[{"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-351":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},1633529,2099,"Chapter 351: Grand Clan Meets Gym Logic","heretic-trainer-the-gym-is-my-cultivation-method-chapter-351",351,"\u003Cp>Dahlia crossed her arms and looked straight at Sorien.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"...What do you mean by ’cannot be ignored any longer’?\" she asked.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Her brows pulled together. She didn’t sound scared, but she was clearly alert now.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Sorien noticed her reaction and chuckled lightly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Relax,\" he said, lifting one hand. \"I’m not threatening you.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Dahlia didn’t relax.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Sorien shook his head.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"In fact,\" he continued, \"this is a good opportunity for all of you.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Dahlia tilted her head. \"A good opportunity?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Sorien nodded.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I can report this to my superiors,\" he said calmly. \"And request that your sect be recognized as aGrand Sect.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Dahlia blinked.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"...Grand Sect?\" she repeated.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She thought about it for a moment, then frowned again.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"And what’s so good about that?\" she asked.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Sorien smiled as if he had expected the question.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"A Grand Sect is allowed to claim a region as its own,\" he explained.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Dahlia’s eyes widened slightly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"...A whole region?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Yes,\" Sorien said. \"With official recognition. No one can challenge that claim lightly.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Dahlia went quiet.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She imagined it for a moment. A proper territory. No constant threats.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A place where the God Gym could grow without being watched every second.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"...That actually sounds nice,\" she muttered.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She smiled faintly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Master would probably be surprised,\" she added.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then her expression shifted.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"But,\" Dahlia said, \"our master Garion is still in the demon world.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She looked back at Sorien.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"We don’t even know when he’ll come back.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Sorien waved his hand dismissively.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"That’s not a problem,\" he said. \"As long as there is someone who can stand in his place.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Dahlia immediately turned her head.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Her eyes landed on Rachel.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Rachel met her gaze calmly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After a brief moment, Rachel nodded.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"...I understand,\" Rachel said.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She looked at Sorien.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"So,\" she asked gently, \"what do we need to do?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Sorien’s smile sharpened slightly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Power,\" he replied simply.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He raised one finger.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"First, the acting leader must be strong enough.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then he raised another.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Second, you need at least ten members who are just as capable.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Rachel smiled.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"We can manage that,\" she said. \"When can we do this?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Sorien nodded approvingly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Good,\" he said. \"Then let’s begin now.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He looked at her directly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"For now,\" he added, \"I want to test your strength, Miss...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Rachel,\" she said.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Sorien nodded.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Miss Rachel,\" he said. \"Let’s start with you.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He looked genuinely curious now.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I want to see how strong this new cultivation path truly is.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Rachel smiled warmly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Of course,\" she said. \"We can do it right here.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Sorien smiled back.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Good,\" he said. \"Then let’s begin.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>---\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Sorien took a slow step forward and raised one hand.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Light spread beneath his feet.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The air brightened, clean and clear, as lines of soft radiance expanded outward.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Radiant Order Domain]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The domain settled quietly over the area.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Dahlia blinked and looked around.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"...Huh?\" she said. \"Why don’t I feel anything?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Rachel tilted her head slightly, calm as always.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Sorien smiled when he saw their reactions.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"That’s normal,\" he said. \"The Solmira Clan’s domain is designed to suppress demons, corruption, and unstable intent.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He glanced at both of them.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"If good people stand inside it, they aren’t harmed or pressured.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Dahlia frowned. \"Then why even release it if it does nothing to us?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Sorien’s smile widened.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Because it doesn’t donothing,\" he replied.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Light gathered around his body. His posture straightened, and his presence grew sharper.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"My clan possesses[Light Resonance],\" Sorien continued. \"Inside a light-based domain, our bodies respond naturally.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The glow around him intensified slightly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Our strength, control, and recovery all increase.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Dahlia nodded slowly. \"Ah. So it’s a self-buff.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Exactly,\" Sorien said.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He then turned his attention fully to Rachel.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Miss Rachel,\" he said politely, \"please make the first move.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Rachel smiled gently. \"Are you sure?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She clasped her hands behind her back for a moment.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I’m quite strong,\" she added honestly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Sorien chuckled. \"Don’t worry. I’m from Solmira. I won’t break easily.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Rachel nodded. \"Alright, then.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She stepped forward.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then... she vanished from where she stood.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In the next instant, she was right in front of Sorien.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Her fist moved straight toward him, simple and clean.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Sorien’s eyes narrowed slightly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"As expected,\" he said calmly. \"A cultivation path focused on the body.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He raised his hand.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Luminous Barrier]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A flat shield of light appeared in front of him, solid and steady.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But the moment Rachel’s fist landed...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Crack.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The barrier shattered like thin glass.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Sorien’s eyes widened.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"...What?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Before he could even finish the thought, Rachel’s fist continued forward.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It struck him square in the face.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Sorien’s head snapped back, and his body flew several steps before crashing into the trees behind him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Leaves shook loose, and branches snapped as his back hit the trunk.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He slid down and landed on the ground with a dull thud.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Dahlia stared at the scene.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"...Wow,\" she muttered.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She quickly turned toward Rachel, eyes wide.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Uh... aren’t you being a little too hard on him?\" Dahlia asked. \"He’s still a guest, you know.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Rachel smiled gently, as if nothing serious had happened.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Don’t worry,\" she said. \"That punch just now was a[Love Punch].\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She clasped her hands calmly in front of her.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"He won’t be injured.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Dahlia looked back toward Sorien, half-expecting him to be coughing blood or struggling to get up.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But to her surprise, Sorien was already moving.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He slowly pushed himself up from the ground, his expression confused rather than hurt.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"...What the hell was that?\" he muttered.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He sat up and rubbed his face. It was painful.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But suddenly he realized something.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He lowered his gaze and began checking his body, pressing his ribs, moving his arms, and testing his legs.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"...Wait,\" he said. \"That punch shattered my[Luminous Barrier].\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He looked up at Rachel, disbelief clear in his eyes.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"But why didn’t I get hurt?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Rachel met his gaze and answered softly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Because I didn’t want to hurt you,\" she said.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Sorien froze.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He slowly stood up, brushing dirt from his clothes.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"...A physical attack that breaks defenses but spares the body,\" he said. \"That shouldn’t be possible.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Dahlia grinned.\u003C\u002Fp>",1014,"2026-06-06T11:12:18.543Z",1,"novelbin.me","896036ce1c7d648cb7d3b14d36d57aab9fbfea7d818de5381b8a4cb26c5b5711","heretic-trainer-the-gym-is-my-cultivation-method-chapter-352","heretic-trainer-the-gym-is-my-cultivation-method-chapter-200",613,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Fheretic-trainer-the-gym-is-my-cultivation-method-cover.jpg"]