Chapter 247, "Shaking Light Sword", is the clearest early answer because it turns Lin Qingzhi's situation into a concrete plot event. The chapter turns that into something concrete by moving from Before the eldest disciple, Lin Qingzhi, went down the mountain for... to Chen Yao watched Lin Qingzhi leave, then continued cultivating..

Chapter 253, "Wind Thunder Pavilion", is the clearest early answer because it turns Lin Qingzhi's situation into a concrete plot event. The chapter turns that into something concrete by moving from Luzhou, within the sphere of influence of the Wind Thunder Pavilion,... to When will you complete the Summoning Demon Great Formation?.
Chapter 579, "Ten Billion Reward, Qing Emperor Manuscript! (4K)", 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 Master, I have an ominous premonition." After Lu Changsheng returned,... to This was a Qi cultivation method created for those above the Divine....
Chapter 500, "Divine Sword Array, Eternal Sorrow Sword Formation! (4K)", is the clearest early answer because it turns Lin Qingzhi's situation into a concrete plot event. The chapter turns that into something concrete by moving from Lin Qingzhi faced the Tribulation, withstanding both the Chaos Divine... to However, because it requires a multitude of Dao Artifacts and....
Chapter 585, "Lin Qingzhi, Chen Yao! (4K)", is the clearest early answer because it turns Lin Qingzhi's situation into a concrete plot event. The chapter turns that into something concrete by moving from Since the Qing Emperor has fallen, this Human Sovereign Cauldron will... to Junior Brother, have you been well these years?" Her voice trembled,.... What makes it stick is that the chapter closes with "Lu Changsheng, although you are a genius, our Human Race has never been short of geniuses.
Chapter 28, "This Disciple Might Just Be an Unparalleled Genius", is the clearest early answer because a shaky connection becomes usable in the plot. The chapter turns that into something concrete by moving from Junior Brother, what nonsense are you talking about? to Yes, I am an inside agent of the eight hundred bandits..
Chapter 84, "Return of the High-Grade Heaven Rank Swordsmanship (10th Update)", is the clearest early answer because it pushes Lin Qingzhi into a new phase or setting. The chapter turns that into something concrete by moving from [Ding, you have rewarded your disciple "Lin Qingzhi" with a... to Under Lu Changsheng's instruction, Lin Qingzhi barely made an entry..
Chapter 30, "Disciple has a small request", is the clearest early answer because a shaky connection becomes usable in the plot. The chapter turns that into something concrete by moving from Lin Qingzhi's Green Abyss Sword pierced through Sima Kuang's chest,... to Master, Lian has already Refining the Spiritual Energy from the last....
Chapter 295, "The Layout! (4K)", is the clearest early answer because it turns Lin Qingzhi's situation into a concrete plot event. The chapter turns that into something concrete by moving from An ancient Mysterious Yellow Bell appeared within Lu Changsheng's... to Thirty thousand li away, Luo Feng, who was meditating, opened his....
Chapter 243, "The First Void Refinement Realm Disciple (Extra)", is the clearest early answer because Lin Qingzhi finally turns buildup into a real advancement. The chapter turns that into something concrete by moving from Rumble rumble… In the sky, dark clouds gathered densely, lightning... to The Tiangang Sword Formation indeed could resist the Threefold....
Chapter 242, "The Disciple is Finally Going to Face Tribulation (Extra)", is the clearest early answer because a shaky connection becomes usable in the plot. The chapter turns that into something concrete by moving from After subduing the Demon Race of Huang State, Lu Changsheng led his... to Lin Qingzhi chose to break through in a deserted wilderness outside....