[{"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-255":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},1633147,2099,"Chapter 255: Lunch Epiphany","heretic-trainer-the-gym-is-my-cultivation-method-chapter-255",255,"\u003Cp>Garion went to the restaurant and grabbed a plate without thinking too much.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He sat down, rolled up his sleeves, and dug in.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He was having a big roast chicken.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>There were rice and some other side dishes neatly arranged on the side.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He took a big bite.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"...Good.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He chewed slowly this time, eyes half-lidded, actually tasting it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He scooped some rice, mixed it with sauce, then took another bite of chicken.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"...Really good.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His pace slowed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Garion stared at the plate while chewing, chopsticks hovering in the air.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"...Huh.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He tilted his head slightly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"If this chicken was a cultivator...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He poked the meat lightly with his chopsticks.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Then the side dishes would be... a domain.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The chicken itself didn’t change, but...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"It tastes better when everything around it supports it.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Garion stopped eating.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He leaned back a little, eyes drifting to his hands.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"My body right now...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He flexed his fingers. Smooth. Strong. Responsive.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"...It’s already perfect.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The proof was that he awakened a[Unique Physique].\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"So how do I go further?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He frowned, then glanced back at the plate.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The chicken was still just chicken.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But... when supplemented with sauce and side dishes...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And with the right balance... it became a really good meal.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Garion chuckled quietly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"...I really am comparing myself to food.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He shook his head, but his eyes were sharp now.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Still... it makes sense.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He tapped his chest lightly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"My body is complete. That’s the chicken.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He gestured at the dishes.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"The third realm shouldn’t change me.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He paused.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"It should change how everything around me interacts with me.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Garion leaned forward, elbows on the table.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"And my path...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He whispered it under his breath.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"[God Physique Cultivation Path].\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He had read enough novels.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Gods didn’t just get stronger bodies.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"They exist inside their own rules.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Their presence alone changed things.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"They don’t release mana to control the world.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He smirked faintly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"The world already knows who they are.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Garion picked up another piece of chicken, but this time he didn’t eat it right away.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"So the third realm is a domain.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He nodded slowly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"But not the mana path’s domain.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He took a bite and chewed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"It’ll be my way, a domain where my body is the center.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He swallowed and wiped his mouth.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"...Living Domain Realm.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Garion leaned back in his chair, finally relaxed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Yeah,\" he said quietly. \"That sounds right.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He looked at the remaining food and smiled.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Guess lunch really does help you think.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>---\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Dahlia stood tall, stretching her shoulders once.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She looked at Eliza, then Clara.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Now that I’ve awakened my[Unique Physique]...\" she said calmly, \"...it looks like the two of you are next.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Clara blinked, then grinned wide. \"Heh. Took you long enough to notice.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Eliza nodded softly, her hands resting at her sides. \"I can feel it too. My body is... close.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Dahlia smirked. \"Good. Then we don’t stop here.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She turned and pointed deeper into the forest.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Let’s go find more demonic beasts.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Clara cracked her neck. \"Music to my ears.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The juniors behind them swallowed nervously.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"M-More?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Didn’t we almost die earlier...?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Dahlia glanced back at them. \"Relax. Stay close. Watch carefully.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She stepped forward without hesitation.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"If you want to survive in the God Gym,\" she added, \"this is what you need to see.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Clara waved lazily. \"And don’t faint. That’s annoying to carry.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Eliza was already moving, silent steps leaving barely any sound.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Together, they led the group deeper into the forest.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>---\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Far deeper inside the woods...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A massive eye snapped open.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"...Hm?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A huge demonic beast slowly lifted its head.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Its body was hidden among twisted roots and dark shadows, but the pressure it gave off was heavy and old.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It frowned.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"...Strange.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It inhaled slowly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Why can’t I feel the aura of the third realm demonic red drake?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Silence answered it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Its brow furrowed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"That creature should still be alive.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then it sensed something else.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Multiple unfamiliar auras.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"...Humans?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The beast’s eyes narrowed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Humans shouldn’t be here.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Especially not at this time on this island.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It rose to its feet, shaking dirt and leaves loose from its body.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"...And these auras...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Its lips curled into something close to a smile.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"They’re strong.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It turned its head toward the direction Dahlia’s group was heading.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"...If the red drake is gone...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A low growl escaped its throat.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Then they must be the ones who dealt with it.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The beast stepped forward, crushing a tree root under its claw.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"...Interesting.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Its eyes gleamed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Let’s take a look.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>---\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Clara and Eliza moved to the front without anyone telling them to.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Dahlia slowed her steps and stayed behind, arms crossed, watching calmly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I’ve already awakened,\" she said lightly. \"This round is yours.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Clara glanced back with a grin. \"Don’t worry. We’ll catch up.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Eliza nodded, eyes forward. \"...We need pressure.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>That was enough.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Clara turned and raised her voice.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Alright! Juniors, move faster! Fight more! Show us what all that screaming and vomiting in training was for!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The juniors stiffened.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Yes, Senior Sister!\" they shouted together.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>First-realm demonic beasts rushed out from the trees.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The juniors didn’t freeze this time.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They stepped in.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>One junior shouted as he charged, \"Don’t fall behind!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Another yelled back, \"Like hell I will!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Blows landed, and beasts fell.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Clara laughed as she watched. \"Hey, that one didn’t even scream!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Eliza nodded approvingly. \"...Their movements are cleaner.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Nearby, senior disciples roared as they clashed with second-realm beasts.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"COME ON!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"IS THAT ALL?!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"DON’T YOU DARE STEAL MY KILL!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The forest shook with the sounds of battle.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Dahlia smiled for a moment, proud.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then her smile faded.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"...That’s strange.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She looked around slowly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"...Why did the number of beasts suddenly triple?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She scanned deeper into the forest.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"...Is it because we went further in?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Clara kicked a beast away and wiped sweat from her forehead. \"What’s wrong?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Dahlia shook her head once.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"...Nothing.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She watched another group of beasts rush in.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Forget it,\" she muttered. \"More demonic beasts just mean more fighting.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Her eyes sharpened slightly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"And more pressure.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She glanced at Clara and Eliza.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"...Which is exactly what we need.\"\u003C\u002Fp>",1023,"2026-06-06T11:12:18.543Z",1,"novelbin.me","d3e5cc76ddb3e4ae5e960a00eaa23bce32857026392c5674c4c39f4fbd5dfa07","heretic-trainer-the-gym-is-my-cultivation-method-chapter-15","heretic-trainer-the-gym-is-my-cultivation-method-chapter-14",613,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Fheretic-trainer-the-gym-is-my-cultivation-method-cover.jpg"]