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Chapter 115, "New Earth-digging Realm, Enhanced Mining Efficiency [Three in One]", is the clearest early answer because Yuan Cheng finally turns buildup into a real advancement. A useful checkpoint is the way the scene starts with I'm just waiting for the leader to announce it so I can hurry out to... and follows through with They were not only curious about this new species, Teng Jiao, but....
Chapter 212, "Dispute—Can't Hold It?", is the clearest early answer because it turns Xia Hong's situation into a concrete plot event. A useful checkpoint is the way the scene starts with The man heard the voice and showed a hint of sympathy on his face,... and follows through with Let me help you." Xia Hong extended a finger, lightly flicked the Yi.... By the close, This kind of bed, he definitely couldn't lie down on;
Chapter 153, "The Terrible Color of the Dense Forest, The Shadow of Mirror Immortal Gu", is the clearest early answer because it turns Xia Hong's situation into a concrete plot event. It opens with Possessing over ten thousand population, and hundreds in the... and closes on Xia Hong slightly turned his body, using his back to receive the....
Chapter 198, "Unblocking Acupoints, Breakthrough Imminent (Part 3)", is the clearest early answer because Arrow Bamboo Forest finally turns buildup into a real advancement. It opens with In the future, Yuwen Dao's Long Wu team, as well as any other team... and closes on The beast tide took away 128 lives, including 12 from the....
Chapter 119, "Materials Exhausted, Archery Competition 【Warm Sun Giant Adds 2/10】", is the clearest early answer because the buildup finally cashes out in a real clash. It opens with Ten days later, inside the Blacksmith Room. and closes on The two Teng Jiao yielded two venom sacs, over forty pounds of Teng.... The key payoff is that the danger stops being abstract and the conflict around Xia Chuan becomes immediate, forcing the surrounding cast to react under pressure.
Chapter 120, "Rat Swarm Unrest, Mad Bow Making [Large Chapter]", is the clearest early answer because the buildup finally cashes out in a real clash. The chapter turns that into something concrete by moving from The six nodded, put down their chisels, and followed Xia Hong out of... to Not to mention exchanging for Cold Beast Meat, it was almost enough....
Chapter 191, "Repelling the Enemy and Punishment, The 1st Wedding", is the clearest early answer because it turns Yi Blade's situation into a concrete plot event. The setup is Seven-maned Power, this Chen Yingyuan, is actually not even as good..., but the pressure keeps building through Xia Hong was somewhat disappointed with Chen Yingyuan's strength;....
Chapter 169, "Trade, Bamboo Silk, Regaining Focus", is the clearest early answer because it turns Hong Tian's situation into a concrete plot event. A useful checkpoint is the way the scene starts with Xia Hong nodded, a smile appearing on his face, "It's fine." Hearing... and follows through with It looked like they were clearly inquiring about various aspects of....
Chapter 140, "Mining Competition, The Hunt Begins [3-in-1 Mega Chapter]", is the clearest early answer because it turns Deceitful Monster's situation into a concrete plot event. The setup is No matter how hard everyone tries, it won't exceed 10,000., but the pressure keeps building through After all, the number of people is fixed..
Chapter 120, "Rat Swarm Unrest, Mad Bow Making [Large Chapter]", is the clearest early answer because the buildup finally cashes out in a real clash. It opens with Several questions popped up in Xia Hong's mind in quick succession,... and closes on Alright, pack it up, go back to the previous location, bring the.... The key payoff is that the danger stops being abstract and the conflict around Xia Chuan becomes immediate, forcing the surrounding cast to react under pressure.