[{"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-262":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},1633158,2099,"Chapter 262: Girls Came Back With Boss Loot","heretic-trainer-the-gym-is-my-cultivation-method-chapter-262",262,"\u003Cp>The second day arrived quietly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Deep inside the forest, three teams were still moving carefully between trees and broken ground.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They had fought many beasts, gathered plenty of second-realm corpses, and trained nonstop.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But none of them had encountered a third-realm beast yet.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>That fact made the mood a little awkward.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Rynar wiped sweat from his neck and clicked his tongue.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Tch... Don’t tell me we’re going back empty-handed.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>One of the inner disciples glanced at him nervously.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"S-Senior Brother... We did kill a lot of second-realm ones.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Rynar crossed his arms.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I know. But I awakened a[Unique Physique]. If I come back without a third-realm corpse, the girls will laugh at me for a year.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Not far away, in another part of the forest, Rynor kicked a rock in frustration.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"This is bad,\" he muttered. \"Real bad.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Seira glanced at him from the side. \"You’re noisy.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Rynor sighed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I don’t care about noise. I care about pride. If the girl’s group really killed a third-realm beast and we didn’t...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He didn’t finish the sentence, but everyone understood.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Meanwhile, Arden’s team was resting briefly near a stream.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Arden stood with his arms folded, calm as usual, but even he felt a small pressure in his chest.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"We’ll keep moving,\" he said.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"No rush. Third-realm beasts won’t appear just because we want them to.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Still... he knew it would look bad if they returned later with less.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Back at the God Gym, the atmosphere was completely different.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Dahlia’s group had already returned.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Three massive corpses lay neatly arranged in front of the main hall: a demonic drake, a black-scaled wolf, and a horned ape.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Their bodies still radiated faint pressure, making the nearby disciples swallow nervously.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Garion stood in front of them, hands behind his back.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He didn’t look at the corpses first.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He looked at the three women.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His eyes narrowed slightly, then widened.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"...Oh.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>That was all he said at first.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>System panels flickered briefly in front of his vision.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Unique Physique: Sky Dragon]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Description: A physique blessed by the sky and infused with dragon power, granting control over wind, air pressure, storm energy, and the ability to manifest draconic features.]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>---\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Unique Physique: Illusion]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Description: A physique infused with illusion-aspected mana, allowing control over perception, visual distortion, and sensory deception while enabling the user to blur presence like a living mirage.]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>---\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Unique Physique: Ghost]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Description: A physique infused with ethereal power, allowing silent movement, sensory suppression, and brief shifts into a mist-like, intangible form.]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Garion froze, looking at the three new[Unique Physiques].\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Sky Dragon... Illusion... Ghost...\" He let out a slow breath.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"What the hell... Is this really my cultivation path?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>For a moment, the courtyard was quiet.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Dahlia stood straight with her arms crossed and chin lifted, clearly enjoying this reaction.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Clara leaned forward slightly, hands behind her back, rocking on her heels.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Her grin made it obvious she had been waiting for this exact moment.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If Garion praised her even once, she looked ready to explode with joy.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Eliza stood a step behind them, calm as always.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Garion rubbed his forehead and laughed under his breath.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"The boys awakened elemental physiques,\" he said slowly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He looked up again, eyes sharp now.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"But you three... This isn’t straightforward at all.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Dahlia smirked. \"Strong isn’t always simple, Master.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Clara nodded quickly. \"Exactly! Power that messes with the enemy is way more fun.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Eliza added quietly, \"...And more efficient.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Garion shook his head, amused and slightly terrified at the same time.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Sky Dragon is already two paths in one,\" he said, gesturing at Dahlia.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Dragon body and sky-aligned control.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Dahlia puffed her chest. \"I told you I’d be amazing.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then he turned to Clara.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Illusion... that’s not just tricking the eyes. That’s controlling perception itself.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Clara tapped her temple. \"Once they’re inside, it’s my world.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Garion clicked his tongue and looked at Eliza last. \"...And Ghost.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Eliza tilted her head. \"It works as described.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"That’s the problem,\" Garion muttered. \"It shouldn’t.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The three girls exchanged looks, then smiled together.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Looks like the boys won’t be teasing us anymore,\" Clara said cheerfully.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Dahlia laughed. \"They’d better watch their mouths now.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Eliza nodded. \"...Payback is fair.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Garion chuckled, already imagining the twins’ reactions.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Yeah... they’re going to be very unlucky later.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>---\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Arden moved steadily deeper into the forest, his eyes scanning the trees and the ground ahead.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He suddenly slowed down and glanced back.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Valtor,\" he said, voice firm. \"Don’t stand on the front line.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Valtor blinked, then laughed and rolled his shoulders. \"Relax. I’m fine.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Arden frowned slightly. \"You’re still in the First Realm.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"So what?\" Valtor thumped his chest with a grin.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I already drank the super spicy red potion and that super bitter green one.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He made a face, clearly remembering the taste.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Both were horrible,\" he added quickly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Like... really horrible. But I can feel it. My body’s stronger, my muscles respond faster, and I’ve got way more energy than usual. Feels like I can keep fighting all day.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He clenched his fist, veins faintly showing. \"So don’t worry about me.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Arden stopped walking and turned fully toward him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"That’s exactly why I’m worried,\" he said calmly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Valtor paused, confused. \"Huh?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Arden sighed and rubbed his forehead.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Those potions are powerful. But you know how Master’s creations work. The stronger the effect...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"The worse the side effects,\" Valtor finished, his grin fading a little.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Arden nodded. \"Later, your body will pay for it. Hard.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Valtor scratched the back of his head. \"Yeah... probably.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Arden turned his head slightly. \"Dion.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Dion, who had been walking quietly with an easy smile, looked up. \"Hmm?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Please take care of him,\" Arden said. \"If he overextends himself, stop him.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Dion chuckled softly. \"You make it sound like babysitting.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Arden didn’t smile. \"I’m serious.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Dion raised both hands. \"Alright, alright. I’ve got him.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He stepped closer to Valtor and clapped him on the shoulder.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You heard the strategist. Don’t do anything too stupid.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Valtor smirked again. \"No promises.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Arden shook his head and turned back toward the forest.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Just don’t die,\" he said simply.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Valtor laughed. \"With you here? Not a chance.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As they moved forward again, Dion watched Valtor more closely now, while Arden’s gaze sharpened.\u003C\u002Fp>",1037,"2026-06-06T11:12:18.543Z",1,"novelbin.me","af413447d455d916b1dd405bf91be6cecb85378224a56515e2ebe62d63d24c2d","heretic-trainer-the-gym-is-my-cultivation-method-chapter-19","heretic-trainer-the-gym-is-my-cultivation-method-chapter-18",613,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Fheretic-trainer-the-gym-is-my-cultivation-method-cover.jpg"]