[{"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-602":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},1633580,2099,"Chapter 602: Pretty Lights And Sharp Sticks","heretic-trainer-the-gym-is-my-cultivation-method-chapter-602",602,"\u003Cp>The arena lights slowly brightened as Dahlia and Veyrion stepped onto the battlefield.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The crowd immediately became noisy.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Unlike Dahlia’s first opponent, Veyrion entered calmly and elegantly, his metallic silver skin shining beneath the arena lights.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Blue-white energy patterns flowed across his arms and neck like living circuits, giving him a refined and almost futuristic presence.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Dahlia walked in from the opposite side with both hands behind her head, looking completely relaxed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The giant screen above them flashed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Second Round]\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>Veyrion stared at Dahlia with a cold smile. \"So you really made it here.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Dahlia grinned. \"Obviously.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Veyrion slowly raised one hand, and faint blue-white energy gathered around his palm.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Since you are participating in the Newbie Tournament, that means you only recently entered cosmic civilization.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His eyes narrowed slightly. \"In other words, you still don’t understand how vast this universe truly is.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Dahlia raised an eyebrow. \"Oh? Are you giving me a lesson?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Veyrion’s smile became more arrogant. \"Consider it mercy.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The energy patterns across his body glowed brighter. \"I will show you the difference between some unknown brute from a mysterious little force...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His aura suddenly spread outward in sharp waves. \"...and a noble genius of the Silverian Race.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The moment he spoke, the crowd reacted.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Silverian Race!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"That guy is from a top fifty race!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"His energy control must be insane!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Inside the private room, Slifera’s expression turned colder. \"That arrogant bastard...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Garion only grinned.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Back in the arena, Dahlia slowly lowered her hands from behind her head.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then she smiled. \"Good.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Veyrion frowned slightly. \"Good?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Dahlia cracked her neck lazily. \"Yeah.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Her grin widened. \"I was worried you’d be boring.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The announcer’s voice echoed loudly across the arena. \"Begin!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Veyrion’s blue-white energy exploded instantly. \"Then watch carefully.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His body blurred forward as dozens of glowing energy threads spread from his fingers. \"I’ll show you what real noble power looks like.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>---\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Veyrion’s body blurred forward as dozens of glowing energy threads spread from his fingers.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The threads moved like living wires, cutting through the air with terrifying precision.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Silver Thread Bind]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In an instant, the blue-white threads wrapped around Dahlia’s arms, legs, waist, and neck.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Dahlia raised an eyebrow. \"Oh?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Veyrion smiled coldly. \"The Silverian Race does not fight like brainless brutes.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His fingers moved slightly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The energy threads tightened.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>CRACK!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The arena floor beneath Dahlia’s feet cracked as the threads tried to force her body down.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The crowd immediately became excited.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"He caught her!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"That’s Silverian energy control!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Those threads can cut through armor if he tightens them enough!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But Dahlia only looked down at the glowing threads wrapped around her body.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then she grinned.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Not bad.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Veyrion’s smile stiffened slightly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Before he could react, Dahlia flexed her arms.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>SNAP! SNAP! SNAP!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Several energy threads shattered instantly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Veyrion’s eyes narrowed. \"So your body is tough.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His glowing patterns pulsed brighter. \"Then let’s see how long you can endure.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He raised both hands, and several sharp energy rings appeared around him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Silver Arc Blades]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The rings spun violently before shooting toward Dahlia from every direction.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>SHING! SHING! SHING!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The attacks struck her shoulders, arms, stomach, and back in rapid succession.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Dahlia didn’t dodge.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She stood there and let the blades slam into her body.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>BOOM! BOOM! BOOM!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Small cuts appeared across her skin, and a thin line of blood ran down her arm.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The crowd gasped.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"She’s hurt!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Veyrion’s attacks actually pierced her defense!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Veyrion smiled again. \"Now do you understand?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Dahlia glanced at the blood on her arm.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then she slowly licked the corner of her lip and grinned. \"A bit.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Veyrion’s expression darkened.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He immediately stepped back and pressed both palms together.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Blue-white energy gathered above him, forming a shining spear of compressed light.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Silverian Piercing Lance]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The spear shot forward like lightning.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>BOOOOOOM!!!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It struck Dahlia directly in the chest and pushed her back several steps for the first time.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Dust exploded around her body.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Inside the private viewing room, Slifera frowned slightly. \"That’s one of the Silverian Race’s stronger focused attacks.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Elisa nodded. \"It concentrates energy into one piercing point.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Garion only watched silently.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>When the dust cleared, Dahlia was still standing.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Her top had been slightly torn, and a shallow wound appeared near her collarbone.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But her grin had only become wider.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Veyrion stared at her in disbelief. \"You’re still standing?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Dahlia rolled her shoulder and laughed. \"Hahaha...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Her dragon aura slowly began to rise. \"Good. At least you can scratch me.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Veyrion’s expression darkened instantly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Dahlia looked down at the shallow wound near her collarbone, then glanced back at him with a teasing grin. \"But...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She tilted her head slightly. \"Is that all you got?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The entire arena went quiet for a brief moment.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then the crowd erupted.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"She’s mocking him again!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"She got injured and still acts like that?!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Is her body made of monster bones or what?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Veyrion’s blue-white energy patterns flashed sharply.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His pride had clearly been stabbed. \"You really are an uncultured brute.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Dahlia smiled wider. \"And you’re really good at talking.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Veyrion’s eyes turned cold. \"Fine.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He slowly raised one hand, and a silver storage ring on his finger flashed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The next moment, a long silver spear appeared in his hand.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The weapon looked elegant and sharp, covered in tiny glowing lines that connected perfectly with the energy patterns across his body.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Dahlia raised an eyebrow in surprise. \"Oh? You use weapons too?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Veyrion spun the spear once, and blue-white energy instantly flowed through the entire weapon. \"Of course.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His tone became colder and more arrogant. \"There is no rule saying weapons are forbidden.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Dahlia looked at the spear for a moment before grinning. \"Good.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She cracked her neck lightly. \"I was starting to worry you only had pretty lights.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Veyrion’s expression twisted slightly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Without another word, he stepped forward.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The silver spear suddenly split into several glowing afterimages, each one aiming at Dahlia’s vital points.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Silver Flow Spear Art]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>SHING! SHING! SHING!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The attacks came fast and clean, far sharper than his earlier energy blades.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Dahlia blocked the first strike with her forearm, but the spear still left a thin cut across her skin.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The second strike stabbed toward her stomach.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She twisted slightly, letting it graze her side.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The third strike suddenly curved unnaturally, slashing toward her neck.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Dahlia’s eyes sharpened.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>CLANG!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She caught the spear shaft with one hand and a smirk appeared on her face.\u003C\u002Fp>",1074,"2026-06-06T11:12:32.601Z",1,"novelbin.me","59830a9d0a78cb424dea45a1a0500228a601b8c7ff0b7ed7a00d20371270252c","heretic-trainer-the-gym-is-my-cultivation-method-chapter-603","heretic-trainer-the-gym-is-my-cultivation-method-chapter-601",613,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Fheretic-trainer-the-gym-is-my-cultivation-method-cover.jpg"]