[{"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-601":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},1633579,2099,"Chapter 601: Round Two Got Personal","heretic-trainer-the-gym-is-my-cultivation-method-chapter-601",601,"\u003Cp>Three days passed quickly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>During those three days, the first round of the Newbie Tournament finally came to an end.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Out of the original sixty-four fighters, only thirty-two remained.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The atmosphere of the tournament site became even hotter than before.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>More spectators had arrived, more factions had sent scouts, and the broadcast ranking had risen sharply after several shocking performances.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And among the names being discussed the most...God Gymhad already become one of them.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Inside the participant hall, Dahlia walked in with both hands behind her head, looking completely relaxed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Inside the participant hall, Dahlia walked in with both hands behind her head, looking like she had been bored for far too long.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Behind her, Rovak also entered while cracking his shoulders loudly. \"Hahaha! Finally!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Rovak grinned widely. \"Three days of waiting almost killed me.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Dahlia nodded seriously. \"Same. I was starting to think this tournament forgot about us.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Several nearby participants quietly looked away.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>These two had both finished their first matches early and then disappeared for three days like they were on vacation.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Now that they were back, their battle intent immediately filled the hall again.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A tournament staff member stood beside a floating crystal box and spoke calmly. \"Second round participants, please draw your numbers.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Dahlia’s eyes lit up. \"Good.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Rovak grinned. \"Let’s see who we get.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The two walked toward the drawing area.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But before Dahlia could reach the box, a familiar mocking voice suddenly appeared. \"Well, well... if it isn’t the brute from god gym.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Dahlia slowly turned her head.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Not far away, Veyrion Calthis walked over with a calm and arrogant smile.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His metallic silver skin gleamed under the hall lights, and his blue-white energy patterns pulsed faintly across his body.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Slifera wasn’t here right now, so Veyrion looked even more relaxed than before.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Dahlia raised an eyebrow. \"Oh. It’s the silver pretty boy.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Veyrion’s smile stiffened slightly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Rovak immediately laughed. \"Hahaha! Good name.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Veyrion glanced at Rovak coldly. \"And the horned brute is here too.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Rovak grinned. \"That’s me.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Dahlia looked at Veyrion lazily. \"What do you want? Came here to talk more before getting beaten?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Veyrion sneered. \"Don’t be too proud just because you defeated a weak opponent in the first round.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Dahlia smiled. \"And you’re still talking big after doing nothing impressive?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Several participants nearby quietly sucked in cold breaths.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Veyrion’s eyes narrowed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Before the atmosphere could grow worse, the tournament staff coughed lightly. \"Please draw your numbers first.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Dahlia clicked her tongue softly but still walked toward the floating crystal box. \"Fine.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She reached inside casually and pulled out a glowing light orb.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The number slowly appeared above her palm.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Number 7]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Dahlia raised an eyebrow. \"Seven, huh?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Rovak immediately leaned over and grinned. \"Not mine then. Too bad.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Dahlia looked at him. \"You sound disappointed.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Of course I am!\" Rovak laughed loudly. \"I wanted to fight you early!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Dahlia smirked. \"Then survive longer.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Rovak burst into laughter and stepped forward next. He drew his own number, and a bright symbol appeared.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Number 14]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Rovak snorted. \"Tch. Far away.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then Veyrion calmly walked forward with an arrogant expression.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He glanced at Dahlia and smiled coldly. \"Let’s see whether fate has taste.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He placed his hand inside the crystal box and pulled out a glowing orb.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The number appeared.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Number 7]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The waiting hall instantly became quiet.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Dahlia stared at the number for a second.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then slowly, a bright grin spread across her face. \"Oh?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Rovak immediately burst into laughter. \"Hahahaha! Fate really does have taste!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Veyrion looked at Dahlia and smiled sharply. \"It seems I’ll be your opponent.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Dahlia cracked her knuckles. \"Good. I was worried I’d have to wait longer before making you eat your words.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Veyrion’s glowing blue-white patterns pulsed faintly beneath his metallic skin. \"Careful, dragon girl. A loud mouth doesn’t mean strength.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Dahlia stepped closer, her grin becoming more dangerous. \"And a shiny body doesn’t mean you’re noble.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Several participants around them quickly moved back.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Veyrion’s eyes narrowed. \"I’ll teach you the difference between true refinement and brute force.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Dahlia laughed. \"Perfect.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She leaned closer slightly. \"Then I’ll teach you the difference between real power and pretty decoration.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Rovak slapped his thigh while laughing. \"Hahaha! Good! Say more!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The tournament staff’s mouth twitched. \"Participants... please don’t fight before the match.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Veyrion straightened his back and turned away coldly. \"Enjoy your confidence while it lasts.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Dahlia waved lazily. \"Enjoy walking while you still can.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Veyrion paused for a moment, then continued walking with a colder expression.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Dahlia watched him leave, still grinning. \"Finally.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Rovak looked at her. \"Excited?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Dahlia cracked her neck softly. \"Of course.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Her eyes shone with playful cruelty. \"I promised Slifera I’d make him sorry.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then she glanced toward the arena entrance. \"And I always keep my promises.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>---\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Inside the private viewing room, the atmosphere also changed the moment the second-round match list appeared on the screen.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Second Round Match]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Dahlia Draconia]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Representative: God Gym]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[VS]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Veyrion Calthis]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Silverian Race]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Slifera stared at the screen silently for a few seconds.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then he slowly leaned forward. \"...So she really drew Veyrion.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Elisa glanced at him. \"You look tense.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Slifera clicked his tongue. \"Of course I’m tense.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He crossed his arms, but his fingers tapped lightly against his sleeve. \"I did say I wanted someone to defeat that bastard, but...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His glowing blue eyes narrowed slightly. \"Can Dahlia really do it?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Garion, who was sitting lazily on the sofa, suddenly laughed. \"Hahaha! What kind of question is that?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Slifera turned toward him. \"You’re not worried at all?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Garion grinned confidently. \"Why should I be?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Alira quietly looked at him from the side, while Elisa remained silent.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Garion pointed toward the arena screen. \"Veyrion may be from a top fifty race. He may be talented, noble, refined, or whatever fancy word he wants to use.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then his grin widened. \"But Dahlia is my first disciple.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Slifera’s expression became complicated.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Garion leaned back comfortably and continued, \"Just watch.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He looked at Slifera with an amused smile. \"Instead of worrying about whether Dahlia can beat him...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He pointed at Slifera. \"You should start thinking about what kind of face you’ll show Veyrion later.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Slifera froze.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Garion laughed again. \"After all, once Dahlia beats him, you’ll have the perfect chance to walk up to him and smile.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Elisa’s lips curved slightly. \"That would be rather satisfying.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Slifera stayed silent for a moment.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then, slowly, a small grin appeared on his face. \"...You’re right.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His eyes returned to the screen. \"Then I’ll watch carefully.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>On the screen, Dahlia walked toward the arena entrance with a bright, dangerous smile.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Slifera’s grin became colder. \"Veyrion...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He leaned back in his seat. \"Let’s see how noble you look after this.\"\u003C\u002Fp>",1117,"2026-06-06T11:12:32.601Z",1,"novelbin.me","6c53f640f6565ce75cb4805f0fe619a06bc30b370521a58e30f2cae6f9fd0816","heretic-trainer-the-gym-is-my-cultivation-method-chapter-602","heretic-trainer-the-gym-is-my-cultivation-method-chapter-400",613,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Fheretic-trainer-the-gym-is-my-cultivation-method-cover.jpg"]