[{"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-109":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},1633237,2099,"Chapter 109: The Lecture That Accidentally Saved Everyone","heretic-trainer-the-gym-is-my-cultivation-method-chapter-109",109,"\u003Cp>The disciples looked at each other with wide eyes, panicking after hearing they could die after reaching the second realm.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Wait, wait... so we could die if we continue this path?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Master, how can you make us do this? You’re trying to kill us!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Garion raised an eyrbow, crossing his arms. \"If I wanted to kill you, you’d be fertiliser by now.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A few disciples gulped, becoming silent instantly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Garion sighed, pinching the bridge of his nose. \"You all panic too easily.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He turned toward Arden. \"Mind finishing your explanation? You haven’t told them the important part yet, right?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Arden flinched, laughing awkwardly and rubbing the back of his neck.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Ah... yeah, my bad. I’m sorry, Master. I... might’ve scared them a bit.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Garion narrowed his eyes. \"A bit?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Arden laughed again, forcing a smile. \"Okay, maybe a bit too much. But still! It’s not as bad as it sounds.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Garion gestured lazily with his hand. \"Then explain. They’re your students now. Don’t scare them again!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Arden only chuckled nervously as he cleared his throat quickly and faced the group.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Alright, everyone, calm down. Look, you saw it yourselves, right? Master hasn’t died yet, so it’s obviously possible.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Rynor frowned, still suspicious. \"Yeah, but Master’s not normal. What if he’s just built differently?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Rynar nodded beside him. \"Yeah, maybe others already tried and died before finishing it.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Arden sighed, muttering under his breath. \"Why do I even bother talking to people with no patience...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Rynar frowned. \"What was that?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Nothing!\" Arden said quickly, standing straighter.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Anyway, listen up, everyone. That’s not the case. Just... let me explain properly before you all faint from overthinking.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The room quieted as he straightened his posture, trying to look like he knew what he was doing.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You all remember the part where it says we won’t awaken mana traits, right?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The group nodded hesitantly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Good. That’s the safety net of this path. See, our bodies aren’t stupid. They know what would kill them.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"So instead of awakening traits too early, the cells hold back until all of them are transformed into Mana Core Cells.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He walked a little, gesturing with his hands as he spoke about the process.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"It’s basically the body’s instinct protecting itself. So unless you skip stages or mess with the process, there’s no danger.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Some disciples began relaxing, nodding slightly, and Arden continued.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"So, for the case I said before... the people who could die are those who don’t cultivate our path.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Arden demonstrated it by clapping his hands together and then quickly spreading them apart, like an explosion.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"If they suddenly develop too many traits without proper control, their mana link collapses. Boom. Body gone.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Rynor blinked. \"So we’re safe?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Arden nodded. \"Yes! Relatively. As long as you don’t try to be an idiot and force yourself to awaken a trait early.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The room went quiet again.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then Rynor muttered. \"So, you’re talking like someone here will be an idiot?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Arden looked straight at him. \"Because I know someone who will.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A few disciples chuckled, breaking the tension.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Arden took another deep breath, then continued to explain it more.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Anyway, once all your cells harmonise, that’s when the real transformation happens. The traits fuse and evolve into a special physique or body, to be exact.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>One of the outer disciples raised his hand, wanting to confirm.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"A special body means like... we can have thunder bodies or flame bodies?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Arden pointed at him, nodding. \"Exactly. Not just thunder mana, but a Thunder Body.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He then flexed his body, making movements to convey his words.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"If you managed to awaken it, your body itself becomes attuned to thunder. Your thunder attack and resistance will be on a whole other level than the others.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The disciples blinked, staring at him like he’d just told them they could become gods.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Rynor’s eyes widened. \"So instead of throwing lightning like normal cultivators, we’d become lightning itself?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Arden smiled faintly. \"Pretty much. It should be something like that... I think?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The shock in the hall was turning into amazement, hearing what Arden said.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Clara leaned forward, curiosity in her eyes. \"Then will everyone’s physique be different?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Arden nodded, rubbing the back of his neck again, suddenly shy under everyone’s gaze.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Most likely, yeah. Each of us has a different style and habits. Our cells grow in unique ways so that every physique will be unique and different.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Dahlia smirked. \"So basically, our bodies are gonna evolve based on how we live?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Arden nodded again, trying to sound steady. \"That’s one way to say it.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He clenched his fist. \"The stronger your foundation, the more refined your physique becomes. But if you slack off...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He looked directly at Rynor, who froze. \"You probably end up with something like Sleepy Pig Physique.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The room burst into laughter.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Rynor groaned, burying his face in his hands. \"You just had to pick me, huh...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Arden grinned awkwardly, scratching his cheek. \"Sorry, bad example.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Garion chuckled from behind, clearly enjoying Arden’s clear explanation.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Not bad, Arden. You’ve got a knack for explaining complicated things in simple words... even if your delivery’s a little shaky.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Arden blushed slightly, waving his hands and turning his face around.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Ah... I just wanted them to understand it better, Master. I didn’t mean to... uh, lecture everyone.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Garion smirked. \"You did fine. Keep that balance. Half confident and half panicked. It quite suits you.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Arden smiled awkwardly. \"Uh... thanks, I think.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Garion turned to the disciples. \"You all got that, right? This is your path.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Not everyone will survive cultivation, but you are following a system designed to evolve you safely, so train properly.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The disciples nodded in unison, their fear replaced by excitement.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Dahlia grinned. \"Alright then. Guess we just have to keep training until our bodies turn into monsters.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Garion laughed softly. \"That’s the spirit.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He looked at Arden. \"You too, teacher Arden. Keep studying. You’ll need to help me guide the next batch.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Arden blinked. \"Next batch? Wait, you mean...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Garion grinned. \"Of course. Once word spreads about us, people will come running. We’ll need more instructors.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Arden’s face went pale. \"I’m not ready to teach people! I barely keep myself alive!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Garion clapped him on the shoulder. \"Perfect. You’ll fit right in.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The disciples laughed as Arden stood there, half proud and half terrified.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He sighed deeply, muttering to himself. \"Why do I feel like I just got promoted into more suffering...\"\u003C\u002Fp>",1072,"2026-06-06T11:12:18.542Z",1,"novelbin.me","0765473e8137b45a6498bdc135521aa7d99c84fbb7dc0d967ff8e1e58322c9fe","heretic-trainer-the-gym-is-my-cultivation-method-chapter-110","heretic-trainer-the-gym-is-my-cultivation-method-chapter-108",613,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Fheretic-trainer-the-gym-is-my-cultivation-method-cover.jpg"]