[{"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-61":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},1633289,2099,"Chapter 61: Welcome to Hell Gym","heretic-trainer-the-gym-is-my-cultivation-method-chapter-61",61,"\u003Cp>A few hours passed, and soon up ahead, an island came into view. At first glance, it looked like any other island, except the sky above it was a bit unique.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A mass of dark purple clouds churned slowly, lightning flashing inside.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Garion lifted his chin, eyes wide in surprise.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"So this is it? The famous Demon Gate Island?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The elder at the bow nodded without turning.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Indeed. This is what you asked for, yes?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Garion’s lips twitched into a half smile.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This is not what I wanted, but what my system wanted. But fine. A challenge is a challenge.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He then crossed his arms and leaned back again against the railing, inspecting his new territory.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Dahlia stepped closer to the edge, clinging to it with both hands.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"It feels... heavy. Like the air is pressing down on me already.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Before the elder could answer, the sky around them suddenly darkened further.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>From the purple cloud, massive bird-like beasts broke through. Their features were black and their eyes red.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Dahlia flinched as she stumbled back, her heart pounding.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Master!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Garion straightened, cracking his knuckles, a grin forming on his face.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Finally, something fun.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But the elder only raised his hand calmly, stopping Garion.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Do not worry. I’ll handle this.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A circle of runes lit up along the edges of the flying ship, and in an instant, a glowing barrier appeared, wrapping the ship.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The first bird slammed into it with a screech, sparks flying as its claws scraped against the barrier, barely shaking the ship.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Dahlia’s eyes widened, staring in disbelief.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"It... it blocked it?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The elder lowered his hand, still smiling.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"This ship was built for numerous dangerous travels. Wild beasts cannot easily touch or even destroy it.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Another bird screeched and rammed into the barrier, but it was thrown back, flapping wildly before running away.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Garion leaned forward, tapping the barrier with his finger.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Not bad. A boat that flies and fights back. I really want to get one of these later.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Dahlia let out a shaky laugh, the color returning to her face.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Good. Because I thought we were about to become bird food.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Garion chuckled and patted her shoulder.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Relax, disciple. If the barrier didn’t work, I’d have wrestled one of those things out of the sky myself.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She gave him a flat look, knowing what he said was indeed the truth. His master was just that crazy.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The elder only shook his head, keeping his eyes on the growing island ahead.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Save your strength. What waits on Demon Gate Island is far more dangerous than a few birds.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The ship pressed forward, the barrier glowing faintly, carrying them straight towards the dangerous island.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>---\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The ship soon landed on the rocky shore of the Demon Gate Island.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The moment both Garion and Dahlia stepped off, both of them froze, feeling the different air around.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Garion’s boots sank into the dark soil, and his muscles instantly felt heavier, like the gravity had doubled.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Dahlia rubbed her arms, her face tense.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"It’s... heavy. Like the whole island is pushing down on me.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Garion clenched and unclenched his fists, testing his strength.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His chest rose and fell slower than usual, as if every breath was heavier than before.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Not just heavy. My body also feels... drained. It’s really strange.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Behind them, the elder just laughed before explaining it to them.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"This is the demonic mana that covers the Demon Gate Island. This is the main reason why most avoid this place.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The elder raised his fist, as if he were grabbing some of the mana.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"This mana seeps into the body, weakens the flow of mana, and makes the body work harder than usual.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He then shook his head, and confusion appeared in his eyes as he turned to Garion.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Yet, here you are, asking for this cursed island. I really cannot understand you.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Garion straightened his back and grinned.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"That’s simple. It’s just perfect for me. If my body is weakened here, then training in this state will only make it tougher.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Garion leaned in, staring back.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"And when we leave this place, healed and rested, we’ll be stronger than ever.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Dahlia turned sharply at him, her brows furrowed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Master, you call this perfect? It feels like my chest is being squeezed already?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Garion only laughed and tapped her shoulder.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"That’s the point. A true gym isn’t about comfort. It’s about struggle. No pain, no gain, right?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Of course, he didn’t mention the real reason, which was... the system had chosen this place itself.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The elder stroked his beard, nodding slowly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I see... I may not fully understand your body cultivation path, but your words seem to align with the way you live. I won’t advise you anymore.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He looked past them, toward the dark treeline.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Long ago, we built a small outpost deeper inside, hoping to study this island, but after years of no progress... we decided to abandon it.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He then gave Garion a map of the Demon Gate Island with the coordinates of the outpost.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"The building should still be standing. You may use it as the foundation for your new sect here.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Garion’s grin widened as he looked at the coordinates on the map.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Perfect. Saves me the trouble of building a new place from scratch.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Dahlia sighed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Master, you’ll probably tear the place down and rebuild it anyway.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Garion only chuckled, hearing what she said.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The elder then turned back toward the flying ship.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Then I shall leave you here. Remember, the God Gym’s name has already spread across the region after your victory.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The elder then raised his three fingers.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"In three months, I will return and bring those who wish to become your disciples.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Garion nodded firmly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Good. By then, this place will already be ours.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The elder stepped onto the ship, glancing back one last time.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Be careful, Demon Gate Island has swallowed many over the years.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>With a hum of runes, the ship lifted again, rising into the sky until it vanished into the clouds.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Garion stood still for a moment, staring at the dark sky.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The weight of mana pressed down on him, but his grin never faded.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Dahlia... Welcome to our new gym.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Dahlia groaned and rubbed her temple.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Only you would call this cursed island a gym, Master.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Garion laughed loud and clear as he looked forward to this cursed island.\u003C\u002Fp>",1066,"2026-06-06T11:12:18.542Z",1,"novelbin.me","95df5ca81ddcbd0a3c714181f0fe5d7dbc9a932c7eb08af83dd99c366c9791ea","heretic-trainer-the-gym-is-my-cultivation-method-chapter-62","heretic-trainer-the-gym-is-my-cultivation-method-chapter-60",613,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Fheretic-trainer-the-gym-is-my-cultivation-method-cover.jpg"]