You’re alone here. Where are your friends now?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The boy scoffed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I don’t need them. Against unknown trash like you, I’m alone... is enough.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The boy then raised his sword, and mana crackled on the blade.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>However, Dahlia could see that his form was sloppy.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His feet were too narrow, his shoulders stiff, his grip uneven.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He looked more like a child swinging a stick than a martial artist.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>No form. Just maan. Master was right... This is why they will lose to me.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The boy lunged directly, slashing downward with a burst of mana.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Red Fang Slash!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Dahlia sidestepped easily as the sword cut into the dirt around her.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She then stepped in and delivered a sharp punch to his chest as a counter.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"URK!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The body staggered back, clutching himself and staring at Dahlia in anger.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You...!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Dahlia only smiled, seeing his stare.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"To think that you’re this weak. Your swing is just too wide. And also too much mana and too imbalance.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Snarling, he slashed again, this time sideways.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Dahlia ducked under it, her body moving smoothly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She then grabbed his arms as it passed and twisted.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The boy yelped as she forced him down, his sword clattering to the ground.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"W-what the hell is this?!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The boy shouted as he struggled against her.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Dahlia only smirked.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"This is what happens when you fight without form.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She shifted her weight and locked his arms against her body, applying pressure and making his screams even louder.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"ARGH! LET GO!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Dahlia only smirked as she twisted harder mercilessly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You mocked me earlier, right? How does it feel to be beaten by the one you mock?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"DAMN YOU!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The boy shouted again as he kicked wildly, but Dahlia was just too strong, making him unable to break free.\u003C\u002Fp>",1054,"2026-06-06T11:12:18.261Z",1,"novelbin.me","5877b83af8d3d672fef5b499df88357da87c3c73268e3beeb8f8e2b9466d6d36","heretic-trainer-the-gym-is-my-cultivation-method-chapter-272","heretic-trainer-the-gym-is-my-cultivation-method-chapter-29",613,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Fheretic-trainer-the-gym-is-my-cultivation-method-cover.jpg"]