[{"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-164":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},1633458,2099,"Chapter 164: Rendric’s Risky Delivery","heretic-trainer-the-gym-is-my-cultivation-method-chapter-164",164,"\u003Cp>Rendric sat alone in the clan hall, rubbing his chin in thought.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Who should I send to deliver the message to the Avenora Clan...?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He looked over a map spread across the table, tracing a finger over Avenora’s territory.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"They’re all women, and sure, they’re beautiful... but they’re also known to be very aggressive, especially toward men.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He leaned back in his chair and sighed. \"If this were just about trade or diplomacy, I’d send someone else. But this is about a challenge to their Matriarch.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He tapped the table lightly. \"Sending anyone else might cause trouble.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After a few seconds of silence, he nodded to himself.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Fine. I’ll just go myself. At least they’ll take it seriously if I show up in person.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He stood, straightened his robe, and walked outside toward the Revalis Clan’s flying ship.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He called the crew and ordered. \"Prepare the ship. Set the destination... Avenora Clan.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The crew captain nodded as he hurried to activate the mana engines.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The ship lifted smoothly off the ground, and the trip took nearly three days with one of the fastest ships in the clan.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>When Rendric finally arrived, the Avenora Clan’s lush forest territory came into view.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The ship hovered down near the outer gates, where several female guards were already waiting.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As Rendric stepped off the ramp, the women immediately surrounded him, their eyes cautious but curious.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>One of them radiated her aura firmly and warned Rendric.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"State your name and purpose.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Rendric bowed slightly, keeping his voice polite.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I am Elder Rendric of the Revalis Clan. I bring a letter for your Matriarch.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The guards exchanged glances. The name clearly rang familiar.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>One of them nodded. \"Elder Rendric... the Revalis clan’s elder, yes? I see. Hand over the letter.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Rendric reached into his sleeve and produced a sealed scroll marked with Raviel’s crest.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"This must be given directly to Matriarch Aveline.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The guard accepted it carefully, examining the seal before giving a short nod.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Understood. We’ll deliver it at once.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Rendric smiled. \"Good, then my duty here is done.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He bowed again and stepped back toward his ship.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Please inform her that it concerns a formal challenge. She’ll understand when you give the letter.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The guards didn’t reply, but their expressions tightened slightly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>One of them whispered. \"A challenge... from Revalis again?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Rendric caught the words but pretended not to hear and quickly boarded the ship.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I’ll be taking my leave.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The ship then flew, disappearing into he sky.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The guards then hurried through the forest path toward the main hall.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Inside, Matriarch Aveline was meditating under a tree with glowing roots that pulsed with green mana.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The lead guard kneeled. \"Matriarch, a letter has arrived. It was from the Revalis Clan.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Aveline raised a brow. \"Revalis Clan?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The guard nodded. \"Yes. It’s from Elder Rendric himself.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She extended her hand, and the letter floated toward her through the air.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Breaking the red seal, she unfolded it and began to read.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Her calm expression shifted slightly as her eyes scanned each line.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"So... that boy Raviel still hasn’t given up, huh?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The guards exchanged quiet looks but said nothing.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Aveline folded the letter and set it aside.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"He really wants another match. I suppose he’s still chasing that loss from before.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She stood slowly, her aura flowing like wind through the hall.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Let’s see if he’s truly improved from all those years or if he just learned how to lose better.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The guards chuckled quietly but quickly straightened when she glanced at them.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Aveline turned toward the open window, watching the distant skies where Rendric’s ship had vanished.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A faint smile appeared on her lips. \"Very well. I’ll wait a month.\" Don’t disappoint me, Raviel.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>---\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Dahlia was now in the gym, watching a few elders struggle under their barbells while she barked out orders.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Come on! Lower! Don’t stop halfway! This isn’t a meditation class!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Clara laughed from across the room, spotting one elder who nearly dropped his bar.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Careful, old man! You break that, and Master will make you replace it with ten more sets!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The elders groaned but kept lifting.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Rynar and Rynor were helping with form corrections...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Though \"helping\" mostly meant yelling at the elders until they moved right.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Amid the noise, Dahlia noticed Arden standing near the corner, his weights untouched.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He was staring at the ground, clenching his fists, but his eyes felt distant.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She frowned and walked over. \"Arden? What are you doing? You’ve been like this all morning.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Arden blinked, snapped out of his thoughts, and looked up.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Huh? Oh... sorry. I just... haven’t been feeling great lately.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Dahlia crossed her arms. \"Not feeling great? You sick or something?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He shook his head. \"No. It’s not that. Just... my head’s full. I can’t focus.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She raised an eyebrow. \"So, overthinking again, huh?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Arden hesitated, then gave a slight nod.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Dahlia sighed and placed a hand on his shoulder. \"Listen, you overthink.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She then flexed her biceps and tapped on them. \"When your mind’s messy, the best thing you can do is move.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She pointed at the weight just below him. \"Lift, sweat, and push yourself until you can’t think anymore.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Clara jogged over, wiping sweat from her forehead. \"What’s going on? Arden having a mental meltdown?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Dahlia shrugged. \"Maybe something like that. He says that he’s not in his right mind.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Clara grinned. \"Then let’s fix that the God Gym way.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She tossed him a towel. \"Deadlifts. Ten reps. If you can still think after that, we’ll add another ten.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Arden let out a quiet laugh. \"You’re not helping.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Clara grinned. \"Oh, I’m helping. Trust me, after enough sets, even heartbreak disappears.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Rynor shouted from the other side. \"Yeah! Or you die before you get to think about it!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Everyone laughed except Arden, who gave a weak smile.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Dahlia noticed his hesitation and leaned closer.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Seriously, Arden. You’re one of us now. If something’s wrong, say it. We don’t judge here.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Arden met her gaze but then looked away. \"It’s nothing. Just... a bit of doubt, that’s all.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Dahlia nodded slowly. \"Then burn it off. Lift until that doubt shuts up.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Arden chuckled softly. \"You really think that works?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She smiled faintly. \"It worked for me.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Arden took a deep breath, rolled his shoulders, and stepped toward the barbell. \"Alright... I’ll try.\"\u003C\u002Fp>",1055,"2026-06-06T11:12:18.542Z",1,"novelbin.me","22660fb02cfca1c32b77e5ef1731a157a16211d7769d9eabc72c09ec10fab356","heretic-trainer-the-gym-is-my-cultivation-method-chapter-467","heretic-trainer-the-gym-is-my-cultivation-method-chapter-466",613,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Fheretic-trainer-the-gym-is-my-cultivation-method-cover.jpg"]