[{"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-345":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},1633423,2099,"Chapter 345: Demons Eat Their Problems","heretic-trainer-the-gym-is-my-cultivation-method-chapter-345",345,"\u003Cp>Garion frowned as he looked down at his right hand.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It felt heavy.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>When he tried to clench his fist, the movement lagged behind his intent.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Morveth laughed quietly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Did you really think,\" he said, \"that I can only seal mana?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Garion lifted his eyes.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Morveth straightened his back, the runes carved into his body glowing faintly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I am a Demon Count,\" he continued. \"I don’t just lock power. I lock actions.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He raised one hand slightly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I sealed your arm with[Lock of Judgement].\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Garion looked again.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>That was when he noticed it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Thin, glowing runes had appeared along his right forearm, wrapping around the muscles and joints like restraints etched into his skin.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Garion blinked once.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"...Huh.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Morveth watched him closely.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Even now,\" Morveth said, \"you can still move it. That alone tells me how abnormal your body is.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Garion smiled.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You’re really impressive,\" he said honestly. \"I’ll give you that.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He flexed his fingers again, slowly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"But do you really think sealing just my right hand is enough to stop me?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Morveth smirked.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Of course not.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Garion’s smile faded slightly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Because I didn’t stop there.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Garion’s eyes widened just a little.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He looked down at his chest.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then his legs.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then his shoulders.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Runes.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They were everywhere.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Across his torso. Down his thighs. Around his neck. Even faintly along his spine.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"...What the hell,\" Garion muttered. \"When did you put all of this on me?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Morveth spread his hands calmly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"My domain,\" he said.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The air tightened again.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Absolute Seal Domain]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"The domain empowers me,\" Morveth continued. \"And within it...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He took one step forward.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Seal Suppression Field]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"This lets me embed seals into the space itself.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Garion clenched his jaw as the pressure increased.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I don’t need to touch you,\" Morveth said. \"As long as you are near me, the seals are already prepared.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He raised his finger.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"[Lock of Judgement]simply activates what is already there.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Garion exhaled slowly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"So you sealed my mana,\" he said. \"My reaction time.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He shifted his weight, feeling resistance fight every movement.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"And now my body.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Morveth nodded.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Yes.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He looked at Garion with calm confidence.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"To still be able to move after all that,\" Morveth said, \"you truly are a strong human.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He paused.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then his lips curved upward.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"And because of that,\" Morveth continued, \"your taste will be incredible.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Garion’s brows pulled together.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"...What the hell?\" he said flatly. \"Another pervert?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He shook his head once, clearly annoyed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Do demons seriously think about nothing except eating humans?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Morveth laughed softly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Of course,\" he replied. \"Did you think we had the same luxuries as you?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He lifted one hand and slowly flexed his fingers.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"We demons cannot refine elixirs the way humans do. We cannot swallow pills and break through realms so easily.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His eyes sharpened.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"So we rely on our talent and bloodline.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He took a step forward.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"And we discovered something long ago,\" Morveth continued. \"Humans.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Garion narrowed his eyes.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"When consumed,\" Morveth said calmly, \"your bodies, your growth, your potential...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He smiled wider.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"...They function like elixirs to us.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Garion let out a short breath.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I see,\" he said. \"So that’s why you like eating humans.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Morveth nodded without shame.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Efficiency,\" he replied. \"Why cultivate slowly when food walks on two legs?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Garion’s expression hardened.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Well,\" he said, \"that explains a lot.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Morveth’s smile faded.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"And now,\" he said coldly, \"it’s time for you to die.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He turned his head slightly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Zathrek.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zathrek straightened immediately.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Yes, Count Morveth.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He looked at Garion, ash already gathering around his arms.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You really are a strong human,\" Zathrek said. \"But this time, I won’t hold back.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The ash around him surged violently.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It twisted and compressed, forming into a massive spear.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Garion looked at the huge spear and only grinned.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Come to me,\" he shouted. \"If you can.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zathrek snarled, gripping the spear tightly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Morveth watched the scene with narrowed eyes.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"...It seems,\" he muttered, \"you’ve become reckless.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Garion’s muscles tensed despite the seals glowing across his body.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Reckless?\" he said. \"No.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He smiled.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I’m just done listening.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The ash spear trembled.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zathrek’s eyes were wide, his breath rough, ash pouring off his body in thick waves.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Whatever you say now,\" he snarled, \"it’s useless.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He raised the spear high.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Die, you bastard.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zathrek hurled it forward.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The spear screamed through the air, tearing the ground apart as it flew.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The pressure alone crushed the road beneath it, sending cracks racing outward.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Garion’s eyes widened.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"...That’s big,\" he muttered.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>For the first time, he felt it clearly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This was power.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zathrek had poured everything into that single attack.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The spear reached him in an instant and punched straight through.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It pierced his right shoulder with a sickening impact.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The sheer size and force tore through flesh and bone, and the momentum didn’t stop there.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Garion’s right arm was severed completely.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Blood sprayed across the ground.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"GRAAAH!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Garion roared, his body staggering back as pain exploded through him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He dropped to one knee, teeth clenched, breathing heavily.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>For a brief moment, the road was silent.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then laughter broke out.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zathrek laughed loudly, shoulders shaking.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Morveth laughed as well, calm and cruel.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Where is it now?\" Zathrek mocked. \"That arrogance?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He stepped closer, looking down at Garion.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Where is the brave human who said he would kill us?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Garion’s breathing was rough, his left hand digging into the ground. Blood dripped steadily from his shoulder.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zathrek bent down and picked up the severed arm.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ash curled around it, stopping the bleeding.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He turned and tossed it toward Morveth.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Here,\" Zathrek said. \"Your prize.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Morveth caught it easily.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He looked at the human arm in his hand, turning it slowly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His eyes traced the muscle, the density, the structure.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"...So this is it,\" Morveth said. \"A human body.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He smiled faintly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I haven’t tasted human flesh in all my life before.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He lifted the arm slightly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"And from someone like you... it should be exquisite.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zathrek grinned wider.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Enjoy it, Count Morveth.\"\u003C\u002Fp>",999,"2026-06-06T11:12:18.542Z",1,"novelbin.me","4453cf50dd3319744b3e85983fa7d0cb1f523ba6f35cca563ea76aa8a39922fb","heretic-trainer-the-gym-is-my-cultivation-method-chapter-346","heretic-trainer-the-gym-is-my-cultivation-method-chapter-344",613,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Fheretic-trainer-the-gym-is-my-cultivation-method-cover.jpg"]