➽ After the shocking ending of the previous book, we're left a bit in suspense! The majority of the third volume is dedicated to flashbacks and the only thing I wish was that they were more evenly spaced. I love the dual timeline, but some of these flashbacks are very long. Nevertheless, it was interesting to finally learn more about the war with the Wen Clan and how they started out oppressing the other main clans. Consumed with their own arrogance and power, they've become such a big entity in the cultivation world that no one dares defy them. There were so many heartbreaking scenes that showcased the cruelty of the Wen Clan and the hopelessness of everyone else who had to go along with it. It provides us with some more background on this dark part of history and how it shaped Lan Zhan and Wei Wuxian!

➽ Back in the present, Wei Wuxian has made it out alive from the Golden Karp Tower. The cat is now literally out of the bag as everyone knows he isn't Mo Xuanyu! Lan Zhan managed to help him escape and is now hiding him in the Cloud Recesses, but they won't be able to keep doing that. I loved seeing how Lan Zhan stood by his side and risked his own reputation to defend Wei Wuxian when everyone was determined to get rid of him once more. They've uncovered some of Jin Guangyao's secrets, but need to find a way to prove his treachery, as he's a respected clan leader now. When news of corpses travelling to Yiling reaches them, they set out for the place where it all ended for Wei Wuxian: the Yiling Burial Grounds. After the big flashback, I was happy to be back in the present and excited to see where everything goes, especially since we're still missing some information on Wei Wuxian's downfall!

“Boys always bully the ones they’re sweet on. They just want their undivided attention.”
Wei Wuxian’s smile froze at those words.