[{"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-478":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},1633473,2099,"Chapter 478: That Confidence Backfired","heretic-trainer-the-gym-is-my-cultivation-method-chapter-478",478,"\u003Cp>Darius stared at Dahlia, his eyes locked on her current dragon form.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>For a moment, he said nothing.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His claws tightened slowly, the muscles in his arms tensing as he processed what he was seeing. \"...How...?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His voice came out lower than expected. \"How can you transform too?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He took a step forward, his gaze sharpening. \"Even I had to change my path... even I had to fuse with a dragon just to reach this form.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>There was frustration in his tone now, mixed with disbelief. \"And you...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He narrowed his eyes. \"You did it so easily?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Dahlia laughed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It wasn’t forced. It came out naturally, almost amused. \"Because I’m just better than you.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She rolled her shoulder once, her dragon form shifting slightly as the wind around her moved with it. \"I’m a genius, remember?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She tilted her head, her eyes locking onto his.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then her smile changed. It didn’t disappear, but it sharpened. \"So... do you regret it now?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>There was a short pause. \"Killing my mother.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Her voice dropped slightly. \"Forcing me to leave.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Darius didn’t answer.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Dahlia lifted her hand and pointed at herself. \"If not for you, the Draconia Clan would still have me.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She let out a short breath, her expression steady. \"A real genius.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Her eyes hardened. \"But even if you kneel today...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She lowered her hand slowly. \"I won’t forgive you.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Darius’ expression darkened. \"Who said I would ask for forgiveness?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His voice turned colder. He pointed at himself. \"Now that I’ve reached this level...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A faint pressure spread from his body. \"I don’t need someone like you anymore.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He crossed his arms, his gaze fixed on her. \"And no matter what you’ve become...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His tone sharpened. \"You’re still a stain on the Draconia Clan. So die!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Infernal Dragon Tyranny]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The domain erupted instantly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Demonic flames burst outward, spreading across the entire hall in a single wave.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The temperature rose sharply.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A heavy dragon pressure filled the space, pressing down on everything within range.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The ground beneath them cracked slightly under the weight. The air itself felt heavier.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Dahlia didn’t move. She didn’t step back.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Instead, she smirked. \"Do you really think you’re the only one who has that?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She lifted her hand.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Sky Dragon Domain]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Wind burst outward the moment the domain formed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It cut through the flames below, forcing them to split apart.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The fire didn’t disappear, but it couldn’t move freely anymore. It was pushed back.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Above them, thunderclouds began to gather rapidly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The sky darkened. A bolt of lightning struck the ground with a sharp crack.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At the same time, a second dragon pressure rose. It met Darius’ pressure head-on.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The two forces clashed in the center of the hall. For a moment, the air trembled.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Neither side overpowered the other and in the end... they cancelled each other.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Darius frowned, his claws tightening again. \"...How is this possible?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Dahlia’s smile returned, small but clear. \"It looks like...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She tilted her head slightly. \"I’m stronger than you thought, Father.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Darius clicked his tongue. \"So what?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His voice turned dismissive. \"That’s just your dragon pressure.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He shifted his stance slightly, lowering his arms. \"That doesn’t prove anything.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Dahlia let out a short laugh. \"If that’s what you think...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She stepped forward. \"...then let’s test it.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Sky Dragon Claws]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Her claws were immediately wrapped in wind and thunder.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The currents around them moved rapidly, unstable but controlled.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The air around her distorted slightly under the pressure of the energy.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Darius didn’t hesitate. He activated his own skill.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Infernal Dragon Claws]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Flames condensed around his claws, burning brighter and heavier than before.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The heat intensified around him, the ground beneath his feet darkening.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Both of them stood facing each other.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>For a brief moment, neither moved.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then without hesitation, Darius moved first.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He surged forward, closing the distance in an instant.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His body leaned forward, speed bursting out as his claw aimed straight at Dahlia’s shoulder.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Dahlia smiled.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She shifted her weight slightly to the side, her body turning just enough to let the claw pass by her by a narrow margin.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The attack missed, but she didn’t stop there.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The moment she dodged, her hand shot out and caught Darius’ wrist mid-motion.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At the same time, her other claw came up, striking directly toward his arm.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Darius reacted immediately.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He twisted his body and brought up his other claw, blocking her strike before it could land cleanly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The impact pushed both of them slightly apart.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Damn it,\" Darius snapped, his expression tightening. \"How dare you attack me... your own father?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Dahlia let out a short laugh. \"Then how dare you attack me... your own daughter?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Her tone carried a hint of amusement, but her eyes stayed sharp.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Darius frowned, but he didn’t waste time arguing.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Before he could say anything else, Dahlia moved again.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She twisted her wrist, redirecting his arm and throwing his balance off slightly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At the same time, she stepped in closer. Her knee drove toward his side.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Darius pulled back just in time, avoiding a direct hit, though the movement forced him to retreat half a step.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He immediately countered. His arm came down sharply, aiming toward her head.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Dahlia ducked under it without hesitation.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then her mouth opened slightly, energy gathering as if she were about to release a breath attack.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Darius saw it. \"Damn it...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He raised both arms, crossing them in front of his face in preparation.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But Dahlia smirked. At the last moment, she closed her mouth.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The energy shifted.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Her legs became wrapped in condensed storm energy instead.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Before Darius could react... she spun.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Her body rotated sharply, and her leg came around in a clean arc, striking straight toward his stomach.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Dragon Tempest Kick]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The impact landed solidly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Darius’ body bent slightly from the force, his expression tightening.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"...A kick?\" he muttered, clearly caught off guard. \"Goddammit.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Dahlia smirked. \"Don’t believe everything you see.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She straightened slightly, her gaze locking onto him again. \"And now... I’ll give you what you actually expected.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This time, she didn’t fake it. She opened her mouth again.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Sky Dragon Breath]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A blast of wind and thunder erupted forward instantly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The attack hit Darius before he could fully recover from the previous strike.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The force lifted him off the ground and sent him flying backward.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Damn you, Dahlia!\" His voice echoed as his body shot upward.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A moment later... He crashed hard into the ceiling.\u003C\u002Fp>",1070,"2026-06-06T11:12:18.543Z",1,"novelbin.me","d53ea751a8ce7d212d8b5f34818c16cb345043c2cb64a4c9e1b0da6904bd4539","heretic-trainer-the-gym-is-my-cultivation-method-chapter-479","heretic-trainer-the-gym-is-my-cultivation-method-chapter-477",613,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Fheretic-trainer-the-gym-is-my-cultivation-method-cover.jpg"]