[{"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-422":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},1633325,2099,"Chapter 422: Overgrown Lizard Gets Insulted","heretic-trainer-the-gym-is-my-cultivation-method-chapter-422",422,"\u003Cp>Darrell frowned deeply. \"What do you mean by that?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Navrel’s massive head tilted slightly. The dragon’s lips curled, exposing rows of sharp teeth.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"What I mean,\" Navrel said slowly, \"is that there are already enough humans here to satisfy me.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Darrell’s eyes widened. \"What are you talking about?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The dragon’s body shifted. Dark energy began gathering around its scales.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The air in the cavern grew heavier, pressing against everyone’s lungs.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Behind Darrell, one of the Draconia soldiers stepped back nervously. \"Young Master... something’s wrong.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Navrel’s red eyes gleamed brighter.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You came seeking power,\" it said calmly. \"Power always requires fuel.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Suddenly, a dark circle spread across the ground beneath them.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Black lines crawled outward like cracks, forming a circular pattern that pulsed with demonic energy.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In the center of the chamber, the ground beneath Darrell’s feet began to sink slightly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The dark energy rose like smoke, wrapping around the legs of the Draconia soldiers.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Wait... what is this?!\" one of them shouted.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The energy tightened instantly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Darrell tried to move, but the pressure increased.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Navrel!\" he shouted. \"What are you doing?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The dragon smirked. \"You want me to defeat God Gym, do you not?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The dark energy began pulling inward.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>One of the Draconia soldiers screamed as his body was dragged toward the center of the formation.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His dragon aura flared briefly, but it was crushed immediately. \"No! Young Master!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His voice cut off as the black energy swallowed him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Darrell’s face twisted in shock. \"Wait! How can you eat me?!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Navrel’s eyes gleamed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You are filled with dragon mana,\" it said calmly. \"Pure Draconia blood.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The dragon leaned forward slightly. \"Consuming you will grant me more strength.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The assistant tried to activate his own power, but the demonic aura suppressed it instantly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You promised to help us!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Navrel laughed softly. \"And I will.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The dark domain pulsed stronger.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Another soldier was dragged screaming into the center, his body breaking apart into dark mist before being absorbed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Don’t worry,\" Navrel continued smoothly. \"I will make sure to destroy God Gym.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Darrell struggled violently.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His dragon aura flared out of control, red light bursting from his body as he tried to tear himself free from the dark formation.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You can’t do this!\" he shouted. \"I am Draconia!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The black energy tightened around him like chains. It crawled up his legs, then his waist. The more he resisted, the stronger it pulled.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Navrel lowered its massive head slightly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Power requires sacrifice,\" the dragon said calmly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Behind a thick stone pillar near the entrance, Clara clenched her fists tightly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Are we stepping in now?\" she whispered urgently.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Eliza’s eyes remained fixed on the dark formation. She watched the energy flow carefully, her breathing slow and steady.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Dahlia did not move.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"No need,\" she said quietly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Clara turned to her. \"No need?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Dahlia’s gaze remained calm as she watched Darrell struggle. \"It’s his own fault.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In the center of the chamber, Darrell’s aura flickered weakly now. The black energy had reached his chest.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Navrel! Stop!\" he shouted, his voice shaking.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The dragon did not respond.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Clara shifted uncomfortably.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"But if we don’t stop this,\" she whispered, \"the dragon will get even stronger.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Dahlia’s lips curved into a small smirk. \"Then that’s better.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Clara blinked. \"Better?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Dahlia rolled her shoulders slowly. \"It’s been a while since I faced a really strong enemy.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Her eyes sharpened slightly. \"I don’t want it half-fed.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Clara stared at her for a second, then let out a small breath. \"You’re insane.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Eliza didn’t look away from the scene.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"He’s almost gone,\" she said softly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Darrell’s struggles grew weaker. His dragon aura flickered one last time before being crushed completely. \"No!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His voice broke off as the dark energy swallowed him entirely.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Silence filled the cavern.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The formation on the ground slowly faded as the demonic energy flowed back toward Navrel.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The dragon’s scales glowed faintly, cracks between them pulsing with new strength.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Navrel let out a low, satisfied rumble.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The air grew heavier.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Clara felt the pressure increase instantly. \"Okay... yeah. He definitely got stronger.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Navrel slowly lifted its head and turned toward the entrance.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Its red eyes locked directly onto the pillar where the three girls were hiding.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I can feel you,\" the dragon said calmly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The temperature in the chamber dropped slightly. \"So come out now... little cockroaches.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Clara sighed. \"Well. That was dramatic.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Eliza slowly stepped forward first, her invisibility fading away.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Clara followed casually, stretching her neck once.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Dahlia stepped out last.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She walked into the open without hesitation, her expression relaxed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Navrel lowered its massive head slightly, studying her from head to toe.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I can feel Draconia blood from you,\" the dragon said slowly.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Its red eyes narrowed. \"Are you here for power as well?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Dahlia stopped a few steps away from the center of the chamber.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She placed one hand on her hip and tilted her head slightly. \"Of course not.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She glanced at Clara briefly, then back at the dragon.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You lizard,\" she said flatly, \"we’re from God Gym.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Clara covered her mouth lightly, barely holding back a laugh.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Dahlia continued, her tone casual. \"We’re here to kill you, you overgrown lizard.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>For a second, the chamber went completely silent.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Navrel’s eyes widened slightly before narrowing again.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Damn you,\" the dragon growled, its voice shaking the cavern walls. \"How dare you call me that.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The ground trembled faintly as its claws dug into the stone.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I will make your death painful,\" Navrel said coldly. \"And I will destroy God Gym mercilessly.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Clara crossed her arms and leaned slightly toward Eliza. \"He’s sensitive.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Eliza’s gaze never left the dragon. \"Focus.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Dahlia stretched her neck once, then rolled her shoulders slowly. A faint dragon aura flickered around her, controlled and steady.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Well,\" she said calmly, \"let’s see if you can do that.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Navrel’s body tensed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Dark demonic energy began gathering around its massive frame again, swirling thicker than before.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Clara took a step back and whispered, \"He’s serious now.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Dahlia stepped forward instead. \"Good. This will be a really interesting fight.\"\u003C\u002Fp>",1006,"2026-06-06T11:12:18.543Z",1,"novelbin.me","24add07c43da838b09ee563d2d14743f6c6b95fadf7786642bf98f6ec2a064f8","heretic-trainer-the-gym-is-my-cultivation-method-chapter-76","heretic-trainer-the-gym-is-my-cultivation-method-chapter-421",613,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Fheretic-trainer-the-gym-is-my-cultivation-method-cover.jpg"]