[{"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-248":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},1633639,2099,"Chapter 248: The Puzzle Only Arden Notices","heretic-trainer-the-gym-is-my-cultivation-method-chapter-248",248,"\u003Cp>Arden stood still in the middle of the battlefield, the sounds of clashing, roaring, and Valtor screaming in the background fading from his mind.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His brows furrowed. He rubbed his chin slowly, deep in thought.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Hold on...\" he whispered. \"Last year, they never awakened. So they’re not seasonal beasts.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He took a step forward, staring at the forest.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"That means... what? Every three years? Four years?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He shook his head. \"No... this pattern makes no sense. Just what the hell is this island hiding?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He crouched again, touching the ground.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"And because of the demonic mana, nobody investigates... Everyone avoids this place,\" Arden muttered.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"But for us... the mana helps our bodies. It strengthens us instead of poisoning us.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He stood up slowly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I think... I need to check this deeper.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A voice popped up right beside him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Hey, Brother Arden.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Arden flinched and turned his head sharply.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Standing beside him, smiling like he hadn’t just appeared out of thin air, was Dion Dulcoria, his first real friend.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The only person who stood by him back when everyone in the clan bullied him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The only one who grabbed his wrist and said,\"Let’s get out of here,\"when Arden had enough with his clan.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The one who brought him to the God Gym’s first disciple recruitment.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Dion lifted one hand in greeting. \"Yo.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Arden exhaled softly. \"Dion... don’t sneak up like that.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Dion only laughed, brushing his light hair back.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He always looked too clean for the battlefield, like a rich young master who took a wrong turn into a jungle.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Well, you were staring at the dirt like it was gold,\" Dion said. \"What’s wrong?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Arden explained everything he had just thought about the beasts, the strange hibernation pattern, and the island’s secrets.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Dion listened quietly, nodding along, arms crossed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>When Arden finished, Dion whistled.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I see... yeah, that is interesting.\" He flicked his fingers lightly, like tapping a wine glass.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"If there’s some weird cycle, this island might be hiding something big.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Arden nodded, serious.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Dion smirked. \"Soo... wanna check it out? Just a little scouting?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"No,\" Arden said immediately.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He shook his head firmly. \"This is only the first day. Also...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Arden looked toward the deeper jungle, his eyes sharp.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"If a third realm beast wakes up, I can’t guarantee anything. I can beat a third realm cultivator, sure... But a beast is different.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Their bodies are monsters from birth. Even with our new path, I don’t know how scary they can get.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Dion blinked once, then nodded.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Fair point. I don’t wanna die yet.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A loud scream echoed behind them.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"AAAAARDEN!! HELP ME!! THIS THING DOESN’T LET GO!!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Arden didn’t even turn his head. He just sighed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Dion peeked back and snorted. \"Your junior brother is getting his arm chewed by the wolf.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Arden waved a hand lazily. \"He has a strong body. He won’t die.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"But he looks like he’s gonna cry,\" Dion said, squinting.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"He’ll live.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"...And he’s calling for his mom now.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Arden rubbed his temple. \"Just tell the senior disciples to help him.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Dion grinned. \"Got it, Brother Arden.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He jogged off, waving.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Meanwhile, behind Arden, Valtor screamed again:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"WHY IS NO ONE HELPING MEEEE?!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Arden ignored him completely.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His eyes returned to the forest, and his expression hardened.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"...This island is quite mysterious. I need to tell Master to investigate it.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>---\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>On the east side of the jungle, Team Rynor moved through thick vines and uneven ground.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Rynor rubbed his forehead for the tenth time that hour.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>’This woman is gonna kill me before the beasts do...’\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Seira walked ahead with perfect posture, chin high, silver-blue hair flowing like she owned the entire forest.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She didn’t even look back at the team following her.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Rynor clicked his tongue. \"Oi, Ice Princess. Don’t go too far. You’re only first realm. Stay behind.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Seira slowly turned her head, her eyes colder than the morning mist.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Who are you to tell me what to do?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Rynor almost choked. \"I’M YOUR SENIOR BROTHER, THAT’S WHO!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Seira scoffed lightly and kept walking. \"Seniority doesn’t matter to me if the senior is weak.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Rynor’s eye twitched. \"Weak? Weak?! Oi, come back here!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The junior disciples behind them quietly stepped away, afraid sparks would fly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Just then...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>RRRROOOOARRR!!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A demonic beast burst through the trees, covered in pitch-black fur and thick muscles.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Its aura slammed into them like a wave, meaning that it was a second-realm demonic beast.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The juniors froze while Seira blinked once, surprised but not afraid.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Rynor’s stomach dropped.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>’Damn it, a second realm already?! If she gets hit, she’ll die!’\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He yelled, \"Seira! BACK! NOW!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She ignored him entirely and stepped forward.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"No. I came here to hunt.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She pulled her bow back quickly, mana gathering around the string.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Rynor’s face twisted. \"GODDAMMIT! Why are all the new direct disciples insane?!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The beast roared and lunged toward Seira.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Rynor flashed forward instantly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Thunder burst from his legs with a sharp crack without any chant, his feet exploding with yellow light.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He appeared in front of the beast and swung his leg across like a lightning whip.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Thunder Kick!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>BOOM!!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The beast flew across the clearing, smashing through trees before collapsing, twitching and smoking.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The juniors gasped.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Seira’s eyes widened for the first time since arriving.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"...You cast without chanting?\" she asked quietly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Rynor smirked, flicking sparks off his foot. \"Casted? Please. Casting is for normal cultivators.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He pointed at his chest.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"This is the power of a[Unique Physique], Ice Princess.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Electricity crawled across his arm as he spoke.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"When you awaken one, your body itself becomes a weapon. I can unleash thunder from any part of my body whenever I want with just a thought.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Seira’s expression shifted, still cold, but now respectful.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Rynor stepped closer, lowering his voice.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"And if you don’t want to die on the first day, stay behind me until you’re strong enough. Got it?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Seira hesitated, then nodded once.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"...Understood.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Rynor blinked.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Wait. You actually listened?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Seira crossed her arms. \"You’ve proven you’re not weak. For now.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Rynor snorted but couldn’t hide the small grin tugging at his lips.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Tch. Fine. Just don’t run ahead again.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The juniors let out breaths they’d been holding.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Seira looked at Rynor’s cracked, sparking leg.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Her pride softened slightly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"That kick was strong... Senior Brother.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Rynor froze.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"...Say that again?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"No.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She walked past him, chin up again.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Rynor clutched his chest dramatically. \"Damn... almost died of shock.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The juniors laughed quietly.\u003C\u002Fp>",1078,"2026-06-06T11:12:18.542Z",1,"novelbin.me","fe1d26c7ce627c8c02d0742b3647933a3e06c689de94406ff87b42eab6af37d1","heretic-trainer-the-gym-is-my-cultivation-method-chapter-249","heretic-trainer-the-gym-is-my-cultivation-method-chapter-247",613,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Fheretic-trainer-the-gym-is-my-cultivation-method-cover.jpg"]