[{"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-378":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},1633556,2099,"Chapter 378: Sunfall Used Incorrectly","heretic-trainer-the-gym-is-my-cultivation-method-chapter-378",378,"\u003Cp>Dahlia didn’t hesitate.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"[Dragon Rush].\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Storm energy exploded around her body as her wings snapped forward.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Her horns glowed faintly as her body shot forward like a living projectile.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She charged straight toward Sindral.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Below, Sindral lifted his sword.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The sunlight twisted violently.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"[Sunfall Verdict].\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A blazing judgment formed in the sky.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But instead of falling toward Dahlia, it dropped straight down onto Sindral himself.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The arena shook.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Dahlia’s eyes widened mid-charge.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"...Are you crazy?\" she shouted.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Sindral stood at the center of the falling light, his body wrapped in execution-grade solar mana.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The light didn’t burn him. It fused around him, forming a blazing shell.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He smirked.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Of course not,\" Sindral said. \"[Sunfall Verdict]is meant to execute demons... or punish targets.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He tightened his grip on the sword.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"But for me?\" he continued. \"It’s enhancement.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The solar light hardened, flowing across his body like armor.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"And a shield.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Dahlia’s eyes narrowed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Sindral nodded calmly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I figured it out when I saw Rovric,\" he said. \"Your God Gym path focuses on the body.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He raised his head slightly, eyes locked on her.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"So you’d have a charge-type finisher.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Dahlia felt the pressure spike.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I’ll use this,\" Sindral continued, \"to block your attack... and counter it at the same time.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Dahlia clicked her tongue.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"...Then let’s see which one of us is better.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She didn’t slow down.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She accelerated.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At the last moment, Dahlia flipped her body in midair.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Storm energy twisted with her movement, wings pulling back as she gathered everything into her legs.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She came down from above.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Both legs extended.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A full-power descending kick.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The impact was violent.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The solar shell around Sindral cracked instantly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His feet dug into the arena floor, stone shattering beneath him as he was driven backward.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The force pushed him all the way to the edge of the arena, his boots leaving deep trails behind him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Sindral skidded to a stop near the boundary, breathing hard.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His arms trembled slightly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He hadn’t expected that.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"...That was stronger than I thought,\" he muttered.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then he smiled.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"But still,\" Sindral said. \"Is that all?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Dahlia hovered in the air, wings beating slowly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Her expression didn’t change.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Of course not.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Sindral’s smile froze.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He suddenly felt it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The storm energy.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It was still there.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"...Don’t tell me,\" he muttered.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Dahlia raised one hand and snapped her fingers.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"...BOOM.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The compressed storm energy detonated.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Sindral was launched into the air, spinning uncontrollably before slamming hard into the arena floor.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The solar light shattered completely.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Silence fell.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Smoke drifted slowly upward.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Sindral lay on the ground, chest rising and falling heavily, unable to move.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Dahlia landed lightly a short distance away.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She straightened, wings folding back, storm energy fading.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She looked at him once.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then smirked.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I win.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The arena stayed silent for a long moment.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>---\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Dahlia walked back toward the God Gym side, her steps steady but slower than before.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Her wings were already fading back, scales retreating as her body returned to normal.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The injury on her wing still throbbed, but she kept her head high.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Before she could say anything, footsteps rushed toward her.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Senior sister!\" Mersha shouted.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She nearly tripped as she ran, clutching a small bottle tightly in both hands.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Her eyes were wide, and her breathing was uneven.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You’re injured,\" Mersha said quickly. \"Drink this potion. I made it just now.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Dahlia raised one hand. \"Junior sister... no need.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She flexed her shoulder once and winced slightly. \"It’s not that serious. I’ll heal in a few days.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Mersha froze.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Her lower lip trembled.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"...But you got hurt,\" she said softly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Her eyes watered, and tears began to gather.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Dahlia frowned when she noticed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"...Hey,\" she said. \"Don’t cry.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But Mersha’s eyes were already red.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Before Dahlia could say more, Garion stepped closer.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Dahlia,\" he said calmly, \"just drink it.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He glanced at Mersha. \"Your junior sister made it specially for you.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Dahlia clicked her tongue.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"...Damn it,\" she muttered. \"I should’ve gone all out from the start.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Mersha sniffed and forced a smile. She held the bottle out with both hands.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"It’s a green one,\" she said quickly. \"It helps with regeneration and pain. I adjusted the dosage just for you.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Dahlia stared at the potion.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The liquid inside was thick and dark green.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Suspiciously green.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"...I already know where this is going,\" Dahlia said.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Garion crossed his arms. \"Drink.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The other disciples watched quietly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Valtor looked away. \"Good luck.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Clara covered her mouth, trying not to laugh.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Seira said nothing, but her eyes showed clear understanding.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Dahlia sighed deeply.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"...Fine.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She took the bottle, uncorked it, and drank it in one go.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The moment it hit her tongue...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Her face twisted.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"...Bitter,\" she said flatly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then her shoulders tensed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"...Very bitter.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Her knees almost buckled.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Mersha brightened instantly. \"It means it’s working!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Dahlia swallowed hard, breathing through her nose.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"...You’re evil,\" she said weakly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Mersha wiped her tears and smiled proudly. \"But you’re healing.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Dahlia felt warmth spreading through her body already.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The injury began to itch.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She let out a slow breath.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"...Yeah,\" she admitted. \"It’s working.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She reached out and lightly patted Mersha’s head.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Good job.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Mersha smiled, her eyes still a little red, but clearly relieved.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Dahlia was about to turn away when a thought suddenly crossed her mind.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Her lips slowly curved upward.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A very familiar, very dangerous smile appeared on her face.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Mersha,\" Dahlia said casually, lowering her voice, \"come here. I want to ask you to do something.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Mersha leaned closer immediately, curious. \"Eh? What is it, Senior Sister?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Dahlia whispered a few words into her ear.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Mersha’s eyes widened.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"...You’re serious?\" she asked.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Dahlia nodded, smiling sweetly. \"Very serious.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Mersha hesitated for half a second.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then she grinned.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Hehehe... okay. I can do that.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Dahlia straightened up, clearly satisfied.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Good,\" she said. \"I’ll leave it to you.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Not far away, Garion turned his attention to the Solmira side.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Sorien was already walking toward him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The tension that had filled the arena earlier was completely gone now.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Solmira members looked tired but respectful.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>There was no resentment in their eyes, only acceptance.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Sorien stopped in front of Garion and gave a small bow.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Congratulations, Leader Garion,\" he said calmly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Garion smiled.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Thank you,\" he replied. \"Really.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Your sect,\" Sorien continued, \"has officially proven itself.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He looked around the arena once more.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"From this moment on, God Gym is recognized as a Grand Faction.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Garion nodded. \"I appreciate it.\"\u003C\u002Fp>",1075,"2026-06-06T11:12:18.543Z",1,"novelbin.me","d1c76f056619b644a45a009b888f82bbb98bab6634abda7dd46664011ea057b1","heretic-trainer-the-gym-is-my-cultivation-method-chapter-379","heretic-trainer-the-gym-is-my-cultivation-method-chapter-377",613,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Fheretic-trainer-the-gym-is-my-cultivation-method-cover.jpg"]