[{"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-157":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},1633443,2099,"Chapter 157: The Trainer from Hell","heretic-trainer-the-gym-is-my-cultivation-method-chapter-157",157,"\u003Cp>Raviel steadied himself under the barbell, sweat dripping down his temple.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He had managed a single rep, his arms and legs trembling slightly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Garion clapped his hands together, his voice echoing across the training hall.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Alright, Patriarch Raviel, that’s a good first rep, but we’re just getting started. Give me five more! Focus on your form this time.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Raviel was already sweating, but he grinned stubbornly. \"You make it sound so easy.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Garion smirked. \"It is easy when you stop fighting your body and start listening to it.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Raviel groaned as he lowered himself again, the bar trembling slightly on his shoulders.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Garion stepped closer, adjusting his elbow position.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"No, no. Keep your chest up. Don’t lean forward too much. There, that’s better. Now down... slowly! Breathe in. Up... exhale!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Raviel followed his rhythm. By the third squat, his breathing grew heavier, his face flushed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Garion crouched beside him, grinning. \"Good! That’s it! Don’t stop! Feel that burn? That’s growth!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Raviel gritted his teeth. \"It’s pain, not growth!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Garion laughed. \"Same thing!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After finishing the last rep, Raviel racked the bar with a deep exhale, wiping the sweat off his face.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You really are insane, Garion. I haven’t felt this exhausted since my first breakthrough.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Garion only smiled proudly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"And that’s why your body will start improving again. Even gods need to rebuild their foundation sometimes.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He turned toward Rendric, who had been standing silently at the side, staring at the barbell like it was a beast.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Your turn, Elder Rendric.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Rendric blinked. \"You... you can’t be serious.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He pointed at the 50-kilogram bar. \"That weight nearly crushed the Patriarch, and you expect me to lift that?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Garion grinned. \"Of course I do. This is body strength, not just cultivation level. You two aren’t that far apart in muscle, believe me.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Rendric frowned hard. \"That’s not very reassuring.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Raviel laughed loudly, still catching his breath. \"Come on, Elder. If I can do it, so can you. Don’t embarrass me now.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Garion nodded. \"Exactly. You’ve already seen how it’s done. Get under the bar.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>With a resigned sigh, Rendric stepped forward. His movements were stiff and cautious, but Garion guided him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Good. Hands here... widen your grips. Feet shoulder-width apart. Now duck under the bar.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Rendric awkwardly positioned himself. \"Like this?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Garion shook his head. \"No, no. Straighten your back. Tighten your elbow. Don’t lean your neck too far. Perfect. Now lift.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The bar came up slowly, trembling as Rendric straightened. His face turned red instantly. \"It’s heavier than it looks!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Garion grinned. \"That’s gravity welcoming you to the club. Now, go down slowly. Don’t rush!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Rendric lowered himself a bit too quickly, his knees wobbling. Garion instantly moved in, grabbing his elbow.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Careful! Don’t collapse! Keep your balance. Straighten your back more!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Rendric exhaled shakily and pushed himself up again, veins showing on his arms.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Good! That’s one rep. Now five more,\" Garion said with a teasing smile.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Rendric’s eyes widened. \"Five? I’ll die!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Garion chuckled. \"Then you’ll die with better posture. Let’s go!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Raviel was laughing so hard now he almost fell off the nearby bench.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I never thought I’d see Elder Rendric training like a new recruit!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Garion ignored him and focused on Rendric.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Down again! Slowly! Don’t lean! Good, that’s better! Breathe, Rendric, breathe! This isn’t your last breath!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>By the fourth rep, Rendric’s legs were shaking. \"This... is impossible...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Garion crouched beside him, still cheering. \"Nothing’s impossible here! Push through! One more rep!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Rendric grunted and forced the last squat, nearly collapsing as Garion helped him rack the bar.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The elder fell to one knee, panting hard.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Garion smiled down at him. \"See? You did it. Not bad for someone who said he’d die.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Rendric glared weakly. \"You’re enjoying this too much.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Garion grinned. \"That’s my job. I make people stronger and miserable at the same time.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Raviel leaned back, still laughing. \"He’s not lying, Elder.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Garion clapped his hands again. \"Alright, that’s your first set. Now we rest for a minute, then we’ll add ten more kilos.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Both Raviel and Rendric froze. \"WHAT?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Garion’s grin widened. \"Come on now, I said we’re training, not playing.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Raviel sighed, rubbing his arms. \"You’re a demon, Garion.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Garion smirked proudly. \"Wrong. I’m your trainer.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As the two elders groaned and began to do barbell squats again the next round, Garion walked around them.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He was adjusting their stance again and again, making small corrections while offering loud encouragements.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Rendric, straighten your back! Raviel, lower, lower! Don’t cheat the movement!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Raviel grunted through his fifth squat again. \"You really love yelling, don’t you?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Garion chuckled. \"It’s called motivation. Now up!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>When the second set finally ended, both Raviel and Rendric collapsed onto the floor, drenched in sweat.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Raviel lay flat on his back, staring at the ceiling. \"Garion... remind me why I agreed to this again?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Garion smirked. \"Because you said it yourself. Pain builds progress.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Rendric groaned beside him. \"Next time, I’ll stay old and weak. Progress isn’t worth this.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Garion laughed, patting his shoulder once before turning toward the center of the training hall.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Rest for ten minutes. If you’re still alive after that, we’ll move to the next workout.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Raviel gave a tired thumbs-up from the floor. \"You’re lucky I like you, Garion.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Of course I am,\" Garion replied with a grin as he walked off.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The hall was lively. Dahlia, Rynar, Rynor, and the other disciples were each guiding two elders through different training exercises.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The elders’ faces were red, their breathing heavy, their dignified appearance completely gone.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Sweat dripped onto the floor as they struggled to keep up.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Garion stopped near Dahlia’s group first. She was making two elders do push-ups.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Lower! Lower!\" Dahlia shouted, crouching beside one of them. \"You’re not even halfway down!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I am halfway!\" the elder gasped.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Dahlia shook her head. \"No, you’re not! That’s just your arms giving up!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Garion chuckled quietly and stepped closer. \"Good form, Dahlia. Just make sure their backs stay straight.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Dahlia grinned proudly. \"Don’t worry, Master. I’ve got this.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She lightly tapped one elder’s shoulder with her foot. \"Back straight, elder! You’re bending like an old tree!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Garion folded his arms, amused. \"He is an old tree, Dahlia.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The elder groaned. \"Your sect’s manners are as harsh as your training...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Garion smiled. \"That’s how results are made.\"\u003C\u002Fp>",1053,"2026-06-06T11:12:18.542Z",1,"novelbin.me","13ca7114bd934dd0044173855a0a97548594bc4740adf93918d76e8823223d11","heretic-trainer-the-gym-is-my-cultivation-method-chapter-459","heretic-trainer-the-gym-is-my-cultivation-method-chapter-458",613,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Fheretic-trainer-the-gym-is-my-cultivation-method-cover.jpg"]