[{"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-454":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},1633435,2099,"Chapter 454: The Glasses Guy Problem","heretic-trainer-the-gym-is-my-cultivation-method-chapter-454",454,"\u003Cp>A moment later, Garion stepped down onto the plateau.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Behind him, the disciples of God Gym followed one by one.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The group walked down calmly, spreading slightly behind Garion.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Compared to the massive armies gathered on the plateau, their number looked... very small.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Only around thirty people.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The surrounding factions immediately noticed. Murmurs spread through the gathered warriors.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"...That’s it?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Only thirty?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Is this a joke?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Sorien walked forward quickly, clearly surprised.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>When he reached Garion, he looked behind him again just to make sure he was seeing correctly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His eyebrows lifted. \"Garion...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He lowered his voice slightly. \"How can you bring so few people?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He pointed behind Garion. \"Only thirty?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Sorien shook his head. \"Are you kidding me?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He gestured toward the other armies around them. \"Other factions brought at least thousands of fighters.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Garion only smirked.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He casually placed his hands in his pockets. \"Relax, Sorien. These people...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He tilted his head slightly toward the disciples behind him. \"...are elites.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Several nearby warriors immediately frowned.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Before Sorien could respond, a voice suddenly cut in. \"Hey!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A tall man from the Drakenfel Clan stepped forward.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He wore heavy armor decorated with dragon-shaped engravings.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His sharp eyes scanned the group from God Gym. \"How dare you say that?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He crossed his arms. \"You brought only thirty people and call them elites?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He pointed toward the surrounding armies. \"All the people here are elites! Do you think we are weak?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Garion shrugged lightly. \"No.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then he smirked. \"I’m just saying...we’re the elite of the elites.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Several warriors around them scoffed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Drakenfel man’s expression darkened. \"Oh really?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He stepped forward. \"Then let’s test that.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Garion nodded casually. \"Sure.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He gestured toward his disciples. \"Pick anyone.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Drakenfel warrior slowly looked across the group.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His eyes moved from Valtor’s massive body... to Dahlia’s calm posture... to the twins whispering to each other...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then his gaze landed on one person.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A young man adjusting his glasses, Arden.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Fenric smirked. \"Then I choose him.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He pointed directly at Arden. \"The one with the glasses.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Some of the nearby warriors chuckled quietly. \"That one? He looks like a scholar.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Behind Garion, the disciples of God Gym exchanged looks.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Valtor scratched his head. \"...Did he choose Senior Arden because of his appearance?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Rynor snorted. \"He’s going to regret that.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Rynar grinned. \"Big mistake.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Garion simply smiled. \"Alright.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He turned slightly. \"Arden. Fight him.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Arden calmly stepped forward.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He slowly removed his glasses and folded them carefully before putting them into his pocket.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then he looked up at Fenric. \"Sure, Master.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Arden stepped forward slowly, stopping a few steps away from Fenric.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He rolled his shoulders once, then loosened his fingers like he was preparing for something simple.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Fenric watched him carefully.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His expression was calm, but his stance had already changed. His feet spread slightly apart. His hand moved near his weapon.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You look too relaxed,\" Fenric said.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Arden adjusted his sleeve. \"I usually am.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Some people nearby chuckled.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Fenric narrowed his eyes. \"...Don’t regret it later.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Arden didn’t reply. He simply stood there, waiting.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Meanwhile, a short distance away, Sianor stood beside Sorien with his arms behind his back.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His eyes were fixed on the two. \"Sorien.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Sorien turned slightly. \"Yes, Sovereign?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Sianor spoke calmly. \"Who do you think will win?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He tilted his head slightly toward Fenric. \"That one is not weak. He is almost at your level within the clan.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Sorien looked at Fenric, then at Arden.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He stayed silent for a moment. Then he exhaled softly. \"...I don’t know.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Sianor raised an eyebrow. \"Oh?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Sorien continued, \"Garion... is not normal.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He glanced toward Garion, who was casually standing with his arms crossed. \"His strength is strange. And his disciples...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Sorien looked back at Arden. \"...They are either very strong... or very strange.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He shook his head slightly. \"So I really don’t know what will happen.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Sianor gave a faint smile. \"Is that so?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He looked back toward the battlefield. \"Then let’s watch.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Back at the center, Fenric took a step forward.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He rolled his neck once and then looked straight at Arden. \"Let me show you something.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His voice carried across the plateau. \"Why the Drakenfel Clan can stand as a Grand Faction...and why we are even better than the Draconia Clan.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Several warriors around them nodded proudly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Fenric clenched his fist. A heavy pressure suddenly spread from his body.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then... CRACK!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His body began to change.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Dark scales slowly spread across his arms and neck. His muscles expanded, his posture growing taller and heavier. Two curved horns pushed out from his head.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In just a few seconds, Fenric transformed into a humanoid dragon. A low growl escaped his throat.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The ground beneath his feet cracked again as his weight increased.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Some of the surrounding warriors stepped back slightly. \"Here it comes...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Fenric looked down at Arden with a grin. \"This...is the special ability of the Drakenfel Clan.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He spread his arms slightly, showing off his transformed body. \"We take the dragon core... and fuse it into our body.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He stepped forward, each step leaving a mark on the ground. \"Now...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He pointed at Arden. \"You will lose.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Arden looked at him quietly. Then he tilted his head slightly. \"Is that so?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Fenric narrowed his eyes.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Arden continued, \"But... aren’t the Draconia Clan the same?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Fenric immediately snorted. \"Of course not.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He shook his head with clear disdain. \"We are Drakenfel. We use the power of dragons.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then his eyes turned colder. \"Draconia is different. They have dragon blood. They act like they are part of some noble dragon family.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He scoffed. \"To us... they are just prey.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A faint killing intent leaked out as he spoke. \"We are dragon slayers. And they... are the dragons we hunt.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Some of the Drakenfel warriors behind him smirked proudly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Arden listened quietly. Then he adjusted his sleeve again. \"I see.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Fenric frowned slightly. \"...That’s it?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Arden nodded once. \"Yes.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then he raised his hand slightly. \"Are you done explaining?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A few people nearby blinked.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Fenric’s expression darkened. \"...You’re very calm for someone about to lose.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Arden finally took one small step forward. \"Not really.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He looked straight at Fenric. \"I’m just trying to understand... what kind of person I’m about to break.\"\u003C\u002Fp>",1038,"2026-06-06T11:12:18.543Z",1,"novelbin.me","8dae08881111cacca9858aa2b09dc3cc1185a8ae016b211061fb1ef830496d20","heretic-trainer-the-gym-is-my-cultivation-method-chapter-154","heretic-trainer-the-gym-is-my-cultivation-method-chapter-153",613,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Fheretic-trainer-the-gym-is-my-cultivation-method-cover.jpg"]