Ep. 8: Wen Ruohan plots against clans after Cloud Recesses burning, forcing disciples to hunt in dangerous caves.

Wen Chao informs sect leader Wen Ruohan that the four clans deceived him, prompting a scheme to dominate them. Wen Xu destroys the Cloud Recesses, severely injuring the Lan sect leader and causing Lan Xichen to vanish. The Wen sect dispatches disciples to Qishan as hostages, confiscating their swords and forcing them to locate a night-hunting cave under threat of having their Golden Cores melted by Wen Zhuliu. Wei Wuxian offers to carry the injured Lan Wangji, who refuses. During the search, Wei Wuxian protects Mianmian from Wen Chao, allowing Wang Lingjiao to witness the act. When Mianmian is targeted as bait, disobedient disciples shield her, leading Wen Chao to order their deaths. The ensuing battle awakens the beast. Amidst the chaos, Wang Lingjiao tries to brand Mianmian, but Wei Wuxian intervenes and receives the brand on his chest instead.

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