[{"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-475":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},1633470,2099,"Chapter 475: Wait… Are We Demonic","heretic-trainer-the-gym-is-my-cultivation-method-chapter-475",475,"\u003Cp>Pelion looked at Garion.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You can come with us,\" he said. \"The deal is a one-on-one fight, after all.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He lifted his hand slightly and gestured ahead. \"So come along. There’s nothing stopping you from watching.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Garion nodded once. \"...Alright.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He didn’t hesitate further.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He and the others followed behind Pelion as he began walking toward the main structure.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>For the first few minutes, no one spoke.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The only sounds were their footsteps and the faint noise of the battlefield fading behind them.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Dahlia walked beside Pelion, her pace steady.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After a moment, she glanced at him. \"...Sir Pelion.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Pelion turned his head slightly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Don’t call me that,\" he said. \"Just call me Pelion.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Dahlia nodded. \"Alright... Pelion.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She paused briefly, thinking. \"Then let me ask you something.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Her tone shifted, more serious now. \"How strong is my father right now?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She looked straight ahead as she spoke. \"...Is there any chance he’s stronger than you?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Pelion glanced at her, then raised an eyebrow slightly. \"Stronger than me?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He gave a short, almost amused breath. \"Of course not.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Dahlia didn’t look convinced. \"...But you said he’s a problem for you. And even for your master.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She frowned slightly. \"Doesn’t that mean he’s stronger than you?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Pelion’s expression tightened just a little. \"No.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He answered simply. \"It just means I don’t want to deal with him myself.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Dahlia’s eyes narrowed slightly. \"So...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She turned her head a bit toward him. \"You’re using us as your blade.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Pelion didn’t deny it. He kept walking forward at the same pace.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"...If you want to see it that way,\" he said calmly, \"then sure.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>There was a brief silence after that.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Dahlia walked a few more steps, then spoke again. \"...Then let me ask something else.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Pelion didn’t slow down. \"Go on.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Dahlia glanced at him, her expression more serious now. \"Is Black Chimera an evil faction?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Pelion didn’t answer immediately. He stayed quiet for a moment, thinking.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"...That’s hard to answer,\" he said at last.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He tilted his head slightly. \"We are a demonic faction. But that doesn’t automatically make us an evil one.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Dahlia frowned. \"...Aren’t those the same thing?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Before Pelion could respond, Garion stepped forward, moving beside her.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Of course they’re different,\" he said calmly. \"A demonic faction is just a group that cultivates using demonic mana.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He continued without rushing. \"But an evil faction is defined by what they do, not what kind of energy they use.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He glanced briefly at Pelion. \"Isn’t that right?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Pelion nodded once. \"Yeah.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He looked at Dahlia again. \"You could say Black Chimera has evil elements... but not all of us are like that.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He paused briefly. \"The ones who commit those acts are usually the lower-ranked members. The ones who failed to properly cultivate our demonic path.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His tone remained steady. \"They lose control. They become unstable.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He continued walking as he spoke. \"But those at the higher levels... we’ve fully mastered the path.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He tapped his chest lightly. \"We remain sane. We think clearly.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A short pause. \"So we don’t go around doing meaningless things.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Garion nodded slightly, then turned his head toward Dahlia. \"So if you’re saying demonic equals evil...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His tone stayed calm, but there was a hint of challenge in it. \"Are you saying God Gym is an evil faction too?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Dahlia stopped instantly. \"...What?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Clara blinked, clearly caught off guard. \"...Wait, what are you talking about?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Pelion also stopped, his brows lifting slightly. \"...Don’t tell me...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He looked at Garion more carefully. \"Did you train in a demonic path as well?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Rachel stepped forward immediately, her expression turning more serious than before. \"Garion...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Her voice lowered slightly. \"What exactly do you mean?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Garion looked at all of them and smiled. \"Relax.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He raised one hand slightly. \"Let me explain first.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He paused for a moment, making sure they were listening. \"You all know our main base, right? Demon Gate Island.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He glanced between them. \"That island used to be filled with demonic mana. Not just a little but extremely dense one.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Rachel listened quietly, her expression still serious.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Garion continued, calm as always. \"And the moment I started cultivating in that environment... the effects were better than anything else.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He shifted his stance slightly. \"So yes, Rachel... in a way, you could say we are demonic cultivators.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Rachel’s eyes narrowed just a little.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Garion raised his hand again before she could respond. \"But only in method.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He spoke clearly. \"Demonic mana is just a training tool for us.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He pointed lightly toward Pelion. \"Unlike our friend here, who uses demonic mana as his core source... as his actual mana.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Pelion stayed silent, watching him closely.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Garion continued. \"Our mana isn’t demonic.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He tapped his chest once. \"It’s our own, refined and strengthened through exposure to demonic mana.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A brief pause. \"So don’t worry too much, Rachel.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Rachel exhaled slowly, though she was still processing it. \"...You’re saying we use it to temper our mana, not replace it.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Garion nodded. \"Exactly.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Pelion, on the other hand, looked genuinely surprised. \"...You can actually do that?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Garion glanced at him. \"Of course.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He shrugged slightly. \"That’s just how our cultivation path works.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Pelion frowned slightly, still trying to understand. \"...No wonder you’re all this strong.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He let out a quiet breath. \"To think you’re using demonic mana as a training tool...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He shook his head. \"Even we wouldn’t dare do that.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His tone became more serious. \"Demonic mana is too aggressive and strong.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He looked at Garion again. \"That’s why we use it as our source instead.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A short pause. \"But you...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He narrowed his eyes slightly. \"You use it to refine your own mana instead.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Garion didn’t deny it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Pelion let out a small laugh, shaking his head again. \"...You really are insane.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Garion chuckled. \"Maybe.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He crossed his arms loosely. \"But it works, doesn’t it?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He glanced at the others briefly. \"And the results speak for themselves.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Pelion laughed softly, clearly amused now. \"Interesting. Very interesting.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He looked at Garion with a bit more respect this time. \"You otherworlders...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He paused slightly. \"...you’re all a little crazy.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Garion laughed as well. \"Yeah.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He nodded once. \"We are.\"\u003C\u002Fp>",1029,"2026-06-06T11:12:18.543Z",1,"novelbin.me","61285ac252548a5e5c99336eb9c92d709aed45f7dd137828a8049dda3b5012ed","heretic-trainer-the-gym-is-my-cultivation-method-chapter-476","heretic-trainer-the-gym-is-my-cultivation-method-chapter-474",613,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Fheretic-trainer-the-gym-is-my-cultivation-method-cover.jpg"]