[{"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-266":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},1633167,2099,"Chapter 266: Illusion Damage Was Emotional","heretic-trainer-the-gym-is-my-cultivation-method-chapter-266",266,"\u003Cp>Arden and the twins reached the wide doors of the God Gym.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Rynor stretched his arms behind his head. \"Heh. Looks like we’re...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He stopped mid-sentence.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Rynar froze beside him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Standing in front of the entrance were three familiar figures, already waiting.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Dahlia leaned casually against a pillar, arms crossed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Clara sat on a crate, swinging her legs.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Eliza stood a little behind them, quiet as ever.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"...They’re already here,\" Rynor muttered.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Rynar squinted. \"And they’re empty-handed.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The twins exchanged a look.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>That smug look they always had when they thought they were about to win something.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Rynor took a step forward. \"Oho? Looks like we’re first...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He stopped again.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Something was off.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Arden was the first to notice.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His eyes widened slightly, and he straightened without realizing it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"...Wow,\" he said honestly. \"Senior Sister Dahlia, Clara, and Eliza.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The girls looked at him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You three...\" Arden continued, voice calm but clearly impressed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"...you’ve already awakened your[Unique Physiques], haven’t you?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Dahlia grinned proudly. \"Took you long enough to notice.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Clara hopped off the crate. \"Yep! All three of us.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Eliza nodded once. Quiet, but confident.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The twins stiffened.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"...All three?\" Rynar asked slowly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Rynor frowned. \"No way. That fast?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Dahlia tilted her head, mock-innocent. \"What? Surprised?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Clara clasped her hands behind her back and leaned forward.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"So... about that mocking you were about to do?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The twins clicked their tongues.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Tch. So what?\" Rynor shot back.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Awakening is cool and all, but results matter.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Rynar stepped forward and slapped a hand on the massive corpses behind them.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"We brought three third-realm demonic beasts.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He smirked. \"Beat that.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>For a moment, the air was quiet.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then Clara blinked.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"...Three?\" she repeated.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Dahlia raised an eyebrow. \"That’s it?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Rynor frowned. \"Oi. Don’t act like that’s nothing.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Clara smiled wider. Way wider than before.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Oh, sorry,\" she said sweetly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I just thought you meant something impressive.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She snapped her fingers.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The ground behind the girls rippled, and then, one by one, massive shadows slammed onto the stone floor.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Thud. Thud. Thud.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>One, two, three, four... until ten bodies piled up.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ten third-realm demonic beast corpses lay stacked behind them.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The twins’ mouths fell open.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"...Huh?\" Rynor croaked.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Rynar’s eyes went wide. \"What the hell?!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Arden froze completely. \"...Ten?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Clara put her hands on her hips. \"We might’ve gone a little overboard.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Dahlia laughed. \"You know how it is. Stress relief.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Eliza looked down at the pile, then softly said, \"...Some ran.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Rynor slowly turned to Rynar. \"Bro... Are we the weak ones now?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Rynar clenched his fists. \"No. Shut up. This is cheating.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Clara tilted her head. \"Cheating? We just trained hard.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Dahlia stepped forward, smiling brightly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Looks like you can’t mock us anymore, huh?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The twins went silent.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Arden cleared his throat politely. \"...Congratulations. Truly.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Clara beamed. \"See? Arden gets it.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Rynor groaned. \"Damn it...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Rynar clicked his tongue, then looked away. \"Fine. You win this round.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Dahlia laughed. \"Good. Say it properly.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The twins sighed at the same time.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"...You’re monsters,\" Rynor muttered.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Clara grinned. \"Thanks. That’s a compliment.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Before the twins could fire back, a familiar presence made the air feel heavier.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Garion had been standing a short distance away the whole time, watching everything with a smirk.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He finally stepped forward, boots tapping against the stone.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Alright, Clara,\" he said calmly. \"That’s enough.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The laughter stopped.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Rynar blinked. \"Huh?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Rynor frowned. \"Enough of what?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Arden looked between them. \"Master...?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Clara clicked her tongue dramatically. \"Aww. You’re no fun.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She snapped her fingers again.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Snap.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Seven of the ten massive corpses vanished instantly, as if they had never been there.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Only three third-realm demonic beast bodies remained on the ground.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The twins stiffened.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"...What?\" Rynor said slowly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Rynar’s eyes widened. \"Where did the rest go?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Arden froze, then inhaled softly. \"Don’t tell me...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Garion nodded. \"Clara’s awakening is related to[Illusion].\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The words sank in.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Rynor cursed under his breath. \"Damn it.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Rynar clicked his tongue. \"So it was all fake.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Clara raised a finger. \"Correction. Mostly fake.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She pointed at the three remaining corpses. \"These are real.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She leaned forward, smirking.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"We killed three right after awakening. You two? You’ve been awakened for a while.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The twins stared at her.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"...What did you just say?\" Rynor asked.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Rynar cracked his knuckles. \"Say that again.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Garion cleared his throat loudly. \"Enough.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Everyone stopped instantly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He looked around at all of them, eyes sharp but clearly amused.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You all did well. Very well.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His gaze lingered on the girls for a moment, then on the twins, then on Arden.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"But this isn’t a competition. Not yet.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Clara shrugged. \"Fine, fine.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Dahlia laughed. \"He’s right. We can tease them later.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Eliza said nothing but gave a small nod.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Garion turned toward the entrance. \"Let’s go inside.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As they moved inside, Rynor leaned toward Rynar and whispered, \"We’re never letting her forget this.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Rynar growled quietly. \"Next time, we win.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Clara heard them anyway and laughed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>---\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Deep inside the forest, far away from the paths the disciples had walked, the air felt heavy and still.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Two massive figures stood facing each other.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>One of them was the huge beast that had been watching Dahlia, Clara, and Eliza from afar.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Its body was covered in rough, ancient-looking scales.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Across from it stood another enormous creature, newly awakened.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Its body was still steaming faintly, as if it had just risen from a long sleep.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Its movements were stiff, stretching its limbs slowly, shaking dirt and broken roots off its back.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The second beast narrowed its eyes.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Why did you call me?\" it growled. \"This is not the time to wake up yet.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The first beast remained calm.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"We were only a week away anyway. Whether you wake now or later makes no difference.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The second beast snorted, clearly displeased.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Then explain. Why wake me now?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It took a step forward, pressure rolling through the forest floor.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You don’t disturb my slumber without reason.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The first beast lifted its head slightly. \"Because what I saw cannot wait.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The second beast’s expression darkened. \"What kind of news?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It paused, then added coldly, \"It had better be worth it.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The first beast nodded once. \"It is.\"\u003C\u002Fp>",1028,"2026-06-06T11:12:18.543Z",1,"novelbin.me","3249af82f619d6259bad64d3d263afa0783ae1bdd4dd0afa92c7dd5ceac58c99","heretic-trainer-the-gym-is-my-cultivation-method-chapter-24","heretic-trainer-the-gym-is-my-cultivation-method-chapter-23",613,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Fheretic-trainer-the-gym-is-my-cultivation-method-cover.jpg"]