Conquering the mythical trials of Game Science’s action masterpiece requires more than just defeating the final story encounter; unlocking the true animated cinematic conclusion demands our comprehensive black myth wukong secret ending guide. While finishing Chapter 6 awards the standard cycle ending, only the secret ending unlocks Sun Wukong’s true memories, bestows the legendary 6th Relic (Freed Mind), and prepares your Destined One for the ultimate New Game Plus (NG+) run.
To trigger this hidden climax, players must unlock the secret hidden realm in every single chapter, confront the legendary Erlang Shen in the snow-capped peaks of Mount Mei, and defeat the four towering Heavenly Kings. Here is your definitive, bookmark-worthy roadmap covering every prerequisite questline, boss combat phase, and gear recommendation.
Secret Ending Prerequisites Checklist Across All Chapters
To open the portal to Mount Mei inside the Great Pagoda, you must complete the secret sub-area and questline in Chapters 1 through 5 before initiating the final boss fight on Mount Huaguo:
| Chapter | Secret Area Name | Entry NPC / Trigger Quest | Key Boss & Reward |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chapter 1 | Ancient Guanyin Temple | Ring all 3 large bronze bells across Bamboo Grove & Forest | Elder Jinchi (Fireproof Mantle Vessel) |
| Chapter 2 | Kingdom of Sahali | Complete the Drunken Boar questline in Yellow Wind Ridge | Fuban (Wind Tamer Vessel — counters tornado mechanics) |
| Chapter 3 | Zodiac Village / Pagoda | Defeat Chen Loong, deliver pill to Xu Dog in Cellar | Unlocks Yin Tiger blacksmith, seed delivery, and curio slots |
| Chapter 4 | Purple Cloud Mountain | Defeat the Venom Daoist twice in the Webbed Hollow | Duskveil (Weaver’s Needle Vessel) |
| Chapter 5 | Bishui Cave | Complete the Pale-Axe Stalwart Bull quest in Flaming Mountains | Bishui Golden-Eyed Beast (Bull King Mythical armor materials) |
| Treasure | Loong Scales Questline | Collect Loong Scales in Chapter 2 behind sand waterfall | Defeat Red Loong, Black Loong, Cyan Loong, and Yellow Loong |
Once all five secret zones are completed and the four Loong dragons are defeated, travel to Chapter 3: The Great Pagoda. Walk up the stairs toward the center mural; the Little Maitreya Buddha will appear, triggering a golden portal into Mount Mei.
Confronting Erlang Shen & The Four Heavenly Kings (Mount Mei)
Crucial Vessel Strategy: The Plantain Fan
Erlang, the Sacred Divinity, features a regenerating white posture armor bar that deflects light attacks and makes him impervious to stagger. Equip the Plantain Fan Vessel (acquired in Chapter 5). Activating the Plantain Fan summons a tornado that instantly shreds 100% of Erlang’s armor shield, leaving him completely helpless to heavy staff combos and Spirit attacks.
Erlang Shen Phase Breakdown
- Phase 1 (Spear & Third Eye Lasers): Erlang fights with lightning spears and ranged sword volleys. Do not waste Focus Points on Pillar Stance; use Smash Stance resolute strikes to evade his overhead thrusts. Pop the Plantain Fan once his shield appears.
- Phase 2 (Flying Swords & Eagle Form): At 75% health, Erlang transforms into a golden eagle and rains down hundreds of celestial swords. Sprint horizontally rather than dodging to preserve stamina. Deploy your Wandering Wight spirit headbutt when his posture breaks.
- Phase 3 (Axe Transformation & Aggression): At 50% health, Erlang summons a giant cleaving axe. Equip the Rock Solid spell to deflect his three-hit sweep, creating an instant opening for a 4-Focus heavy hit.
- Phase 4 (The Colossal Battle): Upon defeating his human form, you transform into the titanic Stone Monkey. Battle the Four Heavenly Kings (Dhritarashtra, Virudhaka, Virupaksha, and Vaishravana) using sweeping stone punches and elemental frost/fire slams. Finally, defeat Erlang’s giant Lion avatar in an aerial duel.
Rewards: Tri-Point Double-Edged Spear (Mythical weapon with spear-thrust combo moveset) and the Golden Azure transformation.
Chapter 6 Climax: The Great Sage’s Broken Shell Strategy
With Erlang defeated, return to Mount Huaguo and ascend to the Water Curtain Cave to challenge the rightful incarnation of Sun Wukong:
Phase 1: The Stone Monkey
The Stone Monkey attacks with heavy earth slams and fire-infused club swings.
- Key Counter: Stay in Thrust Stance at mid-range. Charge to 3 Focus Points and execute Tactical Retreat into Whirling Thrust whenever he charges a ground slam.
- Avoid Elemental Burning: Equip curio items that increase Burn Resistance, such as the Agate Jar and Boshan Censer.
Phase 2: The Great Sage’s Broken Shell (True Final Boss)
This is widely recognized as the most mechanically demanding boss fight in modern action gaming. The Great Sage utilizes your own abilities against you:
| Great Sage Mechanic | What He Does | How to Counter It |
|---|---|---|
| Immobilize Theft | If you cast Immobilize, he reflects it back, freezing you instead | Do not cast Immobilize in Phase 2. Use Cloud Step or Rock Solid exclusively. |
| Gourd Sipping Taunt | If you heal at mid-range, he freezes you, drinks from your Gourd, and heals | Only heal while in Cloud Step invisibility or immediately after dodging his 5-hit combo. |
| Ring of Fire Trap | Creates a golden circle of fire that boosts his critical strike rate | Roll out of the ring immediately and force him to chase you into open terrain. |
| Staff Catch | Catches your 4-Focus jump slam in mid-air and slams you into the ground | Only unleash heavy charged strikes while he is stunned or recovering from a whiffed combo. |
Unlocking the True Ending & New Game Plus Rewards
Defeating the Great Sage after slaying Erlang Shen triggers the secret, fully hand-drawn 2D animated cinematic depicting Sun Wukong’s journey with the Tang Monk, Pigsy, and Sandy, followed by the crowning of the Destined One without the golden constraining headband.
New Game Plus (NG+) Unlocks:
- The 6th Relic (Freed Mind): Grants permanent passive bonuses including hyper-armor during charged attacks and bonus Qi generation.
- Jingubang Mythical Staff: The authentic golden-banded staff with permanent 4th Focus Point retention.
- Full Sun Wukong Mythical Armor Set: Activates the unique trait that converts all dodge timings into misty Cloud Step evasions.
- Uncapped Skill Tree: Allows you to master all three stances (Smash, Pillar, and Thrust) simultaneously.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Can I get the secret ending if I already beat the final boss?
Yes. After beating the final boss and viewing the normal ending, choose “Continue Journey” at the main menu (do NOT start New Game Plus yet). Travel to the Great Pagoda, complete Mount Mei, and defeat the final boss again to trigger the secret ending.
Where is the entrance to Mount Mei?
The entrance is located inside The Great Pagoda in Chapter 3 (Snow Mountain / Pagoda Realm). It opens only after finishing the secret zones in Chapters 1, 2, 4, and 5 and defeating the Loong dragons.
What is the best vessel against Erlang Shen?
The Plantain Fan obtained at the end of Chapter 5 is by far the best vessel, as its tornado completely depletes Erlang’s white armor gauge in seconds.
