[{"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-327":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},1633405,2099,"Chapter 327: Assumptions Were Their Last Mistake","heretic-trainer-the-gym-is-my-cultivation-method-chapter-327",327,"\u003Cp>The four demon council members moved at the same time.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Drazhul stepped forward with a roar, demonic energy flaring.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Xavira shifted to the side, already preparing to strike from an angle.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Malreth raised his hands, rings glowing as he began activating defensive arts.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Velmor stayed half a step back, eyes sharp, studying Garion’s body with open fascination.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But to their surprise, Garion moved first\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He raised his fist, and the space around Velmor twisted.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Velmor’s eyes widened. \"What!!!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His body was yanked forward violently, feet leaving the ground as if grabbed by an invisible hand.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He flew straight toward Garion, completely unable to resist.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Velmor!\" Xavira shouted.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Garion caught him by the face with one hand.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The impact was clean. Precise.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I don’t like your eyes,\" Garion said calmly. \"They’re annoying.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Velmor struggled, demonic mana flaring wildly. \"Fascinating... even now...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Garion interrupted him by slamming him straight into the ground.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The pressure multiplied instantly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The stone beneath Velmor shattered.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His body was pinned flat, limbs locked in place by overwhelming force.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Garion stepped over him and dropped his weight perfectly, knee pressing down on Velmor’s chest.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"This is called control,\" Garion said, adjusting his stance like a trainer correcting form.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Velmor tried to speak.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Garion grabbed his head with both hands.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"[Crushing Hold].\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>There was a dull, heavy sound.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Velmor’s head collapsed inward under the pressure. His body went limp instantly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Silence hit the street.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Malreth screamed. \"Velmor’s dead!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Xavira froze, eyes wide for half a second before narrowing sharply.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Garion stood up and looked at his hands, flexing his fingers once.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He turned his head toward the remaining three and smirked.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Drazhul roared in fury.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"[War Demon Breaker]!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Garion lowered his stance and met him head-on.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He slipped inside the punch and wrapped both arms around Drazhul’s waist.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"[Body Lock Takedown].\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>With a sharp twist of his hips, Garion lifted Drazhul clean off the ground and slammed him onto his back.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The impact cracked the street in a wide circle.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Drazhul coughed violently.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Before he could recover, Garion mounted him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Don’t lie flat,\" Garion said casually. \"That’s bad defence.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He drove an elbow straight into Drazhul’s throat.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"[Ground and Pound].\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Once. Twice.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Drazhul’s arms flailed, trying to push Garion off, but every movement was smothered by weight and pressure.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Xavira attacked from behind.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"[Silken Death Pierce]!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Garion let go of Drazhul and rolled sideways, the attack slicing through empty air.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He rose instantly and grabbed Xavira’s arm mid-strike.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Overextended,\" Garion said.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He spun, pulled her close, and slammed her down shoulder-first.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"[Shoulder Throw].\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Xavira screamed as her arm dislocated on impact.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Malreth panicked.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He turned to run.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Garion didn’t chase.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He stepped forward once.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"[Gravity Snap].\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Malreth was yanked backward and slammed face-first into the ground.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Garion walked over and placed one foot on Malreth’s back.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Wrong decision,\" he said.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He pressed down.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The ground swallowed Malreth with a sickening crunch.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Garion lifted his foot and stepped back.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He looked down at the broken body for a moment, then turned away.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He straightened and slowly looked around.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Two were already dead.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Only two remained.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Drazhul was still on his back, coughing violently, blood spilling from his mouth as he tried to push himself up.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His arms shook, muscles failing to respond properly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Nearby, Xavira knelt on one knee, one arm hanging uselessly at her side, her breathing uneven but her eyes still sharp.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Garion walked forward at an unhurried pace.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Drazhul looked up and met his gaze.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>For the first time, the war-hungry general felt something twist in his chest.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Fear.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You... monster,\" Drazhul rasped. \"You think this makes you strong?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Garion stopped in front of him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"No,\" he replied. \"This is just correct technique.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Drazhul roared and forced himself up, demonic energy surging wildly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I’m not done yet!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He swung a heavy punch, pouring everything he had left into it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Garion stepped inside the strike.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Too wide,\" he said calmly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He wrapped both arms around Drazhul’s torso.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"[Bear Hug Lock].\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Garion tightened his grip.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Drazhul screamed as ribs cracked under the pressure.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He tried to elbow Garion’s head, but his arms were trapped.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Garion shifted his weight and lifted.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"[Spine Break Slam].\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He slammed Drazhul down headfirst.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The ground exploded outward.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Drazhul’s body twitched once, then went still.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Garion released him and stood up.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Xavira watched everything.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Her usual elegance was gone. Sweat ran down her face. Her lips trembled, but she forced a smile.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"So brutal,\" she said softly. \"You really are something special.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She lunged suddenly, ignoring her injured arm.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"[Final Silk Execution]!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Garion caught her wrist effortlessly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Desperation,\" he said. \"Sloppy.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He twisted her arm behind her back and stepped in close, locking her body in place.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"[Rear Control Clinch].\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Xavira struggled, heels scraping against the ground.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Wait,\" she hissed. \"You could do me. You could...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Garion shook his head.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I don’t do it with someone like you.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He dropped his weight and pulled backward.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"[Neck Crank Finish].\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>There was a sharp snap.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Xavira’s body went limp in his arms.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Garion released her and let her fall to the ground.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Silence filled the ruined area.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Four high demon nobles lay broken and lifeless across the shattered ground.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Garion glanced once more at the bodies scattered around him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Next time,\" he said to no one in particular, \"don’t assume strength disappears just because someone uses a technique.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He turned away and began walking, hands slipping back into his pockets.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then he felt it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Something strong was rushing toward his location.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Garion stopped.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He lifted his head slightly and smiled.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"...Oh?\" he muttered. \"That pressure is different.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The air itself seemed to tighten, as if the land was bracing.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The demonic mana in the distance did not explode outward.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It moved cleanly, directly, like a blade cutting through space.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Garion chuckled softly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"So this must be him,\" he said. \"The real ruler of Black Ash City.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Kravos.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Garion cracked his neck once and turned back toward the direction the presence was coming from.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He planted his feet and waited.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Good timing,\" Garion said with a grin. \"I was hoping someone worthwhile would show up.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His eyes sharpened.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Let’s see,\" he added calmly, \"just how strong you really are.\"\u003C\u002Fp>",1031,"2026-06-06T11:12:18.542Z",1,"novelbin.me","b2a88dee0afdaed5b26284c48fe72e7a0e93dd675fc876c54a9a4d25e0a68106","heretic-trainer-the-gym-is-my-cultivation-method-chapter-328","heretic-trainer-the-gym-is-my-cultivation-method-chapter-326",613,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Fheretic-trainer-the-gym-is-my-cultivation-method-cover.jpg"]