[{"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-388":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},1633566,2099,"Chapter 388: They Came Back Wrong","heretic-trainer-the-gym-is-my-cultivation-method-chapter-388",388,"\u003Cp>Garion walked back into the God Gym grounds with the others following behind him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The moment they stepped inside, the atmosphere shifted.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Rachel, Dahlia, and several disciples who had been resting nearby all turned at once and froze.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>There were unfamiliar faces.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Rachel’s eyes widened slightly as she counted them. \"Garion...?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She took a small step forward, her voice careful. \"Who are these people? Weren’t we the only ones on the island?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She narrowed her eyes at the newcomers. \"How can they be here?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Before Garion could answer, the green-haired woman stepped forward.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She smiled gently.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Dear Rachel,\" she said softly, her tone warm and familiar. \"Did you forget about me already?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Rachel stiffened.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>That voice.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Her breath caught.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"...That voice,\" Rachel whispered. \"It sounds just like...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Cindor suddenly leaned in from the side, grinning widely.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Because itisus,\" she said, laughing. \"Surprise.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Rachel’s eyes snapped open.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"...Us?\" she repeated.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Dahlia stared hard at the group, her sharp eyes scanning them one by one. \"Wait.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She pointed at Eldrin. \"That calm presence... that voice...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then at Silvar. \"That murderous stare...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then at Cindor. \"And that annoying laugh...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Cindor clicked her tongue. \"Hey.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Dahlia sucked in a breath.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"...No way.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Garion smirked. \"Yep.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He gestured toward them casually. \"The Four Legendary Beasts. Humans now.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The courtyard exploded with noise.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"WHAT?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"That’s impossible!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"How is that even allowed?!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Rachel brought a hand to her mouth, eyes wide with disbelief.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Legendary Beasts... became human?\" she asked softly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Eldrin nodded gently. \"Yes. Permanently.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She bowed her head slightly. \"Thank you for taking care of this island, Rachel.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Rachel stared at her for several seconds, eyes searching Eldrin’s face.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"...How can this be possible?\" she finally asked.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Cindor leaned back with a casual grin, hands behind her head. \"Simple answer? We burned everything we had.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She shrugged. \"All our power. All our old bodies. One clean rebirth.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Dahlia’s eyes lit up with interest. \"So... can other beasts do it too?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Cindor laughed outright. \"Nope.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She waved a finger. \"Absolutely not.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Silvar nodded bluntly. \"Impossible for normal beasts.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Cindor continued, \"Only us. Four powers mixed together, plus my rebirth ability and Eldrin’s control. Miss one piece and everyone just dies.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Dahlia clicked her tongue. \"I see.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She turned her head toward Garion, eyes sharp again. \"So, Master.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She pointed at the four of them. \"Do they become disciples or what?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Silvar’s eyes narrowed immediately. \"Disciples?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He stepped forward half a step, jaw tight. \"We were guardians of the island.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Dahlia looked at him calmly. \"And now you’re weak.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Silvar stiffened.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"What did you say?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Dahlia didn’t raise her voice. She didn’t smile either.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You’re human now,\" she said plainly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She gestured around the gym. \"Here, you don’t have any authority.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Bastor spoke quietly for the first time. \"She’s not wrong.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Varyn nodded after watching Silvar carefully. \"...Your current body output is below senior disciples.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Silvar clenched his fists.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Garion was about to step in...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>When a small figure suddenly rushed forward.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Master!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Mersha appeared almost out of nowhere, holding several small bottles that glowed faintly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Her eyes were shining with excitement, and she was practically bouncing on her feet.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I made new potions!\" she said quickly. \"Really new ones!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Everyone turned to look at her.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Garion blinked. \"New... potions?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Mersha nodded rapidly. \"Yes! Yes! These ones are special.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She lifted one bottle proudly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"If it works properly, it can like... BOOM! Straight to the good part from just the first realm or even a normal person.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The courtyard went silent.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"...Directly?\" Rachel asked softly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Dahlia’s brows rose. \"That’s not normal.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Eldrin looked at the bottle carefully, her voice calm. \"That sounds... intense.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Mersha waved her hand. \"It’s not for weak bodies. You need a strong foundation or it’ll fail.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Garion rubbed his chin. \"They were just reborn, but their bodies were reconstructed from their original forms.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He glanced at Silvar and the others. \"Physically, they’re already far stronger than normal humans.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Silvar stepped forward without hesitation. \"We’ll take it.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Mersha froze for a second. \"...R-Really?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Silvar nodded once. \"If it makes us stronger, we drink it.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Dahlia immediately raised a hand. \"Hold on.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She looked straight at Silvar. \"Are you sure you want to do that?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Silvar frowned. \"Is it poisonous?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Dahlia shook her head. \"No.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She paused, then added honestly, \"Actually, the effect should be amazing.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Silvar narrowed his eyes. \"Then why stop me?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He leaned forward slightly. \"Are you afraid I’ll become stronger?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Dahlia stared at him for a moment.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then she sighed. \"Of course not.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She turned her head away and waved lazily. \"Whatever.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A small smirk appeared on her lips.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Let’s just see what happens later.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Mersha giggled quietly, clutching the bottles tighter.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"So?\" she asked brightly. \"You want it or not?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Silvar didn’t hesitate for even a second.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Of course,\" he said bluntly. \"Give me one.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Mersha’s eyes sparkled. \"Okay!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She quickly handed a bottle to Silvar, then looked around.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"How about the rest of you?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Eldrin met Garion’s gaze briefly, then nodded. \"If this shortens the process, I’ll take it.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Bastor gave a short nod. \"Efficiency.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Varyn tilted her head, observing the bottle closely. \"...I’m curious.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Cindor grinned. \"Skipping the boring part? Count me in.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Mersha passed the bottles out one by one.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Soon, all five of them were holding identical vials filled with a deep red liquid that faintly steamed inside the glass.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Dahlia crossed her arms, watching them carefully. \"You guys sure about this?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Silvar snorted. \"We’re not starting from the bottom.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The five exchanged brief glances, then uncorked the bottles.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They didn’t even bother to smell it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Former beasts weren’t picky.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They tilted their heads back and drank.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The reaction was instant.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"...What the hell is THIS?!\" Cindor shouted, nearly dropping the empty bottle.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Silvar’s face twisted violently. \"...Bitter. And hot.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Bastor stiffened, jaw clenched hard, veins standing out on his neck. \"...This is worse than poison.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Varyn covered her mouth, eyes wide. \"...It burns.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Cindor gagged. \"I’ve eaten demon flesh older than mountains and it didn’t taste this bad!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Even Silvar looked like he might kneel.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"...Rotting corpse meat,\" he muttered, \"is kinder than this.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Mersha clasped her hands together, completely unfazed. \"Oh! That means it’s working!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Everyone stared at her.\u003C\u002Fp>",1034,"2026-06-06T11:12:18.543Z",1,"novelbin.me","f89a199e3993a2f92b30ece9d7230a523f8615357b1aaa87e8f3f5ec2cde08b7","heretic-trainer-the-gym-is-my-cultivation-method-chapter-389","heretic-trainer-the-gym-is-my-cultivation-method-chapter-387",613,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Fheretic-trainer-the-gym-is-my-cultivation-method-cover.jpg"]