[{"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-286":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},1633209,2099,"Chapter 286: Breakfast Before Bad News","heretic-trainer-the-gym-is-my-cultivation-method-chapter-286",286,"\u003Cp>The next day, Garion woke up early.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He sat up on his bed and rubbed his face once, eyes already clear.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>There was a faint sense of anticipation in his chest, like a trainer about to inspect new equipment.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Alright,\" he muttered. \"Let’s see how good Level Three really is.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He raised his hand and opened his system.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A familiar screen appeared in front of him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>---\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[God Gym]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Level: 3]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Owner: Garion Gravithor]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>---\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Territories:]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[- Demon Gate Island]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[- God Archipelago]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>---\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[God Clans:]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[- Revalis Clan]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[- Avenora Clan]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>---\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Current Facilities:]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[- Divine Dojo]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[- Divine Smith]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[- Divine Cafeteria]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[- Divine Dormitory]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[- Divine Arena]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>---\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Members]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Elders: 1\u002F5]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Direct Disciples: 5\u002F10]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Core Disciples: 0\u002F50]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Inner Disciples: 50\u002F500]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Outer Disciples: 500\u002F5000]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>---\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Active Missions:]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[1. Fill All Members Slots.]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[2. Reached The Fourth Realm.]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[3. Locked]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[...]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>---\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Garion stared at the screen for a few seconds.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"...Huh.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He leaned back slightly and crossed his arms.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"It doesn’t look that different.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He scanned it again, slower this time.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The facilities list looked familiar, except for one new addition.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Divine Arena,\" he murmured.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"That should be the place for the disciple to fight later on.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A dedicated space for real combat, not just training. Useful and necessary.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then his eyes moved down to the numbers.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The member limits had increased.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"More elders. More direct disciples. Core disciples unlocked,\" he said quietly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He exhaled. \"So this level is about scale.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He wasn’t disappointed, but he wasn’t impressed either.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"No sudden miracles,\" he muttered. \"No instant power jump.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Garion closed the screen and stood up, stretching his arms once.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"That’s fine,\" he said calmly. \"A gym doesn’t get stronger just by looking good on paper.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He walked toward the door and glanced back once.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I’ll check the deeper changes later,\" he decided. \"After everyone wakes up.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A small smile appeared on his face.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Let’s see how they react first.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Garion stepped out of the room, already planning the day ahead.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>---\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Garion was already sitting inside the cafeteria when morning came.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He sat near the front, arms crossed, posture relaxed, watching quietly as disciples began to enter one by one.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The smell of food filled the wide hall, warm and inviting.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The moment the disciples noticed him, their steps slowed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Whispers spread instantly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Why is Master here?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Is someone in trouble?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Did we mess up yesterday?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Dahlia froze for a second, then leaned toward Clara. \"He never comes this early.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Clara nodded. \"That’s terrifying.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Even the twins stiffened for a moment before trying to act casual.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Garion glanced up and smiled faintly. \"Good morning, my disciples.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The greeting alone made several people straighten their backs.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Good morning, Master,\" voices answered, some louder than others.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Garion stood up and looked around the cafeteria. \"Relax. Sit down.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Everyone obeyed immediately.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Today,\" Garion continued, \"I have something good to announce.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>That got everyone’s attention.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"The God Gym has been upgraded.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>For a moment, no one spoke.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"...Upgraded?\" Dahlia repeated.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Rika blinked. \"Wait, really?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Rena leaned forward. \"Does that mean new stuff?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Garion smirked. \"Of course.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The older disciples exchanged looks.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Clara raised a hand halfway. \"Please tell me it’s not another terrifying supplement.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Mersha was not present, which made several people sigh in relief.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Garion shook his head. \"Not this time.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He lifted one finger. \"First, all facilities have been improved. Everything is better.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>That alone caused murmurs.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then he added, \"Second, there is a new facility.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The room grew quiet again.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"It’s called[Divine Arena],\" Garion said. \"A dedicated place for real combat.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Valtor’s eyes lit up instantly. \"Real combat?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Rovric nodded slowly. \"Finally.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Rika turned and smirked at the twins. Rena did the same.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Oh?\" Rika said lightly. \"Looks like someone might get chased again.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Rynor coughed. \"That was a misunderstanding.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Rynar added, \"A tactical retreat.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Several disciples laughed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Garion waited for the noise to die down before continuing. \"And lastly.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He gestured toward the long tables.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"The cafeteria has also been upgraded. More food. Better taste. Better nutrition.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The disciples slowly turned their heads.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The food looked different.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Richer colors. Better cuts of meat. Steam rising gently. Even the fruit looked brighter.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>For half a second, everyone stared.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"MOVE!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The calm broke instantly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Disciples rushed forward, grabbing plates, piling food high, completely forgetting discipline.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"This tastes amazing!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Why is the soup this good?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I can feel my mana calming down!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Dahlia took one bite and froze. \"...Oh wow.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Clara stared at her bowl. \"Okay, I forgive everything.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Eliza quietly took her seat and ate peacefully, nodding once.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Garion stood to the side, watching the chaos with a smirk.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>When the noise reached its peak, Garion raised his hand slightly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I’m not done yet.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The room went quiet almost instantly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Chewing slowed. Cups were set down. Every pair of eyes turned toward him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Garion nodded, satisfied. \"There’s something else I want to announce.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Dahlia swallowed her food quickly. \"That tone never means something small.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Garion reached into his storage and pulled out a strange device.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It was about the size of a person’s arm, metallic, with glowing runes along its side.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The front had a single transparent slot.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Clara squinted. \"Is that a gambling machine?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Rynor leaned forward. \"Why does it look dangerous?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Garion placed it on the table. \"The lab can now create two[Unique Physique Elixir]per day.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The cafeteria froze.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Utter silence.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Valtor slowly raised his head. \"Two. Per day?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Rika’s eyes widened. \"You’re serious?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Garion nodded. \"Completely.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Several Second Realm disciples immediately stiffened.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Those who had already awakened their[Unique Physique]relaxed slightly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Those who had not frowned hard.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Seira crossed her arms. \"...Go on.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Garion tapped the machine. \"Starting today, this will be used twice every morning.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He looked directly at Dahlia. \"Dahlia.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Dahlia pointed at herself. \"Me?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You will spin it,\" Garion said.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The machine hummed softly, names flickering faintly inside the slot.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Each spin selects one person,\" Garion continued. \"The selected name receives that day’s[Unique Physique Elixir].\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The reaction was instant.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"What?!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"So it’s random?!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"That’s cruel!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Clara slapped the table. \"This is absolutely evil.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Rynar frowned. \"So they have to wait and hope?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Rynor muttered, \"I hate lotteries.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Dahlia blinked. \"Wait, wait, wait. So I’m basically choosing who suffers each day?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Garion smiled. \"Correct.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Dahlia stared at him. \"Why do you look happy saying that?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Because,\" Garion said calmly, \"this prevents favoritism.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He looked around the room. \"No begging. No pressure. No bias.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Several Second Realm disciples shifted uncomfortably.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>One of them whispered, \"I really don’t want to be first.\"\u003C\u002Fp>",1086,"2026-06-06T11:12:18.543Z",1,"novelbin.me","111c23052198fb1c5e880fb2c906567b2671d6d34bd6e802663ef6e5dfbb5018","heretic-trainer-the-gym-is-my-cultivation-method-chapter-46","heretic-trainer-the-gym-is-my-cultivation-method-chapter-45",613,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Fheretic-trainer-the-gym-is-my-cultivation-method-cover.jpg"]