[{"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-401":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},1633293,2099,"Chapter 401: Do You Dare… or Stay Behind?","heretic-trainer-the-gym-is-my-cultivation-method-chapter-401",401,"\u003Cp>Garion walked beside Aveline with his hands in his pockets, glancing at her casually. \"So... who exactly are we meeting?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Aveline kept walking, calm as ever. \"Leaders of other top clans.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Garion raised a brow. \"That already sounds troublesome.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She gave him a small look. \"You are a Grand Faction leader now. You can’t avoid this.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Garion sighed. \"I preferred training in the gym.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Aveline didn’t reply.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She stopped in front of a large wooden door and pushed it open. \"We’ve arrived.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Garion stepped inside, but the moment he saw the people in the room, he slowed down.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Two figures were already standing near the center of the room.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His eyes moved over them carefully.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>One had red hair, a tall and muscular build, and a fierce, almost burning gaze.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The other had ice-blue hair, her posture straight and composed, her eyes sharp and cold.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Garion blinked once as they looked really familiar to him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His eyes narrowed slightly as realization started to form. \"...Don’t tell me.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The red-haired man stood up first, grinning widely.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The red-haired man stood up first, grinning widely. \"Hello, Sect Master Garion! I am Vargan Vulkran.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He crossed his arms proudly. \"Valtor’s father.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Garion stared at him for a moment. \"Ah... that explains a lot.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Vargan laughed loudly. \"Of course it does!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then the woman stood gracefully. \"Hello. I am Sarona Shivera. Seira’s mother.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Garion looked between them, slightly amused. \"To think both of you are here... that’s surprising.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He tilted his head. \"From what I heard, you two aren’t exactly friendly.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Vargan snorted. Sarona’s eyes narrowed slightly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Who said we came together? \" they said at the same time.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Garion blinked once, then nodded like he understood everything. \"I see.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He slipped his hands back into his pockets. \"Then why are you here?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Vargan stepped forward, his tone turning serious. \"My Vulkran Clan focuses on body cultivation.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He tapped his chest. \"It’s painful and brutal. Most quit halfway.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Garion nodded. \"So you got curious about my path.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Of course,\" Vargan smirked. \"So I sent my son here.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Garion tilted his head. \"To test it? If it’s good, then steal it?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The room fell quiet for a brief second.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Vargan frowned slightly. \"...So you knew.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Garion smiled lightly. \"Your son isn’t subtle.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Vargan rubbed the back of his neck, looking a bit awkward for a moment. \"I see.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He sighed once, then straightened again. \"Don’t misunderstand. I was being cautious. If your path was flawed, my son would leave.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Garion shrugged. \"And if it was good?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This time, Vargan didn’t dodge it. \"Then I would have studied it.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Sarona let out a soft, cold breath from the side. \"You mean steal it.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Vargan shot her an annoyed look. \"Can you let me finish?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Sarona didn’t respond.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Garion waved a hand. \"Relax. Now that you’re here, I assume you’re not planning that anymore.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Vargan nodded honestly. \"No.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He looked serious now. \"After seeing your disciples... and after Raviel beat me... I know better.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Garion raised a brow. \"He beat you?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Vargan grunted. \"Twice.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Sarona added calmly from the side, \"He didn’t even look tired.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Garion let out a small laugh, clearly pleased. \"Good. That means the training is working.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Vargan shook his head slowly, still processing it. \"Your God Gym... it’s not just another sect.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He looked straight at Garion. \"Your body path isn’t reckless like ours. It’s refined.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Garion didn’t reply, but the corner of his lips lifted slightly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then he turned his gaze to Sarona. \"And you?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Sarona stood straight, her expression unchanged. \"I am here for my daughter.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Garion nodded. \"Seira.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Her eyes softened just a little at the mention. \"You already know her mission. She was sent to observe Valtor.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Vargan snorted from the side. \"Spy.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Sarona ignored him completely. \"I came for the same reason. To see what kind of place this is.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She paused for a moment, then continued. \"But after sparring with Aveline...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Garion’s brow lifted. \"She beat you too?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Sarona met his gaze calmly. \"Yes.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Vargan immediately burst into laughter again. \"You went down faster than me!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Sarona’s cold gaze slid toward him. \"At least I did not charge blindly.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Vargan coughed lightly. \"That was strategy.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Garion crossed his arms, clearly amused by the two of them.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"So both of you came to check on your children... and both of you got beaten by my elders.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Neither of them denied it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Garion nodded slowly. \"And now?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Vargan grinned, his eyes lighting up again. \"Now I’m interested.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Sarona added quietly, \"Very interested.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Garion looked between them for a moment, then nodded once. \"I see.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His expression became a little more serious as he spoke again. \"So now that you’re interested... I have one question.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Both Vargan and Sarona focused on him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Garion didn’t smile this time.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Do you dare,\" he asked directly, \"to do what Avenora and Revalis did?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Vargan frowned slightly. \"What do you mean?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Garion leaned back a little, still calm. \"You already know. They’re not just top clans anymore.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Sarona’s eyes narrowed slightly. \"They became... God Clans.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Garion nodded. \"They serve under God Gym. Officially.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Silence filled the room.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"That’s why they’re growing so fast,\" Garion continued, his voice steady.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"They get access to better training systems, better resources, and direct guidance.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He tapped the table lightly with his finger. \"But in exchange... they acknowledge God Gym as their superior.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Vargan’s jaw tightened a little. \"You’re asking us to become your vassals.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Garion didn’t deny it. \"I won’t go around it. Yes.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Sarona’s fingers tapped lightly against her armrest once. \"And if we refuse?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Garion shrugged casually. \"Then nothing changes. You stay top clans.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He looked at both of them steadily. \"But don’t expect to keep up.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Vargan let out a slow breath, staring at him. \"You’re confident.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Garion nodded once. \"Very.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Sarona studied him for several seconds without speaking. \"You speak as if it’s inevitable.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Garion gave a faint smile. \"It is.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Vargan suddenly laughed again, shaking his head. \"You really are bold.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Garion tilted his head slightly. \"You prefer hesitation?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Vargan shook his head. \"No.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Sarona spoke calmly, cutting in. \"Becoming a vassal is not a small decision.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I know,\" Garion replied.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"It means our pride takes a hit,\" Vargan added.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Garion shrugged again. \"Pride doesn’t increase muscle mass.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Vargan blinked once... then burst out laughing again.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Sarona didn’t laugh, but the corner of her lips moved slightly. \"You’re blunt.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Garion leaned forward slightly, his gaze sharpening.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"So I’ll ask clearly.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He looked at Vargan first. \"Do you dare?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then his eyes shifted to Sarona. \"Or not?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The two patriarchs fell silent.\u003C\u002Fp>",1098,"2026-06-06T11:12:18.543Z",1,"novelbin.me","acc860ab2b6725eb3ac4234d3d946d83d93c21fb6381a9606ac28e425faf99da","heretic-trainer-the-gym-is-my-cultivation-method-chapter-65","heretic-trainer-the-gym-is-my-cultivation-method-chapter-64",613,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Fheretic-trainer-the-gym-is-my-cultivation-method-cover.jpg"]