[{"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-405":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},1633299,2099,"Chapter 405: This Counts as Telling Them, Right?","heretic-trainer-the-gym-is-my-cultivation-method-chapter-405",405,"\u003Cp>Vargan finally stepped into Vulkran territory.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Several elders were already waiting in the courtyard, large men with scarred arms and heavy armor.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Younger warriors stood behind them, pretending not to listen too closely.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>One elder stepped forward. \"Patriarch. What did you see in that place they call God Archipelago?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Vargan rolled his shoulders once. \"Hmph.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He spat to the side casually. \"They’re strong.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The elders narrowed their eyes.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"And?\" one pressed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Vargan scratched his beard and frowned. \"And they think they can order us around.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The courtyard went silent.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Order us?\" someone growled.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"They always talk about discipline and control. And also their smug faces really irritated me,\" he snorted.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Just because they are stronger, they want us to serve them.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Anger exploded instantly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Serve them?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"We are Vulkran!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Vargan watched them flare up. He folded his arms, pretending to look annoyed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"What do you think?\" he barked. \"You think I liked hearing that?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The elders’ faces turned red.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Did you challenge them?\" one asked.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Vargan shrugged. \"I told them we don’t kneel.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He cracked his knuckles loudly. \"So we’re settling it properly.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The elders leaned forward. \"How?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Vargan grinned wide. \"A tournament.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The younger warriors behind the elders straightened instantly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"In one week,\" Vargan continued. \"Neutral plain. No killing. No crippling. Just fists, weapons, skills.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>One elder frowned. \"Only that?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Vargan shrugged again. \"That’s enough.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Another elder narrowed his eyes. \"If we win?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Vargan smirked. \"Then we show them Vulkran isn’t something they can order around.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"And if we lose?\" someone asked quietly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Vargan’s grin didn’t fade. \"We won’t.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He stepped forward heavily, boots hitting the stone. \"They think they’re strong because they train weird.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He waved a hand roughly. \"Body drills. Standing under pressure fields. Stupid God Gym.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A few younger warriors laughed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Vargan raised his voice. \"They want to show us control.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He cracked his neck again. \"So we’ll show them power.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The elders nodded slowly, their anger shifting into battle focus. \"What do you need from us, Patriarch?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Vargan pointed toward them. \"Pick the loud ones.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The elders blinked.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"The loud ones?\" one repeated. \"Yeah. The ones who always say they’re the strongest. The ones who punch boulders for fun.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He grinned wider. \"If they’re so confident, let them prove it.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The elders exchanged looks.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"And you?\" one asked carefully. \"Will you fight?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Vargan snorted. \"If they ask.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He stretched his arms once, then rolled his shoulders. \"But first, our younger generation fights.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He looked around the courtyard, scanning the warriors. \"You all wanted a real fight, right?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Several fists slammed into chests in response.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Yes, Patriarch!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Vargan laughed loudly. \"Good! Then stop standing around!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He pointed toward the training grounds. \"Activate[Flame Burst Arena]. Double the heat.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The elders blinked.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Double?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You heard me!\" Vargan barked. \"If they can’t handle our own heat, they’ll melt in front of that stupid God Gym.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The warriors rushed to move.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The courtyard quickly turned loud with preparation.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Vargan stood still for a moment, watching them.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>One elder stepped closer and lowered his voice slightly. \"Patriarch... are they really that strong?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Vargan’s grin stayed on his face. \"Hmph. Strong enough to talk big.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He turned away before the elder could see his eyes properly. \"So we’ll smash that confidence.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He lifted a hand and shouted again. \"One week!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The warriors roared back.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"One week!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Vargan’s smirk widened. \"Good.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then he muttered under his breath, barely audibly. \"This can be said as telling them, right?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He rolled his shoulders again, acting like it was nothing.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>---\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Sarona had also arrived at her clan.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The air around Shivera territory was cold and still.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Snow lined the stone paths. The disciples stood straight the moment they saw her.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They simply bowed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Sarona walked forward without slowing down.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The main hall doors opened before she reached them.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Inside, the elders were already gathered.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>One of them stepped forward. \"Matriarch, how was the meeting?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Sarona removed her outer cloak calmly and handed it to an attendant. \"It was a waste of time.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The elders exchanged glances.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"A waste?\" one asked carefully.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Sarona nodded as she walked to the center of the hall. \"Yes. That faction they call God Gym.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Her lips curved slightly, but there was no warmth in it. \"Loud, arrogant, and overconfident, saying that they are the strongest.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>An elder frowned. \"They insulted us?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"They implied control,\" Sarona replied coldly. \"They implied discipline.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The temperature in the room seemed to drop.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Discipline?\" another elder repeated, voice sharp.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Sarona’s eyes narrowed slightly. \"They believe their training makes them superior.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A younger elite stepped forward. \"Then we will show them otherwise.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Sarona looked at him calmly. \"We will.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She moved to the raised platform and sat down. \"There will be a tournament.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The room became still.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"When?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Sarona raised one finger. \"One week.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Murmurs spread quietly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Location?\" an elder asked.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Sarona pointed to the area outside. \"Neutral plain between us and Vulkran.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>One elder frowned slightly. \"Why accept such a thing?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Sarona’s gaze turned sharp. \"Because pride must be answered publicly.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Silence followed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A younger disciple spoke carefully. \"Is it... necessary?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Sarona’s eyes moved toward him slowly. \"Yes.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Her voice remained steady. \"They also think we are like Vulkran.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Several elders stiffened.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"They compare us to that barbarian clan?\" someone asked quietly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Sarona did not smile. \"They compare everyone beneath them.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The hall grew colder.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"What are the rules?\" an elder asked.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Sarona told them. \"No killing and no crippling.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"That favors control,\" one elder muttered.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Good,\" Sarona replied. \"Control is ours.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She leaned back slightly. \"They want to demonstrate strength through strange body methods.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Her tone sharpened. \"Stupid methods.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A faint, cold smile appeared. \"They call it growth.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>One elder stepped forward. \"And what do you call it, Matriarch?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Sarona’s eyes remained steady. \"Noise.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The elders nodded slowly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"So this tournament...\" one asked.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Sarona lifted a hand. \"This tournament is not about territory or even alliance. It is about pride.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Her gaze hardened. \"They will learn that Shivera does not bow to loud men who shout about training.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A younger elite clenched his fists. \"Who will represent us?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Sarona stood up. \"Those with composure.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She looked around the hall. \"Not the emotional ones. Not the reckless ones.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Her voice lowered slightly. \"If anyone loses control on that plain, they will answer to me.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The message was clear.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Several disciples straightened instantly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>An elder asked quietly, \"Do you believe they are truly strong?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Sarona’s expression did not change. \"They are loud, but I believe they had the strength for that, so for a week... we have to do our best.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The snow outside continued falling lightly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Sarona stopped near the doorway and added without turning back, \"Prepare[Frost Suppression Field]training.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The elders looked surprised. \"Increase output to the maximum?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Sarona nodded. \"Yes, make sure at least half of them couldn’t stand up.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Silence.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"If they collapsed here, then they couldn’t beat that stupid God Gym, so do your best,\" Sarona said as she left the hall.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Her steps echoed as she walked out, thinking about it too. \"This also counts as telling them, right?\"\u003C\u002Fp>",1178,"2026-06-06T11:12:18.543Z",1,"novelbin.me","980fae237975e2e73ae73231dc121746c91f4846226b5a26e130608065444ca1","heretic-trainer-the-gym-is-my-cultivation-method-chapter-67","heretic-trainer-the-gym-is-my-cultivation-method-chapter-404",613,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Fheretic-trainer-the-gym-is-my-cultivation-method-cover.jpg"]