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In the penultimate week of Alchemy of Souls: Light and Shadow (Season 2, Episode 8), the long-awaited revelation of Naksu’s true identity finally reaches a boiling point.

While Jang Uk is away at the North Fortress, Jin Mu accelerates his plans to seize control of the firebird with the help of the Unanimous Assembly. Themes & Analysis [CM]Alchemy.of.Souls.2022.S02E08.1080p.WEB-DL.mp4

As noted by fans on Reddit , the revelation is bittersweet; while they are finally "reunited," it comes with the knowledge that Bu-yeon’s soul may eventually vanish to make way for the original soul. In the penultimate week of Alchemy of Souls:

To prove her divine worth and protect Jinyowon’s reputation, Jin Bu-yeon (Naksu) accepts a perilous challenge from Jin Mu : she must retrieve a plaque from Gwisu , a magical prison filled with deadly wraiths. To prove her divine worth and protect Jinyowon’s

The recurring theme of Jang Uk acting as a savior is emphasized, though reviewers from The Review Geek and Leisurebyte note that this dynamic shifts as both characters realize the high stakes of their shared past.

While navigating the treacherous forest of the spirit world, Bu-yeon finds herself surrounded by wraiths. In a moment of extreme danger, she subconsciously uses the blue jade to call for help.

Jang Uk appears just in time to destroy the threats. However, as he looks into her eyes, he sees the distinct blue soul-shifter marks —the same "blue flowers" he remembers from Mu-deok. The episode ends on the haunting cliffhanger of him asking, "Who are you?".