Black Myth: Wukong Chapter 4 Secret Area Guide – Purple Cloud Mountain Secrets

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Chapter 4 of Black Myth: Wukong isn’t just another step in your journey; it’s where the game’s true depth begins to reveal itself. With a focus on uncovering the secret area in Purple Cloud Mountain, this guide provides expert insights and strategies to help you conquer the elusive Venom Daoist and uncover every hidden reward.

The Journey Begins: Reaching the Pool of Shattered Jade

Quick Navigation:

Step	Action	Description
1	Find Entry	Head to the Upper Hollow shrine and locate the ledge near the spider sacs.
2	Navigate	Cut through the tunnel while avoiding spider sacs and enemies.
3	Hidden Path	Ignore the scaffolding to Middle Hollow, and instead explore the cliffside for a secret ledge.
4	Shrine Discovery	Reach the Pool of Shattered Jade shrine and use the Meditation Spot.

Pro Tip: The hidden ledge near the scaffolding is easy to miss. Hug the cliff wall and keep your eyes peeled for any breaks in the foliage.

First Boss Fight: Venom Daoist

Key Highlights:

• Location: Pool of Shattered Jade
• Attack Patterns: Rapid melee dashes and erratic spinning.
• First Encounter Strategy: Strike fast and dodge often. After the first encounter, the Venom Daoist will retreat and warn of a second, more intense battle.

In-Depth Strategy for Venom Daoist

Table: Venom Daoist Attack Patterns

Attack Name	Description	Counter Strategy
Rapid Dash	Quick dashes that close the distance.	Dodge sideways to avoid the dash and counterattack.
Poison Cloud	Releases a cloud of poison on the battlefield.	Keep your distance and use Antimiasma Powder to negate the effects.
Frenzied Spin	Spins rapidly, dealing damage in a wide radius.	Roll backward to get out of range, then attack as he recovers.

Important: After the Venom Daoist’s HP is depleted in the first encounter, he will flee. Don’t chase—this is part of the narrative progression.

Locating the Venom Daoist: Second Encounter

Progressing through the chapter, you’ll reach the Temple of Yellow Flowers. It’s crucial to avoid the main boss fight here and instead explore a hidden tunnel leading to the Venom Daoist’s final location.

Checklist:

1. Find the Court of Illumination shrine.
2. Locate the hidden tunnel nearby.
3. Follow the path to a dark cavern where the Venom Daoist awaits.

Second Encounter Tips:

• Increased Difficulty: The Venom Daoist now has enhanced speed and unpredictability. Focus on dodging and using counterattacks during his recovery periods.
• Cavern Visibility: The dark cavern can make it hard to see his movements. Stick to the edges to reduce visual clutter.

Uncovering Purple Cloud Mountain: Points-of-Interest and Secret Rewards

Map Summary:

• Purple Cloud Mountain is a complex area filled with hidden treasures and deadly foes. Use the table below to navigate key points of interest and uncover the secret areas.

Table: Purple Cloud Mountain Points-of-Interest

Location	Key NPCs	Bosses	Rewards
Valley of Blooms	Snake Lady	None	Antimiasma Powder (Crafting)
Petalfall Hamlet	Snake Herbalist	Scorpionlord	Deathstinger (Crafting Material)
Bounds of Deity’s Abode	None	None	Meditation Spot, Celestial Registry Tablet

Key NPC Interaction:

• Snake Lady: She’s your go-to for advice on crafting Antimiasma Powder, essential for surviving the poison-infested mountain.

Major Boss Fight: Scorpionlord

• Location: Past the Bounds of Deity’s Abode shrine.
• Reward: Defeating the Scorpionlord gives you the Deathstinger, completing the Venomous Sting Insect Armor set.

Daoist Mi’s Questline: The Violet Hail

Quick Guide:

1. Meet Daoist Mi at the Petalfall Hamlet shrine.
2. Complete his quest by retrieving the Violet Hail from a corrupted priest.
3. Final Showdown: After handing over the Violet Hail, Daoist Mi will turn hostile. Defeat him to unlock the Violet Hail spell.

Violet Hail Spell: This transformation spell allows you to turn into a Worm Guai, granting immunity to poison and the ability to infect enemies with exploding larvae.

The Final Battle: The Duskveil

Boss Overview:

• First Phase: Slow but powerful attacks, perfect for well-timed counters.
• Second Phase: The Duskveil becomes more aggressive with cursed blood-infused attacks. Dodge and counter quickly to avoid heavy damage.

Rewards for Defeating The Duskveil:

• Vessel: Weaver’s Needle: A homing weapon that attacks enemies with pinpoint accuracy.
• Iron-Tough Armor Set: Complete your collection with the Duskveil’s Horn and Iron-Tough armor pieces.
• Double-Combed Rooster Blood: This powerful soak removes poison and boosts movement speed and critical hit chance.