[{"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-364":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},1633542,2099,"Chapter 364: Send The Best Or Don’t Bother","heretic-trainer-the-gym-is-my-cultivation-method-chapter-364",364,"\u003Cp>The elders fell silent again, each of them thinking carefully.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After a moment, one of them spoke up, his voice steady but cautious.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Your idea has merit,\" the elder said. \"Letting the younger generation learn humility is important.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He paused, then frowned slightly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"But Sorien... this sect destroyed a Demon Gate. Shouldn’t such a sect be filled with veterans? If that is the case, how can you justify bringing our younger generation?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Their members who will participate in the test,\" Sorien continued, \"are also from the younger generation.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He raised a finger. \"Most of them are under twenty years old.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The hall stirred again.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Under twenty?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"That young?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Sorien nodded. \"Yes.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The elders exchanged looks.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"...I see,\" one of them said slowly. \"If that is the case, then this truly will be a fair test.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Another elder nodded. \"It will also serve as a trial for our own younger generation.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The eldest among them leaned back slightly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Very well,\" he said. \"Which group do you intend to take?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Sorien didn’t hesitate.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I want Sindral,\" he said. \"And several others from his group.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The reaction was immediate.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Sindral?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Are you certain?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"He’s one of the strongest among them!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Sorien’s smile deepened.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"That’s exactly why,\" he replied. \"God Gym is not weak. If I don’t bring our best, the test will lose its meaning.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He looked around the hall.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"This is not a light matter. If they truly deserve grand faction status, we must face them seriously.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The elders studied him for a long moment.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then the eldest smiled.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Very well,\" he said.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He lifted his hand and tossed a small amulet toward Sorien.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Sorien caught it easily.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Take this,\" the elder said. \"It bears the elders’ agreement. Show it to the members you choose.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Sorien bowed deeply.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I won’t disappoint you,\" he said.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As he straightened, his eyes gleamed faintly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>---\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Sorien walked through the training grounds at an unhurried pace, hands clasped behind his back.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His presence alone was enough to make nearby disciples straighten their posture.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Sindral was in the middle of practice when he noticed him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He stopped, wiped the sweat from his brow, and turned around, surprise flashing across his face.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Sir Sorien?\" Sindral said. \"What can I help you with?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Sorien gave a small, polite smile.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Sindral,\" he said evenly, \"I need you to gather nine other members and follow me this Sunday.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Sindral blinked. \"Sunday?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He raised an eyebrow. \"For what reason?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Sorien answered calmly. \"There will be a rank fight. A test to determine whether a sect may be promoted to a grand faction.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Sindral frowned slightly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"A sect?\" he repeated. \"Sir Sorien... are you sure about this?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He straightened his back, confidence leaking into his tone.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"We are the geniuses of the Solmira Clan,\" Sindral said bluntly. \"Why should we fight low-level outsiders?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Some of the nearby disciples nodded, clearly sharing his thought.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Sorien let out a quiet sigh.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Without raising his voice, he reached into his robe and took out an amulet.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It glowed faintly with authority.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"The elders have already agreed,\" Sorien said. \"This is not a request.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He held the amulet up just enough for Sindral and the others to see.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You cannot reject it.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Sindral’s expression stiffened.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The surrounding disciples exchanged looks, their earlier confidence wavering.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"...The elders agreed?\" Sindral asked.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Sorien nodded once. \"Yes.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Sindral clicked his tongue softly, displeased, but before he could say more, Sorien continued.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"If you win,\" Sorien said, \"there will be a reward.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Sindral’s eyes flicked back to him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"A reward?\" he asked, interest sparking immediately.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Sorien met his gaze calmly. \"Yes. One suited for your contribution and performance.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Sindral’s frown faded, replaced by a confident smile.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"...Are you certain?\" he asked. \"You won’t take it back later?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Sorien’s tone remained even. \"I don’t make empty promises.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Sindral laughed lightly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"In that case,\" he said, rolling his shoulders, \"leave it to us.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He looked around at the other disciples.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Sunday, then,\" Sindral said confidently. \"Let’s see what kind of sect dares aim for a grand faction.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Sorien watched him for a moment, then nodded.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I’ll be expecting results,\" he said.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As Sorien turned to leave, Sindral’s smile remained.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>---\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A few days passed quickly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Garion spent most of that time in the gym area, not watching from the side, but standing right in the middle of it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Varko stood in front of him, shirt soaked through, arms shaking, and legs barely holding him up.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Again,\" Garion said.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Varko gritted his teeth. \"Yes... Master.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He dropped into position, muscles screaming as he forced his body to move again.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The movement was slow, clumsy, and far from correct, but he didn’t stop.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Around them, several disciples had already finished their own training.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They lingered nearby, watching with mixed expressions.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"...He’s still standing?\" Rynor muttered.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Rynar crossed his arms. \"That supplement alone would’ve knocked a normal person out.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Clara wrinkled her nose. \"I can smell it from here. That stuff is evil.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Earlier, Mersha had handed Garion a small bottle with a grin that made everyone uneasy.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"High-density recovery blend,\" she had said cheerfully. \"Taste might be... intense.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Intense was an understatement.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The liquid was thick, bitter, and sour and carried a strange metallic aftertaste that made even hardened cultivators gag.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Varko had taken it without hesitation.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He had nearly thrown up.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But he swallowed it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then he asked for more.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>That alone had stunned everyone.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Now, days later, the effect was showing.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Varko’s body still looked thin, but something inside it had changed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His breathing was steadier.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His stance, while rough, no longer collapsed immediately.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His recovery speed was visibly faster.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Garion watched closely, arms crossed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You’re still too weak for formal training,\" he said bluntly. \"So we build the base first.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Varko nodded, sweat dripping from his chin. \"I understand.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Garion stepped forward and pressed two fingers against Varko’s chest.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Your body doesn’t reject anything,\" Garion said. \"That’s your advantage. Most would break by now.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Varko clenched his fists. \"Then I won’t waste it.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Garion stepped back. \"Good. Drink. Rest for ten breaths. Then we continue.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Varko reached for the bottle again without complaint.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The other disciples exchanged looks.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"...He’s serious,\" Dahlia muttered.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Garion turned slightly. \"Watch carefully,\" he said. \"You’re looking at someone starting from zero.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Varko finished the supplement, wiped his mouth, and stood straight again.\u003C\u002Fp>",1054,"2026-06-06T11:12:18.543Z",1,"novelbin.me","c895df689085f58caf53fd3da81ecf75237d9d55aec55783d832b0451d19ba61","heretic-trainer-the-gym-is-my-cultivation-method-chapter-365","heretic-trainer-the-gym-is-my-cultivation-method-chapter-363",613,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Fheretic-trainer-the-gym-is-my-cultivation-method-cover.jpg"]