[{"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-350":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},1633428,2099,"Chapter 350: Too Sane To Be Demonic","heretic-trainer-the-gym-is-my-cultivation-method-chapter-350",350,"\u003Cp>Eldrin stepped slightly to the side and spoke calmly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I am only here to escort him,\" he said. \"This person wishes to meet you.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He gestured forward.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Sorien stepped ahead and gave a small, respectful bow.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"My name is Sorien,\" he said. \"I am from theSolmira Clan.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Rachel’s eyebrows lifted just a little.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Solmira Clan?\" she repeated.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But beside her, Dahlia stiffened.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"...Wait,\" Dahlia said. \"Solmira Clan?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She stared at Sorien more carefully.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You meanthatSolmira Clan?\" she asked. \"The Grand Clan Solmira Clan?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Sorien nodded once. \"Yes.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Dahlia’s eyes widened.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She immediately grabbed Rachel’s sleeve and pulled her back a step.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Elder Rachel,\" she whispered urgently, \"this guy is a big shot.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Rachel blinked. \"A big shot?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Dahlia nodded fast.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Solmira Clan is a Grand Clan,\" she explained in simple terms. \"Your Revalis Clan is a Top Clan.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She leaned closer.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"A Grand Clan is way stronger,\" Dahlia continued. \"Not just a little. Like... many times stronger.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Rachel understood immediately.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"...I see,\" Rachel said softly, her expression turning serious. \"Thatisa big shot.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They stepped forward again.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Rachel straightened her posture and smiled politely.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Sir Sorien,\" she said gently, \"how may we help you?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Sorien studied them for a moment, then spoke honestly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"It’s nothing,\" he said. \"I’m only here to confirm one thing.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Dahlia crossed her arms. \"Confirm what?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Sorien replied calmly, \"Whether you are demonic cultivators.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Dahlia’s eyes widened.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"...Demonic cultivators?\" she repeated.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Her face twisted with clear disgust.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"How can you even lump us together withthosepeople?\" she snapped.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"They cultivate demonic power just to get stronger and end up losing their minds!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She waved her hand sharply.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Those idiots rot their brains for power,\" Dahlia said. \"Don’t put us in the same group.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Sorien watched her reaction carefully.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The anger was real. The disgust wasn’t fake.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He thought for a moment.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This doesn’t look like an act.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Still, Solmira required confirmation.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I see,\" Sorien said. \"Then please allow a simple test.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He reached into his sleeve and took out a small stone. It was dark, smooth, and faintly warm.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Place your hand on this,\" he said. \"If you possess demonic cultivation, it will react.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Dahlia looked at the stone, then snorted.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Fine,\" she said. \"Let’s get this over with.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She placed her hand on it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Nothing happened.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Dahlia lifted her hand and looked at Sorien. \"See?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Rachel stepped forward next and gently placed her palm on the stone.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Again... nothing.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Sorien nodded slowly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"It seems neither of you are demonic cultivators,\" he said.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Dahlia smirked. \"Told you.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Sorien inclined his head.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"My apologies,\" he said sincerely.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Rachel studied him quietly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She then raised her eyebrow slightly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Is this really someone from a grand clan?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Dahlia crossed her arms and stepped half a pace forward.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Now that you’ve confirmed we’re not demonic cultivators,\" she said, \"let me ask you something.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Sorien looked at her. \"Go ahead.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Dahlia tilted her head.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Why did you even suspect us in the first place?\" she asked.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"As far as I remember, we didn’t do anything that should make us look like demonic cultivators.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Sorien let out a small breath.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"It’s simple,\" he said. \"It was my mission.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He glanced briefly toward Eldrin, then back at Dahlia.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I was told by the beasts that the Demon Gate was destroyed by Garion,\" Sorien continued.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Not only that, but he entered the Demon Gate and destroyed it from the demon world side.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Rachel’s expression tightened slightly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"And from what I know,\" Sorien added, \"a Demon Gate cannot be passed unless one possesses demonic mana. That includes demonic cultivators and demonic beasts.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He spread his hands.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"So naturally, I suspected that Garion and, with his sect, the God Gym... might be a demonic sect.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Dahlia blinked once.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"...I see,\" she said. \"So that’s what this was about.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She straightened and spoke plainly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"We can enter the Demon Gate because we cultivate the[God Physique Cultivation Path].\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Sorien froze.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"...We?\" he repeated. \"You mean you entered it too?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Dahlia nodded without hesitation.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Of course,\" she said. \"We went through the Demon Gate. Walked into demon cities. Fought demons face-to-face.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Sorien’s eyes widened.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You’ve been to the demon world?\" he asked.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Yeah,\" Dahlia replied. \"And honestly?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She waved her hand.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"It’s worse than you think. Ugly, violent, lawless. Exactly what you’d expect.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Sorien nodded slowly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I see...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He paused, then frowned again.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"But that still doesn’t explain it,\" he said. \"How can you enter a Demon Gate without demonic mana?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He looked directly at Dahlia.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Is this cultivation path of yours really that strong?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Dahlia smirked.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Strong enough,\" she said.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She tapped her chest with her thumb.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Our path tempers the body using mana,\" she explained. \"All kinds of mana. Including demonic mana.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Sorien’s eyes sharpened.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"So when you entered the Demon Gate...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"The reason none of you could enter,\" Dahlia finished, \"is because your bodies can’t withstand demonic mana.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She spread her arms slightly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"But ours can.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Sorien went silent.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The pieces clicked together one by one.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"...I understand now,\" Sorien said quietly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He lowered his head slightly, then nodded.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"If that is the case,\" he continued, \"then your sect is truly strong.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"But...\" Sorien frowned. \"How is it that I’ve never heard of you?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Dahlia scratched the back of her head.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"That’s simple,\" she said. \"It hasn’t been that long.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She gestured behind her toward the inner grounds.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"The God Gym has only been standing for a little over a year.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Sorien froze.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"...A year?\" he repeated.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His eyes widened slightly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"That’s impossible,\" he said. \"A sect capable of producing people who can enter the demon world and destroy a Demon Gate...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He stopped himself.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"...And it’s only a year old?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Dahlia nodded casually.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Yeah.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Rachel watched Sorien closely as his calm cracked for the first time.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A year.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>For Solmira, a year was nothing.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>For a sect to rise this fast?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>That was unheard of.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Sorien took a slow breath.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"...Then this changes everything,\" he said.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He straightened his posture.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"And Solmira,\" he added, \"will not ignore you any longer.\"\u003C\u002Fp>",1003,"2026-06-06T11:12:18.542Z",1,"novelbin.me","ba6771989d3d92b8525f4c21829094851e5edbcada651ee12ce85776e3e99d6d","heretic-trainer-the-gym-is-my-cultivation-method-chapter-151","heretic-trainer-the-gym-is-my-cultivation-method-chapter-349",613,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Fheretic-trainer-the-gym-is-my-cultivation-method-cover.jpg"]