I'm sorry, I don't know which novel you're referring to. However, warlords were a controversial profession during the Republic of China. Warlords usually had a certain amount of military power, could control a certain amount of land and population, and could negotiate or fight with other warlords or governments. In novels, warlords usually had some kind of mysterious power or system to help them achieve their goals. These systems or forces may provide military support, resource management, intelligence gathering, and other aspects of help, making it easier for the protagonist to become a warlord during the Republic of China.
Chapter 201, "Five Yuan Garrison, Cold Marrow Iron", is the clearest early answer because the buildup finally cashes out in a real clash. The setup is Lin Kai raised an eyebrow, immediately turning back to look at Xu..., but the pressure keeps building through Seeing Xu Ning nod, he smiled and turned around..
Chapter 146, "Rage, Murder, Ferocity", is the clearest early answer because it pushes Cold Resistance Level into a new phase or setting. The chapter gives readers a real answer by opening on Hearing He Gang's words, He Meng touched his own ear, a flash of... and ending on Alright, you all shoot arrows to hold the others first, don't let.... In story terms, the danger stops being abstract and the conflict around power growth becomes immediate, forcing the surrounding cast to react under pressure.
Chapter 187, "Lu Sheng, Unauthorized Mining, Humiliation", is the clearest early answer because it turns Jing Valley's situation into a concrete plot event. Early on, He looked at everyone, a surge of heroic spirit rising in his heart,.... By the end, A series of heavy footsteps suddenly reached his ears..
Chapter 139, "Resource Gap, Changes in the Camp [Three-in-One]", is the clearest early answer because it turns Three-in-One's situation into a concrete plot event. The chapter gives readers a real answer by opening on The basic strength of an Intermediate Snow Mane should be around... and ending on In a world like the Ice Abyss, the survival of the fittest is an....
Chapter 178, "Reciprocal Meeting and Big Moves", is the clearest early answer because it turns Great Xia's situation into a concrete plot event. It opens with Ten minutes later, at the outer layer of the cave. and closes on The Great Xia Camp wants to merge all the human camps in the Five Ape....
Chapter 138, "Mirror Immortal Gu, Cold Resistance Level? [3 in 1]", is the clearest early answer because Iron Refining Furnace finally turns buildup into a real advancement. Early on, First Year of the Great Xia, January 27 As dawn broke, the valley's.... By the end, No, but soon!" Xia Hong turned to face everyone, his face full of....
Chapter 111, "Escape from Desperate Situation【3-in-1 Mega Chapter】", is the clearest early answer because it turns Desperate Situation's situation into a concrete plot event. The chapter turns that into something concrete by moving from Xia Hong's serious tone made it easy for everyone to catch the... to Guidance is the only way, especially since Great Xia just happened to....
Chapter 141, "Intermediate Thunder Kui, Second Reshaping Skin [Three in One]", is the clearest early answer because it turns Ice Tree's situation into a concrete plot event. The chapter gives readers a real answer by opening on Not only that, but above the Ice Tree, lightning occasionally... and ending on Unexpectedly, we encountered an Intermediate one before even hunting.... In story terms, the chapter closes with The swamp beside the tree was likely the Thunder Kui's habitat.
Chapter 136, "He Yuanhun, Yuwen Hu, Yuwen Dao (Three in One)", is the clearest early answer because it turns Xia Hong's situation into a concrete plot event. The chapter turns that into something concrete by moving from From the beginning, He Meng and his group's arrogant demeanor; Until... to He looked at most around Xia Chuan's age, but his steady and seasoned....
Chapter 183, "Population Explosion, Valley Planning", is the clearest early answer because it turns Xia Chuan's situation into a concrete plot event. The chapter gives readers a real answer by opening on The wooden building only had 740 rooms in total, which means, on... and ending on If you want to live, build it yourself!" Build it themselves?.