[{"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-121":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},1633249,2099,"Chapter 121: You Won’t Believe These Numbers!","heretic-trainer-the-gym-is-my-cultivation-method-chapter-121",121,"\u003Cp>Rynar glanced at Rynor and gave a quick nod. \"Not bad. That kick looked clean.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Rynor smirked back. \"Your punch wasn’t half bad either.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They both laughed loudly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The crowd picked up the sound and then fell silent as Ragric and Rovric came from the sides.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Rovric folded his arms, chin up. Ragric spun his spear once and hooked it over his shoulder.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Well, well,\" Rovric said, his voice dripping with amusement.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Look who’s back. The so-called Terror Twins, the weak troublemakers we used to defeat daily.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ragric chuckled.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Yeah, I never understood that name. ’Terror’? Please. The only thing you were terrified of was your reflection.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He leaned forward slightly, his grin sharp.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"And you actually had the guts to come back here? Who told you that was a smart idea?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Rynar didn’t flinch. He just stepped a half step forward and smirked.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"We came back to fight. If that bothers you, stand aside.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Rovric’s eyes narrowed. \"Fight? You? Don’t make me laugh.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Rynor let his smirk spread slowly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Laugh all you want. Today we’re the ones kicking asses.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He tapped his foot on the stone, gestures easy and loose.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Starting with yours, if you want a sample.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ragric sneered. He stabbed the air with the spear tip, testing the space between them.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Brave words for you, who ran away once. What changed? New tricks? New friends to hide behind?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Rynar’s jaw clenched.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You forget one thing. We didn’t run away. We just trained and learned in the outside world to be stronger.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Rovric laughed, loud and sharp.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Learned what? How to talk big? Show us then. Strike the stone again. Make it blue if you can.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Rynor glanced back at Rynar, then stepped forward to the pillar.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He didn’t touch it yet. He looked at the crowd, then at Ragric and Rovric.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You sure you want this to be a show?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ragric spat on the ground. \"Do it. Make it quick so we can finish your act.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Rynar flexed his fingers slowly, the move almost casual. He cracked his knuckles and smiled.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Fine. We’ll make it quick.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The spectators watched more closely. Some cheered, and others sneered.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Rynor moved his leg back, calm as ever, then kicked. Rynar followed with a fist that cut the air.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The pillar flared blue once again, forcing Ragric and Rovric’s smiles to flicker and then harden.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Rovric stepped forward, teeth showing. \"So it lights up. Lucky hit.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ragric clenched his spear. \"Don’t get cocky. This is just the start.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Rynor wiped his boot on the stone and shrugged. \"Then start. We were bored anyway.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Rynar cracked his neck, smiling faintly. \"Yeah, all this talk’s making me sleepy.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The two sides stared at each other across the glowing stone.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Around them, the arena fell quiet. No one dared blink.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A few whispers spread through the crowd.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Are they really going to fight now?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"This isn’t even the next round yet!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"The elders are watching. Someone stop them!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The announcer, clearly sweating, waved his arms and stepped forward between the groups.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Alright, alright! Everyone, calm down! The first round is done!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He laughed nervously and looked at both sides.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"No fighting yet... unless you, of course, all of you, wish for me to get yelled at by the elders.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The crowd chuckled a little, tension breaking for a moment.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Rynor tilted his head, turning to Ragric. \"Tch. You’re lucky he stepped in.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ragric lowered his spear but didn’t take his eyes off the twins. \"You wish.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Rovric smirked from beside him. \"Don’t worry. You’ll get your chance soon enough.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Rynar’s grin widened. \"I’m counting on it.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The announcer clapped his hands loudly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Okay! Now that everyone’s not trying to kill each other. Let’s move straight to the second round!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The crowd roared again, excitement returning.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He raised his voice once again.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"We have thirty-two contestants left after the power test! From here on out, we’ll move to the duel phase!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Gasps and shouts filled the air.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Duel phase already?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"That fast?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"This is where it gets good!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The announcer nodded, walking across the stage.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"All participants, come forward and draw your number tokens for your match positions! Remember! Once you draw, there’s no switching!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Dozens of cultivators began to line up at the side table where the glowing wooden box sat.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Each one took a small orb that glowed with their number.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Rynor leaned over to Rynar. \"Bet I get number one.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Rynar snorted. \"Bet you get last and have to wait all day.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Rynor snorted back. \"Ha, at least I’ll get to watch you lose first.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The announcer glanced their way.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Terror Twins, you’re up next! Step forward and take your numbers!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The crowd’s attention turned to them again. The whispers started up once more.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Let’s see if they can fight as well as they show off.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Terror Twins, huh?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Rynor stretched his arms, pretending to yawn. \"Guess we’re famous again.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Rynar grinned. \"Good. I like having an audience.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They stepped forward together.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Rynar reached in first, grabbed one, and held it up. The number glowed bright.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Number two,\" he said, smirk widening.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Rynor stepped up right after him, tapping the box with his knuckles before pulling his orb.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He glanced at it, then laughed softly. \"Three.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The crowd reacted instantly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Back-to-back numbers?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"They’re going to fight one after the other?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"This is going to be good!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The announcer blinked twice, his mouth hanging open before he finally raised his voice.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"W-Well, look at that! Back-to-back matches! Looks like the famous twins will be fighting early in the round!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Rynor grinned, rolling his shoulders. \"Perfect. The sooner we start, the sooner I get to break something.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Rynar chuckled beside him. \"Just don’t break the stage again.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Across the arena, Ragric leaned lazily on his spear, watching them with that same mocking smirk.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Be careful what you wish for, little bastards. You might end up burning yourselves out.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Rovric folded his arms, eyes narrowing slightly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Or maybe they just want attention. They’ve always been good at that.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Rynar turned his head toward them, his grin never fading. \"Oh, we’ll get plenty of attention soon.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Rynor added. \"Yeah. From the ground, with you both looking up at us.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The crowd roared at the exchange. The tension was thick but exciting.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Even the announcer looked like he didn’t know whether to step back or keep the energy going.\u003C\u002Fp>",1062,"2026-06-06T11:12:18.542Z",1,"novelbin.me","c22d5275d88279eb795ce0738f386f1d783c7d114f4c9aeee642007ab95a69e3","heretic-trainer-the-gym-is-my-cultivation-method-chapter-122","heretic-trainer-the-gym-is-my-cultivation-method-chapter-120",613,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Fheretic-trainer-the-gym-is-my-cultivation-method-cover.jpg"]