[{"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-112":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},1633240,2099,"Chapter 112: The Chosen Five","heretic-trainer-the-gym-is-my-cultivation-method-chapter-112",112,"\u003Cp>Arden, Clara, and Eliza lay sprawled on the training hall floor, their bodies still faintly glowing.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Steam rose from their skin as their breathing slowly returned to normal.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After a few minutes, the three of them sat up, blinking in confusion, testing their arms and legs.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Arden stretched first, his eyes wide. \"Wait... I feel... strong. Like, really strong.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Clara clenched her fists, veins pulsing with energy. \"Same here. It’s like my whole body’s alive.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Eliza brushed her hair back, sweat dripping down her cheek.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Alive? More like overheating. I still feel like my tongue’s on fire.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Garion stood nearby with his arms crossed, watching them closely and smiling widely.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Good. You’ve all reached the Completion Stage of the Mana Cells Refinement Realm.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The three of them froze.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Completion Stage? Already?\" Arden’s jaw dropped.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Garion nodded proudly. \"You did well. It’s fast, efficient, and...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Painful,\" Clara cut in. \"Very painful.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Garion chuckled. \"Yes, that too.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Eliza groaned, rubbing her stomach. \"Master, whatever that serum was, I’m never drinking it again.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Arden nodded quickly. \"Yeah, me neither. Even if it gives me wings next time.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Garion raised an eyebrow. \"Oh, you’ll drink it again when the time comes.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>All three of them tensed at once.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"What?!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"No!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Never again!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Garion only smirked. \"Relax. You’ll change your minds once you reach the next realm.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The three of them exchanged nervous glances but said nothing.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They could still recall the taste, a mix of sour, spicy, and bitter that felt like swallowing molten metal, accompanied by regret.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Even now, their faces twitched at the memory.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Garion looked around the hall, his eyes scanning over all five of them.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Now that the five of you have all reached Completion Stage. One more step, and you’ll enter the Mana Core Cells Realm.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The disciples looked both proud and nervous.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"However...\" Garion continued, reaching into his storage again. Five glowing vials appeared in his hand.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I still have five serums left.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The disciples’ smiles instantly vanished.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"No way...\" Rynor muttered.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Rynar groaned. \"Not again...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Garion grinned. \"Yes again. But this time, I’ll let you decide.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He pointed his finger at each of them. \"Each of you will choose one disciple who will receive this reward.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The five of them looked at each other slowly, their eyes narrowing in unison.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Choose?\" Arden asked. \"Like, we pick someone else to suffer?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Garion nodded. \"Exactly.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Arden blinked. \"Master, that’s kind of evil.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Garion smirked. \"No. That’s fair.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The disciples turned their heads toward the rest of the group, the ones who had been standing at the back, watching everything in silent horror.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>One by one, mischievous smiles spread across their faces.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Rynar cracked his knuckles. \"I already know who I’m picking.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Rynor grinned. \"Same here.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Eliza’s eyes glimmered with amusement. \"Oh, this is going to be fun.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Clara leaned forward. \"I’m going to enjoy this.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Arden looked conflicted but eventually sighed. \"Well... someone’s gotta drink it.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The outer disciples paled instantly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"W-wait! Senior! Let’s talk about this!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Master, please, mercy!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Can’t we just... train the normal way?!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Garion watched in amusement as chaos broke out.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Rynar pointed at a trembling disciple. \"You! You’re always skipping push-ups. You need this more than anyone.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The poor disciple dropped to his knees. \"No! Please! I’ll do double tomorrow!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Rynor laughed. \"Then you’ll have enough stamina to survive it.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Clara walked around, her eyes scanning the crowd like a predator. \"Hmm... who should I bless with strength?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Eliza grinned. \"Bless? You mean curse.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"It’s the same,\" Clara said.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Arden sighed again, looking guilty. \"Maybe we should just pick randomly...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Rynar leaned over to him. \"Or we pick the ones who laughed when we were screaming earlier.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Arden blinked. \"Oh, that’s actually fair.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Arden!\" one disciple yelled. \"We cheered for you!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Arden smiled awkwardly. \"Yeah, but I remember one of you saying I sounded like a dying frog.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Garion chuckled softly, clearly enjoying the show. \"So many volunteers. I’m touched.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Eventually, five unlucky outer disciples were chosen, each trembling as they stood nervously.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Garion handed each of them a vial. \"Congratulations. You’ve all been rewarded for your seniors’ success.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>One of them stammered. \"M-master... can I... refuse?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Garion smiled faintly. \"You could. But then, I’d force it directly on your mouth myself.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The disciple froze. \"I’ll drink it.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The others nodded quickly, tears forming in their eyes.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Dahlia finally stood, rolling her shoulders as the light around her faded completely.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Her body radiated strength, and even the air around her seemed heavier.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She rolled her shoulders, flexing her fingers, and smirked.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"So this is the power after having a quarter of my body transformed into Mana Core Cells... It feels incredible.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The floor under her feet cracked slightly as her mana pulsed out in a wave.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Even her hair shifted faintly with energy, as if the air itself bent around her.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Garion crossed his arms, nodding with clear approval. \"Good. You’ve stabilized faster than I expected.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He then turned toward the five trembling disciples who had just finished drinking their serums.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Most of them were still lying on the floor, twitching faintly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Garion turned back to Dahlia, calling her. \"Dahlia.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She blinked, then straightened her posture. \"Yes, Master?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Garion gestured toward Arden, the twins, the girls, and the five disciples.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You’re stable now, so I want you to take charge. Teach them how to reach the Second Realm.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The disciples’ eyes widened in shock. \"W-wait, Senior Sister Dahlia is going to train us!?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Dahlia crossed her arms, smirking. \"That’s right. Any objections?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Rynor whispered to Rynar. \"We’re doomed.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Rynar nodded slowly. \"Yep. She’s worse than Master when it comes to training.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Dahlia cracked her neck loudly, overhearing them. \"You two said something?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They both stood up straight instantly. \"No, Senior Sister!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Garion chuckled. \"Push them. Hard. I don’t want them just reaching the Second Realm. I want them to earn it.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She smirked, her aura flaring slightly. \"Understood. I’ll make sure they beg for mercy by the end of it.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Garion turned to leave the training hall, glancing back once.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Good. I’ll prepare something new while you handle them. Show me how far my first disciple has come.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Dahlia nodded firmly, her grin widening. \"You’ll see, Master.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As Garion walked out, the room grew tense. All of them swallowed nervously while Dahlia cracked her knuckles.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Welcome to your second realm training.\"\u003C\u002Fp>",1057,"2026-06-06T11:12:18.542Z",1,"novelbin.me","311c30c6a6afaa3e479f99fe88ed201249ed4556ccf534cd2bce704639f87bb4","heretic-trainer-the-gym-is-my-cultivation-method-chapter-113","heretic-trainer-the-gym-is-my-cultivation-method-chapter-111",613,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Fheretic-trainer-the-gym-is-my-cultivation-method-cover.jpg"]