[{"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-428":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},1633334,2099,"Chapter 428: Demon Duke Got Sunburned","heretic-trainer-the-gym-is-my-cultivation-method-chapter-428",428,"\u003Cp>Navrel’s body burned with abyssal flames. Its wounds were still open, but the demonic aura around it was thicker than before.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It threw its head back and roared. \"[Devouring Roar]!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The sound wave exploded outward again, darker and heavier this time.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The air twisted under the pressure as the roar tried to crush Sorien’s radiant field.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Sorien did not step back and only watched it calmly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Do you think,\" he said evenly, \"that becoming louder makes you stronger?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Navrel’s eyes burned with fury.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Sorien’s golden domain remained steady around him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Your power increased,\" Sorien continued, \"but my domain is still here.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The radiant light expanded again, pressing down on the demonic aura. \"All demonic beings inside it are weakened.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Navrel growled. \"Then I will eat it!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It spread its claws and activated another skill. \"[Abyssal Devour]!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A massive dark vortex formed in front of it. The swirling void began pulling at the golden light, trying to absorb Sorien’s domain energy directly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The sky twisted where the vortex spun. Golden particles were pulled toward the vortex but slowly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Navrel frowned upon seeing it. He didn’t expect the radiant mana to resist.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Sorien tilted his head slightly. \"Didn’t I tell you?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His voice remained calm. \"This domain was designed for beings like you.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Navrel’s jaw tightened. \"Damn it! I already used[Blood of the Abyss]!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The vortex intensified, but the absorption remained limited.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Sorien’s aura did not collapse.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Navrel’s expression turned savage. \"No matter what...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It folded its wings tightly and shot forward. \"I will kill you here!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Dark energy gathered around its claws. \"[Shadow Claw Rend]!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The claw came down toward Sorien at high speed, space tearing under the force.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Sorien did not move his body. He simply lifted one hand slightly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The remaining radiant swords reacted instantly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Several blades crossed in front of him, forming a precise barrier of light.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The demonic claw struck the swords.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Boom!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Shockwaves spread across the sky. Golden and black energy clashed violently.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Navrel pushed harder.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The swords trembled but did not break.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Navrel frowned deeply.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Sorien looked at it calmly. \"You are indeed strong.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He raised his other hand slowly. \"But unfortunately for you...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His eyes sharpened. \"Your opponent is me.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Behind Sorien’s back, one single sword of light began to form.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It was different from the others, and Navrel noticed it too late.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"[Silent Severance].\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The sword disappeared.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It reappeared directly in front of Navrel’s chest.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A thin line of light passed through the dragon’s body.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>There was no sound.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Navrel’s eyes widened.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>For a brief second, nothing happened.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then a deep cut opened across its armored chest, slicing through scale and flesh with perfect precision.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Dark blood spilled into the air.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Navrel staggered backward, its claw pulling away from the radiant swords. \"How...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Sorien hovered calmly, golden light still steady around him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"It’s just my skill,\" he said simply.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He did not look proud. He did not look excited. He only looked certain.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Navrel lowered its head slightly, staring at the deep wound across its chest.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"To think...\" it muttered hoarsely, \"I would fall... at the hands of humans.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Its aura flickered violently, trying to surge again.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But the radiant domain suppressed it immediately. The golden pressure tightened.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Navrel tried to move once more, but its strength was already fading.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Sorien extended his hand slightly. The remaining radiant swords aligned once again.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You were sealed once,\" he said calmly. \"And you should have remained sealed.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The swords shot forward.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They pierced through Navrel’s body cleanly this time, striking vital points with precise coordination.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Navrel let out one final roar, but it lacked power. Its body trembled.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The abyssal flames around it flickered... then slowly died. The massive dragon fell from the sky.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Boom.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Its body crashed onto the rocky surface of the hidden island below, sending dust into the air.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Sorien slowly descended toward the ground, landing lightly not far from the dragon’s fallen body.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Dahlia flew down shortly after, landing beside him. She looked at the corpse and then at Sorien. \"...Wow.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She crossed her arms. \"Sir Sorien, to think you could kill it that cleanly.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Sorien gave a small, calm smile. \"Of course.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He adjusted his sleeve slightly. \"I am from Solmira.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His gaze shifted toward the dragon’s corpse. \"Our clan exists to eliminate demons.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Dahlia nodded slowly. \"Yeah... that was obvious.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She kicked a small stone toward the dragon’s body. \"Still. That was strong.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Sorien looked toward the distant horizon. \"Let us head to your master’s island.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Dahlia blinked and tilted her head. \"My master’s island?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Sorien nodded once. \"Yes. He was the one who told me about this dragon after all.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Dahlia froze for a second. \"...Wait. You’re serious?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She stepped closer, looking at him carefully. \"You mean Master contacted you?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Sorien looked slightly confused by her reaction. \"Yes.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Dahlia scratched her cheek. \"It’s been a year since I heard from him.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Her tone was half annoyed, half amused. \"He disappears for a year, and the first thing he does is report a demonic dragon?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Sorien’s lips curved faintly. \"That is correct.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Dahlia shook her head slowly. \"That really sounds like him.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Sorien folded his hands behind his back. \"Do you know what Garion has been doing?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Dahlia let out a small breath. \"I don’t know.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She looked up at the sky briefly. \"Master isn’t normal. His mind works differently from the rest of us.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She shrugged. \"Half the time we don’t understand what he’s planning.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Sorien nodded slightly. \"I noticed.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Dahlia glanced toward the direction of the center island. \"But if he called you...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Her eyes narrowed thoughtfully. \"Then he’s probably finished whatever he was building.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She crossed her arms. \"And the fact that he knew what was happening with me...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She smirked. \"He must have been watching.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Sorien gave a calm nod. \"That would not surprise me.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He looked down at the massive corpse of Navrel lying on the island. \"Then let us bring the dragon.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Dahlia raised an eyebrow. \"Bring it?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Sorien looked at the corpse calmly. \"As a gift.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Dahlia’s grin slowly widened. \"Oh.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She walked closer to the dragon’s body and placed her hand on one of its scales. \"That’s actually a good idea.\"\u003C\u002Fp>",1031,"2026-06-06T11:12:18.543Z",1,"novelbin.me","e2c1c5272a3762462c19d41595ce5fd0cc690b701080445ed5e9fa63f50e769f","heretic-trainer-the-gym-is-my-cultivation-method-chapter-429","heretic-trainer-the-gym-is-my-cultivation-method-chapter-78",613,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Fheretic-trainer-the-gym-is-my-cultivation-method-cover.jpg"]