[{"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-295":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},1633223,2099,"Chapter 295: This Theory Is Concerning","heretic-trainer-the-gym-is-my-cultivation-method-chapter-295",295,"\u003Cp>Dion stared at Arden, his mouth half open.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"...That shouldn’t be possible, right?\" he said slowly. \"Our master being a beast?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Arden did not answer right away. He crossed his arms and looked down, clearly thinking hard.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After a few seconds, he spoke. \"I think... it could be possible.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Dion jerked his head toward him. \"Huh? What do you mean, possible?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Arden lifted his head and looked straight at Dion. \"Think about it.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He raised one finger. \"Master doesn’t act like normal humans.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Dion frowned. \"He’s just weird.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Arden shook his head.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Not just weird. He doesn’t care about politics. He doesn’t care about clans. He doesn’t even care about reputation.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"That’s true,\" Dion muttered.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"And he barely reacts to things that should shock people,\" Arden continued.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Ancient secrets, powerful enemies, legendary beasts. To him, it’s all just... training material.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Dion’s expression slowly changed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"And don’t forget this,\" Arden added. \"He actually enjoys watching us suffer, as long as it makes us stronger.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Dion winced. \"...Okay, yeah, that part is scary.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Arden let out a small breath. \"That mindset feels closer to beasts than humans. Strength over comfort. Survival through pain.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Dion rubbed his chin. \"When you put it that way... damn. It really could be possible.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Eldrin had been listening quietly. His eyes narrowed slightly in thought.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"So,\" Eldrin said, \"your master may be a beast.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Arden nodded once. \"It’s possible.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Bastor shifted heavily, his shell grinding against the earth. Varyn flicked his tongue, uneasy.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"A beast teaching humans,\" Varyn hissed. \"That is dangerous.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Eldrin remained calm. \"Or necessary.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He looked at Arden again. \"If what you say is true, then I would like to meet your master.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Arden raised an eyebrow. \"Meet him?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Eldrin nodded. \"The Demon Gate has grown more unstable in recent years. The cycles are shortening. The pressure is increasing.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Dion snorted. \"You can meet him, sure.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Arden nodded calmly. \"Yeah. It’s possible.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then he added, very honestly, \"But even if you have bad intentions...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He glanced at Bastor and Varyn, then back at Eldrin.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I doubt you could defeat our master.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Dion grinned. \"Not a chance.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Arden finished quietly, \"He’s far stronger than us. And he’s never even serious.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The clearing fell into a heavy silence.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Eldrin then turned toward Silvar, Bastor, and Varyn. \"You three stay here.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Silvar’s eyes narrowed. \"You’re going alone?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Bastor rumbled deeply. \"That is reckless.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Varyn hissed. \"If something goes wrong, the seal...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Eldrin raised one claw, stopping them. \"Enough.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He looked calm, but there was weight in his voice. \"Among all of us, I am the hardest to kill.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Silvar clicked his tongue, clearly unhappy. \"That doesn’t mean you can’t be trapped.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Eldrin smiled faintly. \"If that happens, then it means their master truly deserves our attention.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Bastor fell silent. Varyn slowly relaxed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"...Fine,\" Silvar said at last. \"But if you sense danger, retreat immediately.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Eldrin nodded. \"I will.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He then turned to Arden and Dion. \"Take me to your sect.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Arden blinked once, then nodded. \"Alright.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Dion grinned nervously. \"Guess we’re really bringing a legendary beast home.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Eldrin stepped closer and lowered his massive head. \"Climb on.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Arden hesitated for half a second, then climbed up onto Eldrin’s back.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Dion followed, grabbing onto a ridge of hardened scales.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Try not to fall,\" Dion muttered.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I’m not the one who trips,\" Arden replied calmly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Eldrin let out a low breath. Mana gathered around his body, smooth and controlled.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Hold tight,\" he said.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The next moment, his body lifted from the ground.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Wind rushed past as the forest dropped away beneath them.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Arden tightened his grip slightly, eyes focused ahead. Dion laughed despite himself.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"This is insane,\" Dion shouted. \"Master’s going to laugh so hard.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Arden allowed himself a small smile. \"Yeah. He probably will.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>---\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Garion was in the middle of lifting a pair of heavy dumbbells.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then suddenly... something brushed against his senses and paused him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"...Huh?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He lowered the weights slowly and stood upright.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Garion walked out of the building and looked up.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His eyes widened just a little.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"...Well, that’s new.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>High above, a massive dragon with an azure body circled slowly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Its presence alone pressed down on the surroundings.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then Garion noticed something else.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>On its back.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"...Arden?\" Garion muttered. \"Dion?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He crossed his arms and stared. \"Did those two seriously tame a dragon?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Garion stayed where he was, calm, waiting.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A moment later, the dragon’s head tilted. It clearly sensed him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Arden leaned forward and shouted, \"Come down! He’s here!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The dragon nodded once and began to descend.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>When it landed, the ground shook slightly. Arden and Dion jumped down immediately and ran toward Garion.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Master!\" Arden said.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Master!\" Dion followed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Garion nodded at them. \"You’re back early.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then he pointed at the dragon. \"So. Did you tame this one?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Arden shook his head quickly. \"No. He came with us.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Garion raised an eyebrow. \"Came with you?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Arden stepped aside. \"He wants to talk to you.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Garion looked up at the dragon again. \"...Talk?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The dragon lowered its head slightly. \"Greetings to you, human.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Garion blinked.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"...It talks.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Arden stared at Garion, clearly more confused than impressed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Wait... Master, aren’t you an ancient beast? Why are you surprised?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Garion turned to him slowly. \"Me?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He frowned. \"Ancient beast? What the hell are you talking about?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Arden stiffened. \"You’re not?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The dragon shifted slightly, its claws scraping the ground.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Is this truly your master? The one who created that cultivation path?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Arden nodded without hesitation. \"Yeah. That’s him.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The dragon fell silent for a moment, then frowned. \"Strange.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Garion crossed his arms. \"What’s strange?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You feel completely human,\" the dragon replied. \"There is not even a trace of beast aura in you.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Garion shrugged. \"That’s because I am human.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He looked up calmly. \"I’m not some kind of beast.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Arden stared at him, eyes wide. \"...Huh?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He leaned closer. \"Master, are you really not an ancient beast?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Garion raised his hand. \"Do you want me to hit you so your brain resets?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Arden immediately touched his head. \"No need, Master.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Dion laughed nervously. \"Please don’t test that.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The dragon stared at Garion more closely now, clearly reassessing him.\u003C\u002Fp>",1024,"2026-06-06T11:12:18.543Z",1,"novelbin.me","04e75c752b284092ed71758aff9cd7d57d95202c87d0bdd39c7629ba683c467b","heretic-trainer-the-gym-is-my-cultivation-method-chapter-296","heretic-trainer-the-gym-is-my-cultivation-method-chapter-294",613,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Fheretic-trainer-the-gym-is-my-cultivation-method-cover.jpg"]