[{"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-408":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},1633304,2099,"Chapter 408: Standard Issue Disciples","heretic-trainer-the-gym-is-my-cultivation-method-chapter-408",408,"\u003Cp>Vargan stared at Raviel for a long second.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then he let out a rough laugh.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Fine then. If that’s what you want.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He rolled his shoulders, flames flickering lightly around his fists before fading again.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Don’t cry later.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>On the Shivera side, Sarona gave a single, calm nod.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"We accept.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Raviel stepped slightly to the side, clearing the center.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Then let’s start, shall we?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Rena bounced lightly on her feet.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Oh, finally.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Rika placed a hand on Rena’s shoulder.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Wait for the signal.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Azalira clasped her hands behind her back, smiling.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"This is going to be educational.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Aurelia exhaled slowly and centered her stance.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Remember what we practiced.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>From the Vulkran side, one warrior cracked his neck loudly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Four against all of us.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He grinned wide.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Don’t blink.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Several Vulkrans activated small bursts of[Flame Burst], testing their heat output.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>On the Shivera side, a faint wave of cold spread outward as someone briefly triggered[Frost Suppression Field]before shutting it down again.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The air between the sides grew heavy.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Vargan raised his hand.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Positions!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His warriors spread out in a rough arc.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Sarona lifted two fingers slightly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Engagement distance. Do not rush blindly.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Shivera formation widened smoothly, spacing precisely.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Raviel stepped back beside Aveline and Rachel.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He looked at the four women.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Show them.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Rika nodded once.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Rena grinned wider.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Azalira tilted her head playfully.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Aurelia gave a calm smile.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The arena fell into a tense silence.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then Vargan dropped his hand sharply.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Start!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The moment Vargan’s hand dropped...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Vulkran warriors exploded forward.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Heat surged across the arena as multiple flames ignited at once.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Crush them!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Don’t hold back!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They rushed straight toward the four women, unleashing their martial arts without hesitation.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"[Flame Punch]!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A massive burning fist shot toward Rika.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Rika didn’t move at first.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She smirked.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"That’s it? That’s all you’ve got?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Vulkran warrior’s face twisted.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You think this is a joke?!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He pushed more power into his arm.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Then take the real one!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"[Flame Punch]!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The fire intensified, roaring toward her chest.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Rika stepped forward instead of back.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Her foot slammed into the ground.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Heat flared around her body.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She swung her fist forward.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"[Crimson Flame Palm]!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The two flames collided.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A loud boom echoed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Vulkran warrior stumbled backward three steps, eyes wide.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"What...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Rika rolled her shoulder casually.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You’re wasting energy.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Behind her, Rena had already vanished.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A crack of thunder split the air.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Too slow!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She reappeared behind two Vulkran warriors.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"[Thunder Step]!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Electricity burst from her legs as she spun.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"[Storm Kick]!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>One warrior flew sideways, armor smoking.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Another tried to grab her.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She ducked and grinned.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You guys really need to train footwork!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Meanwhile...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>From the Shivera side, a calm voice echoed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"[Ice Lance].\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Several sharp spears of ice shot forward toward Aurelia.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Aurelia calmly reached into her pouch and pulled out a handful of seeds.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She tossed them onto the ground.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The moment they touched the soil...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Green light pulsed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Grow.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The seeds sprouted instantly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Thick vines burst upward.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"[Binding Vines].\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The vines twisted together, intercepting the incoming ice.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Crack.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The ice shattered against the living wall.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Aurelia raised her hand calmly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Spread.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The vines shot outward across the ground, wrapping around Shivera disciples’ ankles.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>One tried to leap away...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The vine snapped around his leg and yanked him off balance.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"What is this?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Aurelia smiled warmly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Plants respond faster than you think.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Not far from her...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Azalira stepped lightly to the side as frost swept toward her.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She giggled.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Oh? Ice against poison plants?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A Shivera elite launched another wave.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"[Ice Pulse]!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Azalira slammed her palm onto the ground.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Dark green energy spread.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"[Toxic Bloom Field].\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Strange purple-green flowers erupted from the soil around her.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>When the frost touched them...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It began to hiss.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A faint mist rose.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Shivera disciple stepped back slightly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"What did you do?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Azalira tilted her head, smiling brightly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Relax... It’s only mildly irritating.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The mist drifted toward him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He coughed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His frost aura flickered slightly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Your breathing pattern is unstable,\" Azalira observed cheerfully.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Behind them, Vulkran warriors regrouped.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Surround them!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Heat surged again.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Rika cracked her knuckles.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Now that’s more like it.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Rena landed beside her, electricity dancing around her shoulders.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"This is fun!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Aurelia’s vines continued spreading across the field, controlling space.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Azalira’s poisonous flowers slowly multiplied.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The arena was no longer empty ground.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It was alive.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>On the sidelines, Vargan stopped laughing.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His grin slowly faded.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"...What is this?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>One of his elders swallowed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"They’re holding.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Vargan’s eyes widened slightly as another Vulkran warrior was knocked back by Rena’s[Storm Kick].\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"How are they not getting overwhelmed?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Across from him, Sarona stood very still.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But her fingers tightened slightly behind her back.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A Shivera disciple struggled as[Binding Vines]tightened around his leg.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Another coughed when he stepped to the edge of[Toxic Bloom Field].\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Sarona’s eyes narrowed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"They adapted too quickly.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Vargan clicked his tongue.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"They’re only four.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Another loud clash echoed as Rika’s[Crimson Flame Palm]smashed through a Vulkran’s[Flame Punch]again.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Vulkran stumbled backward, breathing hard.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Vargan muttered under his breath.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"How can they be this strong?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Sarona spoke quietly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"They are not panicking.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Vargan looked at her.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"They should be!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Sarona didn’t respond immediately.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Her gaze moved carefully across the field.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Each of the four women was positioned deliberately.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Covering each other.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Raviel stood nearby with Aveline.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He crossed his arms calmly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Surprised?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Vargan shot him a look.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"...You knew.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Raviel smirked slightly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Of course I knew.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Sarona turned toward him slowly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"They are not your strongest.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It wasn’t a question.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Raviel shook his head.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"No.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Vargan’s eyebrows shot up.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Then what are they?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Raviel looked back toward the arena as Aurelia calmly redirected another wave of ice with expanding vines.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"They are standard.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Vargan stared at him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Standard?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Raviel nodded.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Regular disciples.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Vargan barked a short laugh.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Don’t joke.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I’m not.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Raviel’s tone stayed steady.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You think only the leaders of God Gym are strong?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He gestured toward the battlefield.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"That’s the mistake.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Sarona’s eyes sharpened slightly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You’re saying this level... is normal?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Aveline finally spoke, voice calm.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"In God Gym, strength is not concentrated in one or two.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"It is cultivated across all.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Vargan rubbed his jaw.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Four regular members...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Another Vulkran was slammed into the ground by Rika’s follow-up strike.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"...and they’re pushing back my front line.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Raviel tilted his head slightly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You asked for battle royale.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Vargan gave a frustrated snort.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You’re enjoying this.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Raviel didn’t deny 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