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Heretic Trainer: The Gym Is My Cultivation Method

Chapter 248: The Puzzle Only Arden Notices · Oct 17, 2026

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201 Chapter 201: Twin Resonance Ignition 2026-10-17
202 Chapter 202: The Price of Betrayal 2026-10-17
203 Chapter 203: Raviel’s Clan Is Gone… Let’s Eat First 2026-10-17
204 Chapter 204: Awakened Physiques, Still Idiots 2026-10-17
205 Chapter 205: Surprise Island Expansion Pack 2026-10-17
206 Chapter 206: New Island Discovered! 2026-10-17
207 Chapter 207: Demon Gate Flashbacks 2026-10-17
208 Chapter 208: Three Origins in One Hole 2026-10-17
209 Chapter 209: Island Now Under Renovation 2026-10-17
210 Chapter 210: Archipelago of Gods 2026-10-17
211 Chapter 211: The First God Clans Are Born 2026-10-17
212 Chapter 212: One Month of Pain for Everyone 2026-10-17
213 Chapter 213: Welcome to Hell Training: Couple Edition 2026-10-17
214 Chapter 214: Hands-On Training… Literally 2026-10-17
215 Chapter 215: Cracking a Mana Core Like an Egg 2026-10-17
216 Chapter 216: Splitting Cells and Dying Inside 2026-10-17
217 Chapter 217: Please Grab a Cadaver 2026-10-17
218 Chapter 218: The Elders Realize Human Bodies Are Scary 2026-10-17
219 Chapter 219: Survive the Crack or Crack First 2026-10-17
220 Chapter 220: If He’s Screaming, He’s Fine 2026-10-17
221 Chapter 221: If She’s Screaming, She’s Fine 2026-10-17
222 Chapter 222: They Survived Awakening Just to Suffer Again 2026-10-17
223 Chapter 223: The Twins Betray Their Mom 2026-10-17
224 Chapter 224: Final Day of Hell Training 2026-10-17
225 Chapter 225: Celebrate First, Suffer Later 2026-10-17
226 Chapter 226: God Gym Membership Explodes Overnight 2026-10-17
227 Chapter 227: Three Golden Arrows 2026-10-17
228 Chapter 228: Prodigies Fight, Kid Gets Chosen 2026-10-17
229 Chapter 229: Revalis And Avenora: Now a Gym. 2026-10-17
230 Chapter 230: Dahlia’s Proud Dorm Tour 2026-10-17
231 Chapter 231: Morning Panic Begins Immediately 2026-10-17
232 Chapter 232: First Lesson: Don’t Vomit 2026-10-17
233 Chapter 233: Who Designed The Human Body?! 2026-10-17
234 Chapter 234: Four Hundred Fifty Walking Disasters 2026-10-17
235 Chapter 235: Questions Safety Again 2026-10-17
236 Chapter 236: Reward Pending... Suffer 2026-10-17
237 Chapter 237: Balance Platforms Claim Victims 2026-10-17
238 Chapter 238: Mersha Drinks It Like Juice 2026-10-17
239 Chapter 239: Restaurant Becomes Actual Warzone 2026-10-17
240 Chapter 240: Breakfast War, Round Two Begins 2026-10-17
241 Chapter 241: System Finally Pays Its Debts 2026-10-17
242 Chapter 242: Welcome to Divine Dojo Hell 2026-10-17
243 Chapter 243: Supplement Lab: Heaven or Horror? 2026-10-17
244 Chapter 244: Mersha’s New Domain Begins 2026-10-17
245 Chapter 245: Demon Gate Island Wakes Up 2026-10-17
246 Chapter 246: Prototype Potions Cause Emotional Damage 2026-10-17
247 Chapter 247: When the Second Realm Wakes 2026-10-17
248 Chapter 248: The Puzzle Only Arden Notices 2026-10-17
249 Chapter 249: Dahlia’s Team Has Had Enough 2026-10-17
250 Chapter 250: Dahlia Awakens While Screaming in Pain 2026-10-17

Arden stood still in the middle of the battlefield, the sounds of clashing, roaring, and Valtor screaming in the background fading from his mind.

His brows furrowed. He rubbed his chin slowly, deep in thought.

”Hold on...” he whispered. ”Last year, they never awakened. So they’re not seasonal beasts.”

He took a step forward, staring at the forest.

”That means... what? Every three years? Four years?”

He shook his head. ”No... this pattern makes no sense. Just what the hell is this island hiding?”

He crouched again, touching the ground.

”And because of the demonic mana, nobody investigates... Everyone avoids this place,” Arden muttered.

”But for us... the mana helps our bodies. It strengthens us instead of poisoning us.”

He stood up slowly.

”I think... I need to check this deeper.”

A voice popped up right beside him.

”Hey, Brother Arden.”

Arden flinched and turned his head sharply.

Standing beside him, smiling like he hadn’t just appeared out of thin air, was Dion Dulcoria, his first real friend.

The only person who stood by him back when everyone in the clan bullied him.

The only one who grabbed his wrist and said, ”Let’s get out of here,” when Arden had enough with his clan.

The one who brought him to the God Gym’s first disciple recruitment.

Dion lifted one hand in greeting. ”Yo.”

Arden exhaled softly. ”Dion... don’t sneak up like that.”

Dion only laughed, brushing his light hair back.

He always looked too clean for the battlefield, like a rich young master who took a wrong turn into a jungle.

”Well, you were staring at the dirt like it was gold,” Dion said. ”What’s wrong?”

Arden explained everything he had just thought about the beasts, the strange hibernation pattern, and the island’s secrets.

Dion listened quietly, nodding along, arms crossed.

When Arden finished, Dion whistled.

”I see... yeah, that is interesting.” He flicked his fingers lightly, like tapping a wine glass.

”If there’s some weird cycle, this island might be hiding something big.”

Arden nodded, serious.

Dion smirked. ”Soo... wanna check it out? Just a little scouting?”

”No,” Arden said immediately.

He shook his head firmly. ”This is only the first day. Also...”

Arden looked toward the deeper jungle, his eyes sharp.

”If a third realm beast wakes up, I can’t guarantee anything. I can beat a third realm cultivator, sure... But a beast is different.”

”Their bodies are monsters from birth. Even with our new path, I don’t know how scary they can get.”

Dion blinked once, then nodded.

”Fair point. I don’t wanna die yet.”

A loud scream echoed behind them.

”AAAAARDEN!! HELP ME!! THIS THING DOESN’T LET GO!!”

Arden didn’t even turn his head. He just sighed.

Dion peeked back and snorted. ”Your junior brother is getting his arm chewed by the wolf.”

Arden waved a hand lazily. ”He has a strong body. He won’t die.”

”But he looks like he’s gonna cry,” Dion said, squinting.

”He’ll live.”

”...And he’s calling for his mom now.”

Arden rubbed his temple. ”Just tell the senior disciples to help him.”

Dion grinned. ”Got it, Brother Arden.”

He jogged off, waving.

Meanwhile, behind Arden, Valtor screamed again:

”WHY IS NO ONE HELPING MEEEE?!”

Arden ignored him completely.

His eyes returned to the forest, and his expression hardened.

”...This island is quite mysterious. I need to tell Master to investigate it.”

---

On the east side of the jungle, Team Rynor moved through thick vines and uneven ground.

Rynor rubbed his forehead for the tenth time that hour.

’This woman is gonna kill me before the beasts do...’

Seira walked ahead with perfect posture, chin high, silver-blue hair flowing like she owned the entire forest.

She didn’t even look back at the team following her.

Rynor clicked his tongue. ”Oi, Ice Princess. Don’t go too far. You’re only first realm. Stay behind.”

Seira slowly turned her head, her eyes colder than the morning mist.

”Who are you to tell me what to do?”

Rynor almost choked. ”I’M YOUR SENIOR BROTHER, THAT’S WHO!”

Seira scoffed lightly and kept walking. ”Seniority doesn’t matter to me if the senior is weak.”

Rynor’s eye twitched. ”Weak? Weak?! Oi, come back here!”

The junior disciples behind them quietly stepped away, afraid sparks would fly.

Just then...

RRRROOOOARRR!!

A demonic beast burst through the trees, covered in pitch-black fur and thick muscles.

Its aura slammed into them like a wave, meaning that it was a second-realm demonic beast.

The juniors froze while Seira blinked once, surprised but not afraid.

Rynor’s stomach dropped.

’Damn it, a second realm already?! If she gets hit, she’ll die!’

He yelled, ”Seira! BACK! NOW!”

She ignored him entirely and stepped forward.

”No. I came here to hunt.”

She pulled her bow back quickly, mana gathering around the string.

Rynor’s face twisted. ”GODDAMMIT! Why are all the new direct disciples insane?!”

The beast roared and lunged toward Seira.

Rynor flashed forward instantly.

Thunder burst from his legs with a sharp crack without any chant, his feet exploding with yellow light.

He appeared in front of the beast and swung his leg across like a lightning whip.

”Thunder Kick!”

BOOM!!

The beast flew across the clearing, smashing through trees before collapsing, twitching and smoking.

The juniors gasped.

Seira’s eyes widened for the first time since arriving.

”...You cast without chanting?” she asked quietly.

Rynor smirked, flicking sparks off his foot. ”Casted? Please. Casting is for normal cultivators.”

He pointed at his chest.

”This is the power of a [Unique Physique], Ice Princess.”

Electricity crawled across his arm as he spoke.

”When you awaken one, your body itself becomes a weapon. I can unleash thunder from any part of my body whenever I want with just a thought.”

Seira’s expression shifted, still cold, but now respectful.

Rynor stepped closer, lowering his voice.

”And if you don’t want to die on the first day, stay behind me until you’re strong enough. Got it?”

Seira hesitated, then nodded once.

”...Understood.”

Rynor blinked.

”Wait. You actually listened?”

Seira crossed her arms. ”You’ve proven you’re not weak. For now.”

Rynor snorted but couldn’t hide the small grin tugging at his lips.

”Tch. Fine. Just don’t run ahead again.”

The juniors let out breaths they’d been holding.

Seira looked at Rynor’s cracked, sparking leg.

Her pride softened slightly.

”That kick was strong... Senior Brother.”

Rynor froze.

”...Say that again?”

”No.”

She walked past him, chin up again.

Rynor clutched his chest dramatically. ”Damn... almost died of shock.”

The juniors laughed quietly.

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