[{"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-277":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},1633191,2099,"Chapter 277: Pride Crushed, Wallet Opened","heretic-trainer-the-gym-is-my-cultivation-method-chapter-277",277,"\u003Cp>Raviel laughed, the sound clear and unapologetic.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"What’s the matter, Patriarch Vargan?\" he said, shaking his head.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Did your pride get crushed after seeing what Aveline can do?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Vargan stood there in silence, fists slowly tightening at his sides.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His chest rose and fell heavily, sweat still clinging to his skin.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He opened his mouth, then closed it again.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Raviel stepped closer and continued calmly, \"Let me tell you something.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He tapped his own chest once. \"I wasn’t even serious when I lifted earlier.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Vargan’s eyes snapped up.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Raviel met his gaze without backing down. \"You said you’re a body cultivator.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He paused. \"But from what I can see, you’re still cultivating the mana path.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Vargan’s jaw tightened.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You trained your body,\" Raviel went on. \"You lifted. You fought. You hardened yourself.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He shook his head. \"That made your body better.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"But that,\" Raviel said firmly, \"is not true body cultivation.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The words hit harder than the weights.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Vargan froze, unable to respond.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His hands trembled slightly before he forced them still.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>For the first time since entering the God Archipelago, he had nothing to say.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Across the room, Sarona felt her breath catch.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Her eyes were fixed on Aveline.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A woman.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Standing without strain after lifting a weight that had nearly crushed Vargan.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The patriarch of the Vulkran Clan, leader of a clan known for raw strength, had not been defeated in battle.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He had been defeated in his own field.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Physical strength.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Sarona clenched her fingers around her sleeve.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>For a brief moment, her usual cold composure cracked.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She looked away, eyes lowering as she took a slow breath, then lifted her gaze again.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It was steady, but no longer dismissive.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Vargan broke the silence first.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I see,\" he said quietly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His voice had lost its earlier laughter.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He rubbed the back of his neck, then let out a rough chuckle.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"No wonder my son hasn’t sent any information back.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Raviel raised an eyebrow.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Vargan looked at the bench press, then at Aveline, then finally at Raviel.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"God Gym is even better than our clan.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The words came out heavy, like they cost him something.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Sarona nodded once. \"My daughter as well.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Vargan glanced at her in surprise.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"She hasn’t reported anything either,\" Sarona continued. \"At first, I thought she was being cautious.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Her eyes narrowed slightly. \"Now I understand.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She paused. \"It seems both of them decided to abandon their original mission.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Vargan laughed softly. \"Yeah. They didn’t come here just to observe anymore.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"They chose,\" Sarona said.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Raviel let out a low laugh, clearly amused. \"So both of your children are in the God Gym.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He shook his head. \"That explains a lot.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Aveline smiled gently. \"Young cultivators adapt quickly.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Raviel crossed his arms and looked at Vargan and Sarona. \"The moment they trained there...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He tapped his chest. \"...they would’ve realized which path is truly better for them.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Vargan exhaled slowly. \"I thought strength was just about lifting heavier and hitting harder.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He glanced at the bar again. \"Turns out, I was still playing on the surface.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She looked at Aveline. \"It changes perspective.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Raviel nodded. \"Exactly.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The room fell silent again.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Raviel let out a slow sigh and rubbed the back of his neck.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Alright,\" he said at last. \"Since things have come this far...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He looked at Vargan. \"How about you come train here?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Vargan blinked. \"...Train?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Raviel nodded. \"Yeah. Train.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Sarona turned her head slightly, listening.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"But not the real God Gym way,\" Raviel added quickly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He raised a finger. \"You can train in the commercial body path.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Vargan frowned. \"Commercial?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Raviel smiled. \"A simplified version. Built for outsiders.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He leaned closer. \"You just need to pay.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Vargan’s eyebrows shot up. \"Pay?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"If you pay enough,\" Raviel continued casually, \"I’ll even be your personal trainer.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The room went quiet again... this time from shock.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Vargan stared at him. \"You’re serious?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Raviel nodded without hesitation. \"Of course.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Vargan’s mouth opened slightly, then closed. He glanced at the bench, then at Aveline, then back at Raviel.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"...Where do I pay?\" he asked.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Raviel grinned. \"Straight to the point. I like that.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He turned toward the door and waved a hand. \"Come on. I’ll take you to Rendric.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Vargan stood up immediately. \"Don’t regret this.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Raviel laughed. \"That’s my line.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The two of them walked out together, their voices fading down the hallway.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Left behind, Aveline and Sarona remained in the room.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Aveline turned toward Sarona, studying her for a moment. \"What about you?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Sarona didn’t answer right away. Her fingers curled slowly, nails pressing into her palm.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I can take you around the island,\" Aveline added gently. \"Let you see how things are organized.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Sarona clenched her teeth.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The image of Vargan lifting weights and failing flashed through her mind.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"...Train me too,\" she said.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Aveline blinked. \"What?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Sarona lifted her head, eyes sharp. \"Train me.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She took a step forward, posture straight.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"My clan and his clan are enemies. That hasn’t changed.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Her voice grew colder. \"Now that he’s training here, he’ll only become stronger.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She exhaled sharply. \"And that will be a pain later.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Aveline watched her quietly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Sarona continued, her words firm. \"I won’t stay behind.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She met Aveline’s eyes without flinching. \"I want to be stronger too.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Her jaw tightened. \"I want to be a woman who can beat any man.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Aveline’s lips curved into a small smile.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Good,\" she said. \"As expected from a matriarch I respect.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Sarona met her gaze, her expression firm, pride unbroken.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Aveline turned toward the door and gestured lightly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Then let’s meet Arvella first. She also handles the administrative matters.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She took a few steps forward, then paused and looked back.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"And after that, we’ll move to[Nature God Island].\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Her tone was gentle but certain.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"This island isn’t suitable for you. The mana here clashes with your path.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Sarona nodded without hesitation. \"I understand.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She straightened her posture, her resolve clear. \"I won’t fall behind.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Aveline smiled again and opened the door. \"Good.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As they stepped out together, a quiet shift began.\u003C\u002Fp>",1008,"2026-06-06T11:12:18.543Z",1,"novelbin.me","add84338611b4691128df18d842eaa3b452abd88e0b13d3a7fe97cd4c881c15c","heretic-trainer-the-gym-is-my-cultivation-method-chapter-278","heretic-trainer-the-gym-is-my-cultivation-method-chapter-36",613,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Fheretic-trainer-the-gym-is-my-cultivation-method-cover.jpg"]