[{"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-366":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},1633544,2099,"Chapter 366: They Came Too Early","heretic-trainer-the-gym-is-my-cultivation-method-chapter-366",366,"\u003Cp>Garion had just woken up when he felt it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A strong pressure brushed against his senses, light and orderly, not hostile but very present.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"...So early,\" he muttered, rubbing his eyes. \"They really came this early.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He got up, pulled on a simple jacket, and walked out of the building without rushing.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The morning air was still cool, and the sun had only just begun to rise.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>When he stepped outside, he saw them.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A group of people stood calmly at the edge of the God Gym grounds.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Their clothes were clean and neat, mostly white and pale gold.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Their posture was straight, disciplined.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Even without releasing any pressure, their presence felt orderly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Light-element cultivators.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Garion’s eyes moved to the man standing at the front.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Tall. Calm. Hands folded behind his back. No arrogance in his posture, but no weakness either.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At the same time, Sorien was slightly surprised.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He had expected Rachel.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Instead, a man he had never seen before walked out casually, looking more like someone who had just woken up than a sect leader preparing for an important test.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Sorien studied him quietly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This man’s aura was... strange.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Heavy, but not oppressive. Stable, but not rigid.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>There was no obvious elemental pressure, yet standing in front of him felt oddly grounding.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Garion stopped a few steps away and looked at Sorien.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Are you Sir Sorien,\" Garion asked, \"from the Solmira Clan?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Sorien smiled politely and inclined his head. \"Indeed, I am.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Garion nodded. \"I see.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He glanced at the sky, then back at Sorien. \"Still, it’s quite early in the morning.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Sorien chuckled softly. \"We apologize if we arrived too early.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He gestured lightly toward the rising sun.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"As you know, the Solmira Clan cultivates the light element. Morning sunlight is the most suitable for us, so we tend to wake and move earlier than most.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Garion nodded again. \"That makes sense.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He didn’t comment further. Instead, he turned slightly and gestured with one hand.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Then let me show you the arena,\" he said simply.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Sorien blinked once, then smiled. \"Please, lead the way.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Garion turned and began walking, his pace unhurried.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Sorien followed beside him, matching his steps naturally.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then Sorien spoke up, his tone polite as ever.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"By the way,\" he asked, \"is Miss Rachel not here yet?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Garion glanced back and smiled lightly. \"She’s still asleep.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Sorien blinked, then nodded. \"I see. I suppose we did arrive quite early.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They walked a few more steps before Sorien tilted his head slightly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"If I may ask,\" he continued, \"are you another elder of the God Gym?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Garion laughed softly. \"Sorry, but no. I’m not an elder here.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Sorien frowned a little. \"Then... a senior member? Or perhaps a direct disciple?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Garion shook his head. \"Neither.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>That finally made Sorien stop walking.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"...Then who are you?\" he asked, genuinely puzzled.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Garion stopped as well and turned to face him. His expression was calm, almost casual.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I’m Garion,\" he said. \"The leader of the God Gym.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>For the first time since arriving, Sorien’s composure cracked.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His eyes widened slightly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"...Garion?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He stared at him for a second longer. \"But... weren’t you stuck in the demon world?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Garion smiled. \"Yeah. I was.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Sorien’s brows knitted together. \"Then how are you here?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Garion shrugged. \"I managed to return.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Sorien paused, then asked carefully, \"Through another Demon Gate?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Garion nodded once. \"You could say that.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Sorien let out a slow breath and bowed his head slightly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Then I must apologize for my words earlier. I spoke without knowing the full situation.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Garion waved it off. \"Don’t worry too much about that.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Behind them, however, things were far less calm.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Sindral, who had been listening from a short distance away, froze.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"...Stuck in the demon world?\" he muttered.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>One of the Solmira youths whispered, \"Another Demon Gate?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Another hissed, \"What kind of monster survives that?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Sindral clenched his fists slightly, eyes fixed on Garion’s back.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>So this is him,he thought.The one who destroyed the Demon Gate.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Garion didn’t even look back.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He simply kept walking, a faint smile on his face, as if he hadn’t noticed the sharp gazes and tense breaths behind him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Sorien glanced around while walking, his eyes moving from one building to another.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After a moment, he spoke again.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Sir Garion,\" he said calmly, \"your God Gym... it’s quite unique.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Garion chuckled. \"That’s one way to put it.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Sorien slowed slightly and gestured around.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"The buildings are all box-shaped. Very clean. Very simple. I’ve never seen a sect built like this before.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Garion nodded. \"That’s because we’re new. No long history, no old traditions to copy.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He stopped for a moment and turned halfway back.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Since we’re starting from zero, I didn’t want to imitate anyone. New sect, new style, new cultivation path.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Sorien’s eyes showed clear interest. \"A bold choice.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Garion smiled. \"Bold works.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Sorien nodded slowly. \"I see. It really does match what I’ve heard about your path.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They continued forward until a much larger structure came into view.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Like the others, it was box-shaped, but far bigger than the rest.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Garion stopped in front of it. \"This is the arena.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He pushed the door open.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Inside was a vast, empty hall.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The floor was smooth and solid, the walls reinforced with dark metal.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>There were no pillars, no decorations, and no banners. Just space.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Sindral stepped in and frowned. \"This is it?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Sorien looked around as well. \"Is this where we’ll fight?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Garion nodded. \"Yes.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Sorien tilted his head. \"It’s... simple. Just a large hall with metal walls.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Garion shrugged. \"That’s the point.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He stepped inside and spread his hands slightly. \"No terrain advantage. No hidden tricks. No formations. Just strength, control, and skill.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Sorien’s lips curved into a small smile. \"Fair. Like a standard arena.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Exactly,\" Garion said. \"Nothing extra. Nothing to blame if you lose.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Behind them, Sindral’s expression tightened.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>So confident,he thought.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And for the first time since arriving, the Solmira youths felt a faint pressure settle in their chests.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This fight was going to be real hard.\u003C\u002Fp>",1007,"2026-06-06T11:12:18.543Z",1,"novelbin.me","a3049fb87c147237e9ebe2666ecd73922cb7b6b0ca064aa27eddb386669d8579","heretic-trainer-the-gym-is-my-cultivation-method-chapter-367","heretic-trainer-the-gym-is-my-cultivation-method-chapter-365",613,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Fheretic-trainer-the-gym-is-my-cultivation-method-cover.jpg"]