[{"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-369":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},1633547,2099,"Chapter 369: Sunlight Buffs and Royal Bombshells","heretic-trainer-the-gym-is-my-cultivation-method-chapter-369",369,"\u003Cp>Sorien stood still for a moment, his eyes slowly lifting toward the arena above.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The transformation had already surprised him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But the open roof surprised him even more.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Sunlight poured down freely, clear and unobstructed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The morning sun had risen just enough to bathe the entire arena in a soft, steady glow.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Sorien took a quiet breath.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This was still early morning.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And this exact time... was when Solmira Clan cultivators were at their strongest.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Several Solmira members noticed it too.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Their posture straightened almost instinctively. Their breathing adjusted.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A faint sense of familiarity and comfort spread through them.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>One of the younger members whispered, \"The roof is open...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Another muttered under his breath, \"This is... ideal.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Sindral narrowed his eyes, a hint of confusion flashing across his face.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Sorien slowly turned his gaze toward Garion.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Sir Garion,\" he said, his voice calm but clearly surprised, \"this arena...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He paused, choosing his words carefully.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"...you opened the roof.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Garion looked at him and smirked.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Hehehe.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>That was all he said.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Sorien blinked once.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then he let out a quiet chuckle.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You’re aware, right?\" Sorien said. \"This is the time when our light cultivation is at its peak.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Garion nodded casually. \"Of course.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He gestured lightly toward the Solmira side of the arena. \"Your place is over there. You can prepare.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He raised two fingers. \"We’ll start in ten minutes.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Sorien studied Garion’s expression closely. There was no tension in it. No hesitation. No calculation.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Only confidence.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Sorien’s lips curved into a genuine smile.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I see,\" he said. \"Then we’ll move to our side.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He turned and motioned for his people to follow.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Let’s go.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Solmira members moved in an orderly manner toward their platform.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As they walked, some rolled their shoulders, others closed their eyes briefly, quietly aligning their breathing with the sunlight above.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Sindral lagged half a step behind.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He glanced once more toward Garion, then toward the God Gym disciples standing opposite them.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"So confident,\" he muttered. \"Even when giving us the advantage.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>One of his peers whispered, \"Do you think it’s arrogance?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Sindral didn’t answer right away.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Sorien, walking ahead, spoke calmly without turning around.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Confidence,\" he said, \"is only arrogance if it collapses.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He stepped onto the Solmira platform and faced the arena again.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"If it doesn’t,\" he added, \"then it’s simply strength.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Solmira members then took their places behind him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Sorien glanced to the side and looked at Sindral.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Do you know that girl?\" he asked.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Sindral followed his gaze and saw Dahlia standing confidently on the opposite platform.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"...Yes,\" Sindral replied.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Sorien raised a brow slightly. \"From what I saw, she was the one who suggested opening the roof.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Sindral nodded. \"That’s right.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Sorien paused. \"Who is she?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Sindral hesitated for a moment, then spoke. \"She was also a younger member of a Grand Clan.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Sorien’s eyes narrowed slightly. \"A Grand Clan member?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Yes,\" Sindral said. \"She didn’t stay long, but her background is real.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Sorien looked back at Dahlia, surprise clear in his eyes now.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"A Grand Clan disciple... in a new sect that hasn’t even been recognized yet,\" he said quietly. \"That’s unusual.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Sindral exhaled slowly. \"It’s not a long story,\" he said. \"But it’s not simple either.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>---\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Meanwhile, on the God Gym side...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Several pairs of eyes were fixed on Dahlia.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Rynor leaned closer to Rynar. \"Oi. How the hell do you know that Solmira guy?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Rynar frowned. \"Yeah. He’s not just some random elite.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Clara tilted her head, smiling. \"Ooo, secrets?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Arden looked worried. \"Grand Clans are... usually very closed off.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Garion didn’t speak right away. He was watching Dahlia closely.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then he nodded slowly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Now I get it,\" he said. \"That explains why you knew so much this morning.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Dahlia looked away.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You knew about[Origin], faction ranks, and how Solmira cultivators operate,\" Garion continued. \"That wasn’t guesswork.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Dahlia stayed silent.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Garion stepped closer, his voice calm. \"You don’t have to talk about it if you don’t want to.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He placed a hand lightly on her shoulder.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You’re Dahlia of God Gym,\" he said. \"That’s enough.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Dahlia’s fingers tightened slightly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"...Master,\" she said quietly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She took a breath, then another.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"It’s okay,\" she said. \"I’ll tell you.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She looked at the others, then back at Garion. \"It’s better if I say it myself. If I don’t, it’ll just sit there and feel heavy.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Garion glanced toward the arena clock. \"We have ten minutes.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Dahlia shook her head slightly. \"...I’ll need more than that.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Garion thought for a moment, then turned and raised his voice.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Sir Sorien,\" he called out. \"Can we delay the start by thirty minutes?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Sorien looked over immediately.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"No problem,\" Sorien replied. \"Take your time.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Garion nodded. \"Thanks.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He turned back to Dahlia. \"Alright. Thirty minutes.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Dahlia let out a long breath, shoulders finally relaxing.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"...Okay,\" she said.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She straightened her back and took a slow breath.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Everyone’s eyes were on her now.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Then I’ll start from the beginning,\" Dahlia said. \"I’m not an ordinary girl.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She paused for a moment, then spoke clearly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I’m a member of a Grand Clan.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>There was no dramatic tone. She said it like a fact.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Rynor scratched his head. \"Yeah, we kinda guessed that already.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Rynar nodded. \"That Solmira guy knowing you wasn’t normal.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Clara tilted her head. \"Mhm. Rich background vibes.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Dahlia nodded once. \"That part, you already know.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She looked around at all of them, then continued.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"But what you don’t know is this.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Her fingers tightened slightly at her sides.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I wasn’t just a random Grand Clan disciple,\" she said. \"I’m a princess of a Grand Clan.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The air shifted.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Arden froze mid-breath. \"...A what?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Valtor blinked. \"Wait. A princess?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ragric’s brows lifted for the first time. \"An actual one?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Seira’s eyes narrowed slightly, finally showing interest.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Dahlia nodded again. \"A real one.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She glanced toward the Solmira side briefly, then back to her group.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"My status is higher than Sindral’s,\" she said calmly. \"He’s only a cousin of a prince. A side branch.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She pointed to herself. \"I’m direct blood.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Silence spread through the God Gym side.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Rynor let out a low whistle. \"Damn.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Rynar stared at her. \"...You hid that pretty well.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Clara leaned forward. \"So you weren’t just teasing people for fun. You were royalty doing it.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Dahlia snorted. \"Hey, I tease people because I like it.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Garion hadn’t spoken yet. He was watching her carefully.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then he asked, \"If that’s true... how were you there?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Dahlia turned toward him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"When we first met,\" Garion continued, \"you were in a suburban area. Not poor, but low-level.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He frowned slightly. \"Even peak First Realm cultivators were rare there.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He met her eyes. \"Someone with your status shouldn’t have been anywhere near a place like that.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Dahlia didn’t answer right away.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She lowered her gaze and took another breath.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Just wait, Master,\" she said quietly. \"I’m getting there.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She lifted her head again.\u003C\u002Fp>",1150,"2026-06-06T11:12:18.543Z",1,"novelbin.me","1eacd1c226be564ed367d5bf125a859f2211a3225cc01733fa8519738410f3e7","heretic-trainer-the-gym-is-my-cultivation-method-chapter-370","heretic-trainer-the-gym-is-my-cultivation-method-chapter-368",613,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Fheretic-trainer-the-gym-is-my-cultivation-method-cover.jpg"]