Chapter 245, "The Promise Under Twin Stars", is the clearest early answer because it turns Garrick's situation into a concrete plot event. The chapter turns that into something concrete by moving from Block the entrance!!" Garrick roared a command and immediately, there... to The moment he stepped outside, the hot air of the First Layer of Hell.... What makes it stick is that the chapter closes with He would grow strong and he would start by absorbing the essence core's energy.

Chapter 242, "Obtaining A Grade Four Essence Core", is the clearest early answer because it turns Garrick's situation into a concrete plot event. The chapter turns that into something concrete by moving from The relay center was a fortress of efficiency, a nerve center... to You just figured that out now?" Damon tilted his head back, staring....
Chapter 495, "You'll Make It Back In Time", is the clearest early answer because it turns Garrick's situation into a concrete plot event. The chapter turns that into something concrete by moving from A low, vibrating bellow rolled through the trees. to His blade drove down through the gap at the base of the skull.. What makes it stick is that the chapter closes with For now., which gives the central conflict a stronger narrative position and pushes the relationship tension onward.
Chapter 244, "Checking Out The Cave", is the clearest early answer because it turns Garrick's situation into a concrete plot event. The chapter turns that into something concrete by moving from There existed not a location that was ever truly quiet, but as the... to But another took its place immediately.. What makes it stick is that the chapter closes with I am still recovering but you all matter to me too!! Thank you guys!!
Chapter 138, "Mirror Immortal Gu, Cold Resistance Level? [3 in 1]", is the clearest early answer because Xia Hong finally turns buildup into a real advancement. The chapter turns that into something concrete by moving from First Year of the Great Xia, January 27 As dawn broke, the valley's... to No, but soon!" Xia Hong turned to face everyone, his face full of....
Chapter 420, "Who Says the Attacker Can't Attack the Attacker?", 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 After choosing to defend, Guan Xiong quickly made a decision.
Chapter 879, "Is it My Turn to Settle Accounts?", is the clearest early answer because it turns Is's situation into a concrete plot event. The chapter turns that into something concrete by moving from Jiang Li gave her a meaningful look. to At this moment, her expression completely turned cold..
Chapter 420, "Who Says the Attacker Can't Attack the Attacker?", 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 After choosing to defend, Guan Xiong quickly made a decision.
Chapter 879, "Is it My Turn to Settle Accounts?", is the clearest early answer because it turns Is's situation into a concrete plot event. The chapter turns that into something concrete by moving from Jiang Li gave her a meaningful look. to At this moment, her expression completely turned cold..
Chapter 369, "Ferrol Annual Market Fair", is the clearest early answer because it turns Of's situation into a concrete plot event. The chapter turns that into something concrete by moving from They remembered when they first saw it.
Chapter 467, "Rivals in Love", is the clearest early answer because it turns Of's situation into a concrete plot event. The chapter turns that into something concrete by moving from How nice of you to give advice," Cassandra quipped as soon as she...