Black Myth: Wukong hides one of its most rewarding early secrets behind three easily missed bells. In Chapter 1, Black Wind Mountain, the Destined One can ring three bells scattered across the Forest of Wolves and Bamboo Grove. When all three have rung, the game instantly transports players to the Ancient Guanyin Temple, a secret area that houses a hidden boss and the first Vessel: the Fireproof Mantle. As of 2026, this quest remains a highlight of the game's opening chapter, offering both a challenging fight and a powerful artifact.

🔔 Bell One: Forest of Wolves

The first bell starts the entire quest. It sits in the same arena as the Guangzhi boss fight. Players can find Guangzhi in the Forest of Wolves, at the end of the left path and over the bridge after the Outside the Forest Shrine. After defeating Guangzhi and claiming his weapon, the Transformation spell feature unlocks. The Destined One should then head to the back of the arena, where the bell waits under an arch. Ringing it sets the secret in motion.

🔔 Bell Two: Bamboo Grove

Continuing along the main path in Chapter 1, past the Snake Trail Shrine in Bamboo Grove, players run into another boss: Guangmou. Defeating him opens two routes. A wide staircase waits ahead, while a narrow staircase sits to the right of the entrance. The correct path for the second bell is the wide staircase. A short walk leads to the bell and a dead end. After ringing it, players should return to the narrow staircase to continue the chapter.

🔔 Bell Three: Marsh of White Mist

Shortly after Guangmou, still in Bamboo Grove, the Marsh of White Mist Shrine appears. Players should save the monkey just past the Shrine and then take down the Whiteclad Noble boss. Once he is gone, the path into the building should be ignored. Instead, the left path through the water leads forward. After a short walk, the Destined One enters a small clearing. Wolves ambush from the shadows, so players should kill them and walk forward to the final bell, which is just past the hanging white wolf. Ringing it triggers an instant teleport to the game's first secret area.

🏯 Secret Area: Ancient Guanyin Temple

After the third bell rings, players arrive in Secret: Ancient Guanyin Temple. This is a dark version of the temple where they fought Lingxuzi, the giant white wolf. The first step is to activate the Grand Chamber Shrine. Before proceeding through the door ahead, players should open the three chests near the dead tree. These contain the Guanyin's Prayer Beads arms and some crafting resources. When ready for a boss fight, the Destined One heads through the doors and into the main arena.

👹 Boss Fight: Elder Jinchi

Inside the arena, players meet Elder Jinchi. His moveset and style are similar to the Wandering Wight mini-boss, although Elder Jinchi is less aggressive. Where he differentiates himself is with the legion of zombies he occasionally summons, including ones that heal him. The strategy is straightforward: focus on beating down the boss and occasionally take out the zombies when they overwhelm the player or attempt to heal Jinchi. Patience and crowd control matter more than raw aggression.

🔥 Reward: Fireproof Mantle

Once the boss is defeated, players are kicked out of the Ancient Guanyin Temple, though they can travel back in if they forgot anything. The Destined One is placed in front of the final bell. Interacting with the hanging white wolf in front grants the Fireproof Mantle, the first Vessel. A Vessel is a unique kind of artifact with both an active and passive benefit. The Fireproof Mantle passively increases burn resistance and grants immunity to some fire damage while equipped. Players can also activate it after generating enough Qi, which gives complete burn immunity for a time and gradually increases Focus. This item is very helpful for the final boss of the first chapter, so it should be equipped immediately.

📊 Bell Checklist

Bell	Location	Prerequisite	Reward
First Bell	Forest of Wolves, back of Guangzhi arena	Defeat Guangzhi	Starts secret quest
Second Bell	Bamboo Grove, wide staircase after Guangmou	Defeat Guangmou	Progress toward secret
Third Bell	Bamboo Grove, past hanging white wolf near Marsh of White Mist	Defeat Whiteclad Noble	Teleports to Ancient Guanyin Temple

🧭 Final Thoughts

In 2026, Black Myth: Wukong continues to attract new players, and the three-bell quest remains an essential early detour. Missing it means missing the Fireproof Mantle, a Vessel that makes the chapter's final boss far less punishing. The Ancient Guanyin Temple also offers valuable crafting resources and a memorable hidden boss. For any Destined One exploring Black Wind Mountain, ringing all three bells is not optional if they want the full experience. The quest rewards curiosity, preparation, and a willingness to explore beyond the main path. With the Fireproof Mantle equipped, the journey through Chapter 1 becomes smoother, and the first secret area becomes a satisfying milestone.