The much-awaited duel between Lee Jae Wook and Shin Seung Ho finally takes place. Will Lee Jae Wook win against the royal prince? In "Alchemy of Souls," episode 8, secrets buried a long time ago resurface, rattling the mind of Jung So Min. Read on to know more!
'Alchemy of Souls' Episode 8: Jang Uk Kills Gil Ju
Previously, Gil Ju (Choi Ji Ho) ordered Mu Deok (Jung So Min) to bring Jang Uk (Lee Jae Wook) to the empty temple in order for him to cast the alchemy of souls.
Mu Deok and Jang Uk devised a plan and tricked Gil Ju. Fortunately, the latter failed to cast the alchemy of souls in hopes of switching souls with Jang Uk.
Gil Ju then runs away to find a new soul to satisfy his hunger and regain his power in no time. Jang Uk follows him quietly, determined to take him down.
The mages in Songrim saw the flames that the dangerous spell emitted and hurriedly went to the temple.
Seo Yul (Hwang Minhyun) catches Mu Deok and becomes more determined about her true identity. Because of this, he swears he'll never help her again in the future as she is a threat to the mages in Daeho.
Mu Deok Learns The Truth Behind Her Family's Death
Desperate to become powerful again, Gil Ju runs to the royal palace to meet the Danju. Unbeknownst to everyone, the Royal Queen is the biggest traitor in Daeho.
With a blue scarf on his face to hide his identity, Jang Uk shows off his deadly skills and uses Tansu to kill Gil Ju.
In episode 8, Jang Uk promises to do everything to protect Mu Deok, and prevent her to run wild like most soul shifters.
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In addition to that, Mu Deok and Jang Uk learn that her family wasn't killed by the four families of Daeho.
It was Mu Deok's father who slaughtered their family after he ran wild as a soul shifter.
On the other hand, rumors about Naksu's return spiraled, as she was the only mage to master Tansu, the strongest skill of the mages.
Jang Uk and Crown Prince Go Won's Much Awaited Duel
The much dreaded duel between Jang Uk and Crown Prince Go Won (Shin Seung Ho) has finally come.
Despite Park Jin's (Yoo Jun Sang) warning, Jang Uk still showed up at the training center to face the royal heir.
Jang Uk and Mu Deok's training and hard work had paid off as he confidently faced Go Won. Although everyone doubted his capability, he proved his worth during the match.
When Go Won attacks Jang Uk with a much stronger skill, Mu Deok cuts her palm to produce blood for Jang Uk to use Tansu, surprising everyone.
Jang Uk defeated the Crown Prince and finally joined Songrim Jeongjingak as their newest mage.
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Written by Elijah Mully.
