To some extent, they are. Some elements carry over from one season to another, creating a sense of connection. However, each season also has its own unique plot and characters.
The seasons of American Horror Story have connections, but they can also be enjoyed independently. There might be Easter eggs or references that link them, but you don't necessarily need to have watched all the seasons to understand each one.
Chapter 163, "Almost Annihilated, The Mystery of Gao Yu", is the clearest early answer because it turns Xia Chuan's situation into a concrete plot event. The setup is Xia Hong's massacre of the Earth-digging Realm at the Mirror Immortal..., but the pressure keeps building through He had fought with that Intermediate Cold Beast, with a strength only....
Chapter 275, "The Stunning Sword Puppet, Vindication, Cloud Dragon Army", is the clearest early answer because it turns Xia Chuan's situation into a concrete plot event. A useful checkpoint is the way the scene starts with Xia Chuan's sword puppet is rarely shown in the camp. and follows through with Ignore the sword puppet and aim for Xia Chuan first, capture the....
Chapter 243, "Hanqiong's Great Battle, Realization After the Fact (Part 3)", 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 Although the situation of the guards at the gate was unclear just... and ending on Moreover, as more Longyou army entered the iron gate and joined in....
Chapter 171, "Camp Integration, Territory Rapid Expansion (Part 2)", is the clearest early answer because it turns Hunting Team's situation into a concrete plot event. A useful checkpoint is the way the scene starts with The importance of the Hunting Team is self-evident. and follows through with If I truly cannot meet the leader's requirements, feel free to remove....
Chapter 191, "Repelling the Enemy and Punishment, The 1st Wedding", is the clearest early answer because it turns Xiao Ning's situation into a concrete plot event. The setup is Yes, Chief!" "I'll head back to camp first." Xia Hong left a word,..., but the pressure keeps building through As he reached the door, he seemed to remember something, turned back,....
Chapter 180, "Exchange Meeting, Murder, Great Xia Gospel", is the clearest early answer because it turns Exchange Meeting's situation into a concrete plot event. Early on, Some things can cause a chain reaction.. By the end, The monthly exchange meetings have made the leaders of the eleven....
Chapter 182, "Red Wood, Eye of Truth, Three Joys Arrive at the Door", is the clearest early answer because the hidden truth stops feeling like mere subtext. The chapter turns that into something concrete by moving from On the snowy ground, a black-clad figure slowly walked towards the... to All three broadswords hit Xia Hong accurately; Meng Yuan aimed for....
Chapter 265, "The Martial Tournament Officially Begins, Advancement Impossible (2)", is the clearest early answer because Qiu Peng finally turns buildup into a real advancement. A useful checkpoint is the way the scene starts with Xiao Cen: "I'm in group 102." Upon hearing the group numbers, Xiao... and follows through with Without further ado, I'll directly announce today's pre-selection....
Chapter 179, "Tigers Fall, Witnessing and Floral Heart [Happy New Year]", is the clearest early answer because it turns Hong Guang's situation into a concrete plot event. The setup is These beasts, they have completely lost people's hearts., but the pressure keeps building through When Lord Yu Wen first captured that person, he turned against us as....
Chapter 182, "Red Wood, Eye of Truth, Three Joys Arrive at the Door", is the clearest early answer because the hidden truth stops feeling like mere subtext. The chapter gives readers a real answer by opening on If that arrow just now hadn't been held back, how could Liu Dahu's... and ending on This could be considered a delightful surprise..