[{"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-368":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},1633546,2099,"Chapter 368: Opening the Arena to Light","heretic-trainer-the-gym-is-my-cultivation-method-chapter-368",368,"\u003Cp>Garion turned to face the group that had gathered behind him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They had come quickly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Dahlia stood at the front, hands on her hips, eyes bright even this early in the morning.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Arden hovered a step behind her, straightening his clothes while glancing around nervously.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Valtor cracked his neck with a loud grin, already wide awake.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Seira stood with her arms crossed, her face cold and unreadable.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Clara leaned sideways, rocking on her heels with a playful smile.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Eliza stood quietly near the back, silent as always.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Beside them, the twins Rynar and Rynor were already arguing under their breath.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ragric leaned against the wall with his arms folded, eyes sharp and calculating.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Rovric stood beside him, posture straight and ready.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Behind the main group, other God Gym disciples gathered as well.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They weren’t part of the trial, but none of them wanted to miss this.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Garion swept his gaze over everyone.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"...You’re all here,\" he said.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Rynor clicked his tongue. \"Barely.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Rynar yawned and stretched his arms overhead. \"Damn it. Who shows up this early for a fight?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Dahlia let out a long sigh. \"They do.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Rynor glanced at her. \"Huh?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Their power is light-element,\" Dahlia said casually. \"Morning sunlight is best for them, so of course they wake up early.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Arden nodded slowly. \"Ah... I see. That makes sense.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Garion looked at Dahlia with mild surprise. \"How do you know that?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Dahlia blinked, then smiled a little. \"Last time I saw Sorien fight Elder Rachel, he used light-element techniques.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She tilted her head slightly. \"So I figured they’d want the best sunlight possible.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Garion nodded. \"I see.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But he still raised an eyebrow at her.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Dahlia noticed and waved her hand quickly. \"Don’t overthink it, Master. Forget about that.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She clenched her fist and grinned. \"Let’s just meet our opponents today. We’re going to win.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Valtor laughed loudly. \"That’s the spirit!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Seira scoffed. \"...Hmph.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Clara leaned closer to Eliza and whispered, \"She’s fired up already.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Eliza didn’t answer. She simply nodded once.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Garion opened his mouth to speak again...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>When suddenly hurried footsteps echoed down the path.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Maaaster!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Everyone turned.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Mersha rushed over, nearly tripping as she stopped in front of the group.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Her eyes were bright, and she was holding several small bottles that clinked softly against each other.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I made potions!\" she said excitedly. \"Recovery types, stimulation types, emergency boosters, and a few experimental ones!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Dahlia’s smile vanished instantly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"No.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Rynar pointed at her. \"Absolutely not.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Rynor crossed his arms. \"Save that crap for later.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Mersha blinked. \"Eh? Why?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ragric sighed. \"Because we’re not desperate yet.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Arden spoke carefully. \"If we lose, then... maybe. But right now, we don’t even know how the fights will go.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Mersha pouted. \"But preparation is important!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"It is,\" Dahlia said firmly. \"Which is why we don’t rely on potions before we even start.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She leaned closer to Mersha. \"If we need them later, we’ll take them. Not before.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Mersha hesitated, then nodded. \"...Okay.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She tucked the bottles away reluctantly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Dahlia let out a quiet breath. \"Good.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Garion watched the exchange without interrupting.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then he spoke.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Listen carefully,\" he said.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The chatter stopped.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"This trial isn’t about tricks. It isn’t about tools. And it isn’t about borrowed strength.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His eyes moved from one disciple to the next.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"They came here to see what God Gym really is.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Rovric tightened his grip on his sword. \"Then they’ll see it.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ragric smirked. \"I hope they don’t cry.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Valtor laughed again. \"If they do, I’m laughing louder.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Seira finally spoke. \"...Just point me at my opponent.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Clara raised her hand. \"Same, but with more fun.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Garion nodded.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Good,\" he said. \"Stay sharp. Stay calm.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He turned toward the arena doors.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"This isn’t just your fight,\" he added. \"It’s the path itself being tested.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Dahlia stepped forward, eyes blazing.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Then let’s show them,\" she said, \"what this path can do.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>One by one, the disciples straightened.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The trial was about to begin.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>---\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Garion led the group toward the arena.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The large doors were already open, and inside, Sorien and the Solmira members were waiting in silence.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Their posture was straight, their expressions calm, but their attention sharpened the moment Garion stepped in with his disciples.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Sorien’s eyes moved slowly across the group.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"So these are the disciples of God Gym,\" he said.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Garion nodded. \"Of course.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Sorien studied them carefully.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Some were relaxed. Some were tense. Some didn’t hide their confidence at all.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Before Sorien could say anything else, a sudden voice broke the calm.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"...Dahlia?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Sindral had stepped forward without realizing it. His eyes were fixed on her.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Is that really you?\" he asked, clearly startled. \"How are you here?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Dahlia turned her head, then blinked.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Oh,\" she said. \"You’re here too?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Her brows lifted slightly, then her mouth curved into a small grin.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"So it’s you, huh.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Sindral straightened immediately. \"You joined God Gym?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Dahlia crossed her arms. \"Obviously.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Sindral frowned. \"You left your clan for this place?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Dahlia opened her mouth...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Shut it,\" she said flatly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The words came out fast and sharp.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A few Solmira members stiffened.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Sindral froze.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Save it for later,\" Dahlia continued. \"We’re not here to chat.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She stepped forward, eyes bright and confident, then looked back at Garion.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Master,\" she said, smirking, \"let’s open it.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Garion raised an eyebrow. \"Open what?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"The arena,\" Dahlia said. \"We should show them how strong we are.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She glanced toward the Solmira side. \"Even when they’re at their strongest.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Garion chuckled. \"I see.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Sorien watched quietly, his gaze thoughtful.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Garion stepped forward and placed one hand on the control panel near the center of the arena floor.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Alright then,\" he said. \"Let’s begin.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He pressed down.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A low hum spread through the arena.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The ceiling above slowly split apart, heavy panels sliding away as sunlight poured down into the hall.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Several Solmira members narrowed their eyes slightly as the light settled around them.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"...Sunlight,\" one of them muttered.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Sorien nodded faintly. \"Thoughtful design.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The arena didn’t stop there.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The walls shifted, sections moving outward as the space expanded.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Rows of seating rose from the sides, forming a stadium-like structure.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>God Gym disciples who were not part of the trial were guided into the stands, filling the seats with quiet murmurs and focused gazes.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Two raised platforms formed at opposite ends of the arena.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>One for God Gym.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>One for the Solmira Clan.\u003C\u002Fp>",1062,"2026-06-06T11:12:18.543Z",1,"novelbin.me","4e0cd1e6cb02869238eae8949c61e27aaf382d0528f4788093bf63540335bc60","heretic-trainer-the-gym-is-my-cultivation-method-chapter-369","heretic-trainer-the-gym-is-my-cultivation-method-chapter-367",613,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Fheretic-trainer-the-gym-is-my-cultivation-method-cover.jpg"]