Chapter 523, "I'll Tear You Apart", is the clearest early answer because it turns Damien's situation into a concrete plot event. The chapter turns that into something concrete by moving from The second collision split the clearing in half. to They fell back to the ground almost together.. What makes it stick is that the chapter closes with The real battle had just begun., which gives the main cast a stronger narrative position and pushes the power growth onward.

Chapter 264, "Elder Alfred.", is the clearest early answer because it turns Damien's situation into a concrete plot event. The chapter turns that into something concrete by moving from A blinding flash of light suddenly appeared before Terran, just as...
Chapter 569, "a major turning point", is the clearest early answer because it turns Damien's situation into a concrete plot event. The chapter turns that into something concrete by moving from The entire crowd remained entranced, their eyes fixated on the...
Chapter 561, "Blades DNA vs Sorin's DNA (1+).", is the clearest early answer because it turns Damien's situation into a concrete plot event. The chapter turns that into something concrete by moving from The resounding impact of Cassandra’s punches landing on Carmilla was...
Chapter 564, "The End Of A Bout.", is the clearest early answer because it turns Damien's situation into a concrete plot event. The chapter turns that into something concrete by moving from The Grand Arena erupted in cheers as Cassandra closed the distance to...
Chapter 694, "Another Gordons.", is the clearest early answer because it turns Damien's situation into a concrete plot event. The chapter turns that into something concrete by moving from “Pick your next fighter,” the red-haired referee said, turning toward...
Chapter 479, "White Wolf Rider", is the clearest early answer because it turns Damien's situation into a concrete plot event. The chapter turns that into something concrete by moving from He turned, Fenrir taking slow steps softly behind him, and left the... to They think you tamed a creature that eats corruption itself." He.... What makes it stick is that the chapter closes with Bang!, which gives this chapter's turning point a stronger narrative position and pushes the power growth onward.
Chapter 362, "He's Something Else", is the clearest early answer because it turns Damien's situation into a concrete plot event. The chapter turns that into something concrete by moving from [Kill Count: 5,000 / 5,000] [Sixth Summon Slot – Acquired] The wind... to I'm done." "Luton, clean up the corpses and if you feel like joining.... What makes it stick is that the chapter closes with Arielle didn't know when she muttered.
Chapter 272, "Arielle's Theory", is the clearest early answer because it turns Damien's situation into a concrete plot event. The chapter turns that into something concrete by moving from Damien and Arielle walked through the dimly lit streets of Westmont,... to But at the same time— He thought of the horrors demons had committed.. What makes it stick is that the chapter closes with Arielle chuckled. "Well, well.
Chapter 436, "The Gate Hidden In The Forest", is the clearest early answer because it turns Damien's situation into a concrete plot event. The chapter turns that into something concrete by moving from The light over the Verdant Verge dimmed as evening crept in, the... to It reacts to direct contact." Arielle steadied her griffin with a....
Chapter 254, "The Beast Tamer Town", is the clearest early answer because it turns Damien's situation into a concrete plot event. The chapter turns that into something concrete by moving from Damien walked through the town's winding streets, following Lizella... to On the other hand—it also meant that if a beast betrayed its tamer,.... What makes it stick is that the chapter closes with Now that was unexpected. "Uhm...
Chapter 351, "A Demon Slaughtering Mission", is the clearest early answer because it turns Damien's situation into a concrete plot event. The chapter turns that into something concrete by moving from The first horn blast echoed through the Greshan skyline like a... to Damien!" But from the dust, Damien stepped forward again—coat torn,....