[{"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-282":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},1633201,2099,"Chapter 282: This Was Not A Suggestion","heretic-trainer-the-gym-is-my-cultivation-method-chapter-282",282,"\u003Cp>Rachel’s scream came first.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"AH! NGH! THIS...THIS IS NOT!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Her voice broke apart inside the cocoon, rough and strained.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The gentle warmth she always carried was gone, replaced by pure pain.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I’M FINE!\" she shouted a second later, forcing the words out.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"JUST... DON’T... LOOK AT ME!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Several disciples paled.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then came Valtor.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His cocoon rattled like it was about to explode.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"RAAAGH! DAMN IT!\" He roared.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"WHO MADE THIS?! THIS IS BULLSHIT!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The shout echoed through the hall.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"IT’S BURNING! IT’S TEARING! I’LL KILL...NO! I’LL KILL EVERYONE AFTER THIS!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Some disciples flinched outright.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>One muttered, \"That one’s... personal.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And then...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Seira.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Her voice cut through the room... low, sharp, and filled with pure venom.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"...Unacceptable.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The temperature dropped.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I refuse,\" she hissed. \"I REFUSE!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Her scream followed, raw and furious.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"DON’T YOU DARE... LOOK DOWN... ON ME!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The icy cocoon cracked with sharp sounds as frost spread across the floor.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"That muscle-headed idiot!\" Seira screamed. \"I WON’T LOSE!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Her voice didn’t sound weaker than Valtor’s.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It sounded worse.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Several disciples frowned, instinctively stepping back.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Dahlia winced. \"Okay... yeah, that one’s scary.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Clara nodded quickly. \"Silent types are always the worst.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Garion watched all three cocoons with a satisfied smirk. \"Good.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Mersha peeked around him, eyes sparkling. \"I have more, by the way.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Garion didn’t look away. \"How many?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"About four.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Garion nodded. \"I see.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He turned calmly and looked toward two familiar figures.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Rika. Rena.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Both of them stiffened.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You two did well during your mission with the twins,\" Garion continued.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Guarding the God Gym branch under the Revalis Clan.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Rika waved her hands quickly. \"Ah... Master, we’re fine!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Rena nodded. \"Yeah! Really! No need!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Before Garion could say more...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Too late!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Rynor suddenly grabbed a bottle.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Rynar grabbed another.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"HEY!\" Rika shouted.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"WAIT!\" Rena yelled.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The twins shoved the bottles into their hands.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Come on,\" Rynor grinned. \"Good work deserves rewards.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Rynar laughed. \"Drink up.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Rika groaned as she was forced to drink. \"THIS IS NOT A REWARD!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Rena coughed. \"IT’S... WHY IS IT SWEET AND SALTY?!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Both screamed at the same time.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"YOU ASSHOLES!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But before either could even throw a punch...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Red mana burst out from Rika’s body.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yellow mana exploded from Rena’s.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Their screams cut off as energy wrapped around them, forming two more cocoons.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Rika’s voice echoed out, furious. \"I’M GOING TO KILL YOU!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Rena screamed back, \"I SWEAR... AFTER THIS... YOU’RE DEAD!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The twins laughed loudly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Worth it!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Totally worth it!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They high-fived each other like they’d just won a tournament instead of forcing two people into screaming awakenings.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Garion watched them for a moment, then shook his head and laughed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You two really don’t know restraint.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Rynor grinned. \"Master, restraint doesn’t build muscle.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Rynar nodded. \"Or courage.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Garion snorted, clearly amused, then shifted his gaze away from the shaking cocoons.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His eyes landed on two figures standing a bit farther back.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Ragric,\" he said calmly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ragric stiffened.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Rovric.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Rovric lifted his head, expression hard.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You two are new disciples,\" Garion continued.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"And aside from Seira and Valtor, you fought the hardest during this hunt.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He crossed his arms. \"Do you really want to be left behind?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ragric and Rovric were silent.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The screams still echoed around them...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Rachel’s strained but steady cries, Valtor’s furious roaring, Seira’s sharp, venom-filled shouts, and now Rika and Rena’s angry yelling layered on top.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ragric clenched his jaw.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Rovric’s grip tightened on his sword hilt.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Hahaha.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The twins stepped closer, grins wide.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"What’s wrong?\" Rynor said. \"Scared?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Rynar laughed. \"Guess losing to us really broke you.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Rynor leaned in. \"From bullies to cowards. That’s impressive.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The words hit hard.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ragric’s eyes darkened.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Rovric’s flame aura flickered.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>For years, it had been the other way around.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They were the ones who stood above the twins.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They were stronger, smarter, and untouchable.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Every clan tournament ended the same way... with Ragric mocking and Rovric cutting them down cleanly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then the God Gym happened.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The twins trained. Changed. Surpassed them\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And now Ragric and Rovric had swallowed their pride and followed them here.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Just to be mocked.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ragric exhaled slowly. \"...Enough.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Rovric stepped forward. \"We didn’t come here to be laughed at.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Rynor raised an eyebrow. \"Oh?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ragric lifted his head and met Garion’s gaze. \"We’re not losing to them again.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Rovric nodded. \"Not in strength. Not in will.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ragric took a step closer to the table where the remaining bottles sat. His voice was tight but clear.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Master,\" he said. \"Give us one.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Rynar’s grin widened. \"Heh. That’s more like it.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Garion studied them for a moment, eyes sharp, like a trainer judging posture before a heavy lift.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You understand what this means,\" he said. \"No backing out.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ragric nodded once. \"We know.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Rovric didn’t hesitate. \"Pain is fine.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Garion smiled slightly. \"Good.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Mersha was already moving.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She pulled out two bottles and tossed them casually.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Catch!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ragric caught one. Rovric caught the other.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The liquid inside was pitch black, thick, and unpleasant just to look at.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ragric stared at it for half a second. \"This better be worth it.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Rovric snorted. \"Don’t hesitate.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They uncorked the bottles at the same time.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The smell hit them first.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"...What the hell is this?\" Ragric muttered.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Rovric grimaced. \"It smells like a mistake.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The twins leaned closer, grinning.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Drink up,\" Rynor said. \"Heroes don’t sniff.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Rynar laughed. \"Or are you backing out?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ragric’s jaw tightened.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They drank.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Instantly...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"GHH!\" Ragric choked. \"WHY IS IT SWEET AND BITTER AT THE SAME TIME?!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Rovric coughed violently. \"AND SPICY... NO... SALTY... WHAT IS THIS?!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They staggered, faces twisting in disgust.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"This is!\" Ragric gagged. \"THIS IS AN ATTACK!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Mersha clapped happily. \"Yep! Full flavor spectrum!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Before they could complain further...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Mana exploded.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Red mana burst violently from Rovric’s body, sharp and aggressive, cracking the floor beneath his feet.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yellow mana surged out of Ragric, blazing and unstable, forcing nearby disciples to step back.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Two more cocoons formed almost instantly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>From inside Rovric’s cocoon came a furious roar.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"RAAAGH! I’LL ENDURE THIS!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His cocoon shook violently, flames flaring along its surface.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ragric’s scream followed, sharp and furious.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"DAMN IT! I WON’T LOSE! NOT AGAIN!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The yellow cocoon pulsed again and again as his voice echoed through the hall.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Several disciples swallowed hard.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The twins stood side by side, arms crossed, listening to the screams with wide grins.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Rynor sighed happily. \"Music to my ears.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Rynar nodded. \"Best concert ever.\"\u003C\u002Fp>",1065,"2026-06-06T11:12:18.543Z",1,"novelbin.me","a8079bb36b669a8a4fde1d3c9e1addb95af9348a0c41537e4db4e4b244331061","heretic-trainer-the-gym-is-my-cultivation-method-chapter-42","heretic-trainer-the-gym-is-my-cultivation-method-chapter-41",613,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Fheretic-trainer-the-gym-is-my-cultivation-method-cover.jpg"]