Chapter 329, "The Trial of Divergence VI", is the clearest early answer because it turns Damon's situation into a concrete plot event. The chapter gives readers a real answer by opening on The clone fighting Damon didn't breathe. and ending on Lines of runes spiraled outward toward the walls, and a gentle hum....

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 gives readers a real answer by opening on The clearing was eerily quiet in the aftermath of their brutal... and ending on Corvus, the leader of the Dunters, narrowed his eyes.. In story terms, the chapter closes with Hungry..., which gives this chapter's turning point a stronger narrative position and pushes the power growth onward.
Chapter 302, "Alone Time In The Garden", is the clearest early answer because it turns Damon's situation into a concrete plot event. The chapter gives readers a real answer by opening on Still on the topic of why Elias chose to keep a low profile, "To... and ending on But I'd rather be somewhere quiet for a bit..
Chapter 368, "Elias And The Maze", is the clearest early answer because it turns Damon's situation into a concrete plot event. The chapter gives readers a real answer by opening on The arena's spiral gate closed with a hiss, sealing ElderGlow's Year... and ending on What have you created?" Dean Dethrein turned to another Dean.. In story terms, the chapter closes with And opened., which gives faction conflict a stronger narrative position and pushes the power growth onward.
Chapter 369, "Come Back Soon", is the clearest early answer because it turns Damon's situation into a concrete plot event. The chapter gives readers a real answer by opening on Woooooong~ The Maze of Wills sealed itself with a deep, echoing hum... and ending on You're certain?" Godsthorn gave the faintest nod.. In story terms, the chapter closes with "Can't win my bet if you don't show up., which gives the central conflict a stronger narrative position and pushes the power growth onward.
Chapter 275, "Damon vs. Celeste", is the clearest early answer because it turns Damon's situation into a concrete plot event. The chapter gives readers a real answer by opening on The match was about to begin when Miss Leana walked in. and ending on Of course." Miss Leana smiled slightly.. In story terms, the chapter closes with What the hell just happened?, which gives the main cast a stronger narrative position and pushes the power growth onward.
Chapter 383, "Imperial Military Invitation", is the clearest early answer because it turns Damon's situation into a concrete plot event. The chapter gives readers a real answer by opening on You won't believe what—" He stopped. and ending on We're quite aware." There was a beat of silence.. In story terms, the chapter closes with Dean Godsthorn smiled. "Have fun, young genius., which gives the current arc a stronger narrative position and pushes the relationship tension onward.
Chapter 329, "The Trial of Divergence VI", is the clearest early answer because it turns Damon's situation into a concrete plot event. The chapter gives readers a real answer by opening on The clone fighting Damon didn't breathe. and ending on Lines of runes spiraled outward toward the walls, and a gentle hum....
Chapter 325, "The Trial of Divergence II", is the clearest early answer because it turns Damon's situation into a concrete plot event. The chapter gives readers a real answer by opening on Grrrrnnngg~ Below the floating platform where Dean Oryll had... and ending on And for a moment, the ground beneath his boots felt like it simply.... In story terms, the chapter closes with "Yes," he said quietly.
Chapter 290, "Weakness? That Wasn't An Option", is the clearest early answer because it turns Damon's situation into a concrete plot event. The chapter gives readers a real answer by opening on The hallways of ElderGlow Academy were always filled with students,... and ending on I'd have been disappointed if I missed the competition." Daveon....
Chapter 324, "The Trial of Divergence I", is the clearest early answer because it turns Damon's situation into a concrete plot event. The chapter gives readers a real answer by opening on The four of them walked in silence. and ending on She looks like the type that remembers everyone she's beaten," Daveon.... In story terms, the chapter closes with "This is the Trial of Divergence," Oryll declared. "And it begins...