[{"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-275":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},1633187,2099,"Chapter 275: Tea Before The Punches","heretic-trainer-the-gym-is-my-cultivation-method-chapter-275",275,"\u003Cp>They moved into a quieter room at the back of the building.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The space was simple but comfortable.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A low table sat in the center, with wide chairs placed neatly around it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Aveline moved first.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She set a kettle down and poured tea into several cups.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Please,\" she said gently. \"Sit.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Vargan dropped into a chair without hesitation, resting his arms on the table.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Sarona remained standing for a moment before taking her seat, posture straight and guarded.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Aveline slid a cup toward each of them.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Vargan glanced at his cup and smiled. \"Tea, huh? Didn’t expect that.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Sarona looked at hers but didn’t touch it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Aveline noticed and smiled softly. \"Don’t worry. This is just herbal tea I grew myself.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She added, \"It’s not made from plants on this island.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Sarona’s eyes flickered.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After a brief pause, she nodded and lifted the cup.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She took a small sip, then set it down again.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Raviel watched the exchange quietly before speaking.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Alright,\" he said, folding his arms. \"Now then.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He looked between the two guests. \"Why are the both of you here... in this God Archipelago?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Vargan leaned back slightly. \"Patriarch Raviel, there’s no need for small talk.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His grin widened. \"You already know why.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Raviel blinked, then glanced at Aveline. He rolled one shoulder. \"Honestly? I don’t.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He looked back at Vargan. \"Care to explain?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Vargan’s grin faltered for a second. \"You don’t?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Sarona set her cup down. \"We’re here because of the God Archipelago.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Everyone’s attention shifted to her.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"A new power appeared suddenly,\" Sarona continued. \"In an archipelago no one has ever seen before.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Her eyes were sharp. \"And its name spreads quickly.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Aveline listened closely, hands folded in her lap.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Not only did it appear out of nowhere,\" Sarona said, \"but it was formed from two top clans.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She paused. \"And you named it using the word ’god.’\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Vargan chuckled. \"That alone made half the world nervous.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Sarona nodded.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"And also it connects to a superpower that rose in just over a year. Strong enough that no one understands how.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Her gaze settled on Raviel. \"God Gym.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The room fell quiet.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"That’s why many clans are paying attention,\" Sarona said. \"But most of them don’t dare come here.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Vargan snorted. \"The unknown scares them.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He leaned forward, elbows on the table. \"But not me.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Raviel studied him. \"Why not?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Vargan’s eyes lit up. \"Because I heard something interesting.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He tapped his chest once. \"God Gym is a body cultivation sect.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Raviel didn’t interrupt.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"As a body cultivator myself,\" Vargan continued, \"that caught my interest immediately.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He laughed. \"I wanted to see how strong you really are.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"And,\" he added, voice lowering, \"what your secret is.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Aveline exchanged a brief look with Raviel.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I see,\" Raviel said slowly. \"So that’s your reason.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He turned slightly. \"What about you, Matriarch Sarona?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Before Sarona could answer, Vargan laughed loudly. \"She’s here to keep me in check.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Sarona shot him a cold look.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You know our clan history,\" Vargan continued, unfazed. \"Fire and ice don’t get along.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Raviel smiled faintly at the exchange.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He leaned back in his chair and nodded once. \"I see.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He then looked directly at Vargan.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"But Patriarch Vargan, if what you want is to understand the true extent of the God Gym’s power...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He paused. \"I’m afraid the God Gym’s leader, Garion, isn’t here.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Aveline added calmly, \"The God Gym isn’t even here... on this God Archipelago.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Vargan didn’t look surprised. He nodded slowly. \"I figured.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He tapped his finger against the table. \"They’re at Demon Gate Island, right?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Raviel raised an eyebrow slightly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"And,\" Vargan continued, \"this should be around the time demonic beasts awaken.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He shrugged. \"If I were in his position, I wouldn’t leave either.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Raviel’s smile deepened. \"Thank you for understanding.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Sarona watched Vargan carefully, then shifted her gaze back to Raviel.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"So you’re saying we came at the wrong time.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Not exactly,\" Raviel replied.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He leaned forward and placed his forearms on the table.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Even if Garion isn’t here, the God Gym still stands.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Vargan’s eyes lit up a little. \"Oh?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"If you want to see God Gym’s strength,\" Raviel continued, \"we can still show you.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Vargan raised an eyebrow. \"You?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Sarona glanced at Raviel as well.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Aren’t you a cultivator of the mana path?\" Vargan asked bluntly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Raviel chuckled. \"I was.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He straightened his posture, his presence subtly changing. \"That was in the past.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Aveline smiled softly. \"Raviel changed paths.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Vargan’s interest grew. \"Changed?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Raviel nodded. \"I’m a body cultivator now.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>That earned him a full second of silence.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Sarona narrowed her eyes slightly. \"You abandoned your original path.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I refined it,\" Raviel corrected.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He clenched his fist slowly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The muscles in his arm tightened, dense and controlled.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>No wild mana surge followed, yet the pressure in the room shifted.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I can show you,\" Raviel said evenly, \"just how strong a body cultivator of the God Gym can be.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Vargan stared at him for a moment.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then he grinned.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Hah.\" He leaned forward, excitement clear on his face. \"Good.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He slapped the table lightly. \"Then let’s do it.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Sarona frowned. \"Vargan...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"A small strength competition,\" Vargan said, waving her off. \"Nothing fancy.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He looked at Raviel. \"I want to feel it for myself.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Raviel smirked. \"That’s fine.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He stood up. \"Then let’s return to the training hall.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Aveline rose as well. \"I’ll come along.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Sarona hesitated for a moment, then stood. \"I’ll observe.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Vargan laughed as he followed Raviel toward the door.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"This is getting interesting,\" he said. \"It’s been a while since I tested myself properly.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Behind them, Aveline turned to Raviel, her expression calm but firm. \"Don’t show off too much.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Raviel paused and glanced back at her.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A small smile tugged at the corner of his mouth. \"Don’t worry.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He lowered his voice slightly. \"I wouldn’t bother if he weren’t so arrogant.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Aveline sighed softly. \"You say that, but you enjoy this.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Raviel chuckled and straightened his posture. \"Maybe a little.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Vargan glanced over his shoulder, catching part of the exchange. \"Hey, are you two whispering about me?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Raviel smirked. \"You’ll find out soon enough.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Vargan laughed again, clearly pleased. \"Good. I’d be disappointed if you held back.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As they stepped closer to the training hall, the air grew tense.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This was no longer just a meeting.\u003C\u002Fp>",1051,"2026-06-06T11:12:18.543Z",1,"novelbin.me","487ba47189a49a6553c6a252e08539829ccc0f941644f28ffc3bc324a8b59a50","heretic-trainer-the-gym-is-my-cultivation-method-chapter-35","heretic-trainer-the-gym-is-my-cultivation-method-chapter-34",613,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Fheretic-trainer-the-gym-is-my-cultivation-method-cover.jpg"]