[{"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-38":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},1633194,2099,"Chapter 38: Secrets of the Second Realm","heretic-trainer-the-gym-is-my-cultivation-method-chapter-38",38,"\u003Cp>The old man studied Garion momentarily before finally shrugging.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You’ve at least got the spirit, but don’t take Feron lightly. He isn’t someone you can laugh away.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Garion grinned, arms folded.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I’ll laugh at whoever I want. But fine, I’ll keep it in mind.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The old man chuckled, then took a book from his pouch and gave it to Garion.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Since you’ve entertained me tonight, let me give you a small gift.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Garion raised his brow and accepted it. When he looked at the book’s title, his eyes widened.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Cultivation Secrets Vol. 2]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Garion’s grin faltered into surprise.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"What the...?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He turned it in his hands, flipping the cover open to skim a few pages.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His grin soon returned wider.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"This is the follow-up to the first volume, isn’t it? The one about the Mana Refinement Realm.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The old man nodded, smiling faintly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Correct. The second volume explains the workings of the Mana Core Realm rather than the cultivation art.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The old man then stroked his beard again.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You were walking a different path, so I think this book that explains fundamentals is worth more than other cultivation books.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Garion smirked as he closed his book gently, putting it on his cloth.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Indeed, old man. This is what I really need, but this is no small favour. What do you want in return? I can’t just take something this valuable for free.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The old man smiled faintly, shaking his head.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You already gave me something. A laugh.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Garion tilted his head.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"That’s all?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The elder only nodded.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"That’s all. Tomorrow, in the arena, just tell your disciple to show me a good fight.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Let me see if your body training can stand against the proud sects of this region. That will be enough for me.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Garion smirked.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You got it. Tomorrow, my disciple will put on a show you won’t forget.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The old man chuckled, turning away.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Then, I’ll be watching. Don’t disappoint me.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As the elder disappeared around the corner, Garion took out the book once more, grinning widely.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Second realm, huh? Perfect timing. With this... I’ll make sure I’m ready for Feron or whoever else wants to play.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He tucked the book securely in his cloth and returned to his room, where Dahlia was currently sleeping.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Rest easy, kid. Tomorrow’s gonna be a hell of a day.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>---\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Garion sat by the window, flipping open[Cultivation Secrets Vol. 2].\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"So... the Mana Core Realm, huh? Like the name says, it’s about turning that maan pool into a proper core.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He leaned back, reading all of the theories.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The first stage was called[Condensation Stage].\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The book described how a cultivator had to compress their liquid mana, refining it into something denser.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If forced tightly enough, that liquid would form a tiny, fragile crystal seed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"So that’s why they called it the Condensation Stage. Basically, squish your pool until it turns into a shiny bead.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The book went on to say that even at this early stage, a trait begins to appear.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It could be something simple like fire, water, or wind.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It could also be rare, like sound, illusion, sharpness, or even like Dahlia’s dragon.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Garion only chuckled, knowing Dahlia’s trait.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Guess my disciple got lucky and got the premium package already.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He then continued and found the second stage, which was called the[Stabilization Stage].\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The seed would slowly absorb the remaining liquid mana, feeding itself until it began to grow steadily.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Once stable, the tiny crystal seed became a proper Mana Core.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At this point, traits could finally be used, like fire in the palm, a blade coated in lightning, etc.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The cultivator’s body was toughened to withstand the stronger mana.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"So this is the stage where the cultivator began to be able to use their element like magic, though weaker ones.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The third stage was[Awakening Stage]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>By now, the core had replaced the old pool entirely.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The book explained how traits became natural extensions of the cultivator.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Garion’s brow lifted as he read a margin note.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Huh... some even awaken extra quirks. For example, if your trait is lightning, you might run faster. Make sense. Body adapts to match the mana core.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The fourth stage was[Integration Stage]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This was where things got serious.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The cultivator had to absorb mana from the world and smash it against the core, tempering it repeatedly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Each session made the core harder, denser, and brighter.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It had also become like a second heart, pulsing power through the body.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"So this is the fourth stage, huh? Beat it, temper it, and make it tougher. Sounds like a gym workout for the core.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The fifth stage, which was the last, was[Completion Stage]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The core had finally become flawless. It was clear, radiant, and unbreakable.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Traits at this stage were nearly mastered, able to be summoned without wasted effort.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The book warned that even though this wasn’t the most spectacular realm compared to the higher ones...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It marked the true line between children and warriors.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Garion tapped the page again, his grin spreading.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Mana Core Realm, huh? So basically, the first realm kids are just filling water balloons, while the second realm walked around with nuclear batteries.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The last lines also made him pause.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Even the weakest cultivator of the Second Realm stands countless times stronger than the strongest First Realm.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Garion leaned back in his chair, closing the book slowly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Countless times stronger, eh? No wonder people act all high and mighty once they break through.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"This is the wall I’ll need to smash if I don’t want Feron breathing down my neck.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He stood, stretching until his joints cracked and watching Dahlia sleep.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"She’s already on the path. With her dragon trait, she might rocket through this realm once she hits it.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His smirk returned, sharp as ever.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"And me? Well, I’d better catch up. Can’t let the kid carry all the glory.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Tomorrow would be Dahlia’s glory fight in the arena...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But tonight would be Garion’s work to study the second realm, planning his next steps and figuring out how to put it all into his Gym Cultivation Path.\u003C\u002Fp>",1016,"2026-06-06T11:12:18.261Z",1,"novelbin.me","259de430344cf78d8a4a7d8904869aba3876323c07b5cfd85d02ae0ad4bdfce8","heretic-trainer-the-gym-is-my-cultivation-method-chapter-279","heretic-trainer-the-gym-is-my-cultivation-method-chapter-37",613,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Fheretic-trainer-the-gym-is-my-cultivation-method-cover.jpg"]