[{"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-328":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},1633406,2099,"Chapter 328: Human Caused Administrative Disaster","heretic-trainer-the-gym-is-my-cultivation-method-chapter-328",328,"\u003Cp>Kravos slowed his steps.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then he stopped completely.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"...What is this?\" he muttered.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The air ahead felt wrong.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Like the land itself was being pressed down by something unseen.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Azgus, walking half a step behind him, stiffened.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"My lord?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Kravos lifted one hand slightly, signalling him to stop. Azgus froze at once.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"This pressure,\" Kravos said slowly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He took another breath, testing it. \"What the hell is this? Why is it so strong?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The pressure did not roar or surge.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It simply existed, steady and overwhelming.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Kravos narrowed his eyes, his instincts screaming that something fundamental had changed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They stood there in silence for a few breaths.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then something snapped.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The pressure ahead collapsed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Not gradually.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It vanished all at once.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Kravos’s eyes widened, just a fraction. \"...Impossible.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Azgus felt it too. His knees buckled slightly, and he had to steady himself.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"My lord. The signatures.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He closed his eyes, focusing hard. His brow furrowed deeper with every passing second.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"The energy belonging to Lord Drazhul,\" Azgus said carefully. \"...Lord Malreth.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His voice dropped. \"Lady Xavira.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He swallowed. \"And Velmor.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Azgus opened his eyes slowly. His face had gone pale.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"They vanished,\" he said, barely above a whisper.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Kravos turned sharply. \"Vanished?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Azgus nodded, sweat forming on his brow. \"All four. Their presence is completely gone.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He hesitated, then forced the words out. \"...That means they’re dead.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The world seemed to pause.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Kravos did not react right away.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He stared toward the direction of Black Ash City, his expression unreadable.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His hands remained at his sides, but his fingers tightened slightly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"How can this be possible?\" he said quietly. \"Four high demon nobles do not simply die.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Azgus lowered his head. \"My lord... whatever happened in the city was not normal.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Kravos finally moved.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He took one step forward, then another, his pace quickening.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The calm weight around him sharpened, focused entirely toward the city.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"...Just what the hell happened in my city?\" Kravos said.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The moment the words left his mouth, he moved.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The ground cracked under his feet as he rushed forward, speed increasing with every step.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Buildings blurred past him. The closer he got, the heavier the air became.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Smoke, broken stone, and twisted metal filled his senses.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then he arrived.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Kravos stopped.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>For the first time since becoming the ruler of Black Ash City, he froze.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The city was ruined.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Entire streets were collapsed. Towers had fallen into each other.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The ground was torn open in multiple places, as if something heavy had dragged itself across the city and crushed everything in its path.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Demonic mana hung in the air, unstable and scattered.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"...Destroyed,\" Kravos muttered.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His fists tightened.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Who dared,\" he said slowly, voice dropping, \"to destroy my Black Ash City?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then he saw him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A single figure stood in the middle of the destruction.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hands in his pockets. Posture relaxed. Not injured. Not tense.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Smirking.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Kravos’s eyes narrowed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"...A human?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>That alone made no sense.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The man looked back at him, calm and curious, as if he had been waiting.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Garion tilted his head slightly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"So you’re Kravos?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Kravos’s gaze sharpened instantly. His demonic pressure surged outward.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Who are you?\" He shouted. \"Are you the one who destroyed my city?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Garion smiled.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I’m just an ordinary human,\" he said. \"Garion.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He took a few slow steps forward, boots crunching against broken stone.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I came from the other side of the Demon Gate.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Kravos’s eyes flicked toward the empty space where the gate should have been.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Garion followed his gaze.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"And if you’re asking who destroyed this city...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He looked back at Kravos, smile widening just a little.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"...Of course it was me. Along with the Demon Gate.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The words hit hard.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Garion continued calmly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"So you won’t be invading the other world anymore.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>For a brief moment, Kravos simply stared.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then his expression twisted.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"To think,\" Kravos said coldly, \"that a mere human caused all of this.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His killing intent exploded outward.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I’m going to kill you.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Garion didn’t flinch.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He smirked. \"Let’s see if you can.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The air between them felt tight, stretched thin.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Kravos suddenly raised one hand.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Azgus.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Azgus appeared instantly beside him, bowing. \"My lord.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Search the area,\" Kravos ordered. \"Confirm there are no survivors or hidden forces.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Azgus hesitated.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"My lord, should I call reinforcements?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"No,\" Kravos replied without looking away from Garion. \"Retreat with the others. This fight is mine.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Azgus stiffened, then bowed deeply. \"...Yes, my lord.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He vanished to search for the other demons.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Kravos stepped forward alone.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His aura settled into a dense, controlled pressure.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I’m done holding back,\" he said. \"I will go all out.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Garion rolled his shoulders and smiled wider.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Good,\" he replied. \"I was hoping you’d say that.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The ruins of Black Ash City stood as witnesses.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>---\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Azgus moved carefully through the ruined streets.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"...Anyone alive?\" he called out.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At first, there was no answer.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then he heard movement.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Azgus turned sharply and followed the sound, slipping through a narrow path between two fallen structures.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Behind them, several demons were gathered, injured and shaken but alive.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At the front of the group stood a familiar figure.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"...Velgon,\" Azgus said.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The demon information broker stiffened when he heard the voice.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He turned around slowly, his usual sly smile nowhere to be seen.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"...Azgus?\" Velgon said, clearly surprised. \"You’re here?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His eyes widened slightly as he looked past Azgus. \"That means...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Azgus nodded once. \"Yes. Lord Kravos has arrived.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Velgon let out a long breath and leaned against a broken wall. \"...Good.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A faint, bitter smile appeared on his face.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"With Lord Kravos here, that human is as good as dead.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Azgus studied him closely.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Is it really true?\" he asked. \"Was it that human who destroyed the city?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Velgon’s expression darkened.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"...Yes,\" he said slowly. \"It was him.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Azgus frowned deeply. \"A human? How can it be a human?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Velgon let out a quiet breath and leaned back against the broken wall.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He looked up at the dark sky, as if replaying everything in his mind.\u003C\u002Fp>",1005,"2026-06-06T11:12:18.542Z",1,"novelbin.me","d11699e3afb327766348a1d19926194d710370b878230bf91e9dfc61dbc77aee","heretic-trainer-the-gym-is-my-cultivation-method-chapter-329","heretic-trainer-the-gym-is-my-cultivation-method-chapter-327",613,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Fheretic-trainer-the-gym-is-my-cultivation-method-cover.jpg"]