[{"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-609":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},1633587,2099,"Chapter 609: Dahlia Stole The Sky","heretic-trainer-the-gym-is-my-cultivation-method-chapter-609",609,"\u003Cp>After Kaelvar’s match ended, the arena staff quickly began preparing the battlefield for the second quarterfinal match.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Inside the private viewing room, Dahlia finally stood up.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Garion looked at her and grinned. \"Your turn.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Dahlia cracked her neck softly. \"Yeah.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Rovak laughed loudly from the side. \"Don’t lose, little dragon!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Dahlia glanced back at him with a smirk. \"Worry about your own match later.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then she turned and walked out of the room.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A few minutes later, the giant holographic screen above the arena lit up again.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Quarterfinals - Second 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 immediately erupted.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Dahlia’s match!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"She’s fighting Seraphine!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Ground power against aerial control!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"This should be good!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Dahlia stepped into the arena with both hands behind her head, looking completely relaxed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>On the opposite side, Seraphine Vale descended lightly from the air.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She had soft white wings behind her back, pale golden hair, and calm blue eyes.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Her entire presence felt gentle and elegant, but the energy around her body was sharp and perfectly controlled.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Unlike Veyrion, she didn’t look arrogant. Instead, she seemed focused as she quietly looked at Dahlia for a moment before speaking. \"You really are strong.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Dahlia raised an eyebrow. \"Oh?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Seraphine’s wings opened slightly. \"At first, I thought the rumors were exaggerated. But after watching your previous matches... you’re the real deal.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Dahlia’s grin slowly widened. \"Hahaha! Not bad. At least you have good eyes.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Seraphine smiled faintly. \"I do.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Dahlia lowered her arms and rolled her shoulders. \"Then don’t make me bored.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The moment those words left her mouth, the wind around Seraphine suddenly changed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Her calm expression remained, but her aura became much sharper. \"That’s my line too.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>For a brief moment, both women stared at each other silently. Then, the announcer’s voice echoed across the arena.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Quarterfinals, second match!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Dahlia Draconia versus Seraphine Vale!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The protective barrier rose, and the entire crowd held its breath and a moment later...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Begin!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>---\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The moment the match began, Seraphine moved first.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Her white wings spread wide, and her body immediately rose into the air.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>WHOOSH!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In just one breath, she reached a height where Dahlia could not casually touch her.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Dahlia looked up and raised an eyebrow. \"Oh? Flying right away?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Seraphine’s calm voice echoed from above. \"Against someone like you, staying on the ground would be foolish.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then her wings flashed, and dozens of glowing feather-shaped energy blades appeared around her body.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Feather Light Barrage]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>SHING! SHING! SHING!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The feather blades rained down toward Dahlia from every direction.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Dahlia grinned and launched her fists toward the feather blade rain.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>BOOM!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Her fist smashed the first wave apart.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then she twisted her body and kicked another cluster away, but Seraphine didn’t stop.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She flew in fast circles above the arena, constantly changing direction while sending attacks from different angles.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And every time Dahlia tried to rush forward, Seraphine rose higher or moved away with smooth aerial control.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The crowd instantly grew excited.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Seraphine is controlling the range!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"She’s not letting Dahlia touch her!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"That’s smart! Dahlia’s physical strength is terrifying, but she can’t hit what she can’t reach!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Inside the private viewing room, Slifera nodded seriously. \"This is exactly why Seraphine is dangerous. She doesn’t fight strength with strength.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Elisa added calmly, \"She keeps perfect distance while forcing Dahlia to waste movement.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Garion rubbed his chin with interest. \"A flying ranged fighter, huh...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Back in the arena, another rain of feather blades struck down.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>BOOM! BOOM! BOOM!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Dahlia shattered the attacks with her bare hands, but Seraphine continued circling above her like a white flash.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After several exchanges, Dahlia suddenly stopped moving, looked up, and clicked her tongue. \"Damn, you’re annoying. Just like a mosquito.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The entire arena went quiet for half a second.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Seraphine’s calm expression froze. \"...Mosquito?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Dahlia nodded seriously. \"Yeah. Flying around, poking from a distance, never coming down.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then she grinned. \"A very pretty mosquito, but still a mosquito.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The crowd immediately exploded with laughter and shock.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"She called Seraphine a mosquito?!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"That’s too much!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Dahlia really says whatever she wants!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Seraphine’s eyebrow twitched slightly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>For the first time since entering the arena, her calm aura cracked a little. \"I see.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Her wings slowly spread wider, and the air around her became sharper and colder. \"So that’s how you see me.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Dahlia grinned. \"Don’t worry. I’ll swat you properly soon.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Seraphine’s eyes narrowed. \"Then try.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The next instant, Seraphine’s wings flashed brighter as a massive storm of glowing feathers appeared above the arena.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This time, every feather blade carried far more power than before.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Dahlia looked up and smiled wider. \"Oh?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The massive storm of glowing feathers instantly descended.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>SHING! SHING! SHING! SHING!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Countless feather blades rained down from above like a white waterfall of light, covering almost every part of the arena.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Dahlia looked up at the attack and grinned. \"Feather storm, huh?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Her silver-gray hair whipped wildly in the wind as the first wave of feather blades struck down.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>BOOM! BOOM! BOOM!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Dahlia smashed several apart with her bare hands while dodging a few by twisting her body.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Still, some of the sharper feather blades managed to leave shallow cuts across her arms and shoulders.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But instead of getting angry, Dahlia’s grin only widened. \"Not bad.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then she slowly pulled one fist back. \"But let me tell you something...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A deep rumble suddenly echoed from above the arena.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Seraphine’s eyes narrowed slightly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Dahlia’s aura began rising violently as black-blue sparks crackled around her fist. \"I’m the ruler of the storm.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The moment she finished speaking, Dahlia slammed her fist upward.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>BOOOOOOM!!!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A ball of violent lightning shot into the sky like a cannon.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The glowing ball exploded above the arena, and in the next instant, dark clouds began spreading across the protective barrier’s ceiling.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The crowd instantly gasped.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"She created a storm inside the arena?!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"What kind of ability is that?!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Seraphine’s expression finally changed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The air around her, which she had been controlling so perfectly, suddenly became chaotic.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Wild wind currents twisted through the arena as countless rumbles of thunder echoed, followed by flashing streaks of black-blue lightning.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Dahlia looked up at Seraphine with a fierce grin and raised her hand. \"A mosquito like you... let me swat you with thunder.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>CRACKLE!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A black-blue lightning bolt suddenly dropped from the storm, aiming straight toward Seraphine.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She frowned and flashed her wings, dodging sideways and suddenly...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>BOOOOM!!!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The lightning struck the arena floor, blasting open a crater.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Seraphine’s eyes widened slightly from the power of the strike.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Before she could fully stabilize herself, another bolt descended and soon other followed suit.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>CRACK! CRACK! CRACK!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lightning rained down from the storm, chasing Seraphine through the air.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Her white wings moved rapidly as she weaved between the thunderbolts, but the storm was no longer under her control.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>For the first time, she was the one being forced to dodge.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Dahlia laughed loudly from below. \"Hahaha! What’s wrong, pretty mosquito?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Her eyes shone with wild disaster energy. \"Fly faster!\"\u003C\u002Fp>",1171,"2026-06-06T11:12:32.601Z",1,"novelbin.me","f6ad3d181f80723fa8b8c96e367c235eb06053dd67c7018faa71333309ba16b8","heretic-trainer-the-gym-is-my-cultivation-method-chapter-610","heretic-trainer-the-gym-is-my-cultivation-method-chapter-608",613,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Fheretic-trainer-the-gym-is-my-cultivation-method-cover.jpg"]