[{"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-219":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},1633610,2099,"Chapter 219: Survive the Crack or Crack First","heretic-trainer-the-gym-is-my-cultivation-method-chapter-219",219,"\u003Cp>The elders finally exhaled in relief as one after another managed to complete their[Mana Core Cell]transformation.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Some fell to their knees. Others sat down, shaking. A few just stared at their own hands like they were seeing a new world.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Garion clapped once, loudly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Good. You all did it.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A tiny hope flickered in their tired eyes.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then Garion grinned.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Now for the fun part.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Several elders froze.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"...Fun?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"The mana core–destroying part,\" Garion said casually, as if he were announcing lunch.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Every elder stiffened at once.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"C–Can’t we keep both?\" one elder asked, voice cracking.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Y-Yes! I think we can keep both!\" another blurted out desperately.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Garion waved his hand dismissively.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"No can do.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A chorus of groans filled the room.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Garion stepped forward, pointing at their chests and lower abdomen.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You can feel it, right? The difference.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The elders exchanged looks. Some nodded slowly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Their breathing deepened as they tried to sense the subtle changes inside their bodies.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Garion continued,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Your[Mana Core Cells]pull mana from your blood. But your old Mana Core? That thing sucks in mana from the air.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He tapped his temple.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Two different systems. Two different energies. They don’t play nice together.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>One elder weakly raised his hand like a terrified student.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"But... maybe... if we balance them carefully...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Garion cut him off with a sharp laugh.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Balance? Do you want your body to explode? Because that’s how you explode.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A few elders flinched.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Garion crouched slightly so he was eye-level with them.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"If you keep both, your body will constantly switch between mana blood and air mana. Back and forth. Over and over.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He flicked a finger against an elder’s forehead.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"That back-and-forth will tear you apart. Slowly and painfully. From the inside.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Silence settled. Cold sweat dripped down necks.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Garion straightened his back and shrugged.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"So... no. You can’t keep both.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>An elder swallowed hard. \"T-Then... we really have to destroy our mana cores?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Garion smirked.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Oh, absolutely.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He cracked his knuckles, the sound echoing through the hall.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"And don’t worry... I’ll help.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Every elder suddenly stepped back at the same time.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Garion grinned wider.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Relax. Raviel and Aveline survived. You will too.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Rynar whispered to Rynor behind Garion’s back.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"They survived because they’re monsters.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Rynor nodded. \"We should prepare bandages.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Garion snapped his fingers.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Alright everyone. Line up. It’s time to crush some cores.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Garion snapped his fingers.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Alright everyone. Line up. It’s time to crush some cores.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A wave of dread rolled through the elders.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Their legs shook, their breathing grew uneven, but... they still stepped forward.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Garion looked completely unbothered.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Before touching anyone, he turned his head toward Arden and the twins.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You three. Since you’ve awakened your[Unique Physiques], you’re learning this too.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Rynar blinked. \"Learning... how to break mana cores?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Garion smirked. \"Yep. If you’re going to lead one day, you better know how to drag people onto the real path.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Rynor lifted a hand slowly. \"Isn’t this kinda... dangerous?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Garion shrugged. \"That’s why I’m teaching you.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Arden nodded seriously. \"Understood, Master.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Garion patted his shoulder. \"Good. Watch closely.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He stepped to the first elder, who already looked like he was walking to his execution.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The man stopped in front of Garion, sweating from the neck down.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"M-Master Garion... p-please be gentle.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"No promises.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Garion placed his palm on the elder’s lower abdomen.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The elder’s entire body tensed. \"W-Wait...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>CRACK!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A surge of mana burst outward.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The elder screamed, knees buckling as he fell forward, clutching his stomach.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Rynar flinched. \"Oof... that sounded bad.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Rynor muttered, \"Pretty sure it is bad.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Garion didn’t even blink. He shouted over the elder’s scream:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"FOCUS! Put all of it into your Mana Core Cell! Direct it! Don’t resist it!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The elder, shaking uncontrollably, forced himself upright and closed his eyes.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His mana spiraled wildly inside him, but slowly, it began to flow toward the single glowing cell he had formed earlier.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Garion nodded, satisfied.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"That’s it. Feed it everything. Don’t hold back.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Beside him, Arden was watching with a calm but pale face. \"Master... is this process always this intense?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Garion chuckled. \"Yep. This is the easy part.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The twins exchanged horrified glances.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Rynor whispered, \"This is the easy part?!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Garion ignored them and stepped to the next elder.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Alright. Who’s next?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Nobody moved.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Garion raised a brow.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Rynar and Rynor quickly shoved the nearest elder forward.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"There! He volunteers!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Garion grinned. \"Good enthusiasm.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The elder looked betrayed. \"B-BUT I DIDN’T... AHHHHH!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>CRACK!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He collapsed, trembling, while Garion barked:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"FOCUS! Direct your mana! Don’t cry on the floor!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Arden exhaled slowly. \"Master... I think I understand how it works now.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Garion nodded. \"Good. You’ll be doing the next one.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Arden stiffened. \"...Wait. Now?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Garion smirked. \"Yep. Have fun.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The next elder’s soul visibly left his body for a moment.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Rynar whispered to the others, \"This training... is hell.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Rynor nodded. \"I’m so glad we already finished ours.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Dahlia crossed her arms, watching from afar. \"You three screamed too, remember?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>All three boys instantly looked away.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Garion clapped his hands once again, loud and commanding.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"LET’S KEEP IT MOVING! We’ve got dozens of cores to crush and only one month to rebuild two clans!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The elders trembled... but they still stepped forward... one by one.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Garion watched Arden and the twins work, arms folded, expression proud and annoyingly smug.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Arden calmly guided the next elder. \"Steady your breathing. Don’t resist and direct it.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Rynar grinned viciously. \"Good luck. Try not to scream.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Rynor added, \"Yeah, don’t embarrass yourself...AH WAIT, NO!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Garion shot him a glare.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Rynor straightened instantly. \"...I mean... good luck, elder.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Garion smirked. \"Better.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He stepped closer, observing each of his disciples closely as they worked.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Good. Very good. Your technique is clean. Your pacing is steady. And your insults are... well, we’ll work on that.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Rynar scratched his cheek and muttered, \"Old habits.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Garion waved a hand. \"Anyway... after this process, they’re fully converted to our path.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Dahlia approached, brushing dust off her hands. \"So after their cores are crushed and their first cells perfected...?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Garion nodded. \"You know what to do next. Cultivate like usual and...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He pointed at a rack of metal bars, weights, benches, and strange-looking equipment. \"Do some lifting.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A few elders gulped as if weight training was scarier than core destruction.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Garion ignored them.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He clapped once more. \"Dahlia, Arden, twins... keep going. Make sure everyone completes the conversion.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Yes, Master,\" Dahlia said, already moving to the next group.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Arden nodded firmly. \"We’ll handle everything here.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Rynar cracked his knuckles. \"Leave it to us.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Rynor grinned. \"We’ll whip them into shape.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Garion smirked wider, satisfied.\u003C\u002Fp>",1100,"2026-06-06T11:12:18.542Z",1,"novelbin.me","670218bfaf1057a7a6d72b4af6cbd63e50cf7c6095afc9f7046544f517706ed1","heretic-trainer-the-gym-is-my-cultivation-method-chapter-220","heretic-trainer-the-gym-is-my-cultivation-method-chapter-218",613,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Fheretic-trainer-the-gym-is-my-cultivation-method-cover.jpg"]