Chapter 309, "Three Level 4s", is the clearest early answer because Gu Yun finally turns buildup into a real advancement. It opens with Although the meteorites were a collective haul, Gu Yun just said that... and closes on But 100 Yuan, huh, Wang Tao might not be impressed by the price, but.... The key payoff is that it turns Gu Yun's growth into a concrete upgrade step and sets up the next payoff in the power growth storyline linked to Qu Shilin.

Chapter 313, "Dual-tail Scorpion", is the clearest early answer because it turns Gu Yun's situation into a concrete plot event. It opens with Monster!" As soon as everyone saw Wang Tao suddenly leave the... and closes on Usually, these Awakeners each led their own teams out to battle.. The key payoff is that the chapter closes with In the blink of an eye, Qi De sprinted up to the Dual-tail Scorpion.
Chapter 310, "Iron Beetle", is the clearest early answer because it turns Gu Yun's situation into a concrete plot event. It opens with Because the fourth-order Elite Zombies appeared after rainfall, and... and closes on ..." Gu Yun was somewhat speechless.. The key payoff is that the chapter closes with The 10 Energy Crystal Meteorites Gu Yun chose were numbered 1 through 10., which gives Gu Yun a stronger narrative position and pushes the power growth onward.
Chapter 310, "Iron Beetle", is the clearest early answer because it turns Gu Yun's situation into a concrete plot event. It opens with Meteorite 1 and 2 were about the same size, and both could be opened... and closes on It felt ice cold in his hand.. The key payoff is that the chapter closes with Qu Shilin, who had been silent up to this point, had her eyes light up.
Chapter 827, "How Do You Know That I Didn't Put On A Show For You?", is the clearest early answer because it turns Gu's situation into a concrete plot event. It opens with While Wang Teng was in the mid of his enlightenment, Wu Gu, who was... and closes on For the first time, Devil Lord Wu Gu turned serious.. The key payoff is that the chapter closes with The blade glow slashed toward Wang Teng.
Chapter 512, "Reward, Sword Dao Divine Fruit! (4K)", is the clearest early answer because the buildup finally cashes out in a real clash. It opens with Su Yun saw Lu Changsheng meditating at the summit of Yuntai Peak, in... and closes on The God-level fifth-grade Sword Array 'Eternal Sorrow', consists of.... The key payoff is that the danger stops being abstract and the conflict around Su Yun becomes immediate, forcing the surrounding cast to react under pressure.
Chapter 501, "Counterkill! (4K)", is the clearest early answer because the violence around Protector Yun becomes final instead of hypothetical. It opens with He supported Song Tianfang's revenge, but Song Tianfang had killed... and closes on On their side, there was only Lu Changsheng in the Immortal Emperor.... The key payoff is that the danger stops being abstract and the conflict around Protector Yun becomes immediate, forcing the surrounding cast to react under pressure.
Chapter 542, "Accepting an Ancient Great Power as a Disciple! (4K)", is the clearest early answer because a shaky connection becomes usable in the plot. It opens with [Ding, the system has searched for a suitable candidate for... and closes on If he were to take Yun Qianyue as a disciple, wouldn't it increase....
Chapter 525, "Southern Heavenly Gate! (4K)", is the clearest early answer because it turns Su Yun's situation into a concrete plot event. It opens with When Lu Changsheng came out of seclusion, Su Yun, the Family Head of... and closes on At the last Yaochi Conference, Lu Changsheng was only at the third.... The key payoff is that the chapter closes with "The Heavenly Court is placed above the Immortal Dynasty, suspended sixty thousand miles in the air and shielded by a barrier.
Chapter 396, "Reincarnation of the Buddha! (4K)", is the clearest early answer because it turns Yun Cang Country's situation into a concrete plot event. It opens with Even if he truly is the reincarnation of Buddha, we cannot force him,... and closes on The Divine Ape King indifferently flung his hand, tossing the Prime....
Chapter 524, "It's Time to Make a Move", is the clearest early answer because it turns Gu Kaor Duo's situation into a concrete plot event. It opens with The boy turned his head and when he saw who was approaching, he was... and closes on Hughlis's mouth twitched: "It's Emperor Level." So it's Emperor....