[{"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-468":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},1633460,2099,"Chapter 468: Others Didn’t Do So Well","heretic-trainer-the-gym-is-my-cultivation-method-chapter-468",468,"\u003Cp>Garion and the others were already on their way back to the gathering point.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The battlefield behind them had finally fallen silent.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Smoke still lingered in the air, drifting slowly across the scorched ground, but no one looked back.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Garion walked at the front, his hands behind his back, calm as always. His gaze shifted slightly toward Dahlia.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"What about the golden dragons? Did they cause any trouble?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Dahlia rolled her shoulders as she walked, stretching her neck once before answering. \"Nope.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She glanced at him, a small, confident smile forming. \"They probably saw what we did earlier. Didn’t even try anything.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Clara snorted from behind, crossing her arms. \"Yeah. After watching that fight, even dragons would think twice.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Eliza stayed silent but gave a small nod, her eyes calm and observant.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Garion looked at them for a moment, then nodded faintly. \"I see. That’s good.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He paused slightly, his eyes narrowing as if thinking ahead. \"Let’s check how the others are doing.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Dahlia smirked. \"Hopefully they didn’t embarrass us.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Clara laughed. \"If they did, Master’s going to make them regret it.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Garion let out a quiet chuckle but didn’t reply.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>---\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Not long after, Garion and the God Gym group arrived at the agreed gathering point.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The area was already filled with members from other factions.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Each group had clearly drawn boundaries, standing apart from one another.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>There was an unspoken tension in the air, even though no one was actively fighting.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Garion slowed his steps as he descended from the flying ship. \"It seems most of them have already returned...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Dahlia scanned the area and pointed to one side. \"Except that one.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Garion followed her gaze and quickly understood what she meant.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Drakenfel Clan.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Out of all the factions present, they were the ones most familiar with the Draconia Clan. And yet...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Their numbers had dropped significantly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Without hesitation, he began walking toward them. Dahlia and the others followed closely behind.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As they approached, one of the Drakenfel members looked up and stiffened slightly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The tension in their group was obvious. Injured members sat or leaned against each other, some still bleeding, others barely able to stand.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Fenric stepped forward to meet Garion.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He was the same man who had questioned God Gym’s strength before. The same one who had fought Arden earlier.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But now...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>There was no trace of confidence on his face.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His expression was tight, his brow furrowed, and his jaw slightly clenched.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Garion stopped in front of him and spoke calmly. \"What happened? How did your numbers drop this much?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Fenric let out a slow breath before answering.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"The war...\" he began, shaking his head slightly, \"was completely different from what we expected.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His hand tightened into a fist. \"We never thought the enemy would switch their cultivation path so quickly.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He glanced back at his injured members, his expression darkening.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"That’s why our usual anti-dragon spells didn’t work. And this...\" he gestured around him, \"...is the result.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Dahlia frowned slightly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"It didn’t work?\" she asked. \"Are you sure? No matter how they change, they’re still dragons, aren’t they?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Fenric’s expression tightened further.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I understand what you mean,\" he said, \"but what we saw on the battlefield was completely different.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His hands clenched slightly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"They’re not dragons anymore,\" he continued. \"They’ve become something... demonic. That’s why our spells failed.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Dahlia clicked her tongue.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"No wonder your clan ended up in the worst condition,\" she said. \"You specialize in hunting dragons. If your opponent isn’t a dragon anymore...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Clara sighed and finished her thought. \"Then your biggest advantage disappears. And this is what happens.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Fenric didn’t deny it. He gave a small, bitter nod.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"That’s true,\" he said. \"But that’s not the main reason we lost this badly.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He fell silent for a moment, clearly recalling something unpleasant.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Garion watched him quietly, then spoke. \"This happened because of one person, didn’t it?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Fenric’s eyes widened slightly. \"How... how do you know that?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Garion met his gaze calmly, a faint smile forming on his face.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"And let me guess,\" he continued, \"it was a Chimera Commander from Black Chimera, right?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Fenric froze for a moment before nodding. \"Yes... it was.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His voice lowered slightly. \"A Chimera appeared... and killed most of our members like it was nothing.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He exhaled slowly, trying to steady himself. \"Thankfully, he was alone. That gave most of us a chance to escape. But even then... the damage was already too great.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His gaze shifted downward. \"Most of the ones we lost were our frontline fighters. Some of our strongest members.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He let out another breath, longer this time. \"Right now, our condition is the worst among all factions. We’re... considering pulling back.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A brief silence fell over the group. Then...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I agree with you, Fenric.\" A calm voice came from the side.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Everyone turned at once.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Sianor, the Patriarch of the Solmira Clan, was already walking toward them.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He stopped beside Fenric and looked at him with a composed expression.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"This time, your opponent wasn’t a dragon,\" Sianor said. \"So it’s only natural that your advantage disappeared.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Fenric frowned slightly, then nodded. \"Yeah...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He looked away, frustration still evident on his face. \"But still... retreating after losing this much...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Sianor shook his head gently. \"You don’t need to worry about that.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He placed a hand on Fenric’s shoulder. \"The information your clan provided about the Draconia Clan and its territory was extremely valuable.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Fenric blinked, slightly surprised.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Sianor continued. \"You’ve already contributed more than enough.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then he turned slightly and pointed toward a group of captured dragons nearby. \"I’ll give you some of them as compensation for your losses.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Several Drakenfel members immediately looked up, their expressions filled with surprise.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Fenric’s eyes widened. \"...Is that really allowed?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Sianor nodded without hesitation. \"Of course. Take them.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He spoke calmly. \"At the very least, it will reduce your losses from this war.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Fenric stared at him for a moment, then bowed deeply. \"Thank you for your kindness, Patriarch Sianor.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Sianor raised his hand slightly, stopping him from bowing any further. \"There’s no need for that.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His expression remained calm. \"This war was initiated under Solmira’s call in the first place.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He looked directly at Fenric. \"So taking responsibility is only natural for us.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Fenric slowly straightened up, remaining silent.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Sianor then continued. \"And it’s not just us.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He briefly glanced toward the other factions. \"Several factions have already agreed to provide support as well.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then he returned his gaze to Fenric. \"So you don’t need to force yourself to stay.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His hand remained on Fenric’s shoulder. \"If you choose to withdraw... do it without hesitation.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Fenric’s shoulders finally relaxed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He closed his eyes for a moment, then opened them again, determination settling in.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Thank you, sir,\" he said. \"For now, we will withdraw. Our clan has suffered heavy losses.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He paused briefly. \"We will pray for your success.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Sianor gave a small, approving smile as he watched them prepare to leave.\u003C\u002Fp>",1159,"2026-06-06T11:12:18.543Z",1,"novelbin.me","2611166d2ac611d872e4a4512930cd6771bc96ee763d82a7ad07d4bcab67ad8d","heretic-trainer-the-gym-is-my-cultivation-method-chapter-165","heretic-trainer-the-gym-is-my-cultivation-method-chapter-467",613,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Fheretic-trainer-the-gym-is-my-cultivation-method-cover.jpg"]