[{"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-182":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},1633505,2099,"Chapter 182: The Green God Awakens","heretic-trainer-the-gym-is-my-cultivation-method-chapter-182",182,"\u003Cp>Arden looked down at his own hands, flexing his fingers and then stroking the glowing tattoos around his body.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"So this is how it feels... to have a[Unique Physique], huh?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He rolled his shoulders, feeling the surge of power rushing through every part of his body.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"No wonder Master said it was worth that crazy, painful hell. This power... is just incredible.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He could feel the connection between his body and the world around him more clearly than before.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Every blade of grass, every root, every grain of dirt. It was as if the earth itself was breathing with him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And then, new information suddenly appeared in his mind.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It was about his new physique, how to use it, and what it could do.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I see... so that’s how it works, huh? No wonder I can feel the connection to earth.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He then turned to Asro and smirked, making him flinch and shudder.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>For an unknown reason, Asro could feel that Arden had changed so much that it felt terrifying and calm at the same time.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Arden waved his hand inward.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Alright, Asro. Let’s try this again. This time, I’ll defeat you for real.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Asrow scowled, baring his teeth.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Don’t think that just changing your hair color and getting some glowing tattoos makes you stronger!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He raised his hand, pouring all of his mana into the ground.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Let’s see if you can handle this one![Thorny Roots Burst - Full Bloom]!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The earth shook violently as dozens of massive thorny roots appeared again and lunged toward Arden\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But Arden didn’t move. He simply stood there calmly while keeping his eyes on Asor.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Asro frowned.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"What the hell are you doing?! Why aren’t you dodging?!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He wasn’t afraid of hurting Arden but about the fact of why Arden was so calm. It’s really made him uncomfortable.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The thorny roots then lunged toward Arden from every direction, but the sound that followed wasn’t the sound of flesh tearing.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It was just the sound of the thorny roots hitting something hard, like hitting a boulder.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The thorny roots weren’t able to pierce or even scratch Arden’s skin, and just after it, the roots began to crumble to dust.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Arsor’s eyes widened in shock.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"What?! How can this be possible?!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Arden raised his head slowly, smirking.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Because... I’ve awakened the goal of my path, the[Unique Physique].\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He then lifted his hand, letting the faint streams of green mana swirl around his palm.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"And let me tell you that its name is...[Nature].\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Asor froze, confused and frustrated.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Nature? What kind of ability is that supposed to be?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Arden’s smirk widened as he began to walk toward Asor. Each step he took, the ground under him began to bloom with tiny grass.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I don’t need to explain it, but since you like roots so much...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He stopped just a few meters away from Asro, his voice calm.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You should already understand what happens when nature itself turns against you.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Asro frowned, his jaw tightening.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"What the hell are you talking about? Nature against me? Don’t talk nonsense!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He stomped the ground, veins bulging on his head.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Let me show you what the real wrath of nature looks like![Thorny Root Burst – Spear End]!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The ground split open again, and dozens of thick roots appeared, and this time they twisted and merged together, forming a massive spear of thorny roots.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Let’s see if you can block this one, Arden!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He hurled the enormous root spear toward Arden with crushing force.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Arden didn’t flinch. All he did was smirk and pull his fist back.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"This? Is this what you call nature’s wrath?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He clenched his fist hard, and green mana began to gather around it tightly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Then let me show you my version of how nature’s wrath should be!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Arden stepped forward and swung his punches, targeting the incoming spear, and the moment he hit it...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The giant root spear shattered instantly, splintering into thousands of pieces before turning to dust midair.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Asro’s eyes went wide in shock.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Wh-What?! That’s impossible! My roots are reinforced with all of my mana!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Arden only grinned, hearing him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Then it means that you’re just weaker than me, and also don’t think that this is over.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Just right after Arden said it, the shockwave from Arden’s punch had not dissipated.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Instead it went toward Asro, throwing his body backward across the arena floor.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He hit the ground hard, rolling several times before crashing beside his son, Avro, who was still unconscious from before.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The two of them lay side by side, completely knocked out.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Arden straightened his back, exhaling slowly as green energy flickered faintly around him, turning toward the remaining male members of the Avenora Clan.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"So...? Who’s next? Anyone else want to try their luck?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>No one moved.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The men looked at each other, nervous, some stepping back. Even the most prideful ones stayed silent.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Arden raised an eyebrow and smirked.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"What’s wrong? Weren’t you all laughing before? Come on, make me laugh this time.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Still, no one dared to step forward. Even the elders who had mocked him earlier couldn’t meet his eyes.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Arden clicked his tongue softly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Tch. That’s what I thought.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The arena went completely quiet, broken only by the faint sound of wind rustling the leaves.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Meanwhile, Aveline was still frozen, her eyes wide in disbelief as she turned to Garion.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Garion... just what in the world was that?!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Garion chuckled, crossing his arms casually.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"That... is the power of his[Unique Physique], the[Nature].\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Aveline blinked. \"I still don’t understand.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Garion smirked.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Alright, let’s make it simple.[Mana Trait]only influences mana, whereas a[Unique Physique]influences the entire body.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Aveline frowned slightly, trying to process it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"So... you’re saying his entire being is in tune with nature itself?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Garion nodded.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Exactly. Arden was connected to nature itself. When Asro fought him, he wasn’t just fighting a person, but he was fighting nature itself.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Aveline exhaled slowly, still staring at Arden in awe.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"That’s... terrifying. So no matter how strong Asro was, there was no chance he could win.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Garion nodded again, proud.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You got it. Asro didn’t lose to power or skill, but he lost to the world itself.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Down in the arena, Arden stood tall, looking calm and confident as his green aura gently faded.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The battle was over.\u003C\u002Fp>",1049,"2026-06-06T11:12:18.542Z",1,"novelbin.me","a68824a6712b1675f6b8c7c05fe7e1291ea2b78ac56ff8e263745076252f3090","heretic-trainer-the-gym-is-my-cultivation-method-chapter-496","heretic-trainer-the-gym-is-my-cultivation-method-chapter-495",613,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Fheretic-trainer-the-gym-is-my-cultivation-method-cover.jpg"]