[{"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-482":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},1633479,2099,"Chapter 482: She Went Full Madness","heretic-trainer-the-gym-is-my-cultivation-method-chapter-482",482,"\u003Cp>Darius lifted his arms slowly. \"...Let’s test it.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He swung his claw forward.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The air split. Sharp claw waves shot straight toward Dahlia.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Dahlia narrowed her eyes. \"...Damn it.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Her stance shifted slightly. \"How can it be this fast?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She raised both claws, bracing herself.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The moment the waves hit, her expression tightened.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A heavy impact slammed into her guard, forcing her back a step.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But it didn’t stop there. Another wave followed immediately. Then another.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"...Tch.\" She gritted her teeth, twisting her arms to redirect the force instead of trying to block it directly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The waves slid past her, cutting into the ground behind her. But even that wasn’t enough.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Her feet dragged across the floor as she was pushed back. \"...What is this strength...?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Darius watched her struggle, his expression shifting slightly. \"...So this is it.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His voice lowered. \"My new strength.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He smirked. \"A simple attack is already enough to make you struggle.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A short laugh escaped him. \"...Then what happens if I get serious?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His gaze sharpened. \"Could I become a ruler of a new era?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Dahlia steadied herself.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She clenched her fists, her claws tightening again. \"...Don’t get ahead of yourself.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Darius didn’t answer right away.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He only kept laughing, the sound low and steady. \"Do you really think you can stop me now?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He lifted his head slightly. \"Don’t dream, Dahlia.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His arm rose again. \"I’ll show you why.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Energy gathered rapidly around his claw.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The heat intensified as the flames condensed into a sharper form. \"...Try taking this.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Burning Claw]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He swung again. A burning claw wave shot forward, faster and heavier than before.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Dahlia reacted immediately.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This time, she didn’t block. She stepped to the side, avoiding it directly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The attack passed by her, but the flames didn’t.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The heat burned across her body even without direct contact.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"...Damn it.\" She clicked her tongue, her expression tightening. \"So it’s not just the attack itself...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She glanced at the scorched marks on her arm. \"The fire alone is enough to deal damage.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>---\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Below, Garion frowned slightly as he watched Dahlia being pushed back. \"...So this is the power of the fourth realm.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Pelion let out a slow breath. \"The strength of the fourth realm?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He shook his head once. \"Please. This isn’t even close.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Garion glanced at him briefly. \"...Not even close?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Pelion nodded. \"This is just the beginning of it.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He kept his gaze on Darius. \"If this were the true strength of the fourth realm...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He paused for a moment. \"...this entire hall would already be gone.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Garion frowned slightly as he heard that.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But then his expression shifted, as if something crossed his mind. \"...Then I wonder.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He looked back at Darius again. \"Did he even know about the fourth realm before this?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>There was a short pause. \"He’s already talking about ruling everything with this level of power.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Garion narrowed his eyes slightly. \"...Does the Draconia Clan even have a fourth realm cultivator?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Pelion let out a short laugh. \"Of course they did.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His tone remained casual. \"But unfortunately...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He shrugged lightly. \"That one died not long ago.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He looked back at Darius. \"That’s exactly why he pushed so hard to go to war with you.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Garion stayed silent, listening.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Pelion continued, his voice steady. \"He wanted your resources. From his perspective, you’re still a newly established Grand Faction.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He paused briefly. \"An easy target.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Garion’s gaze didn’t shift.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Pelion added, \"And with Dahlia in your sect...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A faint smirk appeared. \"...he saw a chance to solve two problems at once.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Garion’s expression remained calm. \"Resources... and removing the stain from his clan.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Pelion nodded once. \"Exactly. That’s why he was so determined to go to war with you.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Garion let out a quiet breath. \"...I see.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His eyes stayed on Darius. \"No wonder he pushed things that far.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He paused briefly. \"Even going as far as joining you.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Pelion smirked faintly. \"Desperation makes people do interesting things.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Garion didn’t respond immediately.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He kept watching the battlefield. \"...Maybe.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then he spoke again, his tone steady. \"But don’t think Dahlia will lose.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Pelion glanced at him, a faint hint of curiosity appearing. \"...I see.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He looked back at Dahlia. \"Then I’m interested.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His eyes narrowed slightly. \"How exactly is she going to beat him?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>---\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Dahlia looked at Darius, her breathing steady despite the pressure pressing down on her.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>There wasn’t much left to think about. No room for hesitation.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At this point, there was only one option left. Attack.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>For a brief moment, she recalled Garion’s words.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"All of our strength comes from the body. So if you want to finish it... put everything into one strike.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Dahlia exhaled slowly. \"...Right.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She moved. Her dragon form shifted.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The full humanoid dragon body began to recede, returning to a human form... except for her right arm.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>That arm remained in its dragon state.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And not only that, it grew larger and stronger. All of her energy began to gather into it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The pressure around her arm increased rapidly, condensing into a single point.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She raised it slightly, then looked straight at Darius.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Her voice was clear. \"...Now I’ll end this in one strike.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Tempest Dragon Claw]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Darius watched her, then let out a short laugh. \"...Trying to finish it in one move?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He didn’t step back.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Instead, he raised his arm and faced her directly. \"...Then come.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His tone stayed steady. \"I’ll take it head-on and show you how pointless it is.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Dahlia didn’t respond.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But in the next moment, what she did shocked everyone.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She took out multiple bottles at once. Five bottles of Azure Dragon Transformation Elixir.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Without hesitation, she drank all of them. She didn’t care about the taste.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The pressure from Darius alone drowned everything else out.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The effect came instantly. Her arm expanded again.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The power inside it surged violently, multiplying far beyond its previous state.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The air around it trembled.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Darius frowned, his expression changing for the first time. \"...What the hell...? How is that even possible?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But it was already too late. Dahlia was already in front of him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Her claw came down. There was no wasted movement.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The strike landed directly on his body. 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