[{"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-323":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},1633401,2099,"Chapter 323: She Forced A Group Raid","heretic-trainer-the-gym-is-my-cultivation-method-chapter-323",323,"\u003Cp>Drazhul frowned, his teeth clenched so hard his jaw trembled.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He hated it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But he knew she was right.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The hit to his chest still burnt. Not just pain, but pressure.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The kind that stayed inside the body and refused to fade.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His arms felt heavy. His breathing was uneven.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"She’s not bluffing,\" he muttered.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He straightened slowly, forcing himself to stand tall even as blood dripped from the corner of his mouth.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His eyes stayed locked on Dahlia, who hovered calmly in the air.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>From that single strike, he could feel it clearly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She was truly strong.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Drazhul clicked his tongue and spat to the side. \"Tch.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then he raised his voice.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Xavira. Malreth. Velmor.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His roar echoed down the street.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I know you’re all here.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The watching demons froze.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Dahlia tilted her head slightly, amused. \"Oh?\" she said. \"Calling for backup now?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Drazhul ignored her and kept shouting.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Come out,\" he barked. \"Or don’t think you’ll get anything if she destroys this demon city.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The wind howled louder as if reacting to his words.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Dion glanced sideways at Garion. \"So that’s the play.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Arden swallowed but stood firm. \"He knows he can’t win alone.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Eliza said nothing, but her eyes shifted toward the rooftops.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>For a moment, nothing happened.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then slow applause echoed from the shadows.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Well said,\" a smooth voice replied.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Malreth stepped out from behind a shattered building, brushing dust from his robes. His rings glittered as he smiled thinly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You always were quick to protect your interests,\" Malreth said. \"Even when losing.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Dahlia’s gaze flicked toward him. \"Oh. You must be the greedy one.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Malreth laughed nervously. \"Straight to the point. I admire that.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Another figure emerged from the opposite side.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Xavira walked forward gracefully, her heels clicking softly against stone.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Her eyes were fixed on Dahlia, calm and curious, like she was studying a rare dish.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"My, my,\" Xavira said gently. \"A full transformation. How delightful.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Dahlia grinned. \"You staring because you’re hungry?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Xavira smiled wider. \"Always.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A final presence made itself known.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Velmor stepped out quietly from the alley behind Drazhul.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His hands were folded behind his back, expression calm as ever.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"This is becoming inefficient,\" Velmor said. \"But fascinating.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Drazhul let out a breath he did not realise he was holding.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Good,\" he said. \"Then you understand the situation.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He pointed toward Dahlia.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"If she keeps going, this city won’t survive,\" Drazhul continued. \"And none of you will profit from ruins.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Malreth frowned, his fingers twitching as if counting losses in his head.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Tch. Destroyed streets. Dead buyers. Broken infrastructure. That would be a disaster.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Xavira’s eyes stayed on Dahlia the entire time.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Her smile was gone, replaced by something sharper.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"We also need information,\" she said calmly. \"About their world.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Velmor nodded. \"Without knowledge, invasion is inefficient.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>All eyes slowly turned toward Dahlia.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She stood there calmly, wings half-spread, claws relaxed at her sides.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"...We never thought,\" Malreth admitted slowly, \"that she would be this strong.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Velmor spoke softly. \"If we fight her individually, we will lose.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Drazhul nodded. \"So we work together,\" he said. \"For now.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Dahlia smirked, her tail swaying lazily behind her.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Oh?\" she said. \"Now this is getting interesting.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She glanced back briefly. \"Right, Master?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Garion did not move.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Your fight,\" he replied simply.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Dion leaned closer to Garion and whispered, \"Should we help?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Dahlia heard him anyway.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"No need,\" she shouted without turning around. \"Stay put.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She rolled her shoulders, wings spreading wider.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I want to see just how powerful I really am.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Drazhul raised his fist. \"Don’t regret this.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Dark energy surged.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>One by one, the demons activated their power.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"[Demonization].\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Malreth’s body swelled as veins bulged beneath his skin.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Rings shattered as his fingers thickened.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Xavira’s horns grew longer, her eyes glowing gold as demonic mana wrapped around her like silk.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Velmor’s presence changed subtly, the air around him growing unnaturally still.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The street trembled.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Dahlia laughed, loud and excited, wings beating once as the wind answered her joy.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Good,\" she said. \"Now this feels fair.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>---\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Far from the city, deep within a quiet black stone hall, Kravos suddenly opened his eyes.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The candles around him flickered all at once.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He frowned.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"...That pressure,\" Kravos muttered. \"Why did it spike so suddenly?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He slowly stood up, his long coat brushing against the floor.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His gaze shifted toward the distant outline of Black Ash City, barely visible through the ash-filled sky.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Why would those four activate their power at the same time?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His fingers tapped once against the armrest beside him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Azgus.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A shadow detached itself from the wall.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Yes, my lord,\" Azgus replied, bowing immediately.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Kravos did not look at him. \"Tell me the current situation in Black Ash City.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Azgus straightened.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"The demonic mana in the city has surged sharply. Lord Drazhul, along with Malreth, Xavira, and Velmor, have all activated[Demonization].\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Kravos finally turned his head. His eyes narrowed. \"All four?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Yes,\" Azgus confirmed. \"At the same time.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Kravos frowned deeper. \"...Why?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Azgus hesitated briefly, then continued. \"The Demon Gate has activated.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The room went silent.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Kravos’s hand tightened slightly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"That gate,\" he said slowly. \"The one sealed from the other side for decades?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Azgus nodded. \"Yes, my lord. It opened recently.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Kravos let out a slow breath. \"Tch. Troubles never come alone.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Azgus continued quickly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"There is more. Reports confirm that several strong otherworlders crossed over from the other side into the demon world.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Kravos paused mid-step.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"...Otherworlders?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Yes,\" Azgus said. \"From what we gathered, Lord Drazhul and the others intended to capture them alive for information.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Kravos folded his arms. \"I see. That part makes sense.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He looked toward the ceiling, thinking. \"But how did they enter the demon world at all?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His gaze sharpened. \"Only demons should be able to pass through that gate.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Azgus shook his head. \"I do not know the exact reason. But there is a possibility.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Kravos glanced at him. \"Speak.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"There are rare humans who cultivate using demonic mana,\" Azgus said carefully.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Demonic cultivators. They are extremely uncommon, but they do exist.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Kravos hummed quietly. \"...That could explain it.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He turned away and began walking. \"Interesting. Very interesting.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After a few steps, he stopped.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Finish our current work quickly,\" Kravos said. \"Then we return to the city.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Azgus bowed. \"At once, my lord.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Kravos’s eyes glinted faintly as he looked into the distance.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Something dangerous is happening in my city,\" he said calmly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He smiled faintly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I won’t be left waiting.\"\u003C\u002Fp>",1077,"2026-06-06T11:12:18.542Z",1,"novelbin.me","725c58dcad0178cfe0c5c8c572b45ffd7727a626ebad35073660a4f8b09bd14e","heretic-trainer-the-gym-is-my-cultivation-method-chapter-324","heretic-trainer-the-gym-is-my-cultivation-method-chapter-322",613,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Fheretic-trainer-the-gym-is-my-cultivation-method-cover.jpg"]