[{"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-608":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},1633586,2099,"Chapter 608: Quarterfinals Of Monsters","heretic-trainer-the-gym-is-my-cultivation-method-chapter-608",608,"\u003Cp>The second round finally ended after several more matches.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Just like before, the tournament staff quickly prepared the next random draw for the third round.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Only sixteen participants remained now.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Dahlia and Rovak both arrived at the drawing area almost at the same time.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The moment they saw each other, their eyes lit up.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Rovak grinned. \"Hahaha! Maybe this time.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Dahlia cracked her knuckles. \"Yeah. Let’s see if luck wants us to fight.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The tournament staff activated the floating crystal box.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>One by one, the remaining participants stepped forward and drew their numbers.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Dahlia reached in first, and soon, a glowing number appeared above her hand.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Number 3]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Rovak immediately stepped forward excitedly and drew his number.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Soon, it appeared above his hand as well.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Number 8]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>For a second, both of them stared silently at the numbers.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Dahlia clenched her fingers. \"This time, we’re still not a match. Damn it.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Rovak sighed dramatically. \"Damn. The tournament is teasing me.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Dahlia smirked. \"Survive longer then.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Rovak grinned back. \"Same to you.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Their third-round opponents were not famous names.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Dahlia’s opponent was a lucky participant who had won earlier because his previous enemy had been badly injured from the first round.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Rovak’s opponent was similar. He had decent skill, but compared to Rovak’s brute strength, he lacked real pressure.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Because of that, the third round passed quickly for both of them.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Now, only eight participants remained.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It was time for the quarterfinals.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This time, the atmosphere changed. There were no more lucky weaklings left.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Every fighter who remained had already proven themselves strong, and when the new draw began, Dahlia and Rovak stood together again.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Rovak grinned. \"Quarterfinals. Maybe now?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Dahlia smiled. \"Maybe.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But after the numbers appeared, they still did not match.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Dahlia drew[Number 2].\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Rovak drew[Number 4].\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Dahlia raised an eyebrow. \"Still not.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Rovak laughed. \"Good. Then we can both crush someone else first.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The match list soon appeared on the giant screen.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Quarterfinal Match]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Dahlia Draconia]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Representative: God Gym]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[VS]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Seraphine Vale]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Spirit Wing Race]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The crowd erupted.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Dahlia is fighting Seraphine?!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"That’s one of the favorites!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Spirit Wing Race against God Gym’s dragon!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Dahlia looked at the screen and grinned. \"Oh? The flying one.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Meanwhile, Rovak’s match also appeared.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Quarterfinal Match]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Rovak]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Drakhor Race]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[VS]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Kaldren Mourn]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Bone Demon Race]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Rovak’s grin widened. \"The creepy bone guy, huh?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Inside the private viewing room, Garion leaned forward with interest. \"Hahaha... now this is more like it.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Slifera nodded seriously. \"Both of them are fighting favorites this time.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Elisa’s eyes narrowed slightly. \"From this point onward, easy victories are over.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Dahlia stared at Seraphine’s name on the screen, her grin slowly turning dangerous. \"Good.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Rovak cracked his knuckles beside her. \"Very good.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Both of them spoke almost at the same time. \"Now it’s finally getting interesting.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>---\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Before the quarterfinals began, Dahlia and Rovak returned to Garion’s private viewing room.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Since Dahlia’s match was the second match and Rovak’s was the fourth, neither of them needed to wait inside the participant hall yet.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Instead, they chose to watch the first match together.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Inside the room, Garion leaned back on the sofa while Dahlia stood near the screen with her arms crossed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Rovak sat nearby, still looking excited despite his upcoming fight.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Slifera, Elisa, and Alira were also watching quietly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Soon, the giant holographic screen lit up.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Quarterfinals - First Match]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Kaelvar Ignis]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Dragon Race]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[VS]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Mournel Vax]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Dark Shell Race]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The moment the first fighter stepped into the arena, Dahlia’s eyes narrowed slightly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He was tall, with crimson scales along his arms, sharp golden eyes, and two curved red horns growing from his forehead.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His aura was hot and violent, making the air around him shimmer faintly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Garion noticed Dahlia’s reaction. \"What is it?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Dahlia stared at the screen carefully. \"That guy...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Her dragon aura stirred faintly. \"He’s also a dragon.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Rovak raised an eyebrow. \"Oh? You can sense that?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Dahlia nodded slowly. \"Yeah. His bloodline feels different from mine, but it’s definitely dragon blood.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Elisa looked at the screen and explained calmly, \"Kaelvar Ignis. He’s one of the favorites too.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Slifera crossed his arms. \"Of course he’s a dragon. It’s already written on the screen.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Garion blinked and looked at the holographic display again.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Kaelvar Ignis]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Dragon Race]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Garion rubbed the back of his head. \"Oh.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Dahlia also stared at the screen for a moment before coughing lightly. \"Well... we didn’t really watch the matches these past few days.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Slifera’s mouth twitched. \"Clearly.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Elisa smiled faintly before continuing, \"From what I heard, he comes from a fire dragon branch.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Slifera nodded. \"He’s arrogant, but unlike Veyrion, he actually keeps quiet unless someone challenges him.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Garion rubbed his chin with interest. \"No wonder he looks strong.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Dahlia’s grin slowly widened as she stared at Kaelvar’s figure. \"A fire dragon, huh...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The match began.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Mournel Vax, the Dark Shell Race fighter, immediately covered his body with thick black armor-like energy.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His defense looked incredibly solid, almost like a moving fortress.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But Kaelvar only stood still.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then he opened his mouth slightly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A small crimson flame began to gather inside his mouth, and in the next moment...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>BOOOOOOM!!!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A dragon flame breath erupted across the arena, crashing into the black defensive shell and melting it almost immediately.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Mournel tried to retreat, but Kaelvar had already appeared in front of him, slamming his claws forward.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Crimson Dragon Claw]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>BANG!!!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Mournel’s heavy defensive body was blasted across the arena and crashed into the barrier.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The entire match ended in less than a minute, and the crowd quickly exploded with excitement.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Kaelvar won!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"That firepower is insane!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"He really deserves to be one of the favorites!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Dahlia watched silently for a moment before grinning. \"Oh...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Garion looked at her and laughed. \"Interested?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Dahlia cracked her knuckles softly. \"Of course.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Her eyes shone with excitement as she stared at Kaelvar’s figure on the screen. \"It’s been a while since I fought another dragon.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Rovak grinned. \"Hahaha! Looks like the tournament is getting better already.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Garion leaned forward, smiling wider. \"Good.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He stared at Kaelvar’s figure on the screen. \"Let’s see how many monsters this tournament still has.\"\u003C\u002Fp>",1022,"2026-06-06T11:12:32.601Z",1,"novelbin.me","5ba3e1c934987caac2bccb4b9791242f2a91fe7c10dbdd49f7fceaf2199f3536","heretic-trainer-the-gym-is-my-cultivation-method-chapter-609","heretic-trainer-the-gym-is-my-cultivation-method-chapter-607",613,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Fheretic-trainer-the-gym-is-my-cultivation-method-cover.jpg"]