[{"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-287":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},1633212,2099,"Chapter 287: Winning Feels Like Dying","heretic-trainer-the-gym-is-my-cultivation-method-chapter-287",287,"\u003Cp>Dahlia stepped closer to the machine and rested her hands on her hips, eyes shining with interest.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She looked back at the crowded cafeteria and smiled brightly. \"Alright, my good juniors.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>That smile made several people tense up.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Let’s start choosing who the two lucky ones are today.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The word \"lucky\" did not help at all.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A wave of groans spread through the room.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You call that lucky?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Senior Sister, please have mercy.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I suddenly feel sick.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Dahlia giggled and placed her hand on the machine. \"Relax. It’s all part of training.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She glanced at Garion. \"I’m spinning it, right?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Garion nodded. \"Go ahead.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Dahlia took a deep breath and pulled the lever.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The machine hummed loudly. Light flashed inside the slot as names spun rapidly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Several disciples clasped their hands together.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Others looked away.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A few stared intensely, like they could influence the result through sheer will.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Clara whispered, \"I can feel their fear from here.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Rynor crossed his arms. \"This is way worse than fighting beasts.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The machine slowed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Click.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Click.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Two names stopped.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>For a second, the cafeteria was silent.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then the reactions exploded.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"No way!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You’ve got to be kidding me!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"WHY ME?!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Garion calmly walked forward, holding two small black bottles.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He handed one to each selected disciple.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Drink,\" he said simply.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The two disciples stared at the bottles like they were cursed objects.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>One of them swallowed hard. \"Master... is it really that bad?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Garion nodded once. \"Yes.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Dahlia patted their shoulders cheerfully. \"Good luck.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They had no choice.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Both raised the bottles and drank.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The moment the liquid touched their tongues, their faces twisted.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Ugh!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"What is this taste?!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"It’s everything at once!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They barely managed to swallow before stumbling back.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Mana burst out of their bodies almost instantly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Energy mixed with violent waves of power, wrapping around them as smooth cocoons formed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then the screaming started.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Loud. Raw. Desperate.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Several disciples flinched.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>One covered their ears. \"It’s starting already!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Rika muttered, \"I still remember that part.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Seira watched silently, arms crossed, eyes sharp.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Garion observed the cocoons calmly, then turned away.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Alright,\" he said casually. \"Let’s go take a look at the training hall.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Dahlia blinked. \"That’s it?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Garion nodded. \"They’ll be busy for a while.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The disciples stared at his back as he walked out, screams echoing behind them.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Clara sighed. \"Master is terrifying.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Eliza quietly followed, already used to it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Behind them, two cocoons shook violently as the awakening continued.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>---\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Garion led the group toward the training hall, hands in his pockets, steps relaxed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Dahlia and the others followed right behind him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The moment they stepped inside the training hall, everyone stopped.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Their expressions changed at the same time.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"...What,\" Rynor muttered, his grin fading.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Rynar planted his feet and frowned. \"This pressure.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Dahlia blinked and straightened her posture. \"Why do I feel heavier?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Clara lifted one leg, then the other. \"Hey. This isn’t normal.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Rika frowned as well. \"Did someone turn gravity up?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Rena clenched her fists, sparks flickering weakly. \"We haven’t even touched any machines yet.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They all looked around instinctively.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The hall itself looked mostly the same.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But the air felt different.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Every movement took more effort. Even breathing felt slightly heavier.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Damn it,\" Rynor said. \"What the hell is this pressure?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Garion stopped and turned around, watching them struggle.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A satisfied smirk appeared on his face.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Free weight,\" he said calmly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Everyone froze.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"...Free what?\" Dahlia asked.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Free weight around the body while you train,\" Garion explained.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Rynar stared at him. \"You’re joking.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Garion shook his head. \"No.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Clara groaned dramatically. \"So just standing here counts as training now?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Yes,\" Garion replied.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Several disciples groaned at once.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Dahlia rubbed her arms. \"Wait. The library is connected to the training hall, right?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Garion nodded.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Her eyes widened. \"Does that mean if we study, we have to withstand this pressure too?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Garion smiled wider. \"Correct.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"The hell,\" Rika muttered.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Rena laughed nervously. \"That’s evil.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Garion turned and started walking again. \"You’ll get used to it.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Rynor whispered to Rynar, \"I’m never sitting down again.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After moving deeper inside, Garion stopped in front of a wide doorway.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Alright,\" he said. \"Let’s go to the arena.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They stepped through.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The space beyond surprised everyone.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Instead of one large open area, there was a massive hall filled with many separate rooms.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Each room was sealed with thick walls and glowing panels.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Dahlia looked around. \"So many rooms.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Garion nodded. \"Each one is a battle room.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Valtor’s eyes lit up. \"Battle?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Yes,\" Garion said. \"You can fight another person.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He pointed to one panel. \"Or you can fight a hologram.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Clara leaned closer to a glowing screen. \"Hologram-like illusions?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Real combat data,\" Garion replied. \"Based on beasts we hunted. Or people you fought.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Rovric frowned slightly. \"So it can recreate demonic beasts?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Yes.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"And people?\" Ragric asked.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Garion nodded again. \"Including yourselves.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The room went quiet.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"That’s scary,\" Rika said softly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Garion crossed his arms. \"This arena is for controlled combat. You can go all out without worrying about killing someone by accident.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Valtor cracked his neck. \"I like this place.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Dahlia smiled brightly. \"I really like this place.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Clara clapped her hands. \"I officially approve of Level Three.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Eliza nodded once.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Garion watched their reactions, smiling.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He stepped forward and clapped his hands once.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Now that the arena is ready,\" he said, \"how about we run a test?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Dahlia tilted her head. \"A test?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Garion’s smile widened just a bit. \"Yes.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He pointed at the open battle room. \"All of you. Fight me. At the same time.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>For a full second, no one spoke.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"...Huh?\" Dahlia blinked.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Valtor’s eyes widened. \"All of us?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Seira frowned deeply. \"Master. We have all awakened our[Unique Physique].\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Clara pointed at herself. \"Including me. And I am very dangerous.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Rynor laughed nervously. \"This feels illegal.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Rynar crossed his arms. \"You sure about this?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Even Eliza stopped moving, her eyes fixed on Garion.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Garion nodded without hesitation. \"Of course.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He rolled his shoulders once. \"I know exactly what I’m asking.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Dahlia took a step forward. \"Master... are you sure? We won’t hold back.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"That’s the point,\" Garion replied. \"I want to see how strong you all are when you fight together.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Valtor clenched his fists, excitement flashing across his face. \"So no restrictions?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"No restrictions,\" Garion said.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Seira exhaled slowly. \"You’re confident.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Garion smirked. \"I wouldn’t suggest this otherwise.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He looked around the group and pointed one by one. \"Dahlia. Valtor. Seira. Clara. Eliza.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then he glanced at the twins. \"Rynar. Rynor.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"All of you,\" he said calmly. \"Come at me.\"\u003C\u002Fp>",1096,"2026-06-06T11:12:18.543Z",1,"novelbin.me","bc6453be8e3c64e1da681182b9ab94e4df5708cd9d74a7a71cc0ab23ce42a739","heretic-trainer-the-gym-is-my-cultivation-method-chapter-48","heretic-trainer-the-gym-is-my-cultivation-method-chapter-47",613,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Fheretic-trainer-the-gym-is-my-cultivation-method-cover.jpg"]