[{"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-62":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},1633290,2099,"Chapter 62: Can’t Handle the Spice","heretic-trainer-the-gym-is-my-cultivation-method-chapter-62",62,"\u003Cp>Garion stood on the rocky ground, eyes locked onto the storm clouds above. His arms were crossed as if waiting.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>’System, I’m here. What do you want me to do now? Why did you make me relocate to this cursed island?’\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But there was only silence. Nothing appeared like before, frowning his face even deeper.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Dahlia noticed his frown and tilted her head.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"What’s wrong, Master? You’ve been astraing for a while. Why don’t we go inside and look around?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Garion forced a small smile, waving her off.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"It’s nothing. Let’s stay here for now. Our bodies need time to adjust to this aura. Sit down and try to cultivate first.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She blinked, then nodded.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Alright.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She lowered herself onto a flat rock, closing her eyes as she steadied her breathing.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Garion kept standing, his jaw tight.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>’Damn system, where are you? Don’t play games with me now.’\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And still... There was nothing, and the silence continued.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He let out a sigh and sat cross-legged on the cold ground.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Fine. Let’s just try cultivating first.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He closed his eyes and drew in the surrounding mana. Instantly, he noticed the difference.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It was heavier and sharper. Absorbing each strand of demonic mana was like swallowing shards of glass.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His chest tightened, and his head had throbbed as if needles were piercing his mind.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"This... this isn’t the same at all.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Every breath of energy felt like it was trying to tear his body apart.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But he forced it through his veins, pushing it into his marrow.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The pain made his teeth grind, but slowly, the flow began to settle.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then he felt it. The mana-blood, his marrow produced after absorbing this demonic aura... was different.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Garion opened one eye slightly, smirking despite the sweat rolling down his face.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"It hurts like hell, but the result...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He exhaled sharply.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The energy in his body was thicker and richer, as if it had been upgraded.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The best comparisons popped into his head, made him chuckle.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"If I consider normal mana as chicken soup, then this demonic mana is like top-quality, premium soup, except...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His eyes narrowed, thinking about the pain he had, cultivating it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Someone had dumped a mountain of chillies and strange spices inside. It was painful to consume, but the effect is on a whole other level.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He opened his eyes and glanced at Dahlua. Her brows furrowed, teeth clenched as she tried to cultivate.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Garion smirked.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Oi, Dahlia.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Dahlia opened one eye, glaring at him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Master... this is insane. It feels like my blood is on fire.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Garion leaned back on his hands, grinning.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Exactly. That’s the point. No pain, no gain.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Dahlia groaned.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You always say that...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Garion just smirked, advising her how to cultivate this demonic mana.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"And I’m always right. Now, push through it. Don’t fight the pain, use it. Let it tear you down and build you back stronger.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Dahlia’s shoulder shook as she drew in another breath.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She clenched her fists on her knees, forcing herself to keep going.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Finally, a strained groan slipped out.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Damn, Master... It’s too painful.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Garion rose to his feet, brushing dust off his robe.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Then do it slowly. No one said you have to master it all at once.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He stretched his arms, then jerked his chin toward the treeline.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Come on. Let’s walk while you cultivate. Sitting still won’t help us get stronger any faster.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Dahlia opened her eyes, sweat running down her cheek as she nodded, pushing herself up with a grunt.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Alright... I’ll try.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Garion put his hand lightly on her shoulder, his grin never fading.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Good. Keep cultivating slowly. Let the mana flow while your body moves. This island’s gonna be our training ground, so you better get used to it.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Together, they started walking inland, the demonic aura of Demon Gate Island pressing harder with each step.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But just as Garion set his foot inside, a familiar glow flickered instantly before his eyes.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Location Confirmed: Demon Gate Island]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Follow the guidance arrow to your destination]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A glowing arrow floated faintly in the air, pointing toward a certain direction.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Garion’s face darkened, and he suddenly shouted out loud.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Damn system! Why are you only showing up now? Where the hell were you earlier?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Dahlia flinched at his outburst and turned quickly, blinking at him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Master? Why are you shouting so loudly like that? What appeared?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Garion straightened his back and smiled a little.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Oh, nothing. I thought I saw something, but it must’ve been the demonic mana messing with my head. Makes me restless, that’s all.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Dahlia tilted her head, studying him, then sighed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Tch. Please don’t scare me like that. I thought something really dangerous popped out.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She shook her head and refocused on her cultivation as she walked.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Garion’s smile faded the moment Dahlia refocused her attention.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>’The hell, system? What took you so long? You’re late, and you don’t even answer when I ask.’\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But just like usual, it stayed silent.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Garion clicked his tongue and let out a long sigh.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Damn system...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Still, the glowing arrow in front of him moved gently to another location, waiting for him to follow it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Garion then stopped and turned around, walking toward the new direction.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Dahlia was surprised when she noticed the different path Garion took.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Master? Wait... you’re going the wrong way. According to the map, the outpost is over there.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She pointed in another direction, deeper into the forest.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Garion kept walking, smirking.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Yeah, I know. But I’ve got a feeling there’s something interesting this way. Let’s take a look first.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Dahlia’s brows furrowed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"A feeling...?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Garion smirked without looking back.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Trust me. My feelings never lie.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She let out a groan, following him from behind.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Every time you say that, and we end up in some mess.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Garion laughed, waving her off.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Hahaha! But every mess makes us even stronger.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The arrow gleamed faintly ahead, pulling him off the beaten path and deeper into the unknown shadows of the Demon Gate Island.\u003C\u002Fp>",1001,"2026-06-06T11:12:18.542Z",1,"novelbin.me","3770fb5b7e0a4d0100ef76b7bf7081655b03748462df977d9fa9a1e2b3048ee6","heretic-trainer-the-gym-is-my-cultivation-method-chapter-63","heretic-trainer-the-gym-is-my-cultivation-method-chapter-61",613,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Fheretic-trainer-the-gym-is-my-cultivation-method-cover.jpg"]