What to know
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You must finish the Lost Chapter: Ten Through the Pass to begin the unlocking process.
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The imperial scepter must be retrieved from Whitecrown Fortress as a key requirement.
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The final quest objective involves traveling toward Liangzhou by following the moon.
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While the path can be reached now, the Liangzhou chapter officially unlocks in April.
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Completing associated story chapters and exploration tasks provides rewards like Echo Jade.
In Where Winds Meet, unlocking the next major expansion in the Hexi region requires you to complete a series of specific objectives within the main story. The quest titled Between Paint and Past serves as the primary gateway to this new content, and understanding the prerequisites is essential for any traveler looking to advance their journey.
How to head to Lianghzhou to open new path
The first major milestone in this process is the completion of the Lost Chapter known as Ten Through the Pass. This task involves navigating through challenging terrain and overcoming the various obstacles that define the mountain passes of the region.
Once the trials of the pass are behind you, the focus shifts to a high-stakes recovery mission. You must locate and retrieve the imperial scepter, which is being held within the fortified walls of Whitecrown Fortress. Securing this artifact is a mandatory step before the path to the next region can be considered open.
Regional Exploration and Rewards
Progressing through these story elements is part of the broader Chrono Exploration within the Jade Gate Pass area.
Achieving full completion for this zone requires completing a series of Hexi main story chapters, including stages such as A Brief Respite, Campfire under Stars, Bandit Gorge, No Path in Sight, Clawing to Light, and Roots Run Deep. Additionally, exploration milestones encompass various activities such as tracking enemies, locating treasure chests, gathering herbs and minerals, and discovering local animals. As you hit these milestones, you can claim significant rewards such as Echo Jade and other essential resources through the Lumina Guide interface.
Following the Moon to the Gate
After successfully obtaining the scepter, the journey continues with a specific directive to head toward Liangzhou by following the moon. This phase of the quest emphasizes the importance of direction and navigation as you move through the expansive desert landscapes that characterize the area.
The objective leads you directly to the physical boundary marked by a grand gate that separates the current region from the new territory. As the wind rises in Hexi, the past may seem to vanish like mist, but the eternal bright moon continues to reflect the path forward.
Liangzhou opens in April
It is important to note the timing for this new content. The second chapter of Hexi is part of the ongoing season that remains active through late April.
Although you can fulfill the quest requirements and reach the threshold of the gate now, the actual path to Liangzhou will officially open in April. Until then, the gateway remains closed, giving you time to finalize your exploration of the current map and ensure all preliminary objectives are fully met. By preparing now, you will be perfectly positioned to step through the gate as soon as the update becomes available.
Meeting the quest requirements and securing the scepter ensures you are fully prepared for the opening of the Liangzhou path in April.
