[{"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-167":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},1633467,2099,"Chapter 167: The Birth of a Magic Swordsman","heretic-trainer-the-gym-is-my-cultivation-method-chapter-167",167,"\u003Cp>Garion grinned as he tightened his grip on the greatsword. \"Alright, Patriarch. Let’s make this fight interesting.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Without warning, he dashed forward, and his speed was fast... far faster than a weapon that heavy should allow.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Raviel frowned, raising his hand instantly. \"You want interesting? Fine.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His mana flared, flames and lightning bursting around his body. \"Let’s see if you can handle this.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He swung his arm, launching[Flame Arc]followed by[Thunder Burst], waves of fire and electricity crashing toward Garion.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Garion smirked. \"Too slow.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He swung his greatsword in a wide arc. The massive blade cut through the air, deflecting both attacks like he was swatting away flies.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And then Garion stepped in close and slammed the flat side of his sword against Raviel’s chest.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>BAM!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Raviel stumbled back a few steps, coughing slightly. \"Tch... hitting with the flat side?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Garion shrugged. \"You’re the Patriarch. I figured you could handle a little tap.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Raviel wiped the corner of his mouth, smirking. \"Don’t get cocky.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He raised his hand again, summoning a circle of mana above his head. \"Let’s see how you handle this!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Dozens of fire and lightning spheres formed and launched one after another, filling the air with explosions.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Garion swung his sword again, the heavy weapon moving smoothly as he deflected each incoming spell.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You call this pressure? My disciples do better warm-ups!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Raviel gritted his teeth. \"Then let’s add a bit more!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His aura flared even stronger as he chained[Flame Lance],[Thunder Strike], and[Ignite Burst]together.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Garion stepped through it all, the greatsword flashing in his hands.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Every swing blocked, deflected, or redirected Raviel’s attacks. The flames split apart, and the thunder scattered harmlessly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>When Garion finally closed in again, he swung the greatsword in a low sweep, forcing Raviel to jump back.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Raviel landed and frowned. \"You’re just using the same sword moves as before, but bigger. What’s the difference?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Garion smirked, lifting the blade onto his shoulder. \"The difference?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He pointed at it. \"This one hits harder and doubles as a shield.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Raviel’s eyes narrowed. \"So brute strength again?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Garion chuckled. \"Not just strength but precision. A greatsword isn’t about wild swings. It’s about making each hit matter.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Raviel tightened his grip on his sword. \"Then let’s see how precise you really are.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He rushed in, flames and thunder bursting around his feet, his blade wrapped in burning lightning.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Garion raised his greatsword just in time, meeting the strike head-on.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The clash shook the entire room. Sparks flew across the floor, mixing with bursts of flame and shockwaves of pressure.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Garion grinned as they pushed against each other. \"Now that’s more like it!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Raviel gritted his teeth, the heat around his body growing even hotter. \"Don’t underestimate me, Garion!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Garion laughed. \"Then stop holding back!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They broke apart and charged again, blades clashing in rapid succession.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Finally, Garion twisted his sword, knocking Raviel’s blade aside and slamming the flat side against his shoulder, sending him sliding backward.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Raviel steadied himself, panting. \"You’re really enjoying this, aren’t you?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Garion smirked, resting the greatsword on the ground. \"Of course. Watching you struggle against me. How could I not?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Raviel chuckled, shaking his head. \"You talk too much for a guy swinging a mountain.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Garion laughed. \"Yeah, yeah, and you’re actually doing pretty good. You’re starting to mix swordsmanship with your spells.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Raviel raised an eyebrow. \"So now you admit I’ve got skill?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Garion smirked. \"A little. But let’s see how far you can take it. Let’s test just how good you are as a magic swordsman.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Raviel grinned, lifting his blade again. \"Magic swordsman, huh? Sounds nice. Alright, Garion, let’s test this new fighting style.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He took a deep breath, his mana flaring around him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Flames burst along the length of his sword, mixing with crackling lightning that wrapped around his arm.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Garion straightened, tightening his grip on his weapon. \"That’s more like it. Show me what you really can really do now.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Raviel stomped forward, sparks exploding from the ground.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He swung his sword horizontally, sending a wave of fire toward Garion.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Garion raised his greatsword, slicing through the flames and stepping into the attack. \"Too easy!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Raviel smirked. \"Didn’t say I was done.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He twisted his wrist, and a bolt of lightning shot out from his free hand[Thunder Pierce], aimed directly at Garion’s chest.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Garion shifted his stance, slamming the flat of his sword into the lightning attack, scattering it harmlessly across the floor.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Good try. But you’re still thinking like a spellcaster. Blend them together!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Raviel clicked his tongue. \"Alright then. Watch carefully.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He dashed forward, faster than before, his sword covered in flame and thunder.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Each swing came heavy with power, each step flashing with heat and sparks.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Garion met every blow head-on, their blades clashing and sending shockwaves through the room.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>CLANG! CLANG! CLANG!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Garion grinned through the fight. \"Now we’re talking!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Raviel gritted his teeth, pushing harder.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He used[Flame Burst Step], a movement skill that propelled him forward with a short explosion of fire.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And then he used the momentum to deliver an overhead strike fast and hard.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Garion blocked it with his greatsword, but the impact sent him sliding a few feet back.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Not bad at all. You’re starting to use mana to boost your body, not just your spells.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Raviel exhaled sharply, sparks running across his shoulders. \"Feels weird, but it’s effective.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Garion nodded. \"Good. Now stop holding back. Use both elements fully. Let’s see what happens when you go all in.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Raviel grinned, eyes gleaming. \"You asked for it.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He raised his sword, his aura exploding outward. Flame and thunder spiraled around him, merging into a fiery storm.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His mana surged, forming a faint outline of a blazing storm behind him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Garion chuckled quietly. \"Now that’s the Patriarch I wanted to see.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Raviel pointed his sword forward. \"Ready?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Garion lifted his weapon again, smirking. \"Always.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In the next instant, Raviel disappeared in a flash of lightning.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Garion’s eyes tracked him just in time to block a blazing strike from above.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The collision created a shockwave that shook the entire room.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Raviel’s voice came through the haze. \"How’s that for mixing sword and magic?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Garion laughed, pushing him back with raw strength. \"Better, but still too predictable!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Raviel charged again, fire burning under his feet and lightning trailing behind his sword.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Garion swung his greatsword upward, deflecting the attack and sending sparks into the air.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Their battle continued, and each hit was heavier than the last, each move sharper and faster.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Finally, both of them jumped back, breathing hard.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Garion smiled wide. \"Now that’s what I call a real fight.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Raviel wiped sweat from his face, chuckling. \"You’re insane... but I’ll admit, that was fun.\"\u003C\u002Fp>",1113,"2026-06-06T11:12:18.542Z",1,"novelbin.me","5439704d7c98535d61b495459b4e58dde3a6bd8826bbd58423fec111db5ded1c","heretic-trainer-the-gym-is-my-cultivation-method-chapter-473","heretic-trainer-the-gym-is-my-cultivation-method-chapter-472",613,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Fheretic-trainer-the-gym-is-my-cultivation-method-cover.jpg"]