[{"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-99":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},1633377,2099,"Chapter 99: The Sect Everyone Wanted Dead","heretic-trainer-the-gym-is-my-cultivation-method-chapter-99",99,"\u003Cp>Dahlia stared at the four strangers, her jaw tightening. The disciples stood behind her, tense and silent.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Who are you? Don’t you know the Demon Gate Island has been forbidden for ten years? No outsiders are allowed here!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>One of them stepped forward, smirking.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Forbidden? Indeed... but only for righteous sects, isn’t it?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Dahlia’s eyes narrowed, her instincts confirming what her gut told her.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Eliza leaned in and whispered.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"They’re not normal cultivators...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Clar stepped beside her.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"No, they’re worse. They should be underground scum.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Dahlia exhaled sharply.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"So that’s what they are? Mercenaries, huh?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The cloaked man chuckled.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Mercenaries, killers, traders of secrets... call us whatever you like. All that matters is that someone paid us well to take care of you all.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He tilted his head slightly, eyes glinting.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"A small new sect, barely starting and yet already got quite a high bounty. We’re really lucky to get this job.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Rynor spat to the side.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You think we’re easy prey?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Easy?\" The man laughed quietly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"That’s exactly what we think.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Eliza’s mouth twitched.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Paid killers calling ys easy. Quite cute. Let’s see if your employers still think their money was well spent.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The man grinned wider.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Brave words. But your sect has made enemies faster than you think. Those old timers from other sects...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He pointed toward them all.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"They fear that your sect will be growing too strong, so they hired us to remove the problem before it grows.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Dahlia’s fists clenched.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Cowards. Can’t fight us themselves, so they send some stupid dogs instead.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Her voice then rose, trembling with anger.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"And to think they’d dare to pull something like this even after we moved to this island.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Her fists clenched.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"How dare those stupid old bastards ignore the rules... and trample every line just to stop us.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The man only shrugged.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Rules are only for the weak.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Dahlia’s eyes flashed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Then let’s see how strong you are without them.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Her aura burst faintly, stirring some dust. The disciples stepped back instinctively from the pressure.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She turned her head slightly toward Arden, who was standing near the back, watching nervously.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Arden, you take command. Lead the disciples and handle those two on the right. I’ll take care of the other two.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Arden froze. \"M-me?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Dahlia nodded, her tone softened.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You did it before, didn’t you? You led them against the Demonic Boars. Now it’s the same, but with two strong, stupid cultivators as the opponents.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Arden inhaled shakily, then nodded.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Yes... Sister Dahlia.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Good,\" she said with a smirk. \"Then let’s start.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Before anyone could blink, Dahlia launched forward, sending the dust flying.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In an instant, she appeared right in front of two of the cloaked men, shocking them.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They barely had time to react, and Dahlia’s fists shot out like bullets, hitting both of their ribs.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The impact echoed, followed by a dull thud as they were thrown backward several meters, crashing into the dirt.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Dama... she’s fast!\" one of them grunted, coughing.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Dahlia didn’t give them time to recover and dashed forward again.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She twisted midair and landed another heavy kick that sent the nearest man rolling across teh ground.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Behind her, Arden took a deep breath and pointed forward.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Everyone! Move in pairs like before! Keep your distance and circle them!’\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Rynar cracked his neck.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"About time for some real practice.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Rynor smirked beside him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Whoever takes him down wins.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Bring it,\" Eliza shouted.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Clara stretched her arms.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Don’t get in my way.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The disciples split quickly into formation, their earlier fear replaced by focus.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Arden stayed behind them, shouting short commands, adjusting their positions, watching every movement.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Meanwhile, Dahlia’s battle raged ahead.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Every strike she threw was heavy, precise, and unrelenting.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Her fists blurred, slamming into the cloaked men’s guard again and again.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>One of them wiped blood from his lip, his smile fading.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You’re stronger than the reports said.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Guess your employer should have given you better information then,\" Dahlia shot back.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She stepped forward and landed another punch to his chest.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He staggered, gasping for air, while the other tried to circle behind her.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She pivoted smoothly, blocking his strike with her forearm and countering with a knee to his stomach.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The sound of the scream tore through the forest.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Arden heard it, glancing toward her for a second, his eyes wide with awe.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Sister Dahlia is really strong...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Rynor grinned. \"That’s Senior Sister for you.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Then we’d better not embarrass her,\" Rynar added.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Eliza cracked her knuckles again, smiling faintly. \"Let’s finish this fast, then.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>---\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The cloaked man stepped forward, his grin widening as he drew two curved knives from his belt.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The blades glamed faintly and were coated in a faint green glow of mana.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You’re all just First Realm noobs. Let me finish all of you fast and get back. Venom Drift!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He dashed in a zigzag pattern, each movement sharp and predictable.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Spread out!\" Arden shouted.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But before the disciples could disperse, the man’s knives slashed the air, releasing curved arcs of faint mist.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The faint mist spread through the clearing like vapor and, in an instant, reached the other disciples.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Rynor coughed suddenly, clutching his chest.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Ugh... my arms feel heavy.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Rynar frowned, sweat forming on his forehead.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"It’s his mana trait! Don’t breathe that in!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Arden’s eyes narrowed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Poison-type trait... damn it, that’s bad news.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The twins backed away, moving to flank him from both sides, but the man only smiled.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His body swayed like a serpent’s as he slipped through their attacks, knives flashing.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>One blade nicked Rynor’s arm, quickly stumbling him back, and the green light flared briefly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Tch... my hand’s going numb already,\" he growled.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Stay calm!\" Arden called out.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Don’t rush him. The more you move inside his mist, the faster it spreads through your body!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Eliza gritted her teeth, clenching her fists.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Then what? You want us just to stand here? Are you crazy?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Arden frowned, thinking of a solution to this, but before he could think, a soft female voice cut him off.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Don’t take all the fun.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Arden frowned even more.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Damn it...\"\u003C\u002Fp>",1016,"2026-06-06T11:12:18.542Z",1,"novelbin.me","f79a9ba0a44f33721c3c9f4ec7cc67f3214bacf2baeaeff818af5cc2709d0ab7","heretic-trainer-the-gym-is-my-cultivation-method-chapter-100","heretic-trainer-the-gym-is-my-cultivation-method-chapter-98",613,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Fheretic-trainer-the-gym-is-my-cultivation-method-cover.jpg"]