[{"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-415":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},1633315,2099,"Chapter 415: Even Generals Say Too Risky","heretic-trainer-the-gym-is-my-cultivation-method-chapter-415",415,"\u003Cp>Two days later, the faction Darius had been waiting for finally arrived.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The main gate of the Draconia Clan opened slowly. Guards stepped aside as a tall man walked forward with steady steps.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Behind him followed a massive bird.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Its wings were folded, but black flames burned quietly across its feathers without spreading.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The assistant who had delivered the message stood near the entrance hall and gave a stiff bow.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Patriarch has been expecting you.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The man smiled casually. \"Good. Show me the way.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His tone was relaxed, almost friendly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The giant bird let out a low cry. Dark fire flickered briefly across its body before settling again.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Several Draconia guards tightened their grip on their weapons but did not move.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Soon, they reached Darius’s private hall.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The doors opened.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Darius stood at the center of the room, hands behind his back.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His gaze landed on the man immediately. His eyes then shifted to the burning bird.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He frowned slightly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You,\" he said flatly. \"Are you from that group?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The man stepped forward confidently.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Allow me to introduce myself,\" he said with a small bow. \"I am Pelion, Chimera General of the Black Chimeras.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The black-flamed bird shifted beside him, its eyes glowing faintly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Darius’s expression darkened.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I have given your faction many dragons,\" he said coldly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His voice sharpened slightly. \"Not only have you made me wait for a year... but why is the Chimera Lord not here?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Pelion smiled wider, though his eyes did not soften.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Please, Lord Darius,\" he said calmly. \"The Chimera Lord does not have time for every partner.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The word \"partner\" hung in the air.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Pelion continued casually, \"Remember, it is because of the dragons that you were able to establish connections with us.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Darius’s brows lowered. \"What do you mean by that?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A faint red dragon aura began to rise from his body. The temperature in the hall increased instantly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The stone floor under his feet cracked slightly as he activated[Dragon Sovereign Aura].\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Guards outside the hall felt the pressure and stepped back instinctively.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Pelion did not move; instead, he smiled.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then his body emitted a dark, heavy aura. Corrupted mana swirled around him as the black-flamed bird spread its wings slightly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A pulse of power exploded outward.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The moment their auras clashed, the hall trembled.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Darius’s eyes narrowed sharply. \"How can this be?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The pressure from Pelion did not retreat.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"How are you this strong?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Pelion tilted his head slightly, still smiling. \"Because you know nothing about us, Lord Darius.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Behind him, the bird let out a sharp cry as black flames flared higher.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Pelion’s voice lowered slightly. \"And if you think I am impressive...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He stepped forward half a step. \"Then you truly do not understand the Chimera Lord.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His eyes sharpened. \"He is far stronger than me.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The black flames around his bird flared slightly, then calmed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Pelion tilted his head. \"Now... shall we continue? Why did you call me here, Lord Darius?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The dragon aura in the hall slowly faded as Darius pulled his power back. He did not like what he had just felt.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Just how far had his clan fallen... that even a Chimera General could stand evenly against him?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He kept his expression steady. \"I did not summon you here to compare strength.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Pelion smiled faintly. \"Good. That would be a waste of time.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Darius’s eyes hardened. \"Then listen carefully.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He walked back toward the center of the hall, hands behind his back again. \"I want you to do one thing for me.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Pelion folded his arms casually. \"And that is?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Darius looked straight at him. \"Destroy God Gym.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The moment the words left his mouth, the atmosphere changed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Pelion’s smile disappeared.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His brows furrowed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Darius noticed it immediately.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You’re surprised?\" Darius asked coldly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Pelion did not answer right away. He glanced briefly at his black-flamed bird, then back at Darius.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Lord Darius,\" he said slowly, \"about that... it will be difficult.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Darius’s eyes narrowed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Difficult?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Yes.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Pelion stepped slightly to the side, his boots scraping lightly against the stone floor. \"God Gym is not as simple as you think.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Darius’s jaw tightened.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Pelion continued calmly, \"Even their core disciples... possess strength comparable to Chimera Commanders.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Darius frowned. \"Explain.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Chimera Commanders are all at Domain Realm,\" Pelion said plainly. \"Every single one.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He pointed lightly to himself. \"And their core disciples, even those who barely use traditional mana, can match that level in pure combat strength.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Darius’s fingers twitched slightly. \"That is impossible.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Pelion shook his head. \"It is not.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He looked directly into Darius’s eyes. \"If you are asking us to destroy God Gym outright... we cannot.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Darius’s voice rose slightly. \"I have given you many dragons.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His hand slammed lightly against the table, cracks forming again. \"Why can’t you do it?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Pelion did not flinch.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I will say it one more time,\" he replied evenly. \"They are not simple.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The black flames around his bird flickered again.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Fighting them head-on would not be a clean operation. It would be very costly.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Darius clenched his jaw. \"Then what use are you?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Pelion’s expression sharpened slightly. \"We are not your soldiers.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The hall fell silent.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Pelion took a step closer. \"And why are you so fixated on them?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His voice lost its casual tone. It became more direct.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"As far as I know, God Gym does not have bad blood with you. They have not attacked you or provoked you publicly.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His eyes narrowed slightly. \"So what exactly is your problem with them?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The hall went quiet.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Darius did not answer immediately.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His jaw tightened.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>For a brief second, something passed through his eyes, which was anger, pride, or something deeper.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Their direct disciple,\" Darius said slowly, \"is Dahlia Draconia.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Pelion blinked once.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As a Grand Faction, the Black Chimeras kept records on other major powers.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And Draconia’s internal scandal had once been loud enough to spread across the upper circles.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The death of a genius mother thanks to an internal power struggle and the genius who disappeared.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Pelion let out a slow breath. \"I see.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He looked around the hall once more before returning his gaze to Darius. \"No wonder.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Darius’s expression darkened.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"This is not a personal matter,\" he said firmly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Pelion’s lips curved slightly. \"Of course.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But his tone clearly suggested otherwise.\u003C\u002Fp>",1049,"2026-06-06T11:12:18.543Z",1,"novelbin.me","abbc4262298699edc1c63fe798c3bde6907f6a8c46f75a3094d3a642bf1df9aa","heretic-trainer-the-gym-is-my-cultivation-method-chapter-416","heretic-trainer-the-gym-is-my-cultivation-method-chapter-72",613,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Fheretic-trainer-the-gym-is-my-cultivation-method-cover.jpg"]