[{"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-536":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},1633727,2099,"Chapter 536: Main Character Energy Stolen","heretic-trainer-the-gym-is-my-cultivation-method-chapter-536",536,"\u003Cp>Dahlia stepped onto the grand faction platform, and the moment she appeared, the others rushed toward her.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Sianor was the first to move, quickly closing the distance. He placed a hand on her shoulder and smiled broadly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Congratulations, Dahlia... you’re the first in the God Gym to reach the Perfection Realm.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Floren snapped his fan open and studied her from head to toe before letting out a low whistle.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Truly amazing, Dahlia. To think you got here even before Garion... He’s going to hate that, you know.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Clark nodded, clearly impressed. He circled her once, carefully inspecting her condition.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Indeed, Dahlia... congratulations. It’s nothing short of miraculous that you reached the Perfection Realm, especially without a manual. How did you manage it?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Dahlia stood still under their attention for a moment, then suddenly burst into laughter, waving her hand dismissively.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Oh, come on... you’re making it sound like I’m something special. I just had a little help, that’s all.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Grinning, she turned slightly and curled her fingers, twisting the air.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In the next instant, a gust of wind swept in, and Mersha appeared, dragged along by the force Dahlia had summoned.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Mersha staggered, disoriented. \"W-What...? I was just...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She turned and froze the moment she saw Dahlia.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Dahlia leaned in with a soft smile, lowering her head just enough for their eyes to meet.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Junior Sister Mersha... Thank you for that elixir. Without you, I wouldn’t have achieved this transformation.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She chuckled quietly, but there was something unsettling beneath the sound.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Now that you’ve helped me... next time, I’ll make sure to repay you properly.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Mersha frowned, immediately understanding the implication. A chill ran through her body.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Forcing a smile, she nodded quickly. \"I-It’s okay, Senior Sister... really, you don’t have to...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Dahlia’s eyes narrowed slightly, her grin sharpening. \"No, no... I insist, Junior Sister. It’s for your own good.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>That was enough to make the other disciples laugh.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Valtor snorted, elbowing Arden. \"Looks like Mersha’s finally found someone scarier than herself.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Arden adjusted his glasses, chuckling as he observed Mersha’s stiff posture. \"Yeah... that’s definitely a first.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Seira covered her mouth, trying to suppress her laughter while maintaining her usual cold composure.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Mersha stood there, caught between embarrassment and unease, her shoulders tense.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>For once, the one known for terrifying others with her creations looked like the most fragile person in the group.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Rachel stepped forward and turned to Dahlia. She studied her for a moment before placing a hand lightly on her shoulder.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Congratulations, Dahlia... to reach the Fourth Realm this quickly. Even Garion hasn’t achieved this level.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Dahlia blinked once, then burst into laughter, throwing her head back. \"Surpass Master? That’s what you’re implying?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She wiped at the corner of her eye, as if the very idea amused her.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Maybe... but you know him, right? If I’ve succeeded now, then he’s probably already reached the Perfection Realm.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She gestured casually toward the group. \"He might even be ahead of me already.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Rachel smiled, folding her arms. \"Maybe. But this is still a big moment. Just don’t get too comfortable.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Dahlia’s laughter faded.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This time, when she looked at Rachel, there was focus behind her eyes. \"Don’t worry, Miss Rachel. I’ve always trained hard.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Rachel nodded, her smile sharpening slightly. \"Good. And one more thing...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She leaned in just enough for her voice to reach her. \"I’m coming after you. As a Divine Trainer, I can’t allow myself to be beaten.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Dahlia grinned, a spark of excitement lighting her expression. \"Good. I’ll be waiting for that day, Miss Rachel.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She glanced back over her shoulder at Sianor and the others. \"I’ve done my part. I’ll leave the rest of the fun to you.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Sianor chuckled, folding his arms. \"Of course, Dahlia... we won’t let them dominate us.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Floren snapped his fan shut, his grin turning sharp. \"Yeah, not after you raised the bar like that.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Clark gave a firm nod. \"Leave it to us.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>---\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Floren snapped his fan shut and grinned, rolling his shoulders once. \"Alright... this is getting pretty interesting.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He turned to Sianor, his smile playful. \"Let me go next. I’m fired up.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Sianor and the others nodded, stepping aside to let Floren take the stage.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Floren smirked as he walked toward the arena. He didn’t rush; his pace was casual, almost lazy.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Across the field, Pelion was already waiting.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The moment Pelion saw his opponent, he tilted his head and gave a faint smirk. \"So... you’re my opponent now, huh?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Floren stepped into the arena and stopped a few paces away.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>With a flick of his wrist, his fan snapped open again. \"Indeed. I’m the one who will face you now. Is there a problem?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Pelion’s gaze sharpened, his grin widening. \"No, not a problem. I’m just worried that you, Floren... might go down easy.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Floren blinked once, then laughed softly. He lowered his fan just enough for one eye to peer over its edge.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Ah, there it is... To think my reputation has really spread into the Black Chimera camp.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He took a slow step forward, closing his fan again. \"Indeed, I may be known by others as a pervert, but...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His grin widened. \"Did you know that despite that, I’m still a Grand Faction Leader?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His smile thinned as he lifted the fan and pointed it lazily toward Pelion.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"So don’t underestimate me. Instead, you should be thinking about whether you can survive this battle against me.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Pelion watched him in silence for a moment, then burst out laughing. \"Good... that’s exactly what I wanted to hear.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His grin stretched wider, baring his teeth. \"Because if that’s all you were, this would’ve been boring.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The space between them grew heavier.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Pelion leaned forward slightly, his weight settling into his legs, ready. \"Let’s see if you’re really as strong as you say.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Floren tapped his fan lightly against his palm. \"And let’s see if you can win this battle, chick.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Pelion frowned, irritation flickering across his face. \"I’ll make you eat those words.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Floren only laughed low, amused, and utterly unconcerned.\u003C\u002Fp>",1008,"2026-06-06T11:12:30.898Z",1,"novelbin.me","28c199185a8d2a5d8d020b95e7872f52946dcf110142a7a002c889baacb41ae1","heretic-trainer-the-gym-is-my-cultivation-method-chapter-537","heretic-trainer-the-gym-is-my-cultivation-method-chapter-535",613,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Fheretic-trainer-the-gym-is-my-cultivation-method-cover.jpg"]