[{"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-319":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},1633397,2099,"Chapter 319: Street Ambush Gone Very Wrong","heretic-trainer-the-gym-is-my-cultivation-method-chapter-319",319,"\u003Cp>The mood in the street shifted without warning.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The demons around them suddenly stopped shouting and shoving each other.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>One by one, they began backing away, retreating toward doorways and alley corners.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Something was coming.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Heavy footsteps echoed down the street.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A group of demons emerged from between two buildings.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Unlike the others, these ones were organized.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They wore uniform outfits, dark and reinforced, clearly made for combat rather than style.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Their movements were sharp and controlled.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And all of them were looking straight at Garion.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Dahlia noticed it immediately. Her grin faded, replaced by interest.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Oh?\" she muttered. \"Looks like we finally caught someone’s attention.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Arden swallowed and leaned closer to the group.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Master... it seems you were right. Velgon really did sell our information.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Garion didn’t stop walking. He only nodded slightly. \"Naturally.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Dahlia cracked her knuckles. \"Of course he did. They’re demons. Betrayal is cheaper than honesty.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She looked at the approaching figures again. \"And now we finally have a reason to beat them properly.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Garion glanced sideways at her. \"So, do I need to move? Or are we handling this here?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Dahlia laughed. \"Relax, Master. We’ve got this.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She tilted her head, studying the uniformed demons. \"Still... these guys aren’t like the ones we fought outside the city.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Garion raised an eyebrow slightly. \"So. Do you need help?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Of course not.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Dahlia’s grin widened as excitement crept into her voice. \"That’s what makes this interesting.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Eliza stepped forward quietly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Her body lowered a little, weight shifting as she prepared.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Her presence seemed to fade as her[Unique Physique: Ghost]stirred.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The noise of the street felt distant around her.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Arden hesitated, then let out a small sigh. He sat down on a nearby crate, shoulders slumping.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"As usual, I’ll stay back,\" he said apologetically.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I can’t really do much here with my[Unique Physique: Nature]in a place like this.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Dahlia glanced at him. \"You sure?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Arden nodded. \"I’ll support if things get messy.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Dion stepped forward instead, hands in his pockets, a relaxed smile on his face. \"Alright then. Guess I’ll join.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Several of them turned to look at him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Huh?\" Dahlia blinked. \"You?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Arden tilted his head. \"Wait... Dion, your[Unique Physique: Wine]is support-type, isn’t it?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Dion chuckled. \"That’s what everyone thinks.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He rolled his shoulders and took a step closer to the demons.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Don’t mistake recovery for weakness. Wine strengthens the body. It sharpens the mind.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He cracked his neck lightly. \"I can fight too.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Dahlia raised an eyebrow. \"Oh? Since when?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Dion smirked. \"Since always. You just never paid attention.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Garion finally stopped walking.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He turned slightly, eyes calm as ever, scanning the uniformed demons.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>One of the demons stepped forward. \"Otherworlders. You are coming with us.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Dahlia laughed loudly. \"See? Straight to kidnapping.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Eliza took another silent step forward. The air around her felt colder, thinner.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Dion lifted his hands and stretched casually. \"Guess that’s our cue.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Garion clasped his hands behind his back. \"Remember your form. Don’t rush.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Dahlia rolled her shoulders and laughed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Sparks of storm energy began to crackle around her arms.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Scales spread along her skin, and translucent wings burst open behind her back as her[Unique Physique: Sky Dragon]activated.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Yes, Master.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The sound of her wings snapping open made several demons flinch.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The uniformed demons reacted instantly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Boots scraped against the stone as they tightened their formation.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Their leader raised a hand slightly, signalling caution.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Dahlia glanced back over her shoulder. \"Dion. Eliza. You two stay at the back.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She smirked. \"Let me start this party.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Dion blinked. \"Wow. Not even a warm-up?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He shrugged and reached into his coat, pulling out several sealed bottles.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The liquid inside shimmered faintly as he popped one open.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Fine. I’ll prep support.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Eliza didn’t respond.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She had already moved.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>While everyone’s attention was on Dahlia, Eliza stepped forward without a sound.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The noise of the street seemed to slide past her, unable to touch her presence.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Dion noticed a second later and sighed. \"She never listens, does she?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He glanced back at Arden, who was standing near Garion.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Looks like I’m responsible for you again, huh?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Arden nodded quickly. \"Y-yes. I’ll stay close.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Dion handed him a small bottle. \"If things go bad, drink this. Slowly.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Arden accepted it with both hands. \"Thank you.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In the next moment, Dahlia moved.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The ground cracked under her feet as she burst forward.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Wind exploded behind her wings, and her body turned into a blur of blue and white.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The demons barely had time to shout.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Dahlia slammed straight into the center of their formation.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>One demon was lifted off the ground by sheer force, his body spinning through the air before crashing into another.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Too slow,\" Dahlia said brightly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A clawed swipe sent storm pressure ripping through the group.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Several demons were thrown back, skidding across the street.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At the same time, one demon collapsed silently.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>No one saw Eliza strike.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She appeared behind him for half a second, her hand passing through his neck as her body turned mist-like.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The demon dropped without a sound, eyes wide in confusion.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Dion took a sip from his bottle and smiled. \"Yep. That’s about right.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The demon soldiers staggered back, eyes wide.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"What the hell is this?\" one of them shouted.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Another demon wiped blood from his mouth, staring at the crushed armor on the ground.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"How can they be this strong?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"They’re not demons,\" a third snarled. \"So how are they handling the demonic mana?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The air was thick with corrupt energy, heavy enough to slow ordinary outsiders to a crawl.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yet these intruders stood straight, breathing evenly, moving freely.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Fear crept in where confidence had been.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>One of the soldiers clenched his weapon. \"Stop hesitating!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He raised his blade and shouted, \"Attack! If you only defend, you will die!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The command snapped the others out of it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The formation broke.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Demons surged forward at once, weapons flashing as they charged.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Dahlia laughed as they came. \"That’s better! Now let’s see how good you really are!\"\u003C\u002Fp>",998,"2026-06-06T11:12:18.542Z",1,"novelbin.me","dc3b872b990d277648408ae49493692f84e7ddc24ad053d53598be1015db79a1","heretic-trainer-the-gym-is-my-cultivation-method-chapter-320","heretic-trainer-the-gym-is-my-cultivation-method-chapter-318",613,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Fheretic-trainer-the-gym-is-my-cultivation-method-cover.jpg"]