Chapter 153, "The Terrible Color of the Dense Forest, The Shadow of Mirror Immortal Gu", is the clearest early answer because it turns Xia Hong's situation into a concrete plot event. The setup is Possessing over ten thousand population, and hundreds in the..., but the pressure keeps building through Facing a mere medium-sized camp with a population over a thousand,....

Chapter 153, "Terrifying Colors in the Dense Forest, Mirror Immortal Gu Shadow", is the clearest early answer because it turns Deceitful Monster's situation into a concrete plot event. The setup is The Great Xia Valley is certainly not a secret to those at the Mirror..., but the pressure keeps building through Since the other side hasn't dared to come over until now, they must....
Chapter 153, "The Terrible Color of the Dense Forest, The Shadow of Mirror Immortal Gu", is the clearest early answer because it turns Xia Hong's situation into a concrete plot event. It opens with Possessing over ten thousand population, and hundreds in the... and closes on Xia Hong slightly turned his body, using his back to receive the....
Chapter 395, "Shadow Swords", is the clearest early answer because it turns Shadow Swords Organization's situation into a concrete plot event.
Chapter 752, "A dark shadow", is the clearest early answer because it turns Nihari's situation into a concrete plot event.
Chapter 753, "A dark shadow -2", is the clearest early answer because it turns Jabba's situation into a concrete plot event.
Chapter 34, "The Shadow Mage", is the clearest early answer because it turns Alec's situation into a concrete plot event.
Chapter 776, "The project", is the clearest early answer because it turns Shadow Swords's situation into a concrete plot event.
Chapter 626, "Eccentric Crafting.", is the clearest early answer because it turns Beast Forest's situation into a concrete plot event.
Chapter 171, "Shadow Control", is the clearest early answer because it turns Xiao Xunbao's situation into a concrete plot event. The setup is It's a skill that enables the user to manipulate a target's shadow..., but the pressure keeps building through With increased proficiency, the shadows can even break through.... Once the chapter lands on Ya?" Yaobao, curious, circled around Xiao Xunbao, who was wearing the..., the chapter closes with This wasn't just for fun;
Chapter 201, "Trampling the Shadow", is the clearest early answer because it turns Pet Beast's situation into a concrete plot event. The setup is Under the Beast Tamer's solemn vow, the Water-type snail once again..., but the pressure keeps building through As it neared the courtyard, it cautiously peeked its head out around....