[{"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-339":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},1633417,2099,"Chapter 339: System Suggests Mass Destruction","heretic-trainer-the-gym-is-my-cultivation-method-chapter-339",339,"\u003Cp>Garion walked through another district of the demon city, his pace steady but his expression growing darker by the second.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Demons filled the streets.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Too many of them.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Some argued loudly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Others laughed while dragging struggling creatures behind them.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A few stood still, watching everything with eyes that never blinked.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Garion clenched his jaw.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"...Just where am I supposed to find demons good enough to join my God Gym?\" he muttered.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He stopped near a wide intersection and looked around slowly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Just what the hell is wrong with this demon world?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Atlas answered right away.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[What can I say?]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[They are called demons for a reason.]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Garion clicked his tongue.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Damn it,\" he said. \"At least let me meet one decent candidate.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He resumed walking.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Not far ahead, a group of demons caught his attention.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Their bodies were thin and twisted, covered in flickering runes.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Chains of light floated around their arms and torsos, tightening and loosening on their own.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Garion slowed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"...Those ones,\" he said. \"They look controlled. Disciplined, maybe?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Atlas responded immediately.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Seal Demons.]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Garion raised an eyebrow.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Their power focuses on suppression, sealing, and restriction.]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[They do not strengthen the body.]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[They weaken others instead.]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Garion watched one of them casually seal another demon’s movement with a gesture.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"So they don’t improve themselves,\" he said. \"They just cripple everyone else.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Correct.]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Garion shook his head and walked past.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A little farther in, the air felt colder.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Demons with dull eyes and grayish skin stood around like statues.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Their movements were slow, heavy, and lifeless.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Garion stopped again.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"These ones feel... sturdy,\" he said. \"Endurance type?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Atlas answered.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Grave Demons.]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Garion frowned.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[They drain stamina and slow battles over time.]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Their bodies are resistant, but stagnant.]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[They do not grow stronger through training.]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Garion stared at them for a moment.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"So they survive by dragging others down with them,\" he said. \"Not by improving.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Exactly.]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Garion turned away without another word.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The next group he passed made his skin crawl.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Dozens of eyes blinked across their bodies, watching everything at once.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They whispered constantly, voices overlapping and shifting.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Garion stopped mid-step.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"...No,\" he said immediately.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Atlas responded.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Eye Cluster Demons.]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[They focus on observation, mental pressure, and fear amplification.]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Garion exhaled sharply.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Those wouldn’t last five minutes in the gym,\" he said. \"They’d collapse the moment someone hit them.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Or attempt to break your disciples mentally.]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Garion’s expression darkened.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Yeah. Definitely not.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He kept walking, irritation building with every step.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Next came a group of massive demons covered in scars, their horns thick and twisted.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They laughed loudly, shoving each other as blood ran freely.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Garion paused again.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"They’re strong,\" he said. \"At least physically.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Atlas replied.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Horn Tyrant Demons.]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Garion’s eyes narrowed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[They gain power through domination and submission.]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Their strength depends on others kneeling.]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[They do not train unless violence is involved.]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Garion watched one force a weaker demon to kneel, then visibly grow more energized.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"...That’s fake strength,\" Garion said. \"Borrowed power.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Yes.]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Garion rubbed his face with one hand.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"This is ridiculous.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He stopped in the middle of the street and looked up.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Atlas,\" he said. \"I don’t need saints. I don’t need heroes.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His voice dropped.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I just need demons with strong bodies and the will to train properly.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Atlas paused for a brief moment.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Those qualities are rare here.]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Garion clenched his fist.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Just someone who can endure pain, improve step by step, and not lose control.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Atlas replied calmly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[You are searching for exceptions.]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Garion let out a slow breath.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"...Yeah,\" he said. \"I guess I am.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He started walking again, eyes sharper than before.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Then let’s keep looking,\" he said. \"Even if there’s only one.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He had barely taken a few steps when Atlas spoke again.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Sorry to tell you, Host, but I’ve already scanned the entire city.]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Garion stopped.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"...What?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[There is not a single demon here suitable for the God Gym.]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Garion’s brows pulled together. His jaw tightened slowly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"God damn it,\" he muttered.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He rubbed the back of his neck and let out a breath. \"So what, we move to another city?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[That would be the logical choice.]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Garion nodded once. \"Good. Then we...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Atlas interrupted him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[But why don’t you just destroy this city first?]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Garion turned his head sharply.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"...What?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[They are demons, after all.]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Garion stared ahead for a moment, then slowly looked down at his own hands.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Do you seriously think I’m a madman?\" he asked.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Atlas answered without hesitation.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Yes.]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Garion scoffed. \"That was fast.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[You erased Black Ash City. You remember that, right?]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Garion clicked his tongue.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"That’s different,\" he said. \"I was testing a new technique.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He paused, then added, \"...And it worked.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Atlas stayed silent for a second.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Exactly.]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Garion waved a hand. \"Enough. I’m not here to wipe cities for fun.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He took another step forward.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Let’s go to another city. Where’s the nearest one?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Atlas responded calmly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Wait a minute, Host.]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Garion stopped again, slower this time.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"...What is it now?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[There is a very strong demon approaching this city.]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Garion raised an eyebrow. \"Strong how?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Stronger than Kravos.]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Garion’s steps halted completely.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"...Oh?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His interest finally sparked. He straightened his posture slightly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"So a higher rank,\" he said. \"That explains the tension in the air.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Yes.]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Atlas continued.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[And there’s more.]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Garion glanced to the side. \"Go on.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Among the slaves that demon brought, I detected one individual that meets God Gym standards.]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Garion’s expression changed instantly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"...Is that so?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The irritation on his face faded. In its place came a small, genuine smile.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Well,\" he said, \"that’s good news.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He turned around slowly, scanning the city again. His eyes felt sharper now.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Then let’s go meet them.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Atlas replied quickly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[I don’t think that’s necessary, Master.]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Garion blinked. \"Why not?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[If you go directly to them, it will be too simple.]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[And not very fun.]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Garion paused.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"...Fun?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[If you wait, things will come to you.]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[The strong demon will arrive and the tension in the city will make it more interesting.]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Garion crossed his arms and thought for a moment.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"...You’re saying I should just watch.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Yes.]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[If you interfere immediately, there will be no tension.]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Garion let out a low chuckle.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"...I guess I could use some entertainment.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He nodded once.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Alright,\" he said. \"We wait.\"\u003C\u002Fp>",1053,"2026-06-06T11:12:18.542Z",1,"novelbin.me","b2160d8f0fd6297ad3827451e019dfcafb9819baafa5e1e6ca7b99828ba50a4e","heretic-trainer-the-gym-is-my-cultivation-method-chapter-340","heretic-trainer-the-gym-is-my-cultivation-method-chapter-338",613,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Fheretic-trainer-the-gym-is-my-cultivation-method-cover.jpg"]