[{"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-424":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},1633328,2099,"Chapter 424: Watching Dragons With Wine","heretic-trainer-the-gym-is-my-cultivation-method-chapter-424",424,"\u003Cp>Inside the cavern, the air was already heavy with clashing domains.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Navrel did not wait.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The demonic dragon opened its massive jaws, and black fire gathered in its throat.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The flames twisted unnaturally, mixed with thick corruption.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Die,\" Navrel said coldly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He unleashed[Corruption Breath].\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A massive stream of black dragon fire shot forward, melting stone and cracking the ground where it passed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Dahlia smirked and didn’t retreat.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Instead, she bent her knees slightly and launched upward. Her body twisted mid-air as the corrupted flames passed beneath her.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Too slow,\" she said calmly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She flew straight toward Navrel, her body cutting through the demonic pressure.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Her claws glowed with bright sky energy. \"[Sky Dragon Claw].\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She slashed downward, wind and lightning exploding from her fingertips.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Navrel’s eyes sharpened.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The dragon raised one massive claw and countered instantly. \"[Shadow Claw Rend].\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Dark energy formed around its talons as the two attacks collided.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>BOOM!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The impact sent a shockwave through the cavern walls. Stone shattered, and dust rained down.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Dahlia flipped backward in the air and landed lightly on a broken pillar.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She frowned slightly. \"Damn.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Navrel’s lips curved upward. \"You are stronger than I expected.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Dahlia rolled her shoulder once. \"Don’t sound so surprised.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She vanished in a flash of lightning and reappeared directly in front of Navrel’s face.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Her fist crackled violently. \"Let’s see if you can take this one,[Heavenly Thunder Fist].\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She drove her punch forward.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Navrel’s scales darkened instantly. \"[Demon Scale Armor].\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The demonic energy hardened across his body as he raised his claws to block.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The thunder fist slammed into his defense, lightning exploding across the dragon’s chest.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The cavern shook again.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Navrel’s body slid back slightly from the force, but he did not fall. Instead, he smirked. \"Impressive.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After saying that, his chest expanded, letting out a roar. \"[Devouring Roar]!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A heavy soundwave burst outward, mixed with demonic pressure that tried to crush Dahlia’s mana flow.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Dahlia grinned. \"Do you think you’re the only one with that kind of skill?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She inhaled sharply, her throat glowing faintly with lightning. \"[Thunder Roar]!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Her roar exploded outward, pure thunder clashing directly against the demonic sound wave.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The two roars collided mid-air, resulting in the shaking of the whole cavern.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The ceiling cracked completely, massive rocks collapsing downward.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Navrel’s eyes widened slightly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Dahlia didn’t hesitate.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She shot upward through the collapsing stone, breaking through the ceiling into open air.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Navrel burst out right after her, tearing through the remaining rock with brute force.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The hidden island trembled as both of them rose into the sky.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Clouds above churned violently from the collision of storm and corruption.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Navrel stared at her in the open air. \"To think a half-blood like you could reach this level.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Dahlia floated steadily in front of him, lightning dancing around her arms.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She smirked. \"I told you.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Wind gathered around her body. \"You picked the wrong dragon.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Above the island, thunder rumbled, and the real fight was about to begin.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>---\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The clash between Dahlia and Navrel didn’t stay hidden for long.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>High above the sea, black and gold energy kept colliding.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Thunder roared again and again, and even from far away, the sky looked unstable.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>On Muscle God Island, several disciples had already stopped training.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They all looked up.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"What... is that?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"That pressure...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Clara and Eliza stood near the edge of the island, both looking toward the distant sky where the fight was happening.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Clara crossed her arms, squinting slightly. \"That’s definitely her.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Eliza nodded calmly. \"Yes.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Another explosion echoed faintly across the sea.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Clara tilted her head. \"So... who do you think will win?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Eliza didn’t hesitate. \"Senior Sister will win.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Her tone was simple but firm. \"Just like Elder Rachel said.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Clara hummed. \"That so, huh...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She kept watching, her eyes following the flashes of lightning in the sky.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At that moment, someone landed behind them. \"Huh? What is that?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Clara turned and grinned. \"Oh. Dion.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Dion stepped forward, hands in his pockets, looking up with a relaxed expression.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His eyes narrowed slightly as he observed the clash.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"That’s not normal training,\" he said.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Clara pointed toward the sky casually. \"It’s just Senior Sister Dahlia fighting a demonic dragon.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Dion froze for a second. \"...What?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He looked at her again, his usual relaxed expression gone. \"What the hell did you just say? How can a demonic dragon even be here?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Clara leaned closer slightly and lowered her voice. \"Actually, we found Draocian around the island, so we followed them.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She popped her hands out. \"Turns out Draconia tried to use that sealed demonic dragon to attack God Gym, and Senior Sister told us to run.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Eliza added calmly. \"Senior Sister stayed behind to handle it.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Dion exhaled slowly. \"...Wow.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He looked back at the sky. \"That’s... really something.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Another loud thunderclap echoed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Clara nudged him. \"So, who do you think will win?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Dion looked at her like the answer was obvious. \"Senior Sister, of course.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He smirked slightly. \"Come on. Have you ever seen her go all out?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Clara blinked. \"...Actually, no.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Eliza shook her head slightly. \"No.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Dion chuckled. \"Then just watch.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Clara suddenly smiled wider. \"Oh. Then this is perfect.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She clapped her hands once. \"Come on, take out your wine.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Dion immediately stepped back. \"Damn, you’re eyeing my wine?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Clara gave him a shameless grin. \"Oh, come on. This is a once-in-a-while show.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Dion sighed. \"...Fine.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He pulled out a bottle from his storage ring. \"But you bring snacks.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Clara pointed at herself. \"Already prepared.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She took out a small bag and shook it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Eliza glanced at both of them, then back at the sky. \"...You two are unbelievable.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Clara laughed. \"Relax. Senior Sister has it handled.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Dion uncorked the bottle and took a small sip before handing it over.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Clara smiled as she opened up some of her snack bag and put it beside the wine bottle.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>All three of them stood there, casually watching the sky like watching a TV show while eating and drinking.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Far above, thunder roared again as two dragons clashed.\u003C\u002Fp>",1007,"2026-06-06T11:12:18.543Z",1,"novelbin.me","afe24598ae46bf4dab3ff9f67a760de8438efe217221731bd9d4baca2f0c2323","heretic-trainer-the-gym-is-my-cultivation-method-chapter-77","heretic-trainer-the-gym-is-my-cultivation-method-chapter-423",613,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Fheretic-trainer-the-gym-is-my-cultivation-method-cover.jpg"]