The Untamed Episode 41 Recap, Plot

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Wei Wuxian's eyes were tightly shut, and the muscles on his face trembled. Lan Wangji knew he was caught in an empathy trance and was deeply astonished. At this moment, Wei Wuxian was attached to Nie Mingjue's head, following his spiritual consciousness, experiencing the past encounters between Nie Mingjue and Jin Guangyao. Many years ago, Jin Guangyao was not yet the imposing Chief Cultivator.

Back then, he was called Meng Yao, an illegitimate son of Jin Guangshan, born from an unacknowledged affair. Carrying a token, he traveled a great distance from Yunmeng to Lanling to seek recognition from his father. However, Jin Guangshan, being a philanderer with countless children born out of wedlock, refused to acknowledge Meng Yao, the son of a prostitute, and cruelly kicked him down from the golden platform of Jinlintai. From then on, Meng Yao wandered the world alone.

Even after finding refuge with the Nie Clan, he could not escape malicious gossip and ridicule, becoming the target of mockery. Despite his humble origins, Meng Yao worked diligently and earned Nie Mingjue’s appreciation. When Nie Mingjue overheard his subordinates gossiping maliciously, he reprimanded them in anger and, for the first time ever, appointed Meng Yao as his deputy general, giving him an opportunity to showcase his talents.

Later, during a chaotic battle, Meng Yao deliberately killed a Nie Clan leader who had insulted him and attempted to frame Xue Yang for the crime. Unexpectedly, Nie Mingjue witnessed the entire scene. It was then that he realized Meng Yao had always feigned weakness and suffering in his presence to gain sympathy and climb the ranks. Being a man of unwavering principles, Nie Mingjue resolutely expelled Meng Yao from the Nie Clan.

For years, Meng Yao vanished without a trace until the Sunshot Campaign at Nightless City, where Nie Mingjue, captured by Wen Ruohan, saw him again. By then, Meng Yao had become ruthless, killing anyone who displeased him without hesitation, acting like Wen Ruohan’s loyal hound. Nie Mingjue was furious but was knocked unconscious by a palm strike from Meng Yao. When he awoke, he found himself in Lan Xichen’s arms.

Remembering Meng Yao’s actions, Nie Mingjue roared in anger and swung his blade, only to be stopped by Lan Xichen. Lan Xichen insisted that Meng Yao was an undercover spy within Wen Ruohan’s ranks, and Meng Yao knelt, pleading his case. Though burning with rage, Nie Mingjue ultimately spared Meng Yao’s life, considering their past acquaintance.

Not long after, Nie Mingjue, Lan Xichen, and Meng Yao became sworn brothers, vowing that if any of them harbored disloyalty, they would face divine retribution. From then on, Meng Yao, having earned merit for assassinating Wen Ruohan, reinvented himself as Jin Guangyao and basked in his newfound prestige. However, before Nie Mingjue, he remained deferential and continued to play the Cleansing Melody for him. As time passed, Nie Mingjue’s temperament grew increasingly irritable, showing signs of deviation into madness.

One day, upon learning that Jin Guangyao refused to eliminate Xue Yang, Nie Mingjue stormed into Lanling to confront him. After all the betrayals and conflicts, Nie Mingjue had finally seen Jin Guangyao’s true nature. He understood clearly that Jin Guangyao’s reluctance to kill Xue Yang stemmed from his unwillingness to defy Jin Guangshan’s orders and his determination to maintain his power within the Jin Clan. Jin Guangyao sneered and admitted it outright.

In his view, killing a few Nie Clan cultivators in the past was justified—after all, sacrifices were inevitable for great ambitions. Besides, Nie Mingjue himself had slain countless souls; what right did he have to judge him? Enraged, Nie Mingjue’s face turned crimson as he furiously demanded why Jin Guangyao was unwilling to sacrifice himself but was so eager to sacrifice others. Jin Guangyao’s smile was chilling—how could he sacrifice himself? He was of the noblest status!

Furious beyond measure, Nie Mingjue kicked Jin Guangyao off Jinlintai. Jin Guangyao crashed to the ground, blood streaming down his face, yet he gracefully stood up, his gaze as cold as a blade. Nie Mingjue raised his great saber, ready to execute his sworn brother. However, a sharp pain suddenly surged through his chest, forcing him to clutch at it.

Jin Guangyao remained calm and smirked, slowly ascending the steps as he revealed that all along, the Cleansing Melody he had played for Nie Mingjue had been subtly altered into a tune that led to qi deviation. Nie Mingjue was both shocked and furious. He lost all reason, succumbed to his madness, and, bleeding from all orifices, howled as he wildly swung Baxia, trying to kill Jin Guangyao. But he could no longer discern his surroundings.

Hearing the commotion, Nie Huaisang hurried over, but Jin Guangyao immediately put on a sorrowful façade, tightly embracing Nie Huaisang to prevent him from approaching the frenzied Nie Mingjue. Thus, Jin Guangyao and Xue Yang, working in collusion, bound Nie Mingjue in chains, intending to turn him into a puppet. Yet, even then, Nie Mingjue resisted, thrashing his head in defiance. Seeing this, Jin Guangyao steeled his heart and ordered Xue Yang to finish the job.

With a wicked grin, Xue Yang swung his blade, and Nie Mingjue’s head fell to the ground, his eyes remaining open in death. Wei Wuxian jolted out of the empathy trance, so shaken that he almost lost his footing. Before he could recover, Jin Guangyao lunged forward, sword in hand. It turned out Jin Guangyao had never let his guard down—he had been waiting for Wei Wuxian to reveal himself.

Wei Wuxian swiftly dodged, but after several exchanges, he began to struggle. Just then, he caught sight of Suibian within the secret chamber and rushed toward the sword, stepping onto its hilt in hopes that it would unsheathe itself to aid him. At the critical moment, the long-sealed Suibian finally burst free, clashing with Jin Guangyao’s sword. Seizing the opportunity, Wei Wuxian slipped out of the chamber and fled back to Lan Wangji’s side.

Lan Wangji had been playing the Cleansing Melody for Wei Wuxian the entire time. Seeing him awaken, he finally sighed in relief. Wei Wuxian recounted everything he had just witnessed, and knowing time was of the essence, the two immediately set out to confront Jin Guangyao. Jin Guangyao hesitated, and soon, Lan Xichen arrived, also urging Jin Guangyao to open the secret chamber. At that moment, Su She appeared to speak in Jin Guangyao’s defense.

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