An Unnatural Omen is one of the most intriguing Lost Chapters in Where Winds Meet, guiding you deep into hidden fortresses, mystical chambers, and lore-rich puzzles. The quest begins the moment you unlock the Ethereal Mountain Boundary Stone in Roaring Sands, automatically setting your first objective into motion.
From confronting cult members to solving constellation mechanisms and making narrative-shaping choices, this walkthrough covers every step you need to progress smoothly and claim all the valuable rewards awaiting you.
Location and how to start
Make your way to the Ethereal Mountain Boundary Stone and unlock the area for exploration. As you unlock the area, the 08 Lost Chapter, An Unnatural Omen begins for you to track.

Walkthrough
Here is how you can complete An Unnatural Omen lost chapter in Where Winds Meet:
Step 1: Reach the Fort's top level
Travelling from the ethereal mountain boundary stone, you will discover an unnatural omen on your way. You need to investigate the disturbance and make your way to the top level of the fort. Here you find the Xuanyuan Cult Members. Knock them all out and find the crying person.

Step 2: Talk to the Crying person
The crying person is Suan Sanchun. He sits near the edge of the floor. Talk to him about the Azure Dragon.

Step 3: Azure Dragon facing the Sun
Using your mouse and keyboard, track the Azure Dragon and make it face East to look towards the Sun. As it unlocks, you can use the elevator to go deeper into the Fort.
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Step 4: Explore the Area to get the clue
As you enter the quest area, you will be able to see a Bagua Symbol. And here you get the first clue - Tattered Eight Trigrams. A final letter, along with this, can also be picked here.


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Step 5: Open the Chamber Door
Using the keyboard, unlock the door mechanism. The Tattered Eight Trigrams clue can be used to check the actual pattern on the wheel. Match the symbols on all 3 rings and it unlocks the door for you.
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Step 6: Explore Deeper
After entering the chamber, activate the elevator to get to the lower level. Here, defeat the Xuanyuan Star Servants and collect chest.

Step 7: Ethereal Chamber Boundary Stone
Activate the elevator again to reach another lower level. Unlock the boundary stone for Ethereal Chamber here.


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Step 8: Explore Ethereal Chamber
As you get inside the chamber, you will have to deal with more Xuanyuan Star Servants, Cult Members, and finally the Luminarch. Knock them all out and explore the chamber. Destroy Moon Disks on the target to break their forms.
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Step 9: Talk to Jin Zhongyuan
The elder, Jin Zhongyuan, tells you about the omen. He says, 'flying stars turn to the Central Palace. Three enclosures are where spirit pearls hide.'

After learning about the Omen, you receive a Tattered Four Symbol Chart. This is a clue for the next objective.

Step 10: Open the Star Chamber
To open the Star Chamber door, using Q and E, rotate the upper section of the observatory chamber. Rotate it till the time you can see the Azure Dragon above the crown of the door.
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Step 11: Find the 1st Mystic Pearl
Enter the new unlocked area. To get the Mystic Pearl, solve the constellation puzzle. Move the rings using Q and E and use W and S to switch between them. Move them in a way that the constellation on the rings lights up. You will know the ring has been placed correctly when the constellation lights up.
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Step 12: Make a Choice
In the cutscene, triggered after the constellation puzzle, you see memories of victims of Xuanyuan. Here, you will be asked to make a choice - 'Regret' or 'Do Not Regret.' Choosing either would reward you with the Mystic Pearl - North Star Orb Heavenly Market.


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Step 13: Return the 1st Mystic Pearl
Go back to Jin Zhongyuan and return the Mystic Pearl. Talk about the next requirement.

Step 14: Open the Second Chamber
To open the second star chamber, rotate the lower section of the observatory room. Rotate it till you get the symbol shown in the image.
From top to bottom: - - / – / - -

Step 15: Solve the Second Constellation Puzzle
To get the next orb, solve the constellation puzzle. Move the rings using Q and E and use W and S to switch between them. Move them in a way that the constellation on the rings lights up. You will know the ring has been placed correctly when the constellation lights up.

Step 16: Find the 2nd Mystic Pearl
After solving the second constellation puzzle, a cutscene begins where A'yuan and his brother are in a conversation. Make a choice - 'Good' or 'Villain.' Choosing either will reward you with Brocade - North Star Orb Supreme Palace.

Step 17: Return the 2nd Mystic Pearl
Go back to Jin Zhongyuan and return the Mystic Pearl. Talk about the third requirement.

Step 18: Open the Third Chamber Door
To open the third chamber door, the upper section of the observatory room should lock with a phoenix statue, and the lower section should align this pattern (from top to bottom) - - / – / – .


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Step 19: Solve the Third Constellation puzzle
This puzzle is a little tricky. Minimum 2 rings move together. Use Q, E, W, and S keys slowly to lock in each ring properly. Move them in a way that the constellation on the rings lights up. You will know the ring has been placed correctly when the constellation lights up.
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Step 20: Find the 3rd Mystic Pearl
The constellation puzzle triggers another cutscene. Here, A'yuan is being guided by a mysterious voice that persuades him to kill the victims. Make a choice: 'Kill' or 'Spare.' Choosing either will reward you North Star Orb Purple Star.


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Step 21: Return to Zhongyuan
Go back to Jin Zhongyuan and return the Mystic Pearl. But as you find him in the observatory, the elder Jin Zhongyuan is not present. You fight with the Inner Demon of Zhongyuan.
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Step 22: Complete the chapter
After defeating Jin Zhongyuan, talk to him and ask about his next motives. Leave the place following the waypoints. This completes the Lost Chapter - An Unnatural Omen.

Rewards
- +150 Jade Fish
- +100 Enlightenment
- Ambition +65
- Talent Points +1
Spring’s Return Completion Rewards:
- Spring’s Return – Appearance Unlocked
- x30 Echo Jade
- x1 Medicinal Tales
- x18,000 Coin
- x5 Inner Way Note: Custom Chest
- x4 Lv. 3 Ebon Iron
- x13,803 EXP
- x4,197 Stored EXP
Mastery Increases:
- Healers Mastery +57
- Scholar Mastery +56
- Martial Mastery +36
- Exploration Mastery +74

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