[{"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-541":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},1633732,2099,"Chapter 541: Pride? Never Heard Of It","heretic-trainer-the-gym-is-my-cultivation-method-chapter-541",541,"\u003Cp>Sianor chuckled softly, then sighed. \"That’s the problem here... Heinkel.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He slowly lowered his arms, and the last traces of his sun energy dissolved into the air.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I’m not one of those idiots, those ancient elders clinging to pride.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He shifted his weight slightly, one hand brushing absently against his sleeve. \"I’m still a rational, modern human.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Heinkel stared at him, struggling to process what he was hearing.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Sianor continued, lifting his hand and summoning a faint flicker of his power.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"And you’re right. My power can’t restrain you. But killing demons... that’s all I’ve ever known.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He gave a small, almost indifferent shrug. \"So of course I’m giving up.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Heinkel’s expression tightened. \"Damn it... you... how can you be like this?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Sianor let out a low laugh. \"Of course I can. I’m the leader of the Grand Factions. Did you really think I’d throw my life away so easily?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His gaze shifted briefly to the others, calm but firm. \"And don’t underestimate them either. They’re strong in their own right.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Without waiting for a response, he turned and walked back toward the Grand Faction’s side, his steps steady and unhurried.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>---\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Heinkel let out a short laugh, though there was no real amusement in it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His gaze lingered on Sianor’s retreating figure. \"Fine. Then go back to where you belong, coward.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The words echoed across the arena, sharp and meant to sting, but Sianor didn’t turn. He kept walking, ignoring him completely.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>That only irritated Heinkel further. \"Tch.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He rolled his shoulders once, wings shifting behind him as his presence swelled again, filling the space Sianor had left behind.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Turning toward the grandstands, he raised his voice. \"Now then... which coward will face me next?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Just as Heinkel finished speaking, Clark stepped forward. \"Alright... my turn. You and Floren have already gone ahead.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Now back on their side, Sianor glanced at him briefly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Fine, but be careful. He’s an otherworlder too. That means he won’t be easy to deal with.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Clark smiled and gave a small nod. \"Don’t worry, Sianor. I’m an otherworlder as well and not a weak one.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Dahlia stepped up beside them, crossing her arms as her gaze settled on Sianor.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Sianor rubbed the back of his head with a sheepish look. \"Sorry about that... but he’s kind of my weakness.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Dahlia let out a quiet sigh before turning her attention to Clark, her expression steady and serious. \"This is the last match. Make sure you win.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Clark met her eyes without hesitation and nodded once. \"Don’t worry Dahlia. I’ll win this one.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Rachel stepped closer as well. Her expression was calm but serious, her gaze briefly scanning Heinkel before settling on Clark.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Don’t rush it,\" she said quietly. \"He’s not like the others.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Clark exhaled through his nose, rolling his neck slightly as if loosening himself. \"I know.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>With that, he stepped into the arena and faced Heinkel.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Unlike Sianor, I’m not built to counter demons,\" Clark said evenly. \"But I have the perfect foundation.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Heinkel smirked. \"Good. Because I’m getting tired of boring fights.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Clark’s lips twitched into a faint smile. \"Same. Let’s finish this, once and for all.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>---\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Clark stepped forward, steadying his breath. He tried to shift something subtle around his body, like pressure settling into place.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Heinkel’s smirk widened as he stretched his wings. \"Good. At least you don’t look like you’re going to run.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Clark lifted his gaze, locking eyes with him. \"Try me, then.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Heinkel laughed. \"That’s more like it.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Clark moved first, shooting forward in a straight line.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At the same time, wind gathered around his leg, compressing into a dense, coiled force.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The moment he closed the gap, lightning flickered along his arms, and he struck.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Tempest Breaker]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Wind and lightning burst forward together, a sharp, tearing force aimed directly at Heinkel’s chest.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Heinkel didn’t dodge. He raised one hand, forming a thin layer of black-and-white energy.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The attack collided against it with a violent crack, the opposing forces grinding against each other before pushing both of them back.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Clark narrowed his eyes slightly. \"Not bad.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Heinkel lowered his hand.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Faint scorch marks flickered across his skin, already fading as the dual energy around him smoothed everything out.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You’re quite fast,\" he said, his smirk returning, \"but not fast enough to defeat me.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Heinkel stepped forward, then vanished.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Clark reacted instantly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His stance shifted as earth mana surged through his legs, anchoring him firmly to the ground.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The moment Heinkel reappeared at his side, claws already slicing through the air, Clark didn’t retreat.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Instead, he dropped his weight and drove his fist forward, power condensing around it like solid stone.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Tectonic Crush]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The attacks collided.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A thunderous shockwave erupted as claw met reinforced fist, splitting the ground beneath them and sending cracks racing outward.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Heinkel’s grin widened. \"You’ve improved... but do you really think you can defeat me?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Clark only smiled, calm and unshaken. \"I’m not done yet... you know that, right?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His free hand moved.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Water gathered instantly, warping into shape as it coiled around Heinkel’s arm, tightening with crushing force.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Abyssal Tide Lock]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The liquid bound him like living chains, dragging at his movement and throwing off his balance.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Heinkel smirked. A black-and-white aura pulsed from his body once.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The water shattered apart, dispersing into mist as the hold was erased.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Clark clicked his tongue. \"So you can break free that easily...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He released the technique at once and leapt back as a surge of heat rushed toward him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Heinkel’s counterattack came immediately.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His hand thrust forward, that strange dual energy compressing into a dense, violent pulse.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Clark crossed his arms, wind and lightning snapping together into a barrier in front of him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The blast struck.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A sharp impact forced him back several steps before he dug his heels in and stabilized.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Silence fell.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>For a brief moment, both of them stood still once more.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Clark exhaled slowly, rolling his wrist. \"You’re really not easy to defeat.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Heinkel tilted his head, amused. \"You’re not weak either... but...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His grin sharpened. \"You’re just a human, not a perfect chimera like me.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Clark’s expression didn’t change. His gaze remained steady.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Then today,\" he said evenly, \"is the day that perfect chimera gets broken by a human like me.\"\u003C\u002Fp>",1042,"2026-06-06T11:12:30.898Z",1,"novelbin.me","53337527807167d7ce67166ffe562c49a184812eef9e0e114ce38a621769f96f","heretic-trainer-the-gym-is-my-cultivation-method-chapter-542","heretic-trainer-the-gym-is-my-cultivation-method-chapter-540",613,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Fheretic-trainer-the-gym-is-my-cultivation-method-cover.jpg"]