[{"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-298":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},1633226,2099,"Chapter 298: Yes, The Dragon Talks","heretic-trainer-the-gym-is-my-cultivation-method-chapter-298",298,"\u003Cp>Garion let out a tired sigh and raised his hand. \"Alright. Stop talking at once.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Everyone froze.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He pointed calmly at the massive dragon. \"This dragon is not an enemy. He’s here to ask for help.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Dahlia blinked. \"Help?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She looked up at the dragon again, eyes narrowing with interest instead of fear.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The dragon lowered his head slightly. \"Yes. That is correct.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The group went quiet again.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Rynor whispered, \"It really talks.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Rynar muttered, \"I don’t like how calm it is.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Clara leaned forward. \"This is either very important or very dangerous.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Eliza stayed silent, but her eyes never left Eldrin.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Eldrin spoke again, voice steady and clear. \"There is a treasure realm that has existed on this island for a very long time.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Dahlia crossed her arms. \"Treasure realm?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Yes,\" Eldrin replied. \"But this one is not ordinary.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He glanced toward the forest. \"Demonic mana constantly leaks from it. That mana corrupts beasts and turns them into demonic beasts.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Dahlia’s eyes widened. \"So that thing...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She snapped her fingers. \"That’s why this place is called Demon Gate Island.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Eldrin nodded. \"Correct.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Rynor grimaced. \"That explains a lot.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Eldrin continued, \"We sealed it long ago. But the seal has begun to weaken.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Dahlia leaned forward. \"Seal?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She pointed at Eldrin. \"Wait a minute. Who are you, exactly?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The dragon straightened slightly. \"I am Eldrin. The Azure Dragon.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A ripple went through the group.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"...Azure Dragon?\" Dahlia repeated.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Eldrin added calmly, \"Guardian beast of the former Azure Dragon Sect.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Dahlia’s eyes lit up with recognition. \"I remember that name.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She snapped her fingers again. \"The Azure Dragon Sect was part of the Four Direction Alliance.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Her expression turned serious. \"They vanished one day.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She looked around slowly. \"You’re saying this island was their territory. And they fell because of the Demon Gate.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Eldrin nodded once. \"Yes.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The clearing fell silent.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Dahlia let out a slow breath. \"That’s heavy.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then she looked up again. \"But why ask us?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Eldrin did not hesitate. \"Because you are strong.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He looked at each of them in turn. \"And different from other humans.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You all possess[Unique Physiques],\" he continued. \"Bodies that rival beasts.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Rynar straightened a little. Rynor smirked. Clara grinned.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Dahlia nodded slowly. \"That’s true.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She turned to Garion. \"Master?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Garion shrugged. \"Sounds about right.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Dahlia smiled, sharp and confident. \"Then let’s go.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She cracked her knuckles lightly. \"If something is messing with our island, we deal with it.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Garion let out a short laugh and nodded in approval. \"Good.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He looked toward the forest, eyes sharp and focused. \"Let’s handle this as soon as possible. I don’t like problems sitting around.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Dahlia straightened, the twins rolled their shoulders, and even Clara stopped joking for once.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Eliza quietly stepped closer to the group, ready without a word.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Garion turned to the dragon. \"Eldrin. Take us there.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Eldrin dipped his head respectfully. \"Understood.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His wings spread wide, mana gathering around his body as the air began to stir.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>---\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Deep in the forest, the air was heavy and still.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Silvar stood with his arms crossed, eyes half closed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Bastor remained unmoving like a small mountain.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Varyn lay coiled along the shell, head lifted slightly, tongue flicking now and then.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>None of them spoke.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then a sharp sound cut through the silence, like heat tearing through the air.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Flames twisted and folded inward, and a figure descended from above.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Silvar opened his eyes. \"Cindor.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Vermilion Bird landed lightly, wings folding behind him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Silvar. Bastor. Varyn,\" Cindor said. \"Have you been awake long?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Bastor shifted, the ground giving a low rumble beneath him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Varyn lifted his head a little higher.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Longer than planned,\" Silvar replied.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Cindor frowned. \"That should not be possible.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He looked around once, then back at them. \"I was forced awake early.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Varyn hissed softly. Bastor’s eyes narrowed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"...We are the same,\" Silvar said. \"The awakening came too soon.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Cindor’s brow tightened. \"Then something is wrong.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The forest seemed to press in closer as the four stood together.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"How could this happen?\" Cindor asked.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Bastor’s deep voice finally rumbled out. \"The Demon Gate.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Varyn followed quietly, \"The seal is weakening.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Silvar nodded. \"The pressure returned to us. That force dragged us awake.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Cindor clenched his fist. \"So the seal can no longer contain it.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Bastor gave a slow nod. \"The demonic mana is pushing back.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Cindor exhaled slowly. \"I see.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He looked around again. \"Then where is Eldrin?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Silvar answered without hesitation. \"He went to the humans.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Cindor’s eyes widened slightly. \"Humans?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His voice sharpened. \"Why would he do that?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Silvar replied calmly. \"Because this time, the humans on this island are different.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Cindor scoffed. \"Humans are weak.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"They were,\" Silvar said. \"These ones are not.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Bastor shifted again. Varyn added softly, \"They have bodies like beasts.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Cindor stared. \"Bodies like beasts?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Silvar nodded. \"They do not rely only on mana. Their flesh endures.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Cindor folded his arms. \"They are still human.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Yes,\" Silvar replied. \"But they fight third realm beasts head-on.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Cindor’s expression darkened. \"That sounds exaggerated.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Bastor rumbled. \"Eldrin fought one.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Varyn’s eyes narrowed. \"And did not overwhelm him.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Cindor went silent.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"...I see,\" he said after a moment.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He looked toward the direction Eldrin had gone. \"Eldrin always chooses balance over pride.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Silvar nodded. \"He believes they can help.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Cindor clicked his tongue. \"Belief does not equal strength.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He turned his gaze back to the forest. \"Still, if Eldrin chose them, then they are worth seeing.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Bastor’s voice was low. \"If they fail, the seal will break.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"And if they succeed,\" Varyn added, \"the cycle may finally end.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Cindor’s eyes burned brighter. \"Then let us see.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He spread his wings slightly, heat rippling outward. \"When they return, I will judge them myself.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Silvar spoke coldly. \"Do not act rashly.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Cindor smirked faintly. \"I will not destroy without reason.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He looked ahead, toward the unseen Demon Gate. \"But if these humans are as weak as I expect...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The flames around him flared once.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"...then I will end this myself.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The forest fell silent again.\u003C\u002Fp>",1003,"2026-06-06T11:12:18.543Z",1,"novelbin.me","14b0052fcdbdd9277e768c578280db0f5a837a9bae3117a58c1ae76224cc506b","heretic-trainer-the-gym-is-my-cultivation-method-chapter-299","heretic-trainer-the-gym-is-my-cultivation-method-chapter-297",613,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Fheretic-trainer-the-gym-is-my-cultivation-method-cover.jpg"]