[{"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-156":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},1633441,2099,"Chapter 156: The God Gym’s First Victims","heretic-trainer-the-gym-is-my-cultivation-method-chapter-156",156,"\u003Cp>Garion was now standing near the entrance of the newly built gym with his arms crossed, quietly checking the time.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Let’s see how long it takes them to show up.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Surprisingly, he didn’t have to wait long.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A few minutes later, the doors opened, and Raviel stepped in, followed by a group of ten elders dressed in their formal robes.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Raviel raised a hand. \"We’re here, Garion. Ten fine elders, ready to... train.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The way he said it made Garion chuckle. \"Good. Then let’s start.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He turned and gestured toward the corridor. \"We’ll begin by getting changed. Follow me to the locker room.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The elders hesitated, looking around at the strange glowing walls and smooth, unfamiliar architecture.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It felt unlike any building they had ever seen. It was clean, metallic, and perfectly organized, unlike other commoners’ buildings.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Garion smiled faintly as he pushed open a large door.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Welcome to the locker room. The first step of every session is to change out of those robes. Training in silk and embroidery won’t do you any good.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The elders entered slowly, eyes widening.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The room had rows of lockers that opened with a simple gesture and strange standing showers.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Rendric looked around, amazed. \"By the heavens... this is cleaner than the Patriarch’s hall.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Garion laughed. \"Of course it is. Discipline starts with cleanliness.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then he pointed to a table filled with neatly folded clothes.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"These will be your uniforms for training. Don’t worry, they’re durable, comfortable, and made for movement.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The elders froze when they saw them.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"What the hell is this?!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"How can this be our outfit? Aren’t these the ones the commoners used?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"We are elders of the Revalis Clan! This is too plain!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Before Garion could say anything, Raviel’s sharp voice cut through the complaints.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Enough! If I can wear it, so can you. Stop whining and change.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The elders immediately fell silent.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Raviel smirked at Garion. \"You see? They just need a little push.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Garion grinned. \"You’re a good motivator, Patriarch.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Within a few minutes, the elders came out of the locker room, looking completely different.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The once dignified men now stood awkwardly in plain black shirts and training pants, their faces filled with shame.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Raviel laughed openly. \"Hah! Look at you all! Don’t you feel ten years younger already?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Garion chuckled. \"That’s the spirit. Now, follow me to the training hall.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They walked through a wide corridor until they stepped into the massive hall filled with numerous pieces of equipment.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The elders froze again.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"What... are all these?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Are these torture devices?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Raviel grinned. \"No, but after today, you might wish they were.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At the far side of the hall, Dahlia, Rynar, Rynor, and the other disciples were already waiting.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They stood straight, looking more than ready.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Garion clapped his hands.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Alright. Dahlia, Rynar, Rynor, and the others. Help the elders with their warm-ups. Basic stretches first. Don’t go easy on them.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Rynor smirked. \"Understood, Master.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Rynar grinned, cracking his knuckles. \"Let’s make sure they loosen up real good.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The elders exchanged nervous glances as Dahlia walked forward, smiling politely.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Alright, Elders. Follow my lead. Arms up, deep breaths... and bend!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A few groans immediately filled the room as the elders tried to stretch, their joints cracking.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Garion shook his head with amusement, then turned to the side where Raviel, Rendric, and Rachel were waiting.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Alright, you three. Come with me. You’ll have your own program.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Rachel looked a bit anxious. \"Garion, I... I’m still not that strong. What should I do?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Garion smiled reassuringly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Don’t worry. You’ll start slow. Let’s do some light cardio first to build endurance. Let’s use the treadmill first.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Rachel blinked. \"The... what?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Garion laughed softly. \"You’ll see. It’s that running platform over there. Just walk for now.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Rachel nodded hesitantly and stepped onto it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The moment she started moving, her nervousness faded, replaced by determination.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Garion then walked over to the squat rack, motioning for both Raviel and Rendric to follow.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Alright, you two. We’ll start with squats. It’s one of the most important full-body exercises. We’ll begin with fifty kilos each.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Raviel raised an eyebrow. \"Only fifty?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Garion chuckled.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Trust me, Patriarch, it’s more than enough when done properly. The goal here isn’t to just lift but to control your body.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Rendric’s face paled slightly. \"Control... right. Sounds easy.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Garion grinned and began loading the plates onto the bars.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"It sounds easy, but most people can’t even do five without losing balance. So pay attention.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He walked under the first bar, lifted it off the rack with a firm breath, and stepped back.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"See? Keep your chest up, feet shoulder-width apart. Then lower your body slowly. Don’t rush it.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He demonstrated, going down into a perfect squat and holding the position.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"If you go too fast, you’ll lose control. If you go too shallow, it’s useless. Understand?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Raviel nodded, focused. \"Got it. Down slow, up steady.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Rendric, on the other hand, looked uncertain. \"Master Garion, are you sure this is safe for... older cultivators?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Garion smirked. \"Don’t worry. If you break something, I’ll heal you myself.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Rendric muttered. \"That’s not comforting at all...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Raviel laughed loudly and slapped Rendric on the back. \"Stop whining! Come on, Elder. If I can do it, so can you!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Garion gestured toward the rack. \"Alright, Patriarch, you first. Let’s see what you’ve got.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Raviel nodded confidently and stepped under the barbell.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He adjusted his grip, exhaled deeply, and lifted it off the rack.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Garion folded his arms. \"Good. Now lower yourself slowly. Keep your back straight.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Raviel began to descend, his legs tensing. When he reached halfway, his face stiffened.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Damn... How can it still be this heavy? How is this only half the weight from yesterday but feels just as hard?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Garion laughed, stepping beside him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Because yesterday you burned everything in one rep, Patriarch. You threw all your power at once.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"But today’s different. Your body’s tensing up, trying to save strength for the next few sets.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Raviel exhaled through his nose and gave a short nod. \"So this is what you call proper training, huh?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Garion grinned. \"Exactly. Not about showing off once. It’s about lasting until the end.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Raviel stood back up straight, breathing heavily but smiling faintly. \"Heh. I see. This... feels oddly satisfying.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Garion smirked. \"That’s what everyone says before I raise the weight.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Raviel froze. \"You’re joking, right?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Garion just turned away with a small laugh. \"No promises, Patriarch.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Rendric groaned quietly in the back. \"I knew coming here was a mistake...\"\u003C\u002Fp>",1085,"2026-06-06T11:12:18.542Z",1,"novelbin.me","f4be00f0feb680d4c4ad2a5f808369a2dda2d468d43f8844f440c0b14a2c7975","heretic-trainer-the-gym-is-my-cultivation-method-chapter-458","heretic-trainer-the-gym-is-my-cultivation-method-chapter-457",613,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Fheretic-trainer-the-gym-is-my-cultivation-method-cover.jpg"]