[{"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-427":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},1633332,2099,"Chapter 427: Sunlight Versus Edgy Demon Duke","heretic-trainer-the-gym-is-my-cultivation-method-chapter-427",427,"\u003Cp>Sorien hovered calmly in front of the massive dragon. Golden light flickered faintly around him, steady and controlled.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Before we begin,\" he said, voice even, \"let me ask you something.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Navrel narrowed its red eyes. \"What is it, human?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Aren’t you supposed to be sealed?\" Sorien asked. \"How are you out?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Navrel let out a loud, rumbling laugh. \"Of course it was those bastards from Draconia.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Its tail lashed through the air. \"They released me to settle their problem with God Gym.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Dahlia, floating at a distance, folded her arms. \"Told you.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Sorien’s gaze remained fixed on the dragon.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"And where are they now?\" he asked calmly. \"The ones who woke you.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Navrel’s grin widened. \"In my belly.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It chuckled darkly. \"How dare they think a few humans would be enough to satisfy me after a long seal.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Its tongue slid briefly over its fangs.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"And Draconia blood...\" it added, almost pleased. \"Dragon blood is far more delicious and nutritious.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Sorien nodded slowly. \"I see.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His tone did not change. \"Then it is time for you to die.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Navrel laughed loudly. \"You think you can kill me?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Without warning, it beat its wings forward. \"[Hellfire Wing Slash]!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Dark flaming blades shot toward Sorien, cutting through the air with destructive force.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Sorien did not move immediately and simply smirked faintly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Golden light expanded outward.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"[Sol Radiant Order].\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A vast, bright domain unfolded from his body. The air shifted instantly. The sky above turned warmer.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The demonic pressure in the surroundings began to thin.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Navrel laughed again. \"You think unleashing your domain will do anything to me?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Sorien said nothing and simply watched.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The black flaming wings slashes entered the golden field, and soon... they slowed and visibly weakened.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Navrel’s eyes widened slightly. \"How can this be?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Sorien’s voice remained calm. \"Let me explain.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He raised one hand slightly. \"The Solmira Clan is known for demon extermination.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Golden light intensified around him. \"Our domain is built to suppress you.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He looked directly into Navrel’s eyes. \"The moment my domain appears... you are already weaker.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Navrel growled. \"I am Navrel! A demonic dragon! A Demon Duke!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Sorien nodded once. \"Indeed.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He stepped forward slowly in mid-air. \"If you were at full strength, you could ignore me.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His eyes sharpened. \"But you have been sealed for too long.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Golden pressure increased around the dragon. \"You are not at full power.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Navrel’s wings struggled slightly against the invisible suppression. \"I can suppress you now.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Sorien extended his hand calmly. \"[Radiant Sword Arsenal].\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Dozens of glowing swords of light manifested behind him, hovering in perfect formation.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They did not move wildly. Each one pointed directly at Navrel with steady precision.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Navrel’s expression changed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Before it could react... \"[White Judgment Formation].\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The swords rearranged instantly, forming a complex structure of light around the dragon. Lines of radiant energy connected each blade, locking space around Navrel.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"WHAT!\" Navrel roared, its voice shaking the sky.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Sorien hovered calmly in front of it, hands behind his back.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Struggling will not help,\" he said evenly. \"Now just wait for your judgment.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He lowered one hand slightly, and the swords responded instantly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>All of them moved at once.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They shot forward without hesitation, piercing into Navrel’s wings, shoulders, and chest.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Each strike was clean and precise. There was no wasted motion.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Navrel screamed in anger as golden blades sank into its scales. \"GRAAAAH!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Dark blood splashed through the air.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Below, Dahlia narrowed her eyes slightly. \"That’s brutal.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Navrel’s eyes burned red with fury. \"[Devouring Roar]!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A massive demonic shockwave burst outward from its throat, trying to shatter the formation.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The sound crashed against the golden structure.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But the swords did not break.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The roar weakened as it touched the radiant domain.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Sorien’s expression did not change. \"Pointless.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Navrel roared again, pushing harder.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Black energy surged violently from its body.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>For a moment, the golden swords trembled slightly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Sorien’s eyes sharpened.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And then, Navrel moved forcibly even as its wing was torn apart and the light blades ripped deeper into its flesh.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Golden swords sliced through its scales as it forced its body to twist.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The dragon howled, its roar filled with both rage and pain.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Sorien’s brows furrowed slightly. He noticed something was off.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Navrel wasn’t trying to escape cleanly. It was forcing movement no matter the cost.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then suddenly... Navrel lifted one massive claw and drove it straight into its own chest.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>CRACK!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Its own scales shattered under the impact. Dark blood burst out and spilled into the air.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Sorien’s eyes widened just slightly. \"What the hell are you...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Navrel coughed out dark blood but then slowly raised its head. Its eyes were burning brighter than before.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Good,\" it growled. \"You’re forcing me.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It smirked despite the blood running down its body. \"You should feel honored.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then it roared. \"[Blood of the Abyss]!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Dark energy exploded outward. It turned into black flames that wrapped around Navrel’s body.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The demonic aura surged violently, and the golden swords began to tremble harder.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Dahlia’s expression turned serious. \"He just sacrificed his own flesh.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Navrel’s wounds did not heal.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Instead, they glowed with abyssal power.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Sorien steadied his posture. \"I see.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Navrel’s red eyes gleamed brighter than before, and he laughed hoarsely. \"I am a Demon Duke!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>With a violent burst of energy, several golden swords shattered under the sudden increase of power.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Sorien raised one hand immediately, stabilizing the remaining formation.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Navrel tore free from the weakened structure, its body now wrapped in burning abyssal blood.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It hovered in the sky, breathing heavily but stronger than before.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Sorien did not step back, and his eyes sharpened a bit. \"So this is your trump card.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Navrel’s red eyes locked onto him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Now,\" the dragon growled, voice deeper and more distorted, \"you will face the real Demon Duke.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Black flames spread wider behind its wings. \"I will make you pay for forcing me to use this.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lightning flickered in the distance.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Dahlia watched from afar, her expression no longer relaxed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The golden domain and the abyssal blood clashed silently in the sky.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Neither side was holding back.\u003C\u002Fp>",1011,"2026-06-06T11:12:18.543Z",1,"novelbin.me","a086b5480bfafd34216319b074f053ad6bbd47a17540322387b52cdff205a077","heretic-trainer-the-gym-is-my-cultivation-method-chapter-78","heretic-trainer-the-gym-is-my-cultivation-method-chapter-426",613,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Fheretic-trainer-the-gym-is-my-cultivation-method-cover.jpg"]