Well, in the 'anguished man story', the anguished man could be anyone really. Maybe it's a man who has faced great loss in his life, like losing a loved one. It could also be someone who has been through a traumatic event that has left him in a state of anguish. Without more details about the story, it's hard to say exactly who he is.
I'm not sure who the specific 'anguished man' is without more context. It could be a character created in a particular piece of literature, a local legend, or someone from a personal account.
Chapter 249, "Secret Passage, Han Feng, First Step", is the clearest early answer because it pushes Xia Hong into a new phase or setting. The chapter gives readers a real answer by opening on Xia Hong paused, his tone mildly stern, "Hou Hu's provocation has... and ending on You don't think all three thousand Earth-digging Realm will become.... In story terms, the chapter closes with "Yes, Leader!, which gives faction conflict a stronger narrative position and pushes the power growth onward.
Chapter 243, "Hanqiong's Great Battle, Realization After the Fact (Part 2)", 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 Xia Hong surveyed the houses inside Hanqiong Station, marveling at... and ending on There's an enemy attack, hide quickly." "It's real, someone's....
Chapter 187, "Lu Sheng, Unauthorized Mining, Humiliation", is the clearest early answer because it turns Yue Feng's situation into a concrete plot event. A useful checkpoint is the way the scene starts with He looked at everyone, a surge of heroic spirit rising in his heart,... and follows through with Whatever I ask, you answer honestly, understood?" Even though his....
Chapter 242, "Trouble at Long Mountain, You Arrived Too Late", is the clearest early answer because it turns Xia Hong's situation into a concrete plot event. Early on, North of Wushuang Giant Stone Camp, snowfield.. By the end, Not long ago, at the Wushuang Camp, seeing Wu Xiong flee after having....
Chapter 264, "Supplies Delivered, News from Long Mountain (3)", is the clearest early answer because it turns Li Hu's situation into a concrete plot event. The chapter gives readers a real answer by opening on He has been stationed in Longyou for over twenty days now, and he... and ending on If someone else had found you first, you might have lost your life."....
Chapter 194, "A Tragic Scene, Ice Skin Jade Bone, Xia Hong's True Strength", 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 The people who had just scattered and fled didn't get far before... to On Xia Hong's side, he began his assault..
Chapter 198, "Clearing Meridians, Breakthrough Imminent (Part 2)", is the clearest early answer because Xia Chuan finally turns buildup into a real advancement. It opens with Regarding cultivation, it doesn't allow him any carelessness. and closes on The beast blood reserve is not ample, it's a bit tight." Xia Chuan,.... The key payoff is that it turns Xia Chuan's growth into a concrete upgrade step and sets up the next payoff in the power growth storyline linked to Xia Hong.
Chapter 242, "Trouble at Long Mountain, You Arrived Too Late", is the clearest early answer because it turns Qiu Peng's situation into a concrete plot event. The chapter gives readers a real answer by opening on North of Wushuang Giant Stone Camp, snowfield. and ending on Not long ago, at the Wushuang Camp, seeing Wu Xiong flee after having....
Chapter 186, "White Bear, Mountain River Team, Stranger", is the clearest early answer because it turns Yue Feng's situation into a concrete plot event. A useful checkpoint is the way the scene starts with Li Yuankun was the first to recover. and follows through with Upon hearing this, everyone's spirits immediately lifted..
Chapter 184, "Leap in Productivity, Territorial Expansion, Xia Chuan's Opportunity", is the clearest early answer because it turns Intermediate Cold Beasts's situation into a concrete plot event. Early on, The first time to hunt an Intermediate Snow Mane, if I remember.... By the end, Leader..." Mu Dong intended to dissuade him but saw Xia Hong's face....