[{"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-292":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},1633220,2099,"Chapter 292: Human Too Tough, Try Diplomacy","heretic-trainer-the-gym-is-my-cultivation-method-chapter-292",292,"\u003Cp>Silvar’s sharp eyes moved slowly across the battlefield.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He looked at the broken ground, the scattered remains of shattered plant soldiers, and finally at Arden standing there, chest rising and falling hard.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"...To think a human like this exists,\" Silvar said quietly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His gaze hardened as he focused on Arden’s body. \"He fought Bastor and Varyn head-on. With his body.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Eldrin stood beside him, calm as ever. His eyes glowed faintly as he observed Arden more closely. \"That is exactly what I told you before.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He turned his head slightly toward Silvar. \"These humans are different. Their bodies are not weak vessels anymore.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Arden heard every word.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He wiped sweat from his brow and looked up at the white tiger and the azure wood dragon.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His grip tightened, but he did not attack.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"And who are you two?\" Arden asked firmly. \"Are you here to tell me to leave too?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Before they could answer, a heavy rumble echoed from behind them.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The black tortoise lifted its head. \"Silvar. Eldrin.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The serpent hissed sharply. \"So it really is you two.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Relief and frustration mixed in their voices.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You came to help us,\" the tortoise continued. \"This human is strange. His body should not endure our attacks.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The serpent’s eyes narrowed. \"How can a human withstand earth and water pressure directly?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Arden’s muscles tensed instantly. Green light flickered around his arms as[Nature Body]surged again.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"If you plan to continue,\" Arden said, lowering his stance, \"then come.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The plants beneath his feet stirred.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But before anyone could move, Eldrin raised a hand.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"That’s enough,\" Eldrin said calmly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The forest seemed to listen.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Let us stop here for now.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The pressure eased slightly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Arden hesitated but did not relax completely. \"You want me to stop?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Eldrin nodded once. \"Yes.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Arden took a slow breath. \"Only if you answer my questions.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Silvar turned his head sharply. \"You dare negotiate?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Eldrin raised a finger slightly. \"Let him speak.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Arden met Eldrin’s gaze without backing down.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I want to know why this island is like this. Why do demonic beasts awaken and sleep without pattern? And what that gate really is.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Eldrin studied him for a long moment.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then he nodded. \"I will answer what I know.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Silvar frowned but did not interrupt.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"For now,\" Eldrin continued, \"stop your attack.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The plant soldiers trembled, then slowly sank back into the ground.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Arden straightened and let out a long breath.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"...Alright,\" he said. \"Then we talk.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The battlefield fell silent.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>---\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The battlefield slowly settled.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The beasts moved to one side, their massive bodies no longer pressing forward.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Arden and Dion stood on the opposite side, both still tense but no longer in fighting stances.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Arden exhaled and rolled his shoulders once, trying to ease the lingering strain in his muscles.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Dion stayed a few steps behind him, eyes darting between the massive figures warily.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Arden cleared his throat. \"Alright,\" he said. \"First things first.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He pointed lightly with his thumb. \"What do I call you?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The azure wood dragon lowered its head slightly. \"You may call me Eldrin.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It shifted its gaze toward the white tiger. \"And that one is Silvar.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The tiger gave a short, sharp nod.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Eldrin continued calmly, \"The black tortoise is Bastor.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The serpent lifted its head a little. \"And I am Varyn.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Arden nodded slowly, committing the names to memory. \"Got it.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He paused, then frowned. \"Then I want to know something.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Eldrin raised an eyebrow. \"Go on.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"How can all of you talk?\" Arden asked. \"I’ve fought plenty of beasts. None of them ever spoke.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Silvar snorted softly. \"You really don’t know?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Eldrin looked mildly surprised. \"I thought someone as strong as you would already understand this.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Arden scratched the back of his head awkwardly. \"Sorry. I don’t.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Eldrin studied him for a moment, then nodded. \"I see.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He spoke slowly, clearly. \"When Third Realm beasts reach a certain level, their minds evolve.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Dion leaned forward. \"Evolve how?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"They gain awareness comparable to an adult human,\" Eldrin explained. \"And they learn how to shape mana into sound.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Arden’s eyes widened slightly. \"So... talking.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Yes,\" Eldrin replied. \"Thinking, reasoning, speaking. All of it.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Arden nodded again. \"So that means all of you are Third Realm beasts at a very high stage.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"That is correct,\" Eldrin said.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Arden hesitated, then added carefully, \"But you’re still beasts. And this place is full of demonic beasts.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Silvar’s eyes flashed. \"Watch your words.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He took one step forward. \"Do not lump us together with those feral things.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Eldrin lifted a claw slightly. \"Calm down.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He turned back to Arden. \"We are not demonic beasts.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Arden raised an eyebrow. \"Then what’s the difference?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Demonic beasts are beasts corrupted by demonic mana,\" Eldrin said. \"They lose reason and turn feral.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Dion nodded slowly. \"That tracks.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Eldrin continued, \"We are different. High-stage Third Realm beasts can resist that corruption.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Arden glanced around at the forest. \"So the other beasts here are demonic beasts... but you aren’t.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Yes,\" Eldrin confirmed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Arden exhaled. \"Alright. Then let’s move on.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Eldrin nodded. \"You want to know why demonic beasts awaken and sleep irregularly. And about the black gate.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Arden nodded firmly. \"Exactly.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Eldrin’s gaze softened slightly. \"To answer that, I need to tell you a story.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He paused. \"It may take some time.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Arden shrugged. \"I’ve got time.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Dion nodded quickly. \"Same.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Eldrin drew a breath. \"Very well.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Before he could continue, Bastor slammed one heavy foot down. \"Eldrin. How can you tell them this?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Varyn hissed in agreement. \"They are humans.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Eldrin frowned. \"Because you do not understand what kind of humans they are.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Bastor growled. \"They are still human.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Eldrin met Bastor’s gaze evenly. \"And yet this one fought you on even ground.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The clearing went quiet.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Bastor and Varyn slowly fell silent.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I will tell you why I decided to do this,\" Eldrin said before turning his gaze back to Arden.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He paused for a moment, then lowered his head slightly. \"I apologize for what happened earlier.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Arden shook his head immediately. \"No need to worry about that.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He straightened his posture. \"Just go on.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Eldrin looked at him for a long second, then nodded. \"Very well.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The dragon lifted his head, eyes reflecting countless years of memory.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Then listen carefully,\" Eldrin said. \"Because what I am about to tell you is the reason this island exists as it does.\"\u003C\u002Fp>",1060,"2026-06-06T11:12:18.543Z",1,"novelbin.me","01338564dcf1bd2ebcd725d8c44b644e1d40b88fc411766b8c0bbfaccb65110a","heretic-trainer-the-gym-is-my-cultivation-method-chapter-293","heretic-trainer-the-gym-is-my-cultivation-method-chapter-291",613,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Fheretic-trainer-the-gym-is-my-cultivation-method-cover.jpg"]