Chapter 173, "The Battle In The Cavern", 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 The small infirmary Arielle had prepared in Westmont was bustling... to Having ensured the captives reached Westmont safely, there was no....

Chapter 241, "The Ambush In A Cavern", is the clearest early answer because it turns Damon's situation into a concrete plot event. The chapter turns that into something concrete by moving from The clearing was eerily quiet in the aftermath of their brutal... to Corvus, the leader of the Dunters, narrowed his eyes.. What makes it stick is that the chapter closes with Hungry..., which gives The Ambush In A Cavern a stronger narrative position and pushes the power growth onward.
Chapter 591, "Leon’s Battle", 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 Ply and the others were handled by Hubert and the rest of them.
Chapter 76, "Third Battle", 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 Ten days have passed since the battle against Viscount Sitena...
Chapter 601, "Prime Battle 2", 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 As Alec swung his weapon, the blade burst into flames, with red and...
Chapter 524, "Battle With The Captain", 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 Pressed on everyone and everything without exception. to They stared at each other through the wreckage of what used to be a.... What makes it stick is that the danger stops being abstract and the conflict around Battle With The Captain becomes immediate, forcing the surrounding cast to react under pressure.
Chapter 297, "Slaying the Immortal! (4K)", is the clearest early answer because the violence around Zodiac Star Battle becomes final instead of hypothetical. The chapter turns that into something concrete by moving from The tier of the Holy Spirit Sword Art was beyond Tang Wansan's... to Suddenly, Luo Feng's body was immobilized, unable to take that step..
Chapter 231, "Zodiac Star Battle Array (2nd Update)", 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 From beneath Mount Shu came an intense rumbling sound, as 365 peaks... to Su Qian'er stepped into the Unity Realm, her cultivation surpassing....
Chapter 747, "Battle inside the Walls", 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 There were hundreds of guards and slaves (and counting) who managed...
Chapter 297, "Slaying the Immortal! (4K)", is the clearest early answer because the violence around Zodiac Star Battle becomes final instead of hypothetical. The chapter turns that into something concrete by moving from Grandmaster Taixu is actually still alive, it's truly unbelievable."... to Ten Thousand Swords Peak, the power of pure Yin emerged as a bright....
Chapter 672, "Last Moves.", is the clearest early answer because it turns Battle Mage Academy's situation into a concrete plot event. The chapter turns that into something concrete by moving from The fight between Dragov and Vincent might have appeared evenly...