[{"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-29":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},1633178,2099,"Chapter 29: The Realm of Survival","heretic-trainer-the-gym-is-my-cultivation-method-chapter-29",29,"\u003Cp>Garion leaned back in his seat, eyes narrowing in surprise.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>So even death is considered normal here. This is a really different world.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A tournament where losing might mean more than just embarrassment, which was your own life.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>That was something that will never ever happen in his world’s competition. There was no comparison.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Still, curiosity tugged at his mind.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But still, what kind of Treasure Realm are they using for this Battle Royale? And what happens to the treasures inside?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Before he could think further, teh announcer’s voice boomed across the arena again.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"And also, this Treasure Realm is not just a simple one. It was structured like a battle arena itself.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Although it wasn’t shaped like this arena, but a small forest, still...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"The competitors would fight each other in the arena, and there were even roaming beasts inside.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The announcer then raised a hand, explaining the rules.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"In this realm, defeating beasts will earn points and defeating fellow competitors... will earn even more.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Another voice shouted from the stands.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"And what about the treasures inside?! Are they for the winner to grab directly?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The announcer’s smile turned sly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Those treasures have already been taken. This treasuyre realm is basically empty, aside from the beasts and hte battleground itself.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"So there will be no distraction. There would only be battle and survival.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Garion was a bit surprised.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>An empty realm, huh? That means it’s just a pure battleground. I wonder if Dahlia can survive it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The announcer raised his hand, and the crowd hushed again.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"The first stage will last for one full day. When the realm closes, those with the highest points will move onto the next round.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He clapped once, his voice booming through the arena.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Now, let’s not waste any more time. Competitors, prepare yourselves!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The arena shook with cheers as the first stage was about to begin.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>---\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Inside the waiting hall, the announcement dropped like thunder.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>For a moment, the vast room went silent before a huge chatter exploded.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"To think they’d change the toinrament like this!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"A Treasure Realm as the first stage?! Are they nuts?!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Isn’t that basically throwing us to die there?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Some of the younger or less confident competitors trembled where they sat.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>For many, it would be their first time stepping into a Treasure Realm.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Even the thought of fighting all others already made their faces pale, not to mention fighting the wild beasts inside.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A few whispered around desperately, trying to form a team, and some clutched their robes as if seeking reassurance.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Meanwhile, those from the larger sects were practically buzzing with excitement.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"This is perfect! We can work together to dominate the first stage.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Hah! With our sect techniques, those beasts will be easy prey!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"This is what real cultivators live for. Danger and reward!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Their grins were wide, their eyes burning.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Clearly, they saw this change as an opportunity to display their superiority.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Meanwhile, Dahlia sat quietly in a corner, watching the chaos around her, and her heart was beating loudly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>So this is it. My first time in a Treasure Realm.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She tightened her fists under her robe. She was quite excited, but a knot of worry twisted her stomach.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Her training with Garion had focused on form, strength, breathing, and one-on-one techniques.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But this wasn’t going to be one-on-one.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This was a battle royale in an unpredictable space, filled with beasts and competitors who might gang up on her the moment they saw an opportunity.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>What if I’m surrounded? What if they come at me from all sides?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She took a slow breath, just as Garion had taught her. She inhaled deeply and exhaled steadily to calm her nerves.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"No panicking. If it happens, I’ll adapt. Master said strength is in the body and discipline is in the mind. If I keep my form, I’ll find a way.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>From across the room, a boy in a red uniform smirked at her.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Hey, robe girl. You don’t look like much. Better hope you’re not the first one eaten by the beasts.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A few of his friends laughed, but Dahlua only met his gaze silently, her eyes cold. She didn’t answer as she didn’t need to.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But still inside her head, her thoughts sharpened.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Laugh now. When we’re inside, I’ll make you regret opening your mouth.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>---\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The hall quickly buzzed with nervous chatter as the officers entered.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Competitors, follow us. The first stage will begin shortly.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The crowd of youths shifted uneasily but obeyed. Step by step, the young cultivators were escorted out of the hall toward the fields outside the city walls.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ahead stood a massive swirling portal, making the cultivators’ skin prickle.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Murmurs ripple through the competitors.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"So this is the realm gate...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"It feels dangerous already...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I can’t wait to crush the beasts inside.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The officers formed a line at the front, holding boxes filled with jade tokens.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Each competitor stepped forward, one by one, and received their own jade token.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Dahlia held hers tightly when it was handed over.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The officer’s voice boomed as he explained, repeating the rules clearly so none could feign ignorance later.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"This jade token will protect your life. Crush it, and you will be instantly teleported outside the Treasure Realm.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then, he raised a finger, warning them.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"But remember, your points will be cut in half the moment you use them. Use it only if you have no other choices.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He then paused again, his eyes scanning the crowd.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Your goal is simple. Hunt beasts and defeat fellow competitors to gain points. At the end of the day, only the highest scorers will advance.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Another officer stepped forward, holding up a parchment with bold writing.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"From over one thousand competitors... only thirty-two will pass to the next stage.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The words hit them like thunder, making them erupt instantly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"What?!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Only thirty-two?!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"That’s impossible!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Faces paled, whispers turned into shouts.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Some clutched their jade tokens nervously, while others grinned with excitement.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Good! That means just the weaklings get filtered out faster. Survival of the fittest!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The officer raised his hand, silencing the uproar.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Enough! The rules are final. Prepare yourself. The gate will open shortly.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The air grew heavy with anticipation as the realm gate began to open.\u003C\u002Fp>",1043,"2026-06-06T11:12:18.261Z",1,"novelbin.me","a9b20cf2a8e54fff968176f9764648f46eb3befb6167f599247481f16c0587e8","heretic-trainer-the-gym-is-my-cultivation-method-chapter-30","heretic-trainer-the-gym-is-my-cultivation-method-chapter-271",613,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Fheretic-trainer-the-gym-is-my-cultivation-method-cover.jpg"]