[{"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-97":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},1633375,2099,"Chapter 97: Vegetables? Over My Dead Body!","heretic-trainer-the-gym-is-my-cultivation-method-chapter-97",97,"\u003Cp>Garion walked into the training hall just as everyone was finishing their sets.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Sweat covered the floor, and the sound of heavy breathing filled the air.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Dahlia wiped her face with a towel and turned as Garion stepped forward. His calm voice attracted all attention.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Now that Dahlia has finished her closed-door cultivation, and it’s already been three months since you all started cultivating and training...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A smirk appeared on Garion’s face.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I think it’s the perfect time for you all to go on the hunt for some Demonic Beasts.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The room went silent. A few disciples froze mid-stretch. Others exchanged uneasy glances.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Hunt?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"As in... hunting Demonic Beasts?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Garion nodded once. \"Of course.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The disciples tensed up. They had trained for months, but none of them had faced real beasts before.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"But Master, this is the famous, dangerous Demon Gate Island... Even the weakest beasts here are really strong and fierce Demonic Beasts!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Yeah, what he is saying is true. Their claws can tear stone, and their roars alone can stun people...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Dahlia crossed her arms, watching quietly, wanting to see how her Master handled this.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Garion just stayed calm.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You’ve all been training to get stronger, haven’t you? This island might be fierce, but that’s why it’s perfect.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A few disciples lowered their heads. Some bit their lips, unsure.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Their hands trembled slightly, a mix of nervousness and excitement.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Garion let the silence linger for a moment before his tone shifted.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Well,\" he said, tapping his chin.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"If you’re all too scared, we could just stay here. It’s not like we’ll be eating dinner anyway.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The disciples looked up.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He continued casually.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"The restaurant’s out of meat. It was completely empty. So unless someone hunts today...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He shrugged.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"We’re only going to eat vegetables for dinner and no meat.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>For a second, everyone blinked. Then one disciple blurted out.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Wait, what? No meat? At all?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Another one gasped.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You mean... no roasted demonic boar? No savory beast stew?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Garion raised an eyebrow, smiling a little.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Exactly.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>That was all it took. The fear disappeared instantly. The disciples’ faces lit up with panic and determination.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"No way I’m eating dinner with only vegetables! Meat is life!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Yeah! We trained so hard for three months. How can we lose to a few beasts?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A chorus of agreement followed. Some started stretching again, and others began grabbing their gear.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The earlier hesitation and fear had all completely vanished.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Garion smirked.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Oh? Suddenly so motivated?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Dahlia chuckled, shaking her head.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You really knew how to handle them, Master.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Garion only chuckled, folding his arms.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Motivation comes in many forms and in this case... meat.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Dahlia placed her hands on her hips, looking at the disciples scrambling to prepare.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Alright, you heard Master. Gear up! Let’s see how strong you’ve really become.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Yes, Senior Sister!\" they shouted together.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Arden, on the other hand, stepped up beside Dahlua, adjusting his gloves.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Sister Dahlia... Do you think we’re ready for real combat?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She looked at him for a moment, then smiled.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"We won’t know until we try.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He nodded, still a little nervous.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Garion walked toward the large doors at the end of the hall, pushing them open.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Remember. This isn’t just about hunting beasts. It’s about testing yourselves.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Garion pointed at the land outside the God Gym.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Out there, you’ll face things that don’t care how many push-ups you’ve done. Stay sharp and watch your back.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The disciples straightened, their earlier playfulness fading into focus.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Garion looked over his shoulder, and a faint grin appeared on his face.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Now move out. The battlefield’s waiting.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Dahlia cracked her neck and took the lead, her eyes gleaming.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Let’s go, God Gym disciples! Today... we hunt!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A unified shout rose behind her as they followed Dahlia into the wild, hearts pounding with both fear and excitement.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>---\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Dahlia stood at the front of the group, her jacket fluttering slightly in the wind.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Behind her, the disciples lined up. All of them were wearing the same black combat gear: sleeveless tops, long pants, armored gloves, and boots.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A few female disciples tugged their jackets tighter out of habit, while the guys kept flexing their arms, trying to look cool and brave.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Make sure your wraps are tight,\" Dahlia said, glancing back.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You don’t want your wrist breaking before the beast does.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Yes, Senior Sister Dahlia!\" the group shouted.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A few adjusted their gauntlets again, checking the starops. Others stretched their arms and legs, shaking off tension.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They don’t use any swords, spears, or other types of weapons. They only wore reinforced gauntlets and combat boots.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>One of the girls laughed nervously.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"We’re really going in bare-handed, huh?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Not bare-handed,\" another replied, raising his fists.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"These are God Hands.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The others chuckled, loosening the air for a moment until a deep growl echoed from ahead.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>From between the trees, a group of Demonic Boars emerged.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Their eyes glowed faintly red, and their tusks were jagged like broken blades.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Each one was as tall as a horse, muscles bulding under black fur.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They snorted, stomping the ground hard enough to shake the dirt.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The disciples swallowed hard. Even after their training, seeing real demonic beasts this close was something else.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Dahlia didn’t flinch. She stepped forward, rolling her shoulders.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"First Realm Demonic Boars. They were big, dumb, and full of juicy, tasty meat.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>One disciple whispered.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"They look a bit... too big for dinner.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Dahlia grinned.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Then eat more. After this hunt, all of you will be so hungry, you can eat a horse.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A few laughed weakly, but no one moved. The boar snorted again, pawing the ground.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Dahlia’s smile faded and her voice hardened.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You all trained for three months and now... this is the time for you all to prove that you are indeed the true members of God Gym.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Her gaze swept across the group.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Don’t think. Just move and trust the strength of your own trained body.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The disciples nodded, some breathing deeply, trying to steady themselves.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Dahlia lifted her hand and pointed toward the beasts.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Go and attack those demonic boars.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then she grinned widely, her teeth flashing.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Tonight we feast on the tasty and juicy meats of demonic boars!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>That was all it took to make all of them go straight toward the tasty demonic boars.\u003C\u002Fp>",1053,"2026-06-06T11:12:18.542Z",1,"novelbin.me","45871e6f4de4ebbdef358ac6c18053ab10caffc408cdc180f622e67bec677daf","heretic-trainer-the-gym-is-my-cultivation-method-chapter-98","heretic-trainer-the-gym-is-my-cultivation-method-chapter-450",613,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Fheretic-trainer-the-gym-is-my-cultivation-method-cover.jpg"]