[{"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-374":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},1633552,2099,"Chapter 374: One Slash Decided Everything","heretic-trainer-the-gym-is-my-cultivation-method-chapter-374",374,"\u003Cp>Rovric drew his sword back.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The flame around the blade tightened, shrinking closer to the edge.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The heat didn’t spread wildly anymore. It became focused. Heavy.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He took a slow breath.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Now,\" Rovric said, eyes locked on his opponent, \"take this.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He shifted his stance, one foot forward, shoulders squared.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"[Blazing Sever].\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Rovric swung.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The flame sword cut through the air in a wide arc, and a crescent of compressed fire peeled off from the blade.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It didn’t scatter or roar. It stayed tight, sharp, and spinning as it flew straight toward the Solmira member.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The air rippled slightly as it passed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Solmira member’s eyes widened.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"What...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He felt it immediately.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The pressure.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His instincts screamed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He slammed his feet into the ground and raised both arms.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"[Light Barrier]!\" he shouted again.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Layers of light stacked in front of him, glowing brighter as sunlight poured down to reinforce it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The barrier hummed, vibrating as it pushed back against the incoming slash.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The crescent of fire struck.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>For a brief moment, the barrier held.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Cracks spread across its surface.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"No!\" the Solmira member gritted his teeth, forcing more mana into it. \"Hold!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The crescent kept pushing.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The first layer shattered.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then the second.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Solmira member coughed as the impact slammed into him, his arms shaking violently.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Damn it...!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The final layer broke.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The flame crescent tore through, smashing into his chest and sending him flying backward.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His body rolled across the arena floor before stopping near the edge, smoke rising faintly from his robes.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The crescent dissipated the instant it passed him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Silence fell over the arena.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Rovric lowered his sword.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The flame vanished, leaving only the metal blade in his hand. He exhaled slowly and rolled his shoulder once.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"That’s it,\" he said calmly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Solmira member lay on the ground, coughing, chest rising unevenly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He tried to push himself up, but his arms failed him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Sorien stepped forward immediately.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"That’s enough,\" he said, raising a hand. \"This match is over.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A murmur spread through the stands.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"He broke through[Light Barrier]...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>On the God Gym side, the reactions were instant.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Rynor laughed. \"Hell yeah!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Rynar nodded once. \"Clean hit.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Dahlia crossed her arms, smiling proudly. \"Nice finish.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Garion watched Rovric closely, then gave a short nod.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Good,\" he said. \"Very good.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Rovric turned and walked back toward his side, sword resting on his shoulder.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As he passed the twins, he smirked. \"One down.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Rynor grinned back. \"Don’t get cocky.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Across the arena, Sindral stared at the scorched floor in silence.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He didn’t blink.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The heat marks were already fading, but the image stayed burned into his mind.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Around him, the other Solmira members were quieter than before.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Some clenched their fists. Others avoided looking at the arena altogether.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They all understood the same thing.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The fighter who had just been defeated wasn’t weak.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He was about the same level as the rest of them.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>That realization sat heavy in the air.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Sindral exhaled slowly and stepped toward Sorien.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Sir Sorien,\" he said, lowering his voice, \"it seems I underestimated them... far too much.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Sorien didn’t look surprised.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I told you,\" he replied calmly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Sindral frowned, frustration clear on his face.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"If we continue like this,\" Sindral said, \"the rest of our members will lose as well.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He hesitated, then straightened.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I want to step in,\" he said firmly. \"Just once.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Sorien glanced at him. \"You’re certain?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Sindral nodded. \"Yes.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He clenched his fists. \"Please. Tell him.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Sorien studied Sindral for a moment longer, then nodded.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Very well.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He turned and raised his voice toward the opposite side of the arena.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Sir Garion,\" Sorien called out, \"may I speak with you for a moment?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Garion looked up from his disciples and nodded. \"Sure.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He walked forward without hesitation.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The two met at the center of the arena, sunlight falling evenly between them.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Sorien didn’t waste time.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"It’s like this,\" he said. \"The remaining members I brought are roughly the same level as the one you just defeated.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Garion listened quietly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"If we continue with standard matches,\" Sorien continued, \"the outcome is already clear.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He paused, then spoke plainly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"So to end this more efficiently, I’d like to propose a change.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Garion raised an eyebrow. \"Go on.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"One final match,\" Sorien said. \"One on one.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He met Garion’s eyes.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"My strongest member now... against your strongest.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A murmur rippled through both sides of the arena.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>On the God Gym side, heads turned immediately.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Garion didn’t answer right away.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then he smiled.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Sure,\" he said easily. \"The faster it’s done, the better.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Sorien nodded. \"Good.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They stepped back to their respective sides.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Sindral took a slow breath as Sorien returned.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"...Thank you,\" Sindral said quietly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Sorien replied calmly, \"Don’t lose.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Across the arena, Garion turned to his disciples.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Well,\" he said, \"you heard that.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The atmosphere shifted instantly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Eyes sharpened. Backs straightened. The playful mood from earlier vanished.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Valtor stepped forward first, a wide grin on his face.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I’m the strongest,\" he said confidently. \"So I go.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Seira immediately frowned.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"And who decided that?\" she asked coldly. \"Move. I’ll go.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Rynar took a step forward as well. \"Let me handle it.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Clara clicked her tongue and leaned sideways, arms crossed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Rynar,\" she said, shaking her head, \"without your twin, you’re not as strong.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Rynar shot her a glare. \"What did you say?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Clara shrugged. \"You’re a dual fighter. You shine when Rynor’s there.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Rynor frowned too. \"Hey.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"That’s just facts,\" Clara replied cheerfully.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Rynar and Rynor both scowled.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Valtor laughed loudly. \"Hahaha! Looks like everyone wants the spotlight.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Seira ignored them all, her gaze fixed on the Solmira side. \"...Stop wasting time.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Garion raised one hand.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Enough,\" he said.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The voices stopped immediately.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He looked over them one by one. Valtor’s confidence. Seira’s cold focus. Rynar’s burning pride. Clara’s sharp judgment.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then his eyes settled on one person.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Dahlia,\" Garion said. \"You go.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The group froze.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Valtor blinked. \"Eh?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Seira narrowed her eyes slightly but didn’t object.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Rynar clenched his fists.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Dahlia herself paused, surprised.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Garion continued calmly, \"He’s been watching you.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Dahlia followed his gaze.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Across the arena, Sindral’s eyes were locked onto her.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He hadn’t looked away once.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"...It seems,\" Garion added, \"he’s been waiting for you.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Dahlia smiled slowly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"So that’s how it is,\" she said.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She stepped forward, rolling her shoulders once, her movements relaxed but confident.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Okay then,\" Dahlia said. \"I’ll take it.\"\u003C\u002Fp>",1067,"2026-06-06T11:12:18.543Z",1,"novelbin.me","fa02bcb49c230e61e464f52028bfe275574fa19e1a4a8f7be22498cc7a8b602e","heretic-trainer-the-gym-is-my-cultivation-method-chapter-375","heretic-trainer-the-gym-is-my-cultivation-method-chapter-373",613,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Fheretic-trainer-the-gym-is-my-cultivation-method-cover.jpg"]