[{"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-245":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},1633636,2099,"Chapter 245: Demon Gate Island Wakes Up","heretic-trainer-the-gym-is-my-cultivation-method-chapter-245",245,"\u003Cp>Dahlia, Arden, Valtor, Seira, Rynar, Rynor, and the rest of the disciples were still grimacing... imagining a future where the supplements tasted even worse.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And then... Garion appeared beside them without warning.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Morning, disciples.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Everyone flinched.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Dahlia sprinted toward him instantly, eyes wide with panic.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"MASTER! PLEASE TELL ME IT’S NOT TRUE! YOU’RE NOT MAKING MERSHA UPGRADE THE SUPPLEMENTS, RIGHT?!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Garion blinked. \"...Wow. How did you even know that?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Dahlia froze. \"So it is true...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Seira let out a quiet breath. \"...My prediction was correct.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Valtor grabbed his head. \"NOOOOO... WHY?!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Dahlia took a deep step forward and pointed at Garion dramatically.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Master, please tell me you DIDN’T tell her to make the taste worse!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Garion only smiled. It was a calm, dangerous, teasing smile.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Just look forward to it.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Dahlia’s shoulders slumped instantly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"GODDAMMIT! I KNOW THAT SMILE! THAT’S YOUR ’YOU WILL SUFFER LATER’ FACE!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Garion laughed before lifting his hand and speaking in a serious tone.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Alright, enough. I called everyone because I need to tell you something important.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>All the disciples straightened up.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Garion looked across the crowd.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You all know this island is Demon Gate Island, yes?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>All of them nodded.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Garion continued, \"Then do you know why this place is terrifying to normal cultivators?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Arden raised his hand slightly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Well... this island is filled with demonic beasts. More violent than normal beasts. And the mana here is heavy and poisonous to ordinary cultivators.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Garion nodded. \"Correct.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Arden added, \"But thanks to our special path, the mana here actually helps strengthen our bodies.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The disciples murmured in agreement.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Garion smiled proudly. \"Exactly. But there’s another reason this island is feared.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Everyone stared blankly, except Dahlia.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She raised her hand.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Because in one week from now... every second realm beast and third realm beast on this island will awaken from their slumber.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The entire group exploded.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"WHAT?!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"THIRD REALM?!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"WE’RE GOING TO DIE!!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Garion blinked, slightly surprised.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"How do you know that?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Dahlia shrugged. \"The Avenora and Revalis elders told me.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Arden snapped his fingers. \"OH, yeah. They told me too. I forgot.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Garion nodded slowly. \"I see. Well... they’re right.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He crossed his arms and looked at everyone calmly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"In one week... no, maybe even starting tomorrow, the beasts will begin to grow more aggressive and stronger.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The disciples trembled.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Garion smirked. \"But don’t worry. They still can’t touch the God Gym.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He pointed at himself with full confidence. \"You’ve all heard that I beat a third-realm elder, right?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Everyone nodded quickly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Garion smirked, pointing to himself. \"So relax. I’ll protect you.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A wave of relief spread across the dojo.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Thank goodness...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Master is too reliable...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I thought I was going to die early...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But then... Garion clapped once.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"And because I can guarantee your safety...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He smiled.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The same smile that meant hell for his disciples.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"And since all of you have changed your path now...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He pointed toward the jungle outside the God Gym.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Starting tomorrow... every one of you will go out and hunt demonic beasts.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>There was a silence, and suddenly... Every new disciple collapsed emotionally at the same time.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"WE’RE DEAD!!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I DIDN’T SIGN UP FOR THIS!!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"MOM, TAKE ME HOME!!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But on the other hand... the senior disciples... were all smirking.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Rynar cracked his knuckles, eyes shining. \"Finally.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Rynor grinned. \"I missed the smell of beast blood.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Clara spun her dagger. \"Hunting arc!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Eliza nodded silently with a faint smile.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>For three whole weeks, the seniors had been stuck teaching basic anatomy and cultivation theory.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And now, it was the perfect time to relieve their stress by hunting those stupid demonic beasts.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Valtor was also quite excited despite being a new disciple.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He slammed his fist into his palm. \"YES!! HUNTING!! I’M SO READY!!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Dahlia’s eyes sparkled. \"MEAT!! LOTS OF MEAT!!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Arden didn’t cheer like the others, but he was quite excited from the look on his face.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Time to impress my junior disciples.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Seira crossed her arms, chin lifted.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"...I dislike the chaos, but I prefer fighting beasts over reading corpse textbooks again.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Valtor laughed loudly. \"EVEN THE ICE PRINCESS IS READY!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Seira glared at him. \"Don’t call me princess.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Meanwhile, the new disciples were still grieving.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"CAN’T WE JUST... WATCH THE SENIORS DO IT?!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Dahlia walked past them with a bright smile. \"Nope! Everyone hunts! Even the weak babies!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Valtor pointed at the jungle proudly. \"I’ll carry you all if I have to, BUT WE’RE GOING!!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Rynar laughed. \"You can barely carry yourself after squat day.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Rynor added, \"He cried earlier in the cafeteria.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"THOSE WERE SPICE TEARS!!\" Valtor protested.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Garion ignored the chaos and raised a finger. \"You will hunt in teams. No one goes alone.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The noise died down a little.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then Garion continued in a steady voice. \"And let me tell you why this is necessary.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The disciples straightened, listening despite their fear.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Garion pointed at their bodies one by one.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Here in the God Gym, you train your body. Consider your body as a weapon. Every squat, every push-up, and every supplement you drink... those are the hammer strikes shaping that weapon.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He tapped his chest. \"Right now, your body is like a beautifully forged sword.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The disciples blinked and were impressed for a moment.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Garion smirked. \"But how do you know the sword is truly strong?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Valtor pumped his fist. \"By using it!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Garion nodded.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Exactly. By testing it. No weapon can be trusted unless it’s swung against real danger. The same applies to your bodies. Training alone isn’t enough. You must experience real combat.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He pointed toward the jungle again.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"That’s why you will fight demonic beasts. To see how strong your new bodies truly are.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A cold shiver spread through the new disciples.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"But master...\" one whispered, voice trembling. \"What if we... die?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Garion waved his hand casually. \"You won’t.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Another disciple whimpered, \"H-How can you be so sure...?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Garion smirked.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Because I’ll be watching. And because I don’t allow my disciples to die. Especially not from something as small as demonic beasts.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Valtor nodded eagerly. \"MASTER WOULD PUNCH A THIRD REALM BEAST FOR US!!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Dahlia pumped her fist. \"That’s our Master!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Even Seira cracked a tiny, respectful nod.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Garion snapped his fingers, ending the discussion.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Prepare yourselves. Tonight, you rest. Tomorrow, you test your bodies.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The dojo fell silent.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Every disciple felt a mixture of fear... excitement... and a strange spark of determination.\u003C\u002Fp>",1063,"2026-06-06T11:12:18.542Z",1,"novelbin.me","498f758b1e1e6fd0bb21c540b2969c866d3ba9dbbafdc44f4ea2f17c0eccf951","heretic-trainer-the-gym-is-my-cultivation-method-chapter-246","heretic-trainer-the-gym-is-my-cultivation-method-chapter-244",613,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Fheretic-trainer-the-gym-is-my-cultivation-method-cover.jpg"]