[{"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-39":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},1633196,2099,"Chapter 39: Blood Flow Before Bloodshed","heretic-trainer-the-gym-is-my-cultivation-method-chapter-39",39,"\u003Cp>The next morning, Garion clapped his hands together hard.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Up, Dahlia! Time for morning training.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>From under the blanket, a muffled groan answered.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Master... today is the arena fight. Why do I need training now?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Garion pulled the blanket right off her and tossed it aside.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Because your body doesn’t care about it. Your body still needs a warm-up to keep the blood flowing to clear your head and ensure you don’t trip in the arena.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Dahlia sat up, hair messy, glaring at him with half-closed eyes.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Can’t I just warm up there?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Garion only grinned.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Nope. But if you want to cramp suddenly in front of thousands of people, go ahead.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Dahlia snorted and tossed a pillow at him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Fine, fine. I’ll do it now.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Minutes later, the two of them stood in the building yard.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Garion rolled his neck, loosening his shoulders, while Dahlia endured her reluctant stretches.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Arms up, bend forward, and hold. Keep your breathing steady,\" Garion instructed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He mirrored her movement, both of them bending at the waist.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"See? Not so bad.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"It’s bad,\" Dahlia muttered, though her body was already loosening up.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Garion just grinned.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"That’s just the soreness leaving your muscle. The pain is the weakness leaving your body.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They moved through lunges, squats, and some light push-ups.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Dahlia moved more easily with each rep, her groans slowly giving way to steady breathing.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>---\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Garion’s mind soon wandered back to the Second Realm theories.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Before stepping into that realm, one must reach the Saturation Stage of the Mana Refinement Realm.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It was where the mana pool was filled to the brim, and only then could the liquid pool be compressed into a seed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Garion rubbed his chin, thinking.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>My mana cells aren’t close to full yet.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Unlike other cultivators who had one large pool, Garion had reshaped his body into thousands of tiny mana cells.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Each was a mana pool, giving him firmer and smoother mana, but they also slowed his growth.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Every little cell needed to be filled to the brim before he could advance to the next realm.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He flexed his hands, exhaling slowly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Still, maybe I don’t need to rush. If each cell fills even halfway, it’s already a tremendous amount compared to others.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Dahlia quickly finished a set of push-ups, sitting back on her knees.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Master, are we done? I don’t want to be too tired before the fight.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Garion chuckled, snapping out of his thoughts.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Relax, that was just the stretch. Your body’s warmed up now. No fatigue, right?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Dahlia tilted her head, realizing he was right. She didn’t feel drained but sharper and more awake.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Huh... you’re right.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Of course I’m right.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He smirked and tapped his head.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Remember, training isn’t always just breaking the limits. Sometimes it’s just about tuning the body.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Garion’s gaze drifted back toward the city wall in the distance.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His mind still gnawed at the problem of the second realm.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Maybe... just maybe... It’s not as frightening as they make it sound.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He clenched his fist, feeling mana swirl faintly through his veins.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If those Saturation brats were nothing but weak opponents to me, then condensation stage cultivators shouldn’t be that strong for me to fight.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Confidence swelled in his chest before turning to Dahlia.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Dahlua, today you’ll fight kids from big sects, people who’ve trained with mana since childhood.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Don’t get distracted by their robes or their flashy skills. Just remember your basics and strike with your whole body.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She nodded, serious now.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Yes, Master. I won’t forget.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He patted her head roughly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Good girl.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He soon earned a glare before she could push his hand away, which made Garion chuckle.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>---\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The streets leading to the arena were already packed when Garion and Dahlia arrived.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Every inn, tavern, and stall was stuffed with people here to witness teh once-in-a-decade tournament.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Garion walked in, shoulders broad enough to part the flow of people around him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Dahlia followed just a half-step behind, her robe pulled tight over her combat suit.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She peeked up at him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Master, why do I feel like everyone’s staring at me?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Garion just grinned.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"They’re not. They’re staring at me. I’m too handsome for this world.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Dahlia groaned. \"Be serious.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I am, just look at these arms.\" Garion flexed once, earning a few side-eyes from passersby.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Dahlia pulled her hood lower, muttering under her breath.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>---\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>When they reached the massive gates of the arena, the officers were already waiting.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Competitors, this way! Spectators follow the other path.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Dahlia tightened her fists. \"This is it.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Garion put his hand on her shoulder.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Go on. Remember what I taught you. Don’t get dazzled by their flashy skills.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She nodded firmly. \"Yes, Master.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>An officer stepped forward and gestured politely.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Miss, the waiting area is inside.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Dahlia glanced at Garion before following the officer through the competitors’ entrance.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>---\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Garion turned and found another guard bowing slightly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You must be her master. You qualify for the special seats as she’s among the top thirty-two.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Garion raised an eyebrow.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Special, huh? Don’t tell me it’s just seats closer to the snacks.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The guard looked confused but gestured for him to follow. \"You’ll see.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They climbed a long staircase and stepped into the inner gallery.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Unlike the crowded standard seats he’d sat in before, this section was orderly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Each box was spaced apart, carved into the stone with cushioned benches and shaded roofs.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>People here wore finer robes, their crests stitched boldly across their chests.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This place was basically an upgraded version of the elderly seats from yesterday.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Garion walked in, hands behind his back, his simple clothes sticking out like a sore thumb.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A few elders looked him over with raised brows, whispering among themselves.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Garion only smirked, taking a seat and stretching his legs as if he owned the place.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Not bad. It had a better view than the standard seats.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Down below, the arena floor was being prepared for the battle.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Garion’s eyes were fixed on the entrance where Dahlia would soon walk out.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Alright, kid. Time to show them the power of our God Gym, whether they know the name or not.\"\u003C\u002Fp>",1024,"2026-06-06T11:12:18.261Z",1,"novelbin.me","bc4e3d90a53be6a545355e71767db8efa9552cd56cf548bb74e9401913ae8f6d","heretic-trainer-the-gym-is-my-cultivation-method-chapter-280","heretic-trainer-the-gym-is-my-cultivation-method-chapter-279",613,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Fheretic-trainer-the-gym-is-my-cultivation-method-cover.jpg"]