Alright gamers, listen up! As we're rolling into 2026, Black Myth Wukong is still absolutely fire, and let me tell you, unlocking that true ending is no walk in the park. Seriously, it's like the game devs looked at FromSoftware's homework and said 'hold my beer.' You need to fight some of the most brutal bosses not once, but twice, and the game gives you zero hand-holding about what you actually need to do. Talk about a 'git gud' moment!

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But hey, if you've been grinding through the end-game and actually exploring instead of just rushing through (I see you, speedrunners), it's totally doable. The secret sauce? Completing some lengthy side quests and finding this super-hidden Grand Pagoda in The New West. Miss any of this, and you're stuck with that basic first ending that leaves you with more questions than answers about Sun Wukong and our boy, the Destined One. Total letdown, am I right?

The Three Sacred Rules for That Sweet, Sweet True Ending

Before you even think about facing the final boss, you need to check these three boxes:

  1. Find the Grand Pagoda (Chapter 3 - The New West) - This place is sneaky AF.

  2. Complete ALL Secret Areas in every single chapter (except the final one, obviously).

  3. Defeat Erlang Shen... but not where you think. More on this spicy detail later.

Do NOT, I repeat, DO NOT go to Mount Huaguo and fight the Stone Monkey and the Great Sage's Broken Shell before doing this. You'll just get the standard ending, and nobody wants that FOMO.

Step 1: Operation: Find That Pagoda!

Okay, so Chapter 3 is a snowy nightmare to navigate. The Grand Pagoda is an optional area, and finding it is harder than finding a decent teammate in solo queue. Here's the play-by-play:

  • Fast travel to the Snow-Veiled Trail Keeper's Shrine.

  • Head east, cross that bridge, and just keep moving forward.

  • You'll eventually hit this massive, open area that screams 'boss arena.'

  • At the far end, look for a frost-covered door. Interact with it, and boom—you're in the Grand Pagoda.

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Step 2: Secret Area Checklist - Gotta Catch 'Em All!

Before you can access the Grand Pagoda's own secret zone (Mei-Jian Peak), you need to clear every other hidden area in the game. It's like the game's version of collecting Infinity Stones. Here's your ultimate checklist:

Chapter Location Secret Area Name
Chapter 1 Black Wind Mountain Ancient Guanyin Temple
Chapter 2 Yellow Sand Ridge Kingdom of Sahali
Chapter 4 The Webbed Hollow Purple Cloud Mountain
Chapter 5 Flaming Mountain Furnace Valley (Bishui Cave)

Pro-Tip: Yes, Chapter 3 has the Melon Field, but you can skip that one for this purpose. Focus on the main list!

Step 3: The Loong Questline - It's Optional, But Do It Anyway

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Once the Pagoda is open, you'll meet the Old Man NPC who upgrades your Healing Gourd. Talking to him kicks off the Loong questline. You don't technically need it for Mei-Jian Peak, but completing it gives you dope rewards and just feels more complete, you know?

Here's the grind:

  1. Get the Loong Scales: Head to Chapter 2, Valley of Despair Keeper's Shrine. Go to the Rat Prince arena, find the wall with scriptures, and use your Wandering Wight Spirit ability to smash it. The scales are inside.

  2. Hunt the Loongs:

    • Red Loong: Chapter 1 - Outside the Forest Keeper's Shrine.

    • Black Loong: Chapter 2 - Rockrest Flat.

    • Cyan Loong: Chapter 3 - Turtle Island.

  3. The Final Confrontation: After slaying the first three, go to Chapter 4 - Relief of the Fallen Loong Keeper's Shrine. The Yellow Loong has possessed the Old Man! Defeat it to get the Golden Lining Transformation Spell and finish the quest.

Step 4: The Real Final Bosses - Prepare to Suffer

With all prerequisites done, return to the Grand Pagoda. A cutscene will teleport you to Mei-Jian Peak. And who's waiting for you? That's right—Erlang Shen, the guy from the prologue.

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Let me be clear: He was a pushover for Sun Wukong, but for the Destined One? Even with end-game gear, this fight is brutal. You'll face him in his Sacred Divinity form, then the Four Heavenly Kings, and finally, a god-tier, powered-up Erlang Shen. This sequence is harder than explaining blockchain to your grandma.

Victory grants you the Azure Dome Transformation Spell (turning you into the Stone Monkey). Now, FINALLY, head back to Mount Huaguo for the rematch with the Great Sage's Broken Shell.

Step 5: Reap the Rewards - The True Ending

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Defeat the final boss this time, and you'll unlock the new, proper cutscene. This is the true ending, my dudes. It beautifully ties together key moments from Journey to the West and finally shows the events leading up to the prologue's rebellion against the Celestial Palace. The context, the emotion, the payoff—it's all worth the grind.

TL;DR - Your True Ending Cheat Sheet

  • ✅ Explore Thoroughly: Don't just run past stuff!

  • ✅ Find the Grand Pagoda in Chapter 3.

  • ✅ Clear ALL Secret Areas (see table above).

  • ✅ Complete the Loong Questline for extra lore & power.

  • ✅ Fight Erlang Shen in Mei-Jian Peak (the real final challenge).

  • ✅ Rematch the Great Sage's Broken Shell in Mount Huaguo.

  • 🎬 Sit Back and Enjoy the epic, context-rich true ending.

So there you have it. It's a marathon, not a sprint. But trust me, when you see that final cutscene in 2026, knowing you earned every second of it, the feeling is unparalleled. Now go out there and become the legend you're destined to be! Good luck, and may your dodges be timely and your spirit gauge always full. ✨