[{"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-290":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},1633218,2099,"Chapter 290: This Human Didn’t Read Warnings","heretic-trainer-the-gym-is-my-cultivation-method-chapter-290",290,"\u003Cp>Arden took a slow step forward and stopped just short of the clearing.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I won’t leave,\" he said firmly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His voice was calm, but there was no hesitation in it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I want to know the truth.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The air trembled slightly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The massive black tortoise lowered its head, its stone-like eyes staring straight at him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The serpent on its shell lifted higher, its body coiling slowly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"If you dare to block my way,\" Arden continued, fists tightening, \"then I’ll break through.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He lifted his head and met their gaze without flinching.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"This isn’t just for me,\" he said. \"It’s for my fellow disciples in the God Gym.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>For a moment, everything was silent.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then the ground shook.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The tortoise let out a deep roar that rolled through the forest like thunder buried underground.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The serpent hissed sharply, water and mist gathering around its body.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"We warned you, human,\" the tortoise rumbled. \"Turn back.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Arden exhaled slowly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"...No.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He reached up, grabbed the edge of his shirt, and pulled it off in one clean motion.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He tossed it aside and rolled his shoulders once, muscles tightening as natural energy began to flow through his body.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Green light faintly traced his veins as[Nature Body]activated.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He turned his head slightly. \"Dion.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Dion had already taken a few steps back, eyes wide but sharp. \"Yeah?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Get away,\" Arden said. \"This isn’t your fight.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Dion hesitated for half a second, then nodded. \"Got it.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He moved back quickly, but before fully retreating, he reached into his bag and tossed something toward Arden.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Arden caught it without looking.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Dion smirked faintly. \"Drink that.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Arden glanced down. \"Wine?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"It’ll clear your head,\" Dion said. \"And I know you. You overthink when you’re scared.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Arden snorted softly. \"I’m not a coward.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You are sometimes,\" Dion shot back. \"That’s why you need it.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Arden chuckled, uncorked the bottle, and took a quick drink.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The warmth spread through his chest, steadying his breathing.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"...Thanks,\" he said.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Dion stepped farther back, eyes serious now. \"Don’t die.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Arden didn’t reply. He simply stepped forward again.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Come,\" Arden said quietly. \"I’m not turning back.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The serpent’s eyes narrowed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Then don’t say we didn’t warn you,\" it hissed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The air shifted.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Water mana surged first.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The ground around the clearing darkened as moisture gathered unnaturally fast.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Streams of water rose from the soil, twisting into sharp, fast-moving currents.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The serpent moved its body slightly, and the water followed its motion like it was alive.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Arden’s eyes sharpened. \"So you’re starting.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The water shot forward.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Not one stream, but many.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They came from different angles, slicing through the air with crushing pressure.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Arden jumped back, boots skidding as he slammed his foot down.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Grow.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Vines exploded out of the ground as his power activated.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Thick roots surged upward, weaving together into a living wall.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Water slammed into it hard, splashing everywhere, cutting deep into the plants.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Arden felt the impact travel through his arms as he braced the barrier.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Tch,\" he muttered. \"Heavy.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The ground shook.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A deep rumble rolled through the clearing.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Before Arden could move, the earth beneath his feet surged upward.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Massive slabs of rock rose violently, trying to trap his legs and crush him in place.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Arden gritted his teeth as green light flashed across his body.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He slammed his fist down.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Roots burst from his arm, wrapping around the stone, cracking it apart from the inside.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His muscles strained as he tore himself free, stone fragments exploding outward.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He rolled forward and came up on one knee, breathing hard.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"So that’s how you fight,\" Arden said, wiping dirt from his face. \"Water to cut, earth to crush.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The serpent didn’t answer.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Water gathered again, denser this time.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It did not rush in wildly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Instead, it flowed calmly, wrapping around Arden’s movements, dragging at his legs and arms, trying to slow him down.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At the same time, the earth shifted again.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The ground beneath him hardened, turning uneven and heavy, making every step harder.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Arden staggered once.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"...Persistent,\" he muttered.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He planted both feet and closed his eyes for a brief moment.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then he exhaled.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Plants exploded outward in all directions.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Roots dug deep, anchoring him firmly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Thick vines wrapped around his legs and waist, reinforcing his stance.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Thorned branches lashed out, slamming into incoming water streams and breaking their flow.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Arden charged forward.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Stone rose in front of him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He did not dodge.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He smashed through it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His shoulder hit the rock hard, cracks spreading instantly as his reinforced body tore through the barrier.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Blood ran lightly down his arm, but his body healed as fast as it was damaged.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Water slammed into his side, throwing him off balance.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Arden slid across the ground, coughing, then forced himself up.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He wiped his mouth with the back of his hand and laughed once, rough and breathless.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"This is the first time I’ve been pushed back this much,\" he said. \"This is really interesting.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He rolled his shoulders, bones cracking softly as green light pulsed under his skin.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You’re not ordinary Third Realm beasts.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Roots crept along the ground around his feet again, responding to his will.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Alright,\" Arden continued, voice steady now. \"Time to be even more serious.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Across from him, the massive tortoise and the coiled serpent both stiffened.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They did not roar this time.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They frowned.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The tortoise’s eyes narrowed, heavy and confused.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"How,\" it rumbled slowly, \"can a human endure this?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The serpent hissed sharply, its body tightening. \"Normally, one direct strike to a human body is enough.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Its gaze swept over Arden’s arms, legs, and chest. \"Bones should shatter. Organs should fail.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"But you,\" it said, voice low and tense, \"only suffered small damage.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The tortoise pressed its claws into the earth, the ground sinking slightly beneath its weight.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You were struck by crushing earth and cutting water.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"And you still stand,\" the serpent added.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Arden smirked, hearing what they said.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The tortoise spoke slowly. \"This human...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The serpent finished the thought. \"...is not normal.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Arden lowered his stance, roots wrapping tighter around his legs.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Now,\" he said quietly, \"are you going to talk?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Or are we continuing?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The ground trembled.\u003C\u002Fp>",1023,"2026-06-06T11:12:18.543Z",1,"novelbin.me","2df32112366ed22b7d0e4a8f22e4d838ee7cebe04cd248630eba3de4ff0678cd","heretic-trainer-the-gym-is-my-cultivation-method-chapter-291","heretic-trainer-the-gym-is-my-cultivation-method-chapter-50",613,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Fheretic-trainer-the-gym-is-my-cultivation-method-cover.jpg"]