[{"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-362":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},1633540,2099,"Chapter 362: Sect Mother Activates Hard Mode","heretic-trainer-the-gym-is-my-cultivation-method-chapter-362",362,"\u003Cp>Garion looked at Rachel for a moment, his expression calm but firm.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Now that we’ve chosen the members,\" he said, \"it’s time for you to train them.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Rachel nodded slowly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You asked if they can pass, right?\" Garion continued. \"Then don’t leave it to chance. Train them until passing is the only possible outcome.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He leaned slightly forward.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Push them,\" he said. \"As hard as you can.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Rachel didn’t flinch.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Instead, she smiled.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Of course, Garion,\" she replied gently.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I’ve already spent a lot of time in the library these past days. I’ve been studying their conditions, their habits, and where they still fall short.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She folded her hands together, then let out a quiet breath.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I won’t lie,\" she added softly. \"It hurts a little, watching them get hurt every day.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Garion raised an eyebrow.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Rachel looked up at him again, her smile steady but warm.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"But pain that leads to growth is still better than comfort that leads to regret,\" she said. \"And besides...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She straightened her posture just a little.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I’m the sect mother now, after all.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Garion chuckled.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Good,\" he said. \"That’s exactly what I wanted to hear.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Rachel met his gaze, and for a moment neither of them spoke.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then she smiled again, this time a bit more casually.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Also,\" she said, \"just call me Rachel from now on.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Garion blinked. \"Hm?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You told me to call you Garion,\" she continued. \"So you should do the same. We’re not strangers anymore.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Garion stared at her for a second, then smirked.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Alright,\" he said. \"Rachel.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Her cheeks colored slightly at hearing her name said that way.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"And maybe,\" she added quickly, her voice softer, \"in the future...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She stopped herself and looked away, pretending to adjust her sleeve.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Garion noticed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He didn’t comment on it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He just smiled.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Focus on the training first,\" he said lightly. \"We’ll talk about the future later.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Rachel nodded, her cheeks still faintly warm.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Yes,\" she said, then paused. \"Ah... there’s something I almost forgot to tell you.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Garion raised an eyebrow. \"Forgot what?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Rachel straightened a little, her tone turning serious again.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"If we win the test,\" she said, \"we’ll receive something in return.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Garion leaned back. \"Get what, exactly?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Rachel took a breath. \"Demon Gate Island.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Garion blinked. \"Our territory?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Rachel nodded firmly. \"Yes. Not just the island itself, but the surrounding regions as well.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Garion’s expression shifted. \"So is it like the ten-year protection I mentioned before?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Rachel shook her head. \"It’s different. It’s much better.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She explained calmly, \"This won’t be temporary protection. The region will be officially placed under our authority.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Garion’s eyes narrowed slightly. \"Meaning?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Meaning no faction,\" Rachel said, \"not even a grand faction, can act there without our permission.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Garion went quiet for a moment.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then his lips curved upward.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"...Good.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Rachel watched his reaction closely. \"You don’t think it’s too much responsibility?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Garion shook his head. \"We were going to protect this place anyway. This just makes it official.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He stood up and looked toward the training grounds outside.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"If they want to give us land,\" he said, \"then we’ll take it.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Rachel smiled, relief clear on her face.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I thought you’d say that.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Garion glanced back at her. \"Then train them properly. If we’re going to own this place...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His smile sharpened.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"...we’ll make sure no one ever questions why.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Rachel nodded once, resolve settling in her eyes.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Yes,\" she said. \"I’ll make sure they’re ready.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She didn’t linger after that.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She turned and walked away with steady steps, already thinking about training plans, recovery schedules, and how far she could safely push everyone without breaking them.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Garion watched her go.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>For a moment, he didn’t move.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then he smiled.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A quiet, natural smile.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Just as he was about to turn away, a familiar voice chimed in his head.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Oooh. Is this the sign of the future matriarch?]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Garion frowned immediately. \"What are you talking about?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Even as he said it, a faint heat crept up his cheeks.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Hohoho. Interesting reaction.]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Garion clicked his tongue. \"Don’t say weird things.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Relax, relax. Just an observation.]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Garion took a breath and waved it off. \"Enough about that.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He leaned against the wall and crossed his arms.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Now I want to ask something more important,\" he said. \"About the reward.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[The Demon Gate Island becoming your territory?]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Yeah,\" Garion replied. \"What actually changes now?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Hohoho... about that.]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>There was a short pause, long enough to be annoying.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[...There is a new mission.]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Garion raised an eyebrow. \"A mission?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The system window appeared in front of him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Mission: Become a Grand Faction]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Garion read it once, then again.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"...Makes sense.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Reward: Demon Gate Island and surrounding regions officially become God Gym territory.]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Garion nodded slowly. \"That part I already know.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[...And an additional reward.]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Garion’s eyes narrowed. \"Go on.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Special Function: Locked.]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Garion stared at the words.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"...Locked?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Correct.]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He frowned. \"What kind of special function?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[I don’t know.]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Garion paused.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"...You don’t know?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[That’s right.]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Garion sighed. \"You’re useless sometimes.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Hey. You’re the one who needs to complete the mission.]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Garion shook his head, then laughed quietly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"So I have to win first if I want to know.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Exactly.]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Garion straightened his posture, his smile turning confident.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Alright then,\" he said. \"Grand faction it is.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He looked toward the training grounds, where the disciples’ shouts echoed faintly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Five days,\" he muttered. \"That’s more than enough.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His eyes gleamed with quiet certainty.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>---\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Meanwhile, far away from Demon Gate Island, Sorien stood inside the central hall of the Solmira Clan.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The hall was quiet.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Pillars of white stone rose toward the ceiling, carved with symbols of light and order.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Several elders sat in a half-circle, their presence heavy even without releasing any aura.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>One of them spoke, voice calm but absolute.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Sorien,\" the elder said, fingers tapping lightly on the armrest. \"Please report.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Sorien straightened his back and bowed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Yes, Elder.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He lifted his head and looked at the elders.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He was about to report all the things he found from the Demon Gate Island and also what he found from the other regions.\u003C\u002Fp>",1019,"2026-06-06T11:12:18.543Z",1,"novelbin.me","40d66d740a66bb721462ca02f52c69c5ee092feddd2d171fc5a96b73cc196b29","heretic-trainer-the-gym-is-my-cultivation-method-chapter-363","heretic-trainer-the-gym-is-my-cultivation-method-chapter-361",613,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Fheretic-trainer-the-gym-is-my-cultivation-method-cover.jpg"]