[{"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-305":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},1633383,2099,"Chapter 305: Wrong Group To Trash Talk","heretic-trainer-the-gym-is-my-cultivation-method-chapter-305",305,"\u003Cp>Arden clenched his fists and frowned. \"Damn it.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He took a slow breath, then let it out. \"My[Unique Physique]is nature-based. This place is a terrible match for me.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He glanced at the cracked ground and the dead air around them. \"There’s nothing living here to work with.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Dahlia leaned over and gave him a light shove with her shoulder. \"Relax.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She grinned. \"Master is here.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Garion didn’t even turn around. \"Stop using me as emotional support.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Dahlia laughed. \"Too late.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She looked back at Arden.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"And it’s not like you’re useless. It’s only affecting you more than the rest of us. Dion’s fine. Eliza’s fine. I’m definitely fine.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Dion raised a hand. \"I would like to confirm that I am, in fact, fine.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Eliza nodded quietly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Arden sighed. \"I know. It’s just annoying.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Before anyone could say more, the air ahead of them twisted.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Figures began to appear one by one.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They were demons, but very different from the two Garion had killed earlier.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Some were tall and thin, with long arms and sharp fingers.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Others were bulky, with thick hides and jagged horns.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>One crawled on all fours, its eyes glowing faintly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Another floated slightly above the ground, wings twitching slowly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They stared at the group.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>One of the demons spoke, its voice rough. \"Humans?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Another demon laughed. \"How can there be humans here?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A third tilted its head. \"Didn’t you hear? A Demon Gate appeared recently.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It pointed at Garion and the others. \"They must have come from that gate.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The demons murmured among themselves.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"But this far?\" one said. \"They got teleported all the way here?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The bulky demon grinned, baring sharp teeth. \"Lucky us.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Another demon licked its lips. \"It’s been a while since we tasted human flesh.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Garion smiled.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Well,\" he said calmly, \"that answers one question.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Dahlia glanced at him. \"Which one?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"They know about the Demon Gate,\" Garion replied. \"That saves us some searching.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He took a step forward, then stopped and looked at Dahlia. \"Handle them.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Dahlia cracked her knuckles. \"All of them?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Garion nodded. \"Leave one alive.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Dahlia’s grin widened. \"Got it.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She stepped ahead of the group, her posture relaxed but confident. \"Alright, demons.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The demons laughed when they saw her come alone.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"A single girl?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"This will be quick.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Dahlia rolled her shoulders. \"You guys talk too much.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Her hands shifted.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Scales spread across her skin as her fingers sharpened into claws.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Her arms thickened slightly, muscles tightening as dragon traits surfaced.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>With a sharp sound, wings burst from her back, powerful and wide.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Dahlia flexed her claws and smiled brightly. \"Let me see how strong demons really are.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The demons’ laughter stopped.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Garion folded his arms. \"Everyone else, stay back.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Dion muttered, \"I almost feel bad for them.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Eliza quietly shook her head.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Dahlia rolled her neck once, wings spreading wider behind her. \"Alright,\" she said cheerfully. \"Let’s warm up.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She pushed off the ground and shot forward, rising into the air in a smooth arc.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The demons reacted instantly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Flying human!\" one of them shouted.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Careful!\" another yelled.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A tall demon with long arms slammed its hands together.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Dark red mana burst out as sharp spikes formed in the air.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Blood Spike Barrage]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The spikes shot toward Dahlia like arrows.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Dahlia laughed. \"Too slow!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She twisted midair, wings beating once.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The spikes missed her completely, crashing into the ground below and exploding into red mist.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Another demon opened its mouth wide, chanting quickly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Demonic Howl]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A wave of distorted sound blasted forward, strong enough to shake the ground and rattle bones.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Dahlia winced for half a second, then grinned. \"That tickles.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Her body surged with power.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Blue-white energy wrapped around her as the air itself bent around her wings.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She flapped once.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The sound wave was torn apart, scattered like it never existed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Below, Dion whistled. \"That’s unfair.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A bulky demon slammed its fists into the ground.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Hellquake]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The earth cracked and rose upward in jagged chunks, trying to smash Dahlia from below.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Dahlia’s eyes lit up. \"Oh, you’re fun!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She dived straight down, dragon claws glowing.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The rising rocks shattered the moment she passed through them.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She landed hard in front of the bulky demon and punched forward.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The demon barely had time to widen its eyes before it was launched backward, rolling across the ground and slamming into another demon.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Idiot!\" one of them shouted. \"Don’t fight her alone!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Three demons moved together this time. One raised both arms as dark fire formed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Abyss Flame]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Another gathered wind mixed with demonic mana.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Corrupt Gale]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The third spread its wings wide.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Demon Rush]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Flames, twisted wind, and raw force surged toward Dahlia all at once.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Dahlia crossed her arms in front of her face, wings folding slightly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Okay,\" she said brightly. \"Now that’s more like it.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Her wings snapped open.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Sky Dragon Roar]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A thunderous blast of compressed air and lightning exploded outward.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The demonic fire was blown apart.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The corrupted wind vanished.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The charging demon was smashed flat into the ground.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The remaining demons stumbled back, panic flashing across their faces.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"What is she?\" one whispered.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"She’s not human!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Dahlia floated down slowly, hovering just above the ground.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She pointed at them playfully. \"You guys talked about tasting humans, right?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She smiled wider. \"Bad habit.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In a blink, she vanished.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then... She reappeared behind two demons and slammed their heads together with her claws.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Both collapsed instantly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Only one demon remained standing, shaking badly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Garion finally spoke. \"Leave that one.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Dahlia stopped mid-motion and nodded. \"Got it, Master.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She grabbed the last demon by the neck and lifted it off the ground effortlessly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The demon struggled, gasping. \"M-Monster...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Dahlia tilted her head. \"Rude.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She dropped it at Garion’s feet and stepped back, wings folding neatly behind her.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Done,\" she said cheerfully. \"So... questions time?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Dion looked at the demon, then at Dahlia. \"Yeah. I don’t feel bad anymore.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Eliza nodded once.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Arden clenched his fists, eyes sharp. \"They’re stronger than demonic beasts.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Garion smiled faintly. \"And now we have directions.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He looked down at the trembling demon. \"Start talking.\"\u003C\u002Fp>",1014,"2026-06-06T11:12:18.542Z",1,"novelbin.me","e920e68a17bc15cac1db3a6d34835d40f785fea01d754dcc9bfebc8684257118","heretic-trainer-the-gym-is-my-cultivation-method-chapter-306","heretic-trainer-the-gym-is-my-cultivation-method-chapter-304",613,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Fheretic-trainer-the-gym-is-my-cultivation-method-cover.jpg"]