The three of them continued walking through the lively city streets.

Every time they passed by, people immediately stopped what they were doing and bowed respectfully.

"Good evening, Elder Rendric!"

"Patriarch Raviel! Welcome back!"

Rendric only nodded politely at each greeting, but Garion could see the respect they held for him.

Raviel waved casually to a few familiar faces, smiling like it was a stroll in his own backyard.

"Seems your people really respect you," Garion said.

Rendric gave a small smile. "Respect keeps order. Fear keeps peace. The trick is knowing when to use which."

Garion chuckled. "You sound like someone who's done both."

Rendric didn't deny it, only cleared his throat and turned back to business.

"So, Sir Garion, what kind of place are you looking for? You said it can be built anywhere, but surely you have some preferences."

Garion rubbed his chin thoughtfully.

"Something open and wide. It doesn't have to be fancy, but space is important."

Raviel nodded approvingly. "Simple but strong. It really fits your style."

Rendric thought for a moment, then gestured ahead. "I think I know just the place. Follow me."

They continued walking, passing through a few narrow streets.

The sound of laughter and music grew louder as they entered one of the more colorful parts of the city.

The air smelled of perfume and roasted meat, and soft lights from the nearby brothels glowed warmly across the road.

Garion raised an eyebrow. "We're… passing through the brothel district?"

Raviel grinned. "Why not? It's one of the busiest areas in the city."

He gestured toward the crowded area.

"If you want people to notice your gym, this is the perfect route. Even drunks and playboys will see it every night."

Garion sighed. "So, my members will train beside the brothels?"

Raviel shrugged. "Consider it to be motivation. Some train to get stronger; some train to look better."

Garion laughed quietly. "That's one way to see it."

Rendric led them deeper into the district, then up a slightly higher slope overlooking the lower streets.

The noise below dimmed a little as they reached a wide, open area with smooth stone ground and a clear view of the city lights.

Rendric stopped and spread his arms.

"Here it is. This land is one of the highest areas in this part of the city. It's spacious, the air is cleaner, and from here, everyone down there can see whatever you build."

Garion took a few steps forward, glancing around. The view was excellent.

It was open, visible, and close enough to the busiest parts of town without being too noisy.

Rendric continued.

"It's also near the main road that connects to the merchant district. People pass through here every day. You'll get a lot of attention."

Garion nodded slowly.

"Not bad. It's elevated, close to the crowd, but still separate enough for some peace."

Raviel looked at him with a grin. "So? What do you think?"

Garion smiled faintly. "It's perfect. I'll take this spot."

Raviel slapped Rendric lightly on the shoulder. "See? I told you this guy has an eye for good locations."

Rendric sighed. "I'm just glad he didn't pick the middle of the marketplace."

Garion chuckled. "No worries. The gym doesn't need to be in the center. It just needs to be seen."

Raviel crossed his arms, nodding. "Then this is where the first God Gym on the mainland will be built."

Garion glanced around one more time, smirking wide. "Alright then... Let's begin."

Rendric blinked, looking between them. "Wait, you're building it now? As in, right this moment?"

Garion smirked. "Why wait until morning?"

Raviel laughed loudly, clearly amused. "That's the spirit!"

Garion opened his system window quietly, looking for a new item that he had made earlier with numerous materials.

[Name: God Gym Core]

[Description: A core that builds a God Gym when placed on empty land.]

Garion chuckled to himself. "Perfect."

He pulled out a glowing sphere from thin air, and it pulsed softly, radiating an unknown aura.

Raviel and Rendric stared in confusion.

"Garion, what's that?" Raviel asked, raising an eyebrow.

Garion smiled. "Something special I just got, and let's just say… this little thing can save a lot of construction time."

Before either of them could respond, Garion crouched slightly and threw the orb onto the ground.

The moment it hit, the orb sank into the soil. A low hum echoed across the area. Then the ground began to tremble.

"What's going on?" Rendric muttered, stepping back.

Lines of light spread out in every direction like glowing roots.

The air shimmered, and in seconds, a massive building began to rise from the ground.

Raviel and Rendric stood frozen as the glowing framework solidified into a sleek, modern-looking gym.

Transparent panels reflected the moonlight, and the entrance glowed with floating golden letters: [God Gym]

When it was done, the light faded, leaving behind a majestic structure that looked nothing like anything from their world.

Raviel's jaw dropped slightly. "What… in the world… was that?"

Rendric stepped forward slowly, still in disbelief. "It's… it's a building core. It's impossible. How can it be…"

Garion turned toward Rendric. "A building core? What's that?"

Raviel finally regained his composure and let out a small laugh. "You really don't know? Building cores are incredibly rare."

He tapped his chest. "Only high-level Third Realm cultivators can make them."

He fused both his hands together. "It was made by sacrificing and condensing their domain into a core that can store a complete structure inside."

Rendric nodded, still staring at the gym. "It's said they can summon entire palaces in an instant. But… for you to have one…"

Raviel crossed his arms again, studying Garion. "I didn't think you'd be carrying something like that, Garion."

His grin widened. "Seems like you're far more extraordinary than I imagined."

Garion scratched the back of his head with a small laugh.

"Well, I wouldn't call it ordinary, that's for sure. But thank you for the compliment."

Raviel grinned. "Compliment? It's respect. Not even I, a patriarch, could have something like that."

Garion smiled. "Then I'm honored."

He looked toward the glowing entrance, then turned back to them. "Now that it's up… how about we take a look inside?"

Raviel's eyes lit up immediately. "Of course! After seeing something like that, there's no way I'm just standing here."

Rendric sighed quietly, still half in shock.

"I suppose I should come too… I need to understand what kind of madness I just witnessed."

Garion grinned, gesturing toward the doors. "Then let's go. Welcome to the God Gym, gentlemen."

If you find any errors ( broken links, non-standard content, etc.. ), Please let us know < report chapter > so we can fix it as soon as possible.