Can you recommend a novel that tells the story of the protagonist who started out very miserable, but later worked hard to stand at the top of the world?

Chapter 491, ", Identification", is the clearest early answer because it turns Military Affairs Department's situation into a concrete plot event. The setup is Some people closed their eyes, some glanced with amusement, and some..., but the pressure keeps building through The High Lords each had different expressions..

Chapter 496, ", How to Win a Battle?", is the clearest early answer because the buildup finally cashes out in a real clash. The chapter gives readers a real answer by opening on Under this serious provocation, the warriors of Furyflame first were... and ending on Where did Phoenix get all this good gear?. In story terms, the danger stops being abstract and the conflict around faction conflict becomes immediate, forcing the surrounding cast to react under pressure.

Chapter 488, ", A Fatal Game", is the clearest early answer because it turns Gu Hang's situation into a concrete plot event. The chapter turns that into something concrete by moving from Ou Juren needs to deal with 'Iron Fury Stone', and Gu Hang thinks... to However, dealing with the 'Iron Fury Stone' isn't about jumping....

Chapter 184, "A Spa Day In Hell?", is the clearest early answer because it turns Leana's situation into a concrete plot event. The setup is As the group approached the ominous structure in the distance, Leana..., but the pressure keeps building through Don't you sense anything unusual?" she asked, her voice calm but....

Chapter 77, "We Have Guests II", is the clearest early answer because it turns Elderglow Academy's situation into a concrete plot event. The chapter turns that into something concrete by moving from Come on in." Dean Godsthorn commanded and as if the doors had minds... to The two men locked gazes, the air between them vibrating with....

Chapter 117, "Caught In A Pinch I", is the clearest early answer because it turns Narna's situation into a concrete plot event. The chapter gives readers a real answer by opening on A brilliant flash of light illuminated the dense foliage as a magic... and ending on He stared into the distance, his mind already calculating the day's.... In story terms, the chapter closes with Keith remained calm, his blade glinting as he watched the battle unfold.

Chapter 488, ", A Fatal Game", is the clearest early answer because it turns Ou Juren's situation into a concrete plot event. A useful checkpoint is the way the scene starts with Ou Juren needs to deal with 'Iron Fury Stone', and Gu Hang thinks... and follows through with All necessary preparations had been long completed, and even if....

Chapter 55, "First Real Combat IV", is the clearest early answer because it turns Damien's situation into a concrete plot event. The setup is Damien closed the distance between himself and the demon in less than..., but the pressure keeps building through His bone sword clashed against the demons spikes again but this time,....

Chapter 7, "Second Awakening", is the clearest early answer because it turns Damien's situation into a concrete plot event. It opens with Where exactly are we and why are we here?" Damien asked, his eyes... and closes on Since he couldn't do that, he offered the next best solution he could.... The key payoff is that it turns battle's growth into a concrete upgrade step and sets up the next payoff in the power growth storyline linked to Osbourne.

Chapter 20, "A Sudden Appearance", is the clearest early answer because it turns Gerald's situation into a concrete plot event. It opens with Gerald remained frozen in place at the mere fact that he'd come... and closes on Unlike the last one that was erected in a second, this one was....