[{"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-44":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},1633206,2099,"Chapter 44: When Shy Muscles Go Public","heretic-trainer-the-gym-is-my-cultivation-method-chapter-44",44,"\u003Cp>Dahlia looked down at her robe, which had been sliced clean.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She exhaled once and frowned.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>So be it. If he’s stronger than I thought, I need to be serious.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>With one sharp motion, she slipped her robe off her shoulders and let it fall to the arena floor.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Underneath, the black combat suit clung tightly, showing her toned arms and the faint lines of her abs.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The crowd gasped.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Even some of the other competitors in the waiting area stood up to get a better look.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Adriel blinked, then threw back his head and laughed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Is this your final move? Trying to defeat me with charm?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His smile turned sharp.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Sorry, but even if you’ve got a sexy body, you’re too bulky for my taste. I’m going to be charmed.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Dahlia stayed silent, lowering herself into her stance. Her eyes didn’t leave his spear.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In the premium seat, Serath chuckled.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Your disciple has guts. But stripping down won’t save her from Adriel’s technique.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Garion looked at him and grinned.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You’ll see. That’s no charm but a weapon waiting to be used.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The crowd roared again as the fight entered its next stage.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>---\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Adriel spun his spear once more, silver light running down the shaft.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Come then. Let me show you what true technique looks like.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Dahlia exhaled, coating both her fists and legs with mana.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Adriel just lunged, pointing his spear at her.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Silver Thru!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Before Adriel could do anything, Dahlia exploded forward, her speed shocking the crowd.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She slipped past the spear tip, smashing her left fist into Adriel’s ribs.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Thud!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Adriel staggered. \"What!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Before he could understand what was going on, Dahlia’s right fist followed instantly, cracking against his jaw.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Crack!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The spear slipped in his grip, breaking his guard.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Dahlia didn’t stop.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She twisted her hips and kicked him in the stomach, and with her mana-filled leg...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Boom!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She sent Adriel skidding backward across the arena floor.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Adriel tried to steady himself, but Dahlia won’t let him be.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She hammered down her fists in a relentless combo, each blow shaking his body.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And finally, Dahlia delivered a roundhouse kick right into his chest.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Smash!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Adriel was launched away, hitting the ground hard, his spear clattering away.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Silence fell for one long moment.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then the announcer raised his hand, voice cracking over the roar of the crowd.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Winner. Dahlia of the God Gym!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>---\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In the premium seats, Serath was frozen, his hand gripping the armrest. His calm smile was gone.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"How... how can this be? Adriel, defeated so easily...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Garion smirked wide, leaning back in his chair with his arms crossed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His chest rose with pride as the crowd below went wild.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Heh. Let me tell you something. That robe of hers? It was nothing but a shackle. Once she threw it off, she was free. No more hesitation.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He pointed down at the arena, grinning.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Look at her. She became faster and stronger. She didn’t need to worry about anything else. Just one thing. Win.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Serath’s jaw tightened, his eyes never leaving the stage.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Garion laughed again, slapping the armrest.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"That’s the gym way. Ignore anything and just focus on the fight to win.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Serath’s frown deepened, turning his head slowly to Garion.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"It seems I have underestimated you. But remember, this is only a book for children.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Garion raised an eyebrow, still grinning.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Children or not, a win’s a win.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Serath’s voice dropped lower.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Just wait until they reach the Mana Core Realm. When mana flows more freely, and traits are awakened. It is when the real fight begins.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His frowned turned into a smile.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"We will see if your methods can still succeed, as from what I see, your disciple relies only on her body.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Garion leaned forward, grinning wide.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You call it ’only the body’. I call it the foundation of everything. Without a strong body, your mana and traits crumble the second you’re hit.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Serath’s lips pressed into a thin line.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Garion chuckled, pointing toward the arena.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"So let’s wait and see, old man. You’ve got your polished spear art, I’ve got my gy. Time will tell which one is better.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Serath didn’t answer, but his silence spoke louder than words.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>---\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In the waiting area, teh atmostphere turned heavy as Dahlia stepped down from the stage\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Larris’ jaw tightened, reacting to the mood.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"... Adriel was one of the favorites, and still she defeated him so easily.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Elira stood nearby, fixing her eyes on Dahlia.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"It seems we underestimated her. To defeat him with such ease... she’s not just some lucky newcomer.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Larris frowned deeper, eyes narrowing.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"We’ll need to think twice about how to beat her now that she’s shown her strength.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Elira smirked faintly, through her tone was serious.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Indeed, but just like I said, strength alone doesn’t win a tournament. She may surprise others, but she won’t surprise me.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Larris glanced at Elira.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Still... when the time comes, she won’t be easy to break.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Elria nodded once, lips tight.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"She won’t, and that’s why it’s gonna be interesting.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>---\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Dahlia sat back down in her corner, the robe still lying where she had dropped it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She didn’t bother picking it up and still exposed her muscular frame for all to see.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Her face was calm and her eyes sharp.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Enough playing around. I’ll finish this tournament quickly. The sooner it ends, the better.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But still her cheek reddened a bit as she was still feeling shy, and she hated it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Showing herself like this in front of thousands was shameful, and that’s why she wanted to finish this fast.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>---\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The rest of the battle was just the same as the first round.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Some were over in seconds, with one strike deciding everything.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Others dragged on far too long, sloppy attacks and wasted movement, leaving the crowd restless.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A few matches, like Larris and Elira’s, showed real skills, but none carried the shock of Dahlia’s win.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>By the end of the day, the second round was finished.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The weaker disciples had fallen, and only the strongest advanced.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Among them, Elira and Larris stood out, but Dahlia stood out the most.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The crowd buzzed, already waiting for the next round.\u003C\u002Fp>",1033,"2026-06-06T11:12:18.261Z",1,"novelbin.me","3f174c491275c4405172fdb3ce88bb238459149153913f1af76b0568298b55be","heretic-trainer-the-gym-is-my-cultivation-method-chapter-285","heretic-trainer-the-gym-is-my-cultivation-method-chapter-284",613,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Fheretic-trainer-the-gym-is-my-cultivation-method-cover.jpg"]