[{"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-380":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},1633558,2099,"Chapter 380: Your Sect Is Too Weird","heretic-trainer-the-gym-is-my-cultivation-method-chapter-380",380,"\u003Cp>Sorien looked at Garion for a long moment, then let out a quiet sigh.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"...I owe you an apology,\" he said.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Garion tilted his head slightly. \"For what?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"For earlier,\" Sorien replied. \"I was... too cautious.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Garion waved it off. \"Don’t worry about it.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He glanced toward where Sindral was still sitting, breathing much more steadily now.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I understand,\" Garion continued.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Anyone would panic if a clan member suddenly looked like they’d been poisoned right in front of them.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Sorien gave a small, embarrassed smile. \"Exactly.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He looked back at Sindral again, then shook his head in disbelief.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"But still,\" Sorien said, \"the speed of his recovery is... abnormal.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He crossed his arms. \"Putting aside the taste, the potion your disciple made can be considered top quality.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Mersha, who had been hovering nearby, stiffened for a moment.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then her face lit up.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Really?\" she asked.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Sorien nodded. \"Yes. Without exaggeration.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Mersha smiled proudly, her earlier nerves completely gone.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Thank you,\" she said.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Garion laughed quietly. \"Of course it is.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He glanced at Mersha. \"She’d be offended if it wasn’t.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Sorien cleared his throat. \"Alright. Enough about potions.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His expression turned more serious.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Sir Garion,\" he said, \"can we speak privately?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Garion nodded immediately. \"Sure.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"There are some things,\" Sorien continued, \"that you need to know now that God Gym has officially become a Grand Faction.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Garion’s smile faded into a focused look. \"I understand.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He gestured with his hand. \"Please, follow me.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Garion led Sorien away from the arena and through the quieter section of the God Gym.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They stopped at a simple, clean room.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Garion opened the door and stepped inside first.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Sit,\" he said.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They each took a seat on opposite sofas, facing one another.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Sorien rested his elbows lightly on his knees, fingers interlocked.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Alright then, Sir Garion,\" Sorien said slowly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Before we start,\" he continued, \"do you know about otherworlders?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Garion stiffened.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Just a little.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It was subtle, but Sorien noticed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Garion frowned. \"Why are you asking that?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Sorien smiled, not pressing yet. \"So youdoknow about them.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Garion exhaled and crossed his arms. \"That doesn’t answer my question.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Sorien chuckled quietly. \"Fair.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He straightened and looked around the room.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The clean walls, the simple furniture, the strange feeling of order that didn’t match any known sect style.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"In fact,\" Sorien said, \"it seems you are one.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Garion’s brows furrowed. \"How do you know?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Sorien raised a hand and gestured lightly around them.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"This place,\" he said. \"These buildings. This cultivation path.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He looked back at Garion.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"How could a man from a small village build all of this in a little over a year?\" Sorien asked calmly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"A completely new system. A new way of thinking.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He shook his head slightly. \"That kind of leap doesn’t come from this world alone.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Garion was silent for a moment.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then he nodded.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I see,\" he said. \"Yeah... from your perspective, what I’m doing probably looks illogical.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Sorien nodded in return. \"Exactly.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"But,\" Sorien added quickly, \"you don’t need to worry.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Garion looked up. \"About what?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"There are other otherworlders,\" Sorien said. \"You’re not the first.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Garion blinked. \"I figured.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"In fact,\" Sorien continued, his tone casual, \"the current patriarch of the Solmira Clan is an otherworlder.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Garion froze.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"...What the hell?\" he said without thinking. \"Your clan leader?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Sorien nodded. \"Yes.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Garion leaned back slightly, rubbing his temple. \"That’s... not what I expected.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Sorien smiled. \"Most people don’t.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"So don’t be too concerned about your identity,\" Sorien said. \"You’re not alone.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He paused, then added honestly, \"We were actually relieved when we confirmed there were still otherworlders appearing.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Garion glanced at him. \"Relieved?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Yes,\" Sorien said. \"They tend to bring change. And change makes this world stronger.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He reached into his sleeve and took out a small stone.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Still,\" Sorien said, placing it on the table, \"there’s something we always check.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Touch this.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Garion looked at the stone, then back at Sorien. \"What is it?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"A detector,\" Sorien replied. \"For demonic corruption and malicious intent.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Garion snorted. \"You really don’t trust people, do you?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Sorien shrugged. \"Not blindly.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Garion reached out and touched the stone.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Nothing happened.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Sorien released a breath he hadn’t realized he was holding.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Good,\" he said quietly. \"That confirms it.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Garion pulled his hand back. \"Of course I’m not some demonic cultivator.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He frowned. \"Don’t lump me together with those people.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I won’t,\" Sorien said. \"As long as you don’t give me a reason.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Garion smirked. \"I’m good as long as no one provokes me.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Sorien nodded. \"That’s enough for me.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He grew serious again.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Just know this,\" Sorien said. \"Not all otherworlders are good.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Garion’s expression hardened slightly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Some of the worst demonic factions,\" Sorien continued, \"were led by evil otherworlders.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Garion nodded slowly. \"Figures. Even among otherworlders... there are monsters.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Sorien met his gaze. \"Exactly.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Garion leaned back against the sofa and let out a slow breath.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Alright,\" he said. \"Now that you know I’m an otherworlder...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He lifted his eyes to Sorien again.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"What else do you want to tell me?\" Garion asked. \"Or what do you want to know?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Sorien’s expression softened, and he smiled slightly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Nothing dangerous,\" he replied. \"Just the basics.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He folded his hands together.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Now that God Gym has officially become a Grand Faction,\" Sorien continued, \"there are things youmustknow.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Garion nodded. \"Go on.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"First,\" Sorien said, \"your territory.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He gestured outward, as if pointing beyond the walls.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Demon Gate Island and the surrounding region are now officially under God Gym’s authority.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Garion’s eyes narrowed slightly. \"Meaning?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Meaning no sect, clan, or even another Grand Faction may interfere there without your permission,\" Sorien explained. \"Unless the world itself is at risk.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Garion whistled softly. \"That’s serious.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"It is,\" Sorien agreed. \"And it comes with responsibility.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He continued, \"Second, you need to understand the position of Grand Factions.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Sorien looked at Garion directly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"There aren’t many of them,\" he said. \"They are pillars. When Grand Factions move, the entire world reacts.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Garion crossed his arms. \"So no acting reckless.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Exactly,\" Sorien replied. \"Even a rumor about you can cause waves.\"\u003C\u002Fp>",1013,"2026-06-06T11:12:18.543Z",1,"novelbin.me","59a43bf665ec9fac1567b544b6bfc52a90246fd634bb2c5c1c33ed149ee5934e","heretic-trainer-the-gym-is-my-cultivation-method-chapter-381","heretic-trainer-the-gym-is-my-cultivation-method-chapter-379",613,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Fheretic-trainer-the-gym-is-my-cultivation-method-cover.jpg"]