All Secrets and Mysteries of Black Myth: Wukong
Five Elemental Carts
Defeat the Steadfast Warrior with an axe to receive a quest to destroy the carts. The first cart will appear immediately after starting the quest. Destroy it and restart the location. Talk to the warrior to learn the locations of the remaining carts. You will encounter the second cart during the main story campaign. You will find the third cart in the Ember Forests. The fourth cart is in the Furnace Valley. You will find the fifth one in the lava lake.
After dealing with the carts, head to the location Cooling Slope. Fight the final boss. After victory, a secret area will open up to you — the Bishui Cave.
Samadhi Fire Crystals and the Blazing Karma Staff
In the fifth chapter, you can collect three Samadhi crystals, which are given as rewards for defeating optional bosses. These items will allow you to create a very powerful weapon the Blazing Karma staff. Here is a list of all crystal locations:
- Go to the altar Valley Entrance. Move to the left side of the lava river. There you will meet a boss, after defeating whom you will receive the first crystal.
- After the flame goes out, return to the altar Ash Pass. Go down the path where the giant Golden Ball rolled. At the end of the path, the second boss will be waiting for you.
- Continue along the path after the second boss. You need to defeat four fireworm enemies and head to the glowing area on the ground. The third boss will appear, from whose body you can collect the third crystal.
Secret Area: Bishui Cave
Go from Ember Forests to the altar Ash Passage. Fight the Steadfast Warrior with an Axe. After the victory, talk to him. Go to Furnace Valley to the altar Emerald Hall. Fight the story bosses. In one of the battles, a bull will join you. After the victory, talk to him. Go to the altar Valley Entrance. Go down the path to the lava. Talk to the fox. Move to the location Fire Field and go to the altar Furnace Crater. Go down the path left behind by the huge ball. Fight the boss and activate the altar Cold Slope. Approach the icy gates and fight the last serious opponent. Talk to the bull and open the doors to the secret location.
Where to Find the Spirit Top Takes Bottom and Bottom Takes Top
The bosses Top Takes Bottom and Bottom Takes Top will pursue the main character throughout the fifth chapter. At first, they will take the form of a charged spiked sphere that will interfere with the exploration of Ash Pass 3. Later, you will encounter them inside the cave Bishui. However, after the battles, you will not receive their Spirit. To get it, you need to return to the Emerald Hall after the clash with the sphere. Near the rock at the exit, you will see the remains of the boss. Interact with them to obtain the powerful Spirit.
Where to Find the Secret Boss Nine-Capped Lingzhi Guai
Another dangerous boss disguised as a plant. You can find it in the clearing near the shrine of Ash Pass 3. Go to this place and pick the central plant to summon the enemy. Guai is quite a difficult boss. He will throw his head at you to blind and slow down the hero. This action helps him take away a lion's share of health in a matter of seconds.
How to Get the Supreme Gourd
The Supreme Gourd is the final iteration of the gourd that can be upgraded to the maximum level. First, visit the monkey Shen and give her a sufficient amount of Fragrant Luo Jia Vines to upgrade the gourd to the maximum level with 9 charges. Then go to the shrine Rakshasa Palace, which is located in the Furnace Valley. Follow the path that leads to the bridges. Turn left to the lava to reach the round stone temple with a flame in the center. You will see Master Yuan, who gave you the gourd in the first chapter. Talk to him and interact with the flame to obtain the mythical form of your old gourd.
Old Man's Quest
You can find the Old Man from previous chapters in a large room on the left side of the Rakshasa Palace area. If you bring him a Gourd with nine charges, he will upgrade it to its maximum potential.
