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Volume II
Where Winds Meet

Volume II

Follow our detailed walkthrough for Volume II - The Abandoned Shrine in Where Winds Meet. Learn how to find the secret entrance, defeat the mini-boss, solve puzzles, and claim all rewards.

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Follow our detailed walkthrough for Volume II - The Abandoned Shrine in Where Winds Meet. Learn how to find the secret entrance, defeat the mini-boss, solve puzzles, and claim all rewards.

Walkthrough
  1. 1
    To start the quest, locate the cracked and loose stones to the left of the shrine entrance. Jump and crash down on them to reveal a secret entrance to the vault.
  2. 2
    Descend into the vault. You'll receive a tutorial on fire arrows, learning to burn gunpowder barrels, root blockages, and light torches.
  3. 3
    Follow the pathways, dealing with simple bandit enemies and more root blockages that may lead to treasure or other chambers.
  4. 4
    You will encounter a chasm with a spike trap floor. Use fire arrows to burn the roots holding up the drawbridge and proceed.
  5. 5
    On the other side, you'll find a Northern Vow soldier's body holding a book that unlocks the Cloudy Step martial skill. This skill allows for aerial jumps and dives, useful for both combat and navigation.
  6. 6
    Enter the large chamber and defeat the guards. Utilize explosive barrels for an easier fight. Be mindful of archers on the sides.
  7. 7
    After defeating the guards, a mini-boss will spawn. This boss is a large rebel with twin axes. Parrying and using charged attacks from your existing combat moves will make the fight manageable.
  8. 8
    For an advanced strategy, combo your Tai Chi skill with Cloudy Step to throw the boss into explosive barrels, then detonate them with fire arrows. Follow up with Cloudy Step as he recovers.
  9. 9
    Once the mini-boss is defeated, approach the mat at the bottom of the steps facing the statue. Pray at the mat three times by interacting with it to proceed.
  10. 10
    Loot the golden chest beside the statue for rewards including the United Sect, Discipleship, Hero Bond features, Enlightenment and Ambition Points, Echo Jade, Zhou Coins, Ebon Iron, Oscillating Jade, 1200 XP, and exploration/combat mastery points.
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    Pray at the statue again to unlock a small chest at the back containing more currencies, Oscillating Jade, a cosmetic pot, and a Steadfast Stance Tome.
  12. 12
    To escape, go up the stairs to your left and open the door. Grab any additional exploration chest rewards in the tunnel.
  13. 13
    Reach the ladder to return to the shrine. Open the door and pray to the statue to complete the quest.
  14. 14
    Upon completion, you will unlock the Internal Art feature, which provides passive boosts unlocked through items like the Steadfast Stance Tome.
Tips
  • Use explosive barrels in the mini-boss chamber to quickly eliminate enemies.
  • Parrying is effective against the twin-axe wielding mini-boss.
  • The Cloudy Step skill can be used for both combat and easier navigation in the open world.
  • The Steadfast Stance Tome unlocks the Steadfast Stance passive skill, which can be used for a passive boost to your playstyle.
  • United Sect feature
  • Discipleship feature
  • Hero Bond Feature
  • Enlightenment and Ambition Points
  • Echo Jade
  • Zhou Coins
  • Ebon Iron
  • Oscillating Jade
  • 1200 XP
  • More exploration points
  • Combat mastery points
  • Cosmetic pot
  • Steadfast Stance Tome
  • Internal Art feature

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