[{"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-52":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},1633280,2099,"Chapter 52: Workout in Hell","heretic-trainer-the-gym-is-my-cultivation-method-chapter-52",52,"\u003Cp>Garion crossed his arms, staring at the grey-robed elder with a huge grin.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I don’t know much. I just heard the name, and it sounds cool. So I figured... why not move there?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He leaned forward, narrowing his eyes.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"But looking at your and the others’ faces, it seems like it’s not just any island, huh?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The elder’s expression grew serious as he nodded slowly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Indeed. As the name suggests, it is essentially a demon world island. That’s why it’s called Demon Gate Island.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He then continued, his voice carrying more weight.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"The island is filled with demonic mana. It corrupts the body and mind of cultivators. Anyone who trains there risks losing themselves.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He raised his finger, warning him even more.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"And also... the beasts that live there... all of them have been demonized. They are violent, twisted, and stronger than the usual beasts.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Dahlia frowned, crossing her arms.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"So basically, everything there wants to kill us.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The elder gave her a sharp look but didn’t deny it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Indeed, but it was not that extremely dangerous, as there are no real demons there.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The elder leaned in, warning her.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"But still, this island remains as one of the most dangerous places in this region.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Garion nodded calmly, rubbing his chin.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I see. Dangerous place and demonic mana. Beast gone mad. Sounds like a good workout place for me.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The elder blinked, taken aback.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Workout...?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Garion chuckled.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Yeah. A good gym is supposed to push you until you break. If the environment itself tries to break you, then working out there will make you stronger, faster.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The other elders shook their heads in disbelief.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Madness...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Does he truly intend to live and build a sect there?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Garion ignored them and asked another question related to it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"How about resources? What about the land itself?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The gray-robed elder frowned, hesitant. Still, he answered honestly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I don’t really know. Few dare to set foot on the island, so few knew how rich the island really is, but...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He looked at Garion, smiling a bit.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Seeing how it was remained untouched, the natural resources should be... quite rich.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Garion nodded again, and a satisfied look crossed his face for once. But still inside, his mind churned.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It is indeed a good place, as no one ever claimed it, but still, why did it need to be this island?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Just what is hidden in this island that the system forced me to build the root of God Gym there?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It wasn’t very clear to him, but he knew he’d only find the answer by going there himself.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Garion then clapped his hands once, startling the other.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Alright then. Since cultivators usually avoid the island, just give us the whole island.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The crowd exploded in shock.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"The whole island?!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Is he insane?!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The gray-robed elder raised a brow.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"The entire island... are you certain?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Garion smirked.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Of course. You said it yourself, no one else wants it. Then I’ll take it all. God Gym doesn’t share.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Dahlia grinned faintly, her pride showing..\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Figures. Master only thinks big.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The elder sighed, shaking his head.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Very well. If that is your wish, the Demon Gate Island shall belong to the God Gym.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The elder then narrowed his eyes, warning him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"But I warn you, Garion. Once it’s yours, you cannot return it, and you need to make sure that no demon beasts escaped from that island.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Garion waved his hand lazily.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Sure. Don’t worry about it. I will make sure to turn it into the best gym in the world, and no demon beasts will escape from that island.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then he paused, thinking about something, and his grin sharpened.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"But that feels too easy for you to do, right? So why don’t you give us more?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Garion then spread his arms wide to the sky.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Spread the news that God Gym, the winner of this once-a-decade tournament, is starting a sect there, and in three months, I will open a recruitment test.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He turned back toward teh elder.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Your job is simple. Spread the word and help me send those who want to join straight to the island in three months.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The crowd erupted again.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The gray-robed elder looked at Garion long and hard.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You’re really serious about this?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Garion smirked, staring back at the elder.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Dead Serious.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The system tells me to recruit one hundred new members, but it doesn’t specify a time limit. So even three months later is no issue.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>---\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The gray-robed elder let out a long sigh, then raised his hand, silencing the crowd.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Very well. I will accept your request.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>All eyes turned to the center stage as the elder announced the prize.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"As the champion of this tournament, Dahlia has chosen teh third reward. A request.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Her demand has been heard and agreed to. From this moment forward, Demon Gate Island shall belong to the God Gym.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The entire arena erupted at once, but the elder silenced them once again.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"For a full decade, no sect shall disturb teh God Gym, nor enter its territory. I will personally enforce this decree.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The elder coughed a bit before continuing.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Furthermore, in three months’ time, the name of the God Gym will be spread across the region.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"And anyone who wishes to join them will be sent directly to them.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The whispers rose again, a mix of disbelief and excitement.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The elder turned to Garion, his gaze sharp.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Is that enough for you, Garion?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Garion smirked, folding his arms.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Yeah. That’ll do.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The elder’s eyes narrowed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Then I must ask... do you wish to go to Demon Gate Island now? I can send you there immediately.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Dahlia turned to Garion quickly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Master, are we really going right now?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Garion laughed, shaking his head.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Later. We need to pack some stuff first in our mountain base.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He then leaned toward her.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Do you want to go there with this cloth, leaving all the other clothes you had in your room?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Dahlia frowned, hearing that, and quickly her cheek reddened.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The elder just laughed and nodded slowly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I see. Very well. Then I will wait for you in the city tomorrow.\"\u003C\u002Fp>",1027,"2026-06-06T11:12:18.542Z",1,"novelbin.me","e53d0b3876a3d40031c95c2a7f42faf43d6d872d092d920d60b2d73a1ffed20a","heretic-trainer-the-gym-is-my-cultivation-method-chapter-53","heretic-trainer-the-gym-is-my-cultivation-method-chapter-51",613,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Fheretic-trainer-the-gym-is-my-cultivation-method-cover.jpg"]