“The Promised Light” is the epic finale to the Jianghu Legacy questline in Qinghe. This challenging side quest takes you deep into ancient ruins, tests your puzzle-solving skills, and culminates in a demanding boss fight. This guide provides a complete walkthrough to help you navigate the puzzles, locate key items, and defeat the boss, Miaoshan, to claim your reward.
Quest Prerequisites and Starting Point
Before you can begin, you must meet one key requirement:
Accumulate 6,000 Qinghe Exploration Points.
Once you have the points, travel to Sundara Land and speak to the Wayfarer to start the quest. For easier navigation, use the Exploration menu to track the quest, which will mark your next destination.
The Promised Light: Full Quest Walkthrough
1. The Pagoda and Mirror Puzzles
Your journey begins at a pagoda.
First Mirror Statue: Inside, you will find a large Buddha statue holding a mirror. Use your Meridian ability to rotate the mirror until the beam of light points to a hole on the right-side wall. This will open a new path.
Second Mirror Statue: Proceed through the narrow passage into another room with a similar statue. Repeat the process: use your Meridian to align the light beam, which will unlock the way forward.
2. The Collapsing Path and Mechanical Puppets
Continue along the path until it collapses. You will find a seated body; interacting with it will trigger the appearance of three Mechanical Puppets.
Combat Tip: Defeat all three puppets. They will drop a key needed to open the next door.
Optional Loot: Before using the key, look to the right for a cave. You can reach a treasure chest by jumping across drums or barrels.
Take the left path as your main route. You will face another group of Puppets before reaching a new area with a cutscene.
3. Navigating the Chasm and Rope Bridges
You will find a Hero’s Tomb here—use it as a safe point, as the next section involves platforming.
Traverse the area, which includes narrow gaps, crumbling obstacles, and jumps leading to another chest and a descending path.
You will then reach a series of swaying rope bridges. Walk carefully; a fall will send you back to the last Hero’s Tomb.
The final bridge leads to a lower platform. A cutscene will trigger, causing the floor to collapse. You must quickly jump and grab onto a series of ledges to avoid falling. Continue until you reach the bottom.
4. The Final Stretch and Boss Arena
At the bottom, activate the teleport to reach the Thousand-Buddha Cavern.
Final Mirror Puzzle: You will encounter one last Buddha statue. Align its mirror to open the door to the Buddha Grotto.
Inside the grotto, you will find the final Hero’s Tomb. Rest and prepare, as the next step is the boss fight against Tian Ying, also known as Miaoshan.
Boss Fight Strategy: How to Defeat Miaoshan
Miaoshan is a formidable opponent who tests your timing and awareness.
Phase 1:
Mid-Range Assault: She primarily uses measured, sweeping attacks from a medium distance.
The Key to Parrying: Watch her weapon closely. When it begins to glow brighter, she is about to execute a powerful, block-breaking attack. This is your cue to perform a perfect parry. Successfully parrying these glowing attacks is crucial as it will significantly drain her stamina, creating an opening for your own combos.
Phase 2:
Flurry Attacks: Miaoshan becomes more aggressive, launching rapid combo attacks.
Watch for the Flash: The visual cue remains your best friend. She will often telegraph her strongest flurry attacks with a distinct colored flash. Be ready to dodge or parry in response. Maintaining your distance to bait her lunge attacks and then punishing her recovery frames is a safe and effective strategy.
Quest Rewards
Upon defeating Miaoshan, exit via the underwater path to complete the quest. You will receive a substantial reward package:
Yaksha Rush Mystic Skill
Medicinal Tales
4x Lv.1 Ebon Iron
54x Echo Jade
80x Qinghe Exploration Points
100x Enlightenment Points
17,000 Character EXP
17,000 Zhou Coins
FAQ: The Promised Light Quest
Q: What are the prerequisites for starting “The Promised Light” quest?
A: You must first earn 6,000 Qinghe Exploration Points.
Q: Where do I start the quest?
A: Speak to the Wayfarer in Sundara Land after meeting the Exploration Points requirement.
Q: What is the most important tip for the Miaoshan boss fight?
A: Focus on parrying her attacks when her weapon glows brighter. This drains her stamina and creates your best opportunity to deal damage.
Q: I fell off the rope bridges. What happens?
A: You will be reset to the last Hero’s Tomb you activated, so proceed with caution.
Q: What is the best reward from this quest?
A: The Yaksha Rush Mystic Skill is a unique and powerful combat ability that makes the entire challenge worthwhile.
Conclusion
“The Promised Light” is a rewarding capstone to the Qinghe exploration narrative in Where Winds Meet. While it demands careful platforming, logical puzzle-solving, and mastery of the combat system against a tough boss, the sense of accomplishment and the valuable rewards—especially the Yaksha Rush skill—are more than worth the effort. Follow this guide, keep a cool head during the Miaoshan fight, and you will emerge victorious.