[{"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-409":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},1633306,2099,"Chapter 409: We’re Bodybuilders With Brains","heretic-trainer-the-gym-is-my-cultivation-method-chapter-409",409,"\u003Cp>It didn’t take long for the Vulkrans to fall back one after another.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Some were pushed out of bounds, and some were beaten until they passed out.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They just couldn’t beat both Rika and Rena.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Damn it! How can this be?! How can they be this strong? They were only women!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Rika stepped forward calmly, flames still burning tightly around her arms.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She looked at them with a smile.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Impossible?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Rena landed beside her, thunder snapping lightly around her legs.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"It’s very possible.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Rika rolled her wrist slowly and smirked.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"It’s just that we are stronger and better than you.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Rena smiled, pointing to the arena.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Don’t forget that you had numbers but still couldn’t even win...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Rika let out a mocking smile.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Now that confirmed that we are indeed better than you stupid barbarians.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Vulkran warriors clenched their fists in anger.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Do you think this is over?!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Rena grinned wide.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"It kind of looked like it, seeing how easy you all are beaten.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Vulkran warriors were shaking in anger but didn’t move, as Rika and Rena were just too strong.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Meanwhile, on another side, the Shivera elites weren’t doing much better.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Several clan members were tangled tightly in thick vines controlled by Aurelia.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She only smiled as she reminded them.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Don’t struggle too much, or you’ll just make it tighten even more than it should be.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Shivera elites glanced at her in anger.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Aren’t you a member of God Gym... aren’t they supposed to focus on physical strength? But why are you using cowardly moves like this?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Before Aurelia answered, Azalira tilted her head, smiling brightly as she answered them.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Oh? About that...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She tapped one of the petals of the purple-green flowers that bloomed around her.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Did you really expect us to just punch everything like those blockheads over there?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She jerked her thumb casually toward the Vulkran side.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Shiveras frowned as they heard it but nodded as it really was what they thought.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Azalira blinked once.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"...You actually thought that?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She looked genuinely amused as she burst out laughing at that exact moment.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Are you all really that simple?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Shivera elites’ expressions darkened slightly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Aurelia let out a soft sigh and stepped closer.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Azalira, don’t be like that.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She turned her hand toward the Shivera clan members and spoke gently.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"They have simply never seen someone like us that fought like this even though we train our bodies.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Azalira stepped beside her, smiling with clear amusement.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Ohhh, so you’re saying they were thinking too narrowly?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She placed a finger on her chin dramatically.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You could say it like that.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Several Shivera members’ brows tightened.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"We are not narrow-minded,\" one said coldly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Azalira tilted her head.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Really?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She gestured around the field.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You saw muscles and thought, ’Ah, simple fighters.’\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Her grin widened.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"That’s a little narrow, isn’t it?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Shivera members frowned deeper at being called narrow-minded so casually.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>One of them clenched his jaw.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You rely on tricks.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Azalira blinked.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Tricks?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She burst into laughter.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Plants growing from the ground are tricks now?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She leaned forward slightly, eyes bright.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You use ice from the air. Is that a trick too?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Aurelia smiled gently.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Martial arts are about using what you have efficiently.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She glanced toward Rika and Rena in the distance.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Some of us use fire and thunder.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then she looked back at the vines.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Some of us use life.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Azalira wiped a tear from laughing too much.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Oh, I like this. We’re bodybuilders who use brains. Terrifying combination.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Shivera disciples exchanged looks, irritation mixing with realization.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>---\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>On the sidelines, the arena had already quieted.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Most of Vulkran and Shivera’s front line had been pushed back.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Raviel folded his arms and looked at Vargan and Sarona.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"So,\" he said calmly, \"what do you think now?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Vargan stared at the battlefield and clicked his tongue.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"...Hmph.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Sarona’s gaze remained steady, but there was no denial in her eyes anymore.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"It is clear.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Raviel tilted his head slightly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I think we don’t need to continue anymore.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He gestured toward the arena.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"We already know the result.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Aveline stood beside him, calm and composed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Our disciples defeated yours without forcing escalation.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Raviel nodded once.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Easily.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Vargan let out a long breath through his nose.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Yeah.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Sarona did not hesitate.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Yes. That is the truth.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>For a moment, the wind was the only sound.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then Vargan stepped forward and raised his voice.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Enough!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>All Vulkran members turned toward him immediately.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Sarona also stepped forward on her side.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Stand down.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Shivera formation straightened.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Vargan looked across the entire field and shouted loudly,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"We have lost!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The words echoed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Several Vulkran warriors stiffened.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"What?!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Sarona’s voice followed, calm but firm.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"The outcome is clear.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She lifted her chin slightly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"We accept defeat.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Vargan crossed his arms and declared openly,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"From this day forward, Vulkran will become a vassal under God Gym.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Sarona spoke right after him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Shivera as well.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Silence.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"What?!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Patriarch, you can’t do this!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Matriarch, reconsider!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Several elders stepped forward quickly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>An elder from Vulkran clenched his fists.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"We can still fight!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A Shivera elder’s voice grew sharp.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"This was only one exchange!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"We are not finished!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Vargan frowned.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Sarona’s eyes cooled further.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Raviel did not move.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Rachel stepped forward slightly from behind them.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She looked at the elders calmly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"So... the elders wish to fight?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Several elders turned toward her.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"And who are you to...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Rachel smiled gently.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I am Rachel Revalis.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Her voice was warm but steady.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"If you still feel unwilling... then let me handle you.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A few elders blinked.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Rachel nodded softly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Yes. Me.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She stepped forward a little more.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You said your younger generation was not enough.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Her eyes remained kind, but clear.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Then perhaps it is the elders’ turn.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Aveline watched quietly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Raviel did not interfere.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Vargan looked at Rachel, then at his own elders.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"...You really want to continue?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Sarona’s voice was calm but colder now.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"If you step forward again, understand the consequence.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The elders hesitated.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Rachel gently clasped her hands in front of her.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I will not kill. I will not cripple.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Her smile did not fade.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"But I will make it very clear.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The air around her shifted slightly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"That I’m not joking around, so shall we continue?\"\u003C\u002Fp>",1048,"2026-06-06T11:12:18.543Z",1,"novelbin.me","fecbe1e42d6638d00bdeb3da01b35e449688cc29279473a7ad71361f05931214","heretic-trainer-the-gym-is-my-cultivation-method-chapter-410","heretic-trainer-the-gym-is-my-cultivation-method-chapter-69",613,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Fheretic-trainer-the-gym-is-my-cultivation-method-cover.jpg"]