[{"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-446":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},1633366,2099,"Chapter 446: The Most Casual Grand Council Ever","heretic-trainer-the-gym-is-my-cultivation-method-chapter-446",446,"\u003Cp>Garion moved quickly through the sky as he left the archipelago and traveled toward the meeting point.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After some time, he finally reached the location.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Garion slowed down and landed lightly on the ground. He looked around.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The place was quiet. Just an empty rocky plateau surrounded by low hills.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>There were no large buildings, no banners, and no guards standing in formation.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Nothing about the place looked like a Grand Council meeting.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Garion frowned slightly. \"...That’s it?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A few people were already there. They stood in small groups, talking quietly among themselves.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Garion quickly recognized one of them.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Sorien stood calmly near the edge of the plateau, his posture straight as always. His golden robes moved slightly in the wind.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Garion walked toward him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Sorien noticed him approaching and gave a small nod. \"You came quickly.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Garion stopped beside him and looked around again. \"...Is this really the Grand Council?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Sorien nodded. \"Yes.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Garion raised an eyebrow. \"This is not exactly what I imagined.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He gestured around the empty area. \"I expected something more... grand.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Sorien allowed himself a faint smile. \"Different from what you imagined?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Garion nodded. \"Very.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Sorien clasped his hands behind his back and looked at the other figures scattered across the plateau. \"The Grand Council is not always a public event.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He spoke calmly. \"Sometimes it is held in large halls with hundreds of observers.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He then gestured slightly toward the quiet surroundings. \"And sometimes... it looks like this.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Garion crossed his arms. \"A secret meeting.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Sorien nodded. \"Yes.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His voice lowered slightly. \"This matter involves Draconia and the Black Chimera.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Garion looked toward the other people standing nearby.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Several of them were clearly powerful cultivators. Even standing still, their presence felt heavy. \"So they kept it quiet.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Sorien nodded again. \"A public meeting would attract attention.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Garion smirked. \"Fair.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He glanced at Sorien. \"So who’s here?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Sorien looked across the plateau. \"The representatives of other grand factions.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Garion followed his gaze and looked at some people. Only about 10 other people were here. \"That’s all?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Sorien nodded. \"For this meeting, yes.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Garion shrugged. \"That’s smaller than I expected.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Sorien spoke calmly. \"Small meetings are often the most important ones.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Garion chuckled. \"That sounds ominous.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Sorien looked back toward the center of the plateau where a large stone table stood. \"They will begin soon.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Garion glanced around again. \"And we’re deciding the future of Draconia here?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Sorien nodded once. \"Yes.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Garion smirked slightly. \"...This should be interesting.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>For a moment no one spoke. Then the man standing at the center of the group stepped forward.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He had straight blonde hair and wore bright golden robes marked with the emblem of the sun.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His posture was perfectly straight, and his expression was serious.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He looked around the gathering before speaking. \"I will begin.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His voice was calm but carried authority. \"I am Sianor Solmira, Patriarch of the Solmira Clan.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He placed one hand behind his back. \"This meeting has been called because of the Draconia Clan’s alliance with the Black Chimera.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Garion crossed his arms and watched quietly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Next to Sianor, Sorien stood calmly as usual.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Another elder from the Solmira Clan, dressed in similar robes but older in appearance, remained silent beside them.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Before Sianor could continue, someone chuckled.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Garion looked to the side.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A tall man in green robes had stepped forward slightly. His glasses reflected the light as he pushed them up his nose.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I suppose introductions are required,\" the man said with a relaxed smile.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He looked around the group as if observing an experiment.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I am Clark Veyron, Sect Leader of the Supreme Root Sect.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His tone sounded more like a teacher introducing himself to a class than a powerful sect leader.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Clark glanced at Garion briefly. \"Interesting gathering.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then another voice cut in. \"Ah, how serious everyone is.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Garion turned his head again.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A handsome man with long dark hair walked forward with a relaxed smile.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His robes were loose and elegant, and his eyes moved across the group with obvious amusement. \"I am Floren Lorien, leader of the Night Pleasure Sect.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He gestured casually to the woman standing beside him. \"And this lovely lady here is accompanying me.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The woman beside him simply nodded politely, clearly used to his personality.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Floren stretched slightly. \"I must say, calling people to a meeting about war without tea or wine is quite rude.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Clark chuckled quietly. Sianor ignored the comment completely.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Before anyone else could speak, three figures stepped forward together.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Their armor was dark, marked with the symbol of a dragon skull.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>One of them spoke. \"We represent the Drakenfel Clan.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His voice was firm.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The man looked around the gathering with sharp eyes. \"Draconia has been our enemy for generations.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The two elders beside him nodded. \"So of course we will participate in this council.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Garion studied them carefully. They were known as dragon hunters, so it made sense they were here.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then several eyes turned toward him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Garion noticed and shrugged slightly. \"Right.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He stepped forward casually. \"And me?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He smirked. \"Garion.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Floren tilted his head with interest. \"Oh? The famous new Grand Faction leader.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Clark also studied him with curiosity. \"So you’re the founder of God Gym.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Garion shrugged again. \"Something like that.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Sianor finally spoke again, his voice firm. \"Good.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He looked around the group. \"Now that introductions are finished...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His gaze hardened slightly. \"...we will discuss the matter of Draconia and the Black Chimera.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He paused for a moment before continuing. \"We will begin with the two people most directly involved.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Sianor turned his head slightly. \"Sorien.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then his eyes shifted to Garion. \"And Garion.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Garion crossed his arms casually.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Sorien nodded once.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Sianor spoke again. \"Explain what happened. Why did the Draconia Clan suddenly defect and join the Black Chimera?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Sorien stepped forward slightly. His posture remained calm and composed as always. \"Very well.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He looked around the council members before speaking. \"I will explain the situation briefly.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Garion watched silently from the side.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Sorien continued. \"The Draconia Clan already had tensions with God Gym.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He glanced at Garion for a moment. \"This conflict began when Dahlia, Draconia’s former genius that ran away years ago, actually joined God Gym.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He then continued. \"When it was known Dahlia was a key member in another grand faction... it damaged their reputation.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Drakenfel representatives listened quietly with cold expressions.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Sorien continued speaking calmly. \"At the same time...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He paused slightly. \"The Draconia Clan had secretly been working with demonic forces, and when it was found out by us...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He looked around the group. \"...they chose to abandon their position as a Grand Faction.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Floren tilted his head slightly. \"And ran to the Black Chimera.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Sorien nodded. \"Correct.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He clasped his hands behind his back again. \"That is the short version of events.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>For a moment the plateau became quiet again.\u003C\u002Fp>",1143,"2026-06-06T11:12:18.543Z",1,"novelbin.me","8513782a23408f8d2beb05239d39265200e15e1d74989f7435f5c08fde014eca","heretic-trainer-the-gym-is-my-cultivation-method-chapter-93","heretic-trainer-the-gym-is-my-cultivation-method-chapter-92",613,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Fheretic-trainer-the-gym-is-my-cultivation-method-cover.jpg"]