The reason Fan Xian and Chen Pingping broke off was that Chen Pingping did not hesitate to sacrifice his own shadow, Sigu Jian's younger brother, in order to let Fan Xian gain the Qing Emperor's trust. He also used this to cut ties with Fan Xian and prepare to confront the Qing Emperor alone. Chen Pingping also arranged for the Qin family to assassinate him and cut ties with Fan Xian for the second time. In the end, Chen Pingping was executed. This caused Fan Xian and the Qing Emperor to break off.
Chapter 123, "Battling A Grade Two Mana Beast I", is the clearest early answer because it turns Damien's situation into a concrete plot event. The chapter turns that into something concrete by moving from Damien leaped off Aquila with precision, landing squarely on the neck... to Fenrir and Cerbe moved to flank the drake, while Aquila took to the.... What makes it stick is that the chapter closes with The drake roared again, its fury intensifying.
Chapter 247, "We Can Do The Introductions Later", is the clearest early answer because it turns Damien's situation into a concrete plot event. A useful checkpoint is the way the scene starts with The underground fortress was drenched in blood. and follows through with We can do the introductions later." Pendalf's golden eyes burned with....
Chapter 455, "Summoning A Nine Tailed Fox", is the clearest early answer because it turns Damien's situation into a concrete plot event. Early on, Each heartbeat echoed through the soil as Damien staggered to his.... By the end, His armor steamed from the heat of the blast, but he managed a dark.... Inside the broader technology upgrade storyline, the chapter closes with Damien looked up at it, his expression darkening. "You're next," he murmured.
Chapter 378, "The Anticipated Match Up", is the clearest early answer because it turns Elias's situation into a concrete plot event. The setup is The Colosseum seemed to quiet itself as he passed., but the pressure keeps building through Like the wind stopped out of respect..
Chapter 341, "Interrogating The Stalkers", is the clearest early answer because it turns Damien's situation into a concrete plot event. Early on, Damien stood in the corner of the room, arms folded, gaze fixed on.... By the end, People no one wanted." "But someone found us," the boy added.. Inside the broader family politics storyline, the chapter closes with Then Damien moved to the door. "Wait here.
Chapter 151, "Hot And Spicy I", is the clearest early answer because it turns Damien's situation into a concrete plot event. Early on, They're back!" No one knew who shouted it first but soon, everyone's.... By the end, She looked up as the door swung open, a spark of recognition lighting....
Chapter 173, "The Battle In The Cavern", is the clearest early answer because the buildup finally cashes out in a real clash. The setup is The small infirmary Arielle had prepared in Westmont was bustling..., but the pressure keeps building through She had called together every healer she could find to tend to the....
Chapter 285, "Lost Battle I", 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 With one powerful dive, the wyvern swooped down, claws extended. to And it wasn't because of Lord Ellian's forces at the front.. What makes it stick is that the danger stops being abstract and the conflict around battle becomes immediate, forcing the surrounding cast to react under pressure.
Chapter 168, "Elemental Integration", is the clearest early answer because it turns Damien's situation into a concrete plot event. It opens with not bad." Damien leaned back against the bed's headboard, his silver... and closes on Do you need anything?" Damien hesitated, his gaze drifting to the.... The key payoff is that the chapter closes with As he left the guild, the sun was beginning to set, casting long shadows across the town.
Chapter 490, "Battle On The Sea I", is the clearest early answer because the buildup finally cashes out in a real clash. A useful checkpoint is the way the scene starts with Well I'll be damned," Torren muttered. and follows through with Damien landed lightly on the deck, Fenrir beside him, chest heaving..