Heretic Trainer: The Gym Is My Cultivation Method

Time passed quickly after God Gym reopened.

For almost one month, [Divine Celestial Gym Island No.1] became busier than ever.

The new yearly membership system did not scare people away. Instead, it made them even more desperate.

Especially the members of the branch Ignis Dragon Clan.

After seeing Kaelvar’s growth and hearing about Garion’s battle against Volkrath, many of them treated God Gym like the greatest opportunity of their lives.

Every day, dragons could be seen suffering inside training halls, roaring inside disaster zones, collapsing inside the [Divine Cafeteria], and silently questioning their life choices after drinking Mersha’s supplements.

Naturally, Dahlia enjoyed watching all of it.

Raviel handled discipline.

Aveline controlled recovery and nutrition.

Arden maintained the formations.

Mersha continued trying to sneak experimental formulas into official supplement menus until Seira froze three of her bottles.

Meanwhile, Garion spent most of his time near the deepest part of the island.

The meeting Volkrath had mentioned was drawing closer.

Almost a month had already passed, which meant Volkrath would be arriving soon.

It also meant Rachel’s ascension should be reaching its final stage.

Garion stood outside the [Divine Celestial Ascension Hall], arms crossed, looking at the enormous golden-black doors.

Pink-gold light continued leaking from the gaps between the doors like soft divine flames.

The energy had become much stronger compared to the first day.

Atlas floated beside Garion, his tiny face unusually serious.

[Rachel’s God Physique has stabilized.]

Garion glanced at him. ”So she’s done?”

[Almost.]

Garion exhaled slowly. ”Good.”

For the past month, he had looked relaxed on the outside, but he had not gone far from this hall even once.

He trusted Rachel.

Of course he did.

But knowing how painful the [God Physique Celestial Ascension] was, there was no way he could truly relax.

At that moment, the entire hall suddenly trembled.

RUMBLE!

The pink-gold light erupted violently.

Countless divine runes lit up across the doors, walls, pillars, and even the ground beneath Garion’s feet.

A warm pressure spread across the island.

Far away, Dahlia, Raviel, Aveline, Arden, Mersha, Valtor, and Seira all turned toward the deepest part of the island at the same time.

Dahlia’s eyes sharpened. ”Rachel?”

Raviel’s expression instantly became tense. ”Little sister...”

Back at the hall, Garion stared at the golden-black doors. A second later, the doors slowly opened.

CREAAAAK!

Pink-gold divine light poured out like a sea of love and authority.

Garion’s mouth slowly curved upward. ”Finally, it finished.”

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Garion did not wait outside any longer.

The moment the doors of the [Divine Celestial Ascension Hall] fully opened, he stepped inside.

Pink-gold divine light filled the enormous hall like a calm ocean.

The golden-black rune platform at the center was still glowing, and countless divine symbols slowly rotated in the air before fading one by one.

Garion’s gaze moved toward the center.

Rachel stood there quietly.

For a moment, even Garion did not speak.

Rachel’s appearance had changed.

Before this, her hair had always been soft pink, warm and gentle like blooming petals. Now, her pink hair still remained, but thin strands of gold flowed through it like sunlight woven into silk.

Every time the light moved, those golden strands shimmered faintly.

Her skin looked smoother, almost carrying a soft divine glow. Pink-gold energy moved around her body like gentle ribbons, wrapping and unwrapping itself without touching anything.

Her body had also changed.

Rachel had always trained hard in God Gym, so her physique had been strong and athletic before. She was never weak, never fragile, and never some delicate flower that only looked pretty.

But now, her body had slimmed down considerably. It wasn’t the exaggeratedly curvy kind of figure some women had, but rather a slender, refined physique.

Her muscles were still there, but they had become smoother, denser, and far more elegant.

Instead of raw trained strength, it looked like every part of her body had been rebuilt into a perfect divine form.

Garion stared for several seconds before finally rubbing his chin. ”Damn.”

Rachel slowly opened her eyes.

Her eyes were no longer ordinary pink. They now carried a soft pink-gold glow, with faint golden rings moving deep inside them like emotional divine runes.

She looked at Garion and smiled. ”What?”

Garion grinned. ”You look different.”

Rachel lowered her gaze toward her own hands. Pink-gold light gathered around her fingers like threads of warm sunlight. ”I feel different too.”

Atlas floated inside behind Garion and stared at Rachel with wide eyes.

[God Physique Celestial Ascension complete.]

[Rachel Revalis has successfully formed a Demigod Foundation.]

[Core Authority stabilized: Love.]

Garion’s grin widened. ”See? Love Demigod.”

Atlas turned toward him.

[Again, that is not the official title.]

Garion pointed at Rachel. ”Look at her. Pink-gold divine aura, love authority, demigod foundation. What else am I supposed to call it?”

Rachel gave him a helpless look. ”You really won’t let that name go?”

Garion grinned, shaking his head. ”Nope.”

Rachel sighed softly, but the smile on her face did not disappear.

Garion walked closer and looked at her carefully. ”How do you feel?”

Rachel closed her eyes for a moment. The pink-gold light around her body pulsed once. ”I feel... lighter.”

She opened her eyes again. ”But also much stronger. Like my body, soul, and power are all connected more clearly than before.”

Garion nodded with satisfaction. ”Good.”

Rachel then looked at him seriously. ”I can accompany you now.”

Garion paused.

Rachel’s voice was gentle, but firm. ”To that meeting.”

Garion looked at her for a moment before his grin returned. ”Of course.”

He held out his hand.

Rachel placed her hand in his.

The moment their fingers touched, pink-gold light and purple-black-white gravity light briefly intertwined.

Atlas stared at the intertwined lights for several seconds before slowly crossing his tiny arms.

[How romantic.]

Garion grinned. ”Right?”

Atlas’s face immediately turned flat.

[But I know the truth.]

Rachel blinked. ”The truth?”

Atlas pointed at both of them.

[This is not some beautiful love scene. This is just two monsters pretending to be romantic.]

Garion froze for a second.

Rachel also paused.

A moment later, both of them laughed. ”Hahaha!”

The pink-gold light around Rachel trembled slightly with her laughter, while Garion’s purple-black-white gravity aura rippled through the air.

Atlas sighed.

[See? Monster couple.]

Garion waved his hand. ”Okay, okay. Enough joking.”

He glanced toward the entrance of the hall. ”Volkrath should be arriving any minute now.”

Rachel nodded, her expression returning to calm seriousness.

Garion looked back at her, then suddenly coughed once. ”Also, now that your ascension destroyed your clothes, let’s get you changed first.”

Rachel looked down at the pink-gold divine light covering her body like a soft veil, then raised her eyes toward him with a small grin. ”Want to do it once?”

Garion’s expression stiffened.

Atlas instantly covered his ears.

[I refuse to hear this.]

Garion cleared his throat and looked away with rare seriousness. ”Later. Meeting first.”

Rachel smiled faintly. ”Okay, okay.”