The timeline of Joy of Life trilogy was: Joy of Life took place in the early 21st century, mainly telling the story of Ye Qingmei, Fan Xian, and Ning Que dying at the same time in different places; Spies took place after Joy of Life, telling the story of the humans who fled Earth after the nuclear war and the future of the humans in Joy of Life; The Road to Heaven was the last part of the trilogy. The specific timeline was not mentioned.
Chapter 323, "Pre-Competition Tuning", is the clearest early answer because it turns Leana's situation into a concrete plot event. The chapter gives readers a real answer by opening on The sun had just begun to peer above the horizon, brushing the skies... and ending on Oh—" "Why do I have to be the first target!" Daveon screamed in pain....
Chapter 32, "Mana Exhaustion I", is the clearest early answer because it turns Damien's situation into a concrete plot event. The setup is Explosions rocked the landscape, tearing some trees from their roots..., but the pressure keeps building through More flames!" He laughed like a mad man as he watched his summon shot....
Chapter 159, "Battle In Westmont V", is the clearest early answer because the buildup finally cashes out in a real clash. It opens with The battle was a maelstrom of chaos. and closes on For a moment, the demon seemed stunned, its movements sluggish as the.... The key payoff is that the danger stops being abstract and the conflict around technology upgrade becomes immediate, forcing the surrounding cast to react under pressure.
Chapter 163, "I Need Your Help II", is the clearest early answer because it turns Damien's situation into a concrete plot event. The setup is Damien trudged into the Mercenary office, his steps slow and heavy., but the pressure keeps building through Exhaustion weighed on him like a boulder, and though he tried to.... Once the chapter lands on These should help," she said, sitting on the edge of the bed and..., the chapter closes with Looking forward to lots of castles!!
Chapter 397, "A Gift From Greshan", is the clearest early answer because it turns Damien's situation into a concrete plot event. The chapter gives readers a real answer by opening on The streets of Greshan were quieter now. and ending on The best you can spare." The Commander studied him for a moment, then.... In story terms, the chapter closes with I love you all. Thank you all., which gives the central conflict a stronger narrative position and pushes the relationship tension onward.
Chapter 80, "Terrace Style: A Week's Worth In A Day I", is the clearest early answer because it turns Dean Godsthorn's situation into a concrete plot event. It opens with These are the Lords of two of the greatest families to ever walk the... and closes on Now that their trainer had requested they go outside to sprint, they....
Chapter 105, "Time Will Tell", is the clearest early answer because it turns Time Will Tell's situation into a concrete plot event. A useful checkpoint is the way the scene starts with The grand meeting room of the Soulor Empire had quieted, the formal... and follows through with Whatever lay ahead, he knew the coming days would demand not just....
Chapter 90, "Toward The Southern Atholor Continent I", is the clearest early answer because the buildup finally cashes out in a real clash. It opens with The first light of morning crept over Elderglow Academy, casting a... and closes on I don't think he honored the invitation without purpose." Dean.... The key payoff is that the danger stops being abstract and the conflict around the main cast becomes immediate, forcing the surrounding cast to react under pressure.
Chapter 85, "Unbridled Fury I", is the clearest early answer because it turns Damon's situation into a concrete plot event. It opens with Two assassins moved through the crowded market streets with silent... and closes on With a steely grip, he pinned the man against the alley wall, his.... The key payoff is that the chapter closes with There shall be a bonus chapter today as well!, which gives trade and resources a stronger narrative position and pushes the power growth onward.
Chapter 137, "A Little Thief", is the clearest early answer because it turns Damien's situation into a concrete plot event. The chapter gives readers a real answer by opening on Over the bustling streets, the rising sun shone down but there was... and ending on It'll be a warning to the others." When one man suggested burning the....