[{"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-410":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},1633307,2099,"Chapter 410: Those Who Refuse May Leave","heretic-trainer-the-gym-is-my-cultivation-method-chapter-410",410,"\u003Cp>Rachel stepped forward slowly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The younger fighters stepped aside without being told.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Rachel smiled gently as she looked at the elders standing across from her.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"So,\" she said softly, \"you still wish to continue?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>One Vulkran elder stepped forward, jaw tight.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"We cannot accept this result so easily.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A Shivera elder added coldly, \"The younger generation’s failure does not represent the whole clan.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Rachel nodded once.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"That is fair.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She lifted her hand slowly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A warm golden glow began to gather around her palm.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Several elders stiffened.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"What is that?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Rachel’s voice remained calm.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"[Love Energy].\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The light spread gently from her palm and began coating her arms, shoulders, and chest.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She looked at the elders kindly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Now let me see how strong you all are.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A Vulkran elder snorted.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Don’t underestimate us!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He slammed his foot forward and activated[Flame Burst].\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Fire surged toward her.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Rachel did not move.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The flames touched the golden glow... and slowed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The fire flickered, then bent slightly away from her body.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Vulkran elder’s eyes widened.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"What?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Rachel tilted her head slightly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You are forcing it too much.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She stepped forward again.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The golden light thickened around her form.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A Shivera elder raised his hand.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"[Ice Lance]!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Sharp spears of ice shot toward her from three angles.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Rachel exhaled softly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The golden glow expanded.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The ice spears struck and shattered on contact.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The elders stared.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"She didn’t even block!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Rachel smiled gently.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I am blocking.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She tapped her chest lightly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You simply cannot see it clearly.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Another Vulkran elder rushed forward, fist blazing.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"[Flame Punch]!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Rachel lifted one hand calmly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She didn’t strike back.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She simply placed her palm against his burning fist.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The golden glow pulsed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The flame died down instantly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The elder froze.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His punch stopped mid-motion.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Rachel looked at him kindly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Strength without balance burns out quickly.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She gently pushed forward.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The elder stumbled backward three steps.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He wasn’t injured.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But his arm trembled.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A Shivera elder tried to flank her from behind.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Rachel turned slightly, and without even looking fully...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Her golden glow flared softly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Shivera elder felt a heavy pressure on his shoulders and dropped to one knee.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"What is this... weight...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Rachel’s expression didn’t change.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"It’s not weight.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Her voice stayed warm.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"It’s restraint.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She looked at the group of elders.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"If you truly wish to fight...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The golden aura brightened further, now fully coating her body in steady radiance.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Then come together.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Vulkran and Shivera elders exchanged quick looks.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A Vulkran elder growled, \"All at once.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A Shivera elder nodded sharply. \"No hesitation.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They rushed forward together.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Heat rose from the Vulkran side.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Cold surged from the Shivera side.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"[Flame Punch]!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"[Ice Lance]!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The attacks came from multiple angles.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Rachel did not retreat.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She stepped forward instead.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Her golden aura pulsed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The first Vulkran elder’s flaming fist struck her shoulder.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The fire bent around the glow and died down like it hit water.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He blinked.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"What!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Rachel gently placed her palm against his chest.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She didn’t strike hard.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She pushed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The golden light surged.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He was lifted off his feet and sent sliding backward across the ground.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Not injured.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Just completely overpowered.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Another elder rushed in from her left, swinging low.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Rachel turned smoothly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Her golden aura shifted with her movement.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She raised her arm and caught the incoming strike.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The impact echoed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The elder’s arm trembled.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Rachel smiled kindly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You’re rushing.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She twisted her wrist slightly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The elder lost balance and dropped to one knee.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>From behind her...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Three ice spears shot forward.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"[Ice Lance]!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Rachel closed her eyes for a brief second.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"[Love Energy].\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The aura expanded outward in a soft pulse.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The ice spears shattered before touching her back.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Shivera elder who launched them stepped back in shock.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"That’s not normal defense...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Rachel opened her eyes again.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"There is nothing aggressive about this,\" she said softly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Another Vulkran elder roared and activated[Flame Burst], trying to overwhelm her with sheer heat.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The flames surrounded her.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>For a moment, her figure disappeared inside fire.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Gasps spread across both clans.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Rachel walked out of the fire calmly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Her golden aura remained untouched.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You are forcing your power,\" she said gently.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She stepped forward again.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>One by one, the elders tried.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Each time... Rachel responded calmly, and finally she looked at them one by one.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Are we finished?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>No one answered.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>---\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>For a long moment, no one spoke.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Vargan stood there, staring at the arena.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Every elder he had trusted... was either kneeling or sitting on the ground, breathing hard.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Sarona’s eyes remained steady, but even she did not move.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"They lost...\" one Vulkran warrior whispered.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"All of them,\" a Shivera disciple added quietly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Vargan slowly ran a hand over his face.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"...Unbelievable.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Sarona spoke softly, almost to herself.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"She did not even strike seriously.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Rachel had already stepped back beside Raviel and Aveline. Her golden glow faded completely.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Raviel looked at Vargan and Sarona.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He didn’t smile arrogantly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He simply asked,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"So?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Vargan looked at him for a few seconds.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then he let out a long breath.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Sarona met his eyes.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They both nodded.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Vargan stepped forward first and raised his voice.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Listen!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The remaining Vulkran members turned toward him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Sarona also stepped forward on her side.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"This is clear,\" she said calmly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Vargan shouted loudly,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"We have lost!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The words echoed across the plain.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Some warriors lowered their heads immediately.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Some clenched their fists.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Sarona continued,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"There will be no further challenges.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Vargan lifted his chin.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"From this moment on, Vulkran will join God Gym as vassals.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Sarona added without hesitation,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Shivera as well.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Murmurs spread quickly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>An elder who had just stood up shouted,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Patriarch! You cannot decide this so easily!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Another snapped,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"We still have our pride!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Vargan turned sharply.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You just fought.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His voice was no longer playful.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You lost.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The elder clenched his jaw.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Sarona’s voice cut in calmly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"If anyone does not wish to join...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She paused.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"...you are free to leave.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Silence.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Vargan nodded once.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"No one is forced.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He pointed toward the horizon.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Those who refuse can stay. Keep the land. Use a new name.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Sarona’s tone remained steady.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"But do not speak in our name.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The arena grew very quiet.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>One by one...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Elders stepped back.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Some shook their heads.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Some looked frustrated.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"We will not kneel,\" one muttered.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Then don’t,\" Vargan replied flatly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Several older members walked away.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In the end...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Only two elders from Vulkran remained standing near Vargan.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Two from Shivera stood behind Sarona.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Behind them, young warriors looked uncertain.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then one young Vulkran stepped forward.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"...I will follow.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Another joined him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then another.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>On the Shivera side, a young woman lowered her head.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I choose to move forward.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Slowly, groups formed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>When everything settled...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>About one hundred young members stood behind Vargan and Sarona.\u003C\u002Fp>",1135,"2026-06-06T11:12:18.543Z",1,"novelbin.me","70ddf1818151a2ae0f280f75491fa82834861f9757cf54327423b71a287cbf31","heretic-trainer-the-gym-is-my-cultivation-method-chapter-70","heretic-trainer-the-gym-is-my-cultivation-method-chapter-409",613,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Fheretic-trainer-the-gym-is-my-cultivation-method-cover.jpg"]