[{"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-365":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},1633543,2099,"Chapter 365: Ready Is Not A Question","heretic-trainer-the-gym-is-my-cultivation-method-chapter-365",365,"\u003Cp>Varko kept moving.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His form was still rough, his steps uneven, but he didn’t stop.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Sweat dripped down his face and soaked into the floor beneath him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Every breath sounded heavy, like his lungs were being squeezed from the inside.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Garion watched him for a few seconds longer.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then he turned around.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His eyes moved slowly across the gym.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>First, his direct disciples.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Dahlia stood with her arms crossed, her posture relaxed but her eyes sharp.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Arden was nearby, quietly stretching, his expression calm but focused.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Valtor leaned against a pillar, cracking his neck with a grin, while Seira stood straight, her presence cold and steady.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then Garion’s gaze shifted.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The twins, Rynar and Rynor, stood side by side as usual.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Sparks of flame and thunder flickered faintly around them as they warmed up, already restless.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Clara sat on a bench upside down, legs hooked over the edge, watching everything with a lazy smile.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Eliza stood a little apart, silent as always, eyes half-lidded but alert.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And then there were the last two.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ragric Revalis stood with his arms folded, chin raised slightly, and a sharp smile on his lips.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Beside him, Rovric Revalis also smiled, heat shimmering faintly around his body.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The two didn’t speak, but the tension between them and the twins was obvious.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Garion stepped forward.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Alright,\" he said. His voice wasn’t loud, but it cut through the room instantly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Everyone turned toward him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He looked at all ten of them.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Tomorrow,\" Garion continued, \"you’ll be fighting people from a grand clan.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Rynor grinned. \"Finally.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Rynar cracked his knuckles. \"Took long enough.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ragric let out a short laugh. \"Grand clan or not, they’ll still fall if they’re weaker.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Rovric didn’t say anything. He just nodded once.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Garion raised a hand slightly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I didn’t ask for comments,\" he said. \"I asked a question.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The room quieted.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He looked at them again, one by one.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Are you all ready for the fight tomorrow?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Dahlia answered first. \"Ready.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Valtor laughed. \"I’ve been ready since yesterday.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Seira spoke calmly. \"There will be no mistakes.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Arden nodded. \"Yes.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Clara stretched and flipped upright. \"As long as they don’t cry, I’m good.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Eliza gave a small nod. Nothing more.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The twins answered together.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Of course.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ragric smirked. \"If this is a test, then I’ll pass at the top.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Rovric finally spoke. \"I’ll burn through whoever stands in front of me.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Garion listened to all of it without changing his expression.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He didn’t smile. He didn’t nod right away.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He simply stood there, arms crossed, eyes steady as he took in every word.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then footsteps approached from his side.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Rachel appeared beside him, her presence calm and reassuring as always.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Don’t worry, Garion,\" she said quietly. \"I’ve trained them as best as I can.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Garion glanced at her.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Rachel continued, her voice gentle but firm.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I pushed them hard. Harder than they’re used to. They’re tired, sore, and annoyed with me... which means they’re ready.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She smiled faintly. \"I’m confident they can face the Solmira Clan tomorrow.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Garion nodded once. \"Good.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His gaze shifted away from the group and landed on Varko.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Varko was still standing near the training area, shoulders tense, body clearly exhausted but upright through sheer will.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Garion walked over to him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Varko,\" he said.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Varko straightened immediately. \"Yes, Master.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Garion spoke calmly. \"Tomorrow is the fight between us and the Solmira Clan.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Varko’s eyes flickered. He nodded, listening carefully.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"The Solmira Clan is known as a demon exterminator clan,\" Garion continued. \"They specialize in dealing with demonic threats.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He paused for a moment, then said plainly, \"So tomorrow, you stay in your room.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Varko blinked. \"Stay... inside?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Yes,\" Garion said. \"Consider it a rest day.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Varko clenched his fists instinctively. For a brief moment, disappointment crossed his face.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then he relaxed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I understand,\" he said quietly. \"I’ll rest.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Garion looked at him closely.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"This isn’t punishment,\" Garion added. \"You’re not ready yet. And there’s no reason to expose you to unnecessary risk.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Varko nodded again, more firmly this time. \"I won’t waste the time.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Garion turned back toward the others.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Everyone else,\" he said, raising his voice just enough to carry through the gym, \"any questions? Or anything you still want to train with me before tomorrow?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>There was a short silence.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then Dahlia’s expression tightened immediately.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She stepped forward and crossed her arms.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Please, Master,\" she said seriously. \"We already trained hard enough for tomorrow.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She looked tired just thinking about it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"So please... don’t train with us again tonight.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A few of the others nodded quickly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Yeah,\" Rynor added. \"I can still feel yesterday.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Rynar groaned. \"My bones are already screaming.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Garion laughed. \"Okay, okay.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He raised both hands in surrender. \"No extra training.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Relief spread across the group almost instantly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A familiar voice popped up from behind.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Do you all want to drink my new experiment potion?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Everyone froze.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Mersha had appeared out of nowhere, holding a small vial that glowed in an unhealthy color.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I guarantee victory tomorrow,\" she added brightly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The entire group frowned at the same time.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"...No,\" they said together.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Dahlia took a step back. \"Please don’t.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Clara shook her head rapidly. \"I value my life.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Even Seira turned away slightly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Mersha’s shoulders slumped. \"Aww...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Garion coughed lightly. \"Don’t worry, Mersha.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He walked over and patted her head once.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Tomorrow we don’t know how strong the Solmira Clan really is,\" he said. \"So if any of them get beaten up badly...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He glanced at the disciples.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"...then you can give them your potion afterward.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Mersha’s eyes lit up again. \"Really?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Yes,\" Garion replied. \"So make the best ones you can.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Mersha straightened instantly. \"Leave it to me!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She spun around and rushed back toward the lab, already muttering to herself about dosages and improvements.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The disciples watched her leave, all of them visibly uneasy.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Dahlia sighed. \"...Tomorrow, we really can’t lose.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ragric smirked. \"We won’t.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Rovric also smirked. \"They’ll remember us.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Garion looked at all of them one last time.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Get some rest,\" he said calmly. \"Tomorrow isn’t training.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His eyes sharpened slightly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"It’s proof.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>No one argued.\u003C\u002Fp>",1016,"2026-06-06T11:12:18.543Z",1,"novelbin.me","6478061f9fc1aec79c0db89b0abbfc69803462395dff278bb7644ee00171a22b","heretic-trainer-the-gym-is-my-cultivation-method-chapter-366","heretic-trainer-the-gym-is-my-cultivation-method-chapter-364",613,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Fheretic-trainer-the-gym-is-my-cultivation-method-cover.jpg"]