[{"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-247":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},1633638,2099,"Chapter 247: When the Second Realm Wakes","heretic-trainer-the-gym-is-my-cultivation-method-chapter-247",247,"\u003Cp>The four hunting teams finally left the God Gym, moving into the dense jungle filled with distant roars and shaking trees.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Rynar walked at the front of his group, hands in his pockets, a cocky smirk on his face.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Behind him followed several nervous disciples... and one tiny girl skipping lightly beside him, Mersha.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Senior Brother Rynar,\" she said gently, \"would you like some potion? I brought other prototypes.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Rynar froze mid-step.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He slowly turned toward her with a face full of caution.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"...Please don’t.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Mersha blinked. \"Why?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Rynar pointed at her bag like it was a nest of angry snakes.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"From Master’s reaction alone, I KNOW your potions are bad news.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Mersha only smiled sweetly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Don’t worry, Senior Brother. The effects are amazing. And the side effects...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She tapped her cheek. \"...you won’t die.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Rynar stopped walking.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The juniors almost bumped into him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"... We’re just beginning the hunt,\" he said, rubbing his temple. \"There’s no need for your potions. None. Zero.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Mersha nodded softly. \"I see.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A moment passed before she tilted her head.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Um... Senior Brother Rynar. What is a unique physique? Master said you, Senior Brother Rynor, and Senior Brother Arden have one.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Rynar snorted proudly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Let’s just say... it’s like a mana trait but better. And really hard to awaken.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Mersha’s eyes lit up. \"Can you show me?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Rynar smirked, cracking his knuckles.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Of course. But first...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He lifted his chin toward the jungle.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"...we need a demonic beast.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As if the jungle heard him...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>GRRRRRRROAAAAAR!!!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A massive creature burst through the trees.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It was a bear the size of a house, muscles bulging, eyes glowing red. Black mist curled around its body like smoke.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>From the aura alone, the disciples clearly knew that this was a second-realm demonic beast.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The juniors immediately stepped back, shaking.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I-It’s huge...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"That aura is insane...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Senior Brother, are we fighting THAT?!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Rynar rolled his shoulders calmly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Tch. Just a second-realm demonic beast.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He pointed at the juniors without looking away from the beast.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Listen up, juniors,\" he said, voice steady. \"I’ll show you the basic goal you need to reach if you want to survive here.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The juniors swallowed nervously.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Some tightened their fists, others shook, and Mersha’s eyes sparkled with curiosity.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Rynar clenched his right fist.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>FWOOOM!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Flames burst out instantly, wrapping around his arm in wild spirals.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The juniors gasped.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Rynar lifted his burning hand so they could all see.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"This...\" he said proudly, \"...is the goal you need to reach. A[Unique Physique].\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He curled his fingers, flames dancing with every motion.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Unlike a mana trait that just gives you an effect on your mana,\" he explained. \"A Unique Physique changes your actual body.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He smirked and lowered his stance slightly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"That means controlling your mana becomes easier. Way easier. Easy enough to do this.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He snapped his right hand shut.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>FWIP!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The flames disappeared instantly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He lifted his left hand.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>FLASH!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A fresh burst of fire bloomed along that arm instead.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The juniors’ mouths fell open.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You can swap sides that fast...?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Like turning a switch on and off...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"That’s insane control!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Rynar shrugged casually.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Yep. It’s easy when the power is part of your body. That’s the whole point of a Unique Physique.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He looked over his shoulder at them.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"And don’t forget that every Unique Physique is different. There are thousands of types.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Mersha raised her hand shyly. \"Does it hurt to awaken?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Rynar smirked. \"Oh yeah. It hurts like hell.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The juniors trembled.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"But that’s good,\" Rynar added. \"Pain means your body is changing.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He cracked his knuckles, flames swirling again.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Now...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He turned back to the massive demonic bear and grinned like a troublemaking delinquent finally allowed to play.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"...let me show you just how strong you’ll become after awakening one.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The bear roared loudly, shaking the trees.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Rynar stepped forward and...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>BOOM!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The ground cracked under his foot as he shot forward like a bullet.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The juniors barely saw him move.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He raised his fist, flames swirling rapidly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Fire Fist!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>BAAAAAAM!!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His fist smashed straight into the bear’s face.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A massive shockwave blasted out, kicking up dirt and leaves everywhere.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The bear was launched backward like a ragdoll, slammed into a tree, and slid down the trunk in a smoking heap.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Its entire front was charred black.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Silence for a moment, and then...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"W-WHAT!!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"He one-shot a SECOND REALM beast!!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"That power... that’s a Unique Physique?!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Mersha clapped softly. \"Senior Brother Rynar... so strong...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Rynar dusted his hands off and turned around.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"See? That’s the level I’m talking about.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He pointed at the stunned juniors.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"And all of you... if you work hard, survive the training, and don’t die... you can also reach this level too.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The juniors gulped in fear and excitement.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Mersha nodded politely.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I will try my best.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Rynar smirked.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Good. Because this was just the warm-up.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Behind him, the jungle trembled again.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>More beasts awakened.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>---\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>On another side of the jungle, Arden’s team moved carefully between massive roots and thick fog.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Screeches and roars echoed from deeper inside.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ahead of him, several senior disciples were already engaged in battle with second-realm demonic beasts.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Valtor was there too.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He was wrestling a smaller second realm beast, a wolf-like creature covered in dark fur and bone spikes.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"COME ON! FIGHT ME!\" Valtor shouted, laughing like a madman.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Arden watched calmly from behind, arms crossed, observing every movement.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The seniors moved smoothly, attacking with practiced precision.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Valtor, meanwhile, fought with reckless joy, but even he looked strained against a second realm beast.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Arden muttered to himself, eyes narrowing.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"So... it’s true. The second realm beasts really are waking up.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He stepped to the side as a tree exploded nearby, courtesy of a senior disciple’s punch.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Arden didn’t even flinch.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He kept watching the weird demonic beasts.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Before this, I thought Demon Gate Island only had first-realm demonic beasts,\" Arden murmured.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Maybe with stronger mana and a bad temperament... but nothing like this.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He crouched down, examining claw marks in the ground.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then he straightened, his expression thoughtful.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"But why are they hibernating in the first place?\" he whispered.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Second realm beasts elsewhere don’t need seasonal sleep. They stay active all year. So why is Demon Gate Island different?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A second realm beast lunged, but a senior disciple cut it down instantly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Arden didn’t move, only watching the corpse fall.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"...What is this island hiding?\"\u003C\u002Fp>",1066,"2026-06-06T11:12:18.542Z",1,"novelbin.me","1f4c75f4a8e5109eda026d944a73e3fb5be6fe6d72df18cf223e5c631052d9c4","heretic-trainer-the-gym-is-my-cultivation-method-chapter-248","heretic-trainer-the-gym-is-my-cultivation-method-chapter-246",613,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Fheretic-trainer-the-gym-is-my-cultivation-method-cover.jpg"]