[{"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-168":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},1633476,2099,"Chapter 168: Bracelets of Pure Suffering","heretic-trainer-the-gym-is-my-cultivation-method-chapter-168",168,"\u003Cp>Garion smiled, resting the greatsword on his shoulder.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Alright. Now I know exactly what to do with you. You’ve got good instincts but need refinement... and also a stronger body to handle this greatsword.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Raviel frowned. \"Stronger body? You mean more training?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Garion grinned. \"Exactly. But not just any training.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He reached into his system storage and pulled out four dark metallic bands.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They looked like simple bracelets, but each one gave off a faint pressure.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He placed them on the ground in front of Raviel.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Put these on. You’ll wear them all the time.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Raviel crouched down, picking one up. The moment his fingers touched it, his expression changed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"What the?! Why’s this so heavy?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He struggled just to lift it with one hand.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Garion chuckled. \"Each one’s fifty kilograms.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Raviel’s eyes widened. \"Fifty? You mean... two hundred in total?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Garion nodded, completely serious. \"Correct. Two hundred kilograms. You’ll wear them on your wrists and ankles at all times.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Raviel blinked, staring at the bracelets like they were torture devices. \"At all times? You’ve lost your mind.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Garion smirked. \"No, I’m not, and it’s the fastest way to make you stronger by making your body trained at all times, even when sleeping.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Raviel groaned. \"You’re insane.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Garion crossed his arms. \"Maybe. But tell me, do you want to beat Aveline or not?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Raviel clenched his jaw. \"Damn it... fine. For Aveline.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Garion raised a brow. \"Say it louder.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Raviel sighed, then shouted. \"For Aveline!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Garion laughed. \"Good! That’s the spirit.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He watched as Raviel slowly strapped the bracelets on, grunting as the weight settled on his limbs.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His knees bent slightly, and his shoulders trembled under the pressure.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Raviel exhaled sharply. \"Tch... this is brutal. I can barely move.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Garion smirked. \"That’s normal. By tomorrow, you’ll start adjusting. And in a week, you’ll move like normal. But your strength...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He raised a finger. \"Will increase several times over.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Raviel straightened, sweat already forming on his forehead. \"Are you sure this isn’t going to break me?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Garion chuckled. \"If it does, I’ll just rebuild you stronger.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Raviel glared. \"You sound way too proud of that.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Garion clapped his hands. \"Alright! Since you’re already wearing those, we might as well start.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He gestured to the center of the room, where several pieces of gym equipment were located.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"First, we’ll focus on body strengthening with the classics: squats, push-ups, deadlifts, etc.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"But this time, you’ll be doing them under pressure. And don’t even think about taking those bracelets off.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Raviel sighed, rolling his shoulders. \"You really want me dead.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Garion grinned. \"No, I want you ripped.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Raviel muttered. \"Same thing.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Garion ignored the complaint. \"After that, you’ll move on to your greatsword drills.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You’ll practice your swings and footwork while carrying the weight. That’ll help your control and precision.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Raviel frowned. \"You mean I’ll be swinging this monster with two hundred kilograms dragging me down?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Garion nodded. \"Exactly. The goal is for your body to remember how to move with weight, so when you finally remove them, you’ll move faster and hit harder than ever.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Raviel sighed deeply. \"You’re serious about this torture, huh?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Garion smiled. \"Absolutely. And one more thing. You’ll be taking these.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He pulled out two bottles from his system storage, one filled with a glowing red and yellow liquid, the other with a swirling orange one.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"The[Flaming Storm Creatine Shake]and the[Flaming Storm Protein Shake]. Drink one before training and one after.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Raviel frowned, taking one of the bottles. \"Damn it. This again.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Garion grinned. \"Of course. It’ll fuel your body like nothing else. Helps recovery, mana flow, and endurance.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Raviel hesitated, then sighed. \"Fine. Bottoms up.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He downed the drink in one go, his face immediately twisting.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Damn it! It burns! Why does it taste like molten fruit and lightning!?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Garion laughed. \"That means it’s working.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Raviel coughed, setting the bottle down. \"You’re the worst trainer ever.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Garion patted his shoulder. \"And you’re my most entertaining student. Now stop whining and get to work.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Raviel groaned but stepped toward the squat rack anyway.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The bracelets clanked with every movement, forcing him to adjust his balance.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Fifty squats, fifty push-ups, and fifty swings. Then repeat.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Raviel muttered under his breath. \"For Aveline... for Aveline...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Garion crossed his arms, watching closely. \"That’s right. Keep saying it. Let it burn into your mind.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hours passed as Raviel pushed through the workout, his movements slow but steady.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Every rep shook the ground, and every swing echoed through the gym.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>By the end, he dropped to one knee, drenched in sweat and gasping for air. \"This... is insane...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Garion grinned proudly. \"And that’s just day two.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Raviel groaned. \"You’re a demon.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Garion smirked. \"Maybe. But by the end of this month, you’ll be a god.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Raviel looked up, breathing heavily. \"...For Aveline.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Garion chuckled. \"Now you’re getting it. But don’t stop there. Try flowing your mana through your body.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Raviel blinked in confusion. \"Flow my mana? What do you mean?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Garion nodded. \"Just like what I told you a few days ago. My cultivation path isn’t about sitting still and meditating.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"It’s about making your body absorb mana directly. You’re exhausted right now, right?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Raviel groaned softly. \"Obviously.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Garion nodded. \"Good. That’s the perfect state. Your body’s crying for energy, so this is when you circulate your mana.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Guide it from your Mana Core through every limb. Let every part of your body drink it in, enhancing them.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Raviel frowned slightly but nodded. \"So basically... cultivate through exhaustion?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Garion smiled. \"Exactly. That’s the basis of my path. Training your body and cultivating your mana.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Raviel closed his eyes, taking a slow breath. His mana started to move, flowing from his core and spreading through his veins.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The heat from his earlier workout met the warmth of his mana, fusing together until his whole body pulsed with fiery rhythm.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Garion watched carefully. \"That’s it. Let your mana merge with your blood. Make your flesh remember this feeling.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Raviel’s breathing slowed. \"It’s... working. The fatigue’s fading a little.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Garion grinned. \"That’s how it starts. Every time you reach your limit, absorb mana like this. Bit by bit, your body will evolve.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Raviel opened his eyes, faint sparks of flame and lightning flickering around his skin.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"So this is what you mean by letting the body cultivate...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Garion nodded proudly. \"Exactly. This is the foundation of the God Physique Path.\"\u003C\u002Fp>",1064,"2026-06-06T11:12:18.542Z",1,"novelbin.me","573958bf8af30a1e460bc1c2997abfa0d1e504911778119816c7740b38c1a08d","heretic-trainer-the-gym-is-my-cultivation-method-chapter-481","heretic-trainer-the-gym-is-my-cultivation-method-chapter-480",613,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Fheretic-trainer-the-gym-is-my-cultivation-method-cover.jpg"]