[{"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-329":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},1633407,2099,"Chapter 329: Desk Job Made Him Rusty","heretic-trainer-the-gym-is-my-cultivation-method-chapter-329",329,"\u003Cp>Velgon nodded slowly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"...Yeah,\" he said. \"It really was him who destroyed the city.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Azgus watched his face closely as Velgon spoke.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The usual sly confidence of the information broker was gone.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His shoulders were tense, and his hands kept moving, rubbing together as if he could not stay still.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Not only the city,\" Velgon continued. \"He destroyed the Demon Gate too.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Azgus frowned deeply.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"That doesn’t make sense,\" he said. \"Humans are weak. Even the stronger ones struggle to survive demonic mana.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Velgon let out a short, bitter laugh.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I know. That’s what we all believed.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He looked up, eyes sharp despite the fear in them.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"But that human wasn’t ordinary. Not even close.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Azgus crossed his arms. \"You’re exaggerating.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Velgon shook his head and swallowed hard.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"How can it be an exaggeration when I saw him with my own eyes?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He raised his one trembling finger.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"One... He only used one skill.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Azgus stiffened.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"One?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Velgon nodded.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Just one.[Gravity Hole].\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He raised his hand slightly, as if trying to describe it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Everything collapsed inward. Buildings. Streets. Even space felt like it was being pulled apart.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Azgus’s brows knit together.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"...Impossible.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Velgon lowered his voice.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"And that same skill destroyed the Demon Gate. Like it was nothing.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They stood in silence for a moment, the ruined city stretching around them.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Azgus straightened and let out a breath.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Still,\" he said firmly, \"Lord Kravos is here.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Velgon glanced at him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I know.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Azgus’s lips curved into a confident smirk.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Let me tell you something,\" he said. \"Lord Kravos is not like those four on the council.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He took a small step forward, voice lowering with certainty.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Even if they used all their power together, they would never be able to defeat Lord Kravos.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Azgus gestured toward the ruined city.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"And think about it. That human destroyed the city. He destroyed the Demon Gate. He killed the council.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He tapped his chest once.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"He can’t possibly be in full condition anymore.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Azgus continued, his tone steady and assured, looking back in Kravos’ direction.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Now, Lord Kravos will definitely be able to kill him.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Velgon stared in the same direction.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He wanted to believe that.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He really did.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"...I hope that’s the case,\" Velgon said quietly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Far away, the ground trembled faintly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>---\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Kravos stood in the middle of the ruined street, his gaze locked onto Garion.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His expression was calm, but the anger underneath it was clear.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I will make you pay,\" Kravos said slowly, each word heavy. \"For destroying my city.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Garion rolled his neck once and smiled.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Of course,\" he replied. \"I knew you’d say that.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He lifted his hands slightly, relaxed, almost inviting.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Come on. I want to see just how powerful the true ruler of this place really is.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Kravos did not answer.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He raised one hand.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The air changed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"[Black Ash Dominion].\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At first, nothing seemed to happen.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then fine black ash began to appear across the land.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It drifted quietly through the air, settling on broken walls, shattered streets and slowly spreading outward.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The ash moved with purpose, creeping like it belonged there.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Garion frowned slightly as some of it brushed against his skin.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"...Huh?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>More ash stuck to his arms and shoulders.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It did not burn. It did not freeze. But Garion felt it clearly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Something was being taken.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His breath felt a bit heavier.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His body still felt strong, but the flow of energy inside him slowed, like resistance had been added.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Garion chuckled.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"So this is your trick,\" he said. \"A domain skill, huh? And one that drains.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He brushed some ash off his arm, but more immediately replaced it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Not bad,\" Garion added. \"Annoying, though.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Kravos’s voice came from somewhere else.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You noticed quickly. Good.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then he vanished.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"[Judgment Step]!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Garion’s eyes sharpened.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Where did you go?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The ash around him shifted.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Garion twisted his body just in time.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Kravos appeared behind him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Die.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Before Garion could fully turn, Kravos’s palm slammed forward.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"[Ruler’s Verdict]!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The force was not explosive.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It collapsed inward.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Garion felt the impact deep inside his body, like his insides were being crushed all at once.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His feet left the ground as he was sent flying backward.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He crashed straight through a half-standing building.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Stone and debris exploded outward as his body slammed into the far wall.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The street went quiet.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Kravos lowered his hand slowly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"A human,\" he said coldly, walking forward. \"Is still a human.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ash continued to spread, covering the area.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then laughter echoed from the rubble.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Hahaha!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Kravos stopped.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"What?\" he muttered.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Garion pushed himself out of the broken wall, dust falling off his shoulders.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He rolled his arms once, testing them.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"...Wow,\" Garion said, still smiling. \"It’s been a while since I actually got hit.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Kravos stared at him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You should be dead,\" Kravos said.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Garion laughed again, louder this time.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Yeah,\" he replied. \"I figured you’d say that.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He stepped forward and cracked his knuckles, one hand at a time.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"That was interesting,\" Garion continued. \"Really interesting.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His smile widened, but his posture changed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lower. More grounded.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Alright,\" Garion said. \"Now it’s my turn to move.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Kravos felt it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Something was coming.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His instincts screamed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Garion disappeared.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It wasn’t speed in the normal sense.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It felt like the space between them collapsed, like Garion was suddenly being pulled straight toward him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Kravos’s eyes widened.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"So fast!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He reacted instantly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Black ash surged from his body, wrapping around him in tight layers.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"[Ash Reversion]!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The ash hardened, overlapping like armor as Kravos braced himself.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Garion was already there.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He didn’t wind up.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He stepped in and punched.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The moment Garion’s fist connected, the air exploded inward.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The ash armor shattered on contact.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Kravos’s eyes went wide as his body was launched backward.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He skidded across the ground, tearing a deep line through stone before crashing into what was left of a building.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He coughed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Blood splattered onto the broken ground.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Kravos wiped his mouth with the back of his hand and stared at the red smear on his glove.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"...Tch,\" he muttered.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He pushed himself back up, breathing heavier now.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"It seems,\" Kravos said slowly, \"that I’ve been working at my desk too much.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Garion stopped a few steps away and tilted his head.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Oh?\" he said. \"Still joking after that?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Kravos stared back at Garion intently, knowing this human was not easy anymore.\u003C\u002Fp>",1062,"2026-06-06T11:12:18.542Z",1,"novelbin.me","27e71722dbafa3cd783f73aa89618c5f3fe3c2a9c26650c2d45e231ddc0c183f","heretic-trainer-the-gym-is-my-cultivation-method-chapter-330","heretic-trainer-the-gym-is-my-cultivation-method-chapter-328",613,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Fheretic-trainer-the-gym-is-my-cultivation-method-cover.jpg"]