[{"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-299":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},1633227,2099,"Chapter 299: Talking Beasts Took It Personally","heretic-trainer-the-gym-is-my-cultivation-method-chapter-299",299,"\u003Cp>Eldrin flew steadily through the sky, his massive body cutting through the air with calm control.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Garion stood firmly on his back, arms relaxed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Dahlia sat near the front, eyes sharp and excited.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The twins held on behind her, arguing quietly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Clara leaned forward, clearly enjoying the ride, while Eliza stayed low and silent, her presence almost blending with Eldrin’s scales.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As they descended, the air below changed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It felt heavier. Darker.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Eldrin’s eyes narrowed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"...Cindor is here,\" he said quietly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Garion looked down and saw it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Below them, flames burned without smoke.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A bird wreathed in vermilion fire stood calmly on the ground.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Nearby, Silvar waited in silence.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Bastor and Varyn remained unmoving, like they had always been there.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Garion clicked his tongue lightly. \"So these are the other guardian beasts from the fallen sects, huh.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Dahlia leaned closer. \"That one looks grumpy.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Very grumpy,\" Rynor added.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Hot too,\" Rynar said. \"I don’t like hot.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Eldrin landed smoothly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The ground trembled slightly as his claws touched down.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Cindor did not move.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She waited until Eldrin fully folded his wings and stepped aside. Only then did she speak.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Eldrin,\" Cindor said. Her voice was calm but sharp. \"Why have you fallen so low?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The disciples stiffened.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"To think you would ask humans for help,\" Cindor continued. \"Have you forgotten who we are?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Eldrin did not react angrily. He simply smiled faintly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I have not fallen,\" Eldrin replied. \"I adapted.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Cindor’s eyes flicked toward Garion and the others. \"Adapted by relying on humans?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Yes,\" Eldrin said calmly. \"Because the situation has already reached that level.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He turned his head slightly. \"The seal is weakening faster than expected.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Cindor’s flames flared for a brief moment. \"And you believe humans can fix what we could not?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"These humans are different,\" Eldrin said. \"They are stronger.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Dahlia crossed her arms. \"Hey, at least pretend we’re not standing right here.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Clara grinned. \"You could say please first.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Cindor ignored them and looked at Eldrin. \"Stronger?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Yes,\" Eldrin answered. \"They can fight us.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>That finally caught Cindor’s attention.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Her gaze sharpened as she looked at Garion. Then Dahlia. Then the twins. Then Clara and Eliza.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"...They are still human,\" Cindor said.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Garion stepped forward casually. \"That again.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He stretched his neck once. \"You beasts really like saying that.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Cindor’s eyes locked onto him. \"You speak boldly.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Garion shrugged. \"I train boldly.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Eldrin added, \"I have tested them.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Silence followed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Cindor slowly walked forward, flames shifting with each step.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She stopped a short distance from Garion.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I doubt that,\" Cindor said. \"Words are easy.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Garion smiled. Not arrogant. Just confident.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Good,\" he replied. \"Doubt is healthy.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Dahlia grinned. \"Master, she’s challenging you.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I know,\" Garion said calmly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He took a step forward and rolled his shoulders once, like he was about to start a light warm-up.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"And that’s exactly why,\" Garion continued, \"we’ll do this.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Everyone froze.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Garion looked around at the gathered beasts.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His gaze moved from Silvar to Cindor, then to Bastor and Varyn, and finally back to Eldrin.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"All of you,\" he said casually. \"Four of you... no, five.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He tilted his head slightly toward Bastor’s shell. \"I’ll count the two of you together.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Dahlia’s grin froze. \"Master?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The twins blinked at the same time.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"...All of them?\" Rynor asked.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Rynar swallowed. \"At once?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Garion nodded. \"Let me see how strong the talking beasts really are.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The air tightened.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Eldrin stepped forward immediately, his expression calm but serious. \"Human. I know you are confident.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He looked straight at Garion. \"But do not mistake confidence for invincibility.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Silvar said nothing, but his eyes sharpened.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Cindor’s flames flared slightly. \"You insult us.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Eldrin continued, \"I already acknowledge that you are strong. But fighting all of us together is another matter.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Garion turned his head and smiled. Not mocking. Just honest.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Come on,\" he said. \"You heard my disciples.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He glanced back briefly. Dahlia, the twins, Clara, and Eliza were all staring at him in disbelief.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"They’ll tell you,\" Garion went on. \"I’m never serious.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Dahlia groaned. \"Why do you say that like it’s reassuring?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Garion stretched his neck once. \"So now, I’ll take this chance.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He looked back at the beasts. \"To see if I can.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Cindor stepped forward, wings spreading slightly. \"You are reckless.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Garion shrugged. \"Maybe.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Silvar spoke at last, his voice cold and short. \"If you fall, we will not stop.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Garion nodded. \"Fair.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Eldrin watched him closely. \"...Very well.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The ground felt heavier.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Mana shifted.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The ancient beasts adjusted their stances, not rushing, not hesitating.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Garion stood at the center, hands relaxed at his sides, breathing steadily.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Alright,\" he said. \"Show me what decades of existence looks like.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The answer came immediately.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>All four beasts moved at the same time.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The ground shuddered as Silvar stepped forward first.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His body lowered, muscles tightening, claws extending until they gleamed with killing intent.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The air around him sharpened, pressure focusing into a narrow line aimed straight at Garion.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Eldrin lifted his head slightly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The surrounding forest responded at once.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Roots tore free from the soil. Vines snapped upward. Leaves hardened, twisting into cutting arcs as nature itself turned hostile.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Cindor spread her wings.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Heat rolled outward in waves. Flames gathered along her feathers, compact and controlled, not wild.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The fire did not roar. It waited.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Behind them, Bastor remained planted like an immovable wall.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The earth beneath him thickened and compressed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At the same time, Varyn slid forward along the shell, water gathering in tight spirals, and pressure building as currents wrapped around the battlefield.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The disciples watching from afar froze.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"...They didn’t even hesitate,\" Rynor muttered.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Rynar clenched his fists. \"They’re not holding back.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Dahlia swallowed once. \"Master...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Garion did not move.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He stood there with his arms crossed, posture relaxed, as if nothing was happening at all.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Silvar struck first.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His claws came down in a clean, direct arc, carrying the weight of judgment behind them.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At the same moment, the ground beneath Garion rippled as earth surged upward, water following right after, pressure twisting together.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Vines lashed from all sides. Fire swept in from above.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Garion smiled.\u003C\u002Fp>",1016,"2026-06-06T11:12:18.543Z",1,"novelbin.me","4066c4f2c79a07447a5ca3f8ef6326280119b7f6b854483bb407b464a732e19b","heretic-trainer-the-gym-is-my-cultivation-method-chapter-300","heretic-trainer-the-gym-is-my-cultivation-method-chapter-298",613,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Fheretic-trainer-the-gym-is-my-cultivation-method-cover.jpg"]