Chapter 70, "The Four Phases Of Preparation II", is the clearest early answer because it turns Elder Fael's situation into a concrete plot event. The setup is This phase will consume the first six months., but the pressure keeps building through We need a comprehensive understanding of the demons we face as they....

Chapter 442, "Third Elder Returns.", is the clearest early answer because it pushes Elder into a new phase or setting.
Chapter 211, "High-Quality Immortal Artifact Fragment! (2nd Update)", is the clearest early answer because Elder Lu gets a payoff that changes the stakes. The setup is Last time we spoke, the entire Refinement Sect, from top to bottom,..., but the pressure keeps building through The Sect Leader of Mount Shu exploded with rage and, leading the....
Chapter 322, "An Unremarkable Sword (4K)", is the clearest early answer because it turns Supreme Elder's situation into a concrete plot event. The setup is Didn't he still die from his own sneak attack?, but the pressure keeps building through Cultivation level and talent are one thing, real battle experience is.... Once the chapter lands on A violent aura surged through his heart;
Chapter 316, "Junior Brother, What Are You Talking About? (4K)", is the clearest early answer because it turns Elder Lu's situation into a concrete plot event. The setup is With her realm, all below Loose Immortals were mere ants., but the pressure keeps building through Only Lu Changsheng's disciple, Xiao Fan, caught her attention..
Chapter 218, "Fighting For The Students (1).", is the clearest early answer because the buildup finally cashes out in a real clash.
Chapter 322, "...", is the clearest early answer because it turns Grand Elder's situation into a concrete plot event.
Chapter 199, "Who Has More Thicker Skin?", is the clearest early answer because it turns Grand Elder's situation into a concrete plot event.
Chapter 733, "Prelude to the Attacks", is the clearest early answer because the buildup finally cashes out in a real clash.
Chapter 307, "Shangguan Zhao'er! (4K)", is the clearest early answer because it turns Elder Luo's situation into a concrete plot event. The setup is Elder Xu, Elder Zhang are dead." "Who killed them?" "Don't know."..., but the pressure keeps building through Aside from signs of battle, there were no other clues..
Chapter 730, "The Legendary Fox.", is the clearest early answer because it turns Grand Elder's situation into a concrete plot event.