Black Myth: Wukong - How To Find & Beat Chen Loong (Secret Boss)

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Not to be confused with the four secret Loong bosses, Chen Loong is a recurring character in . At first, the dragon will appear to the Destined One as a mighty foe, but after beating Chen Loong in combat, the boss yields to the monkey god. This NPC can then be persuaded to help the Destined One for the duration of his journey.

Chen Loong is motivated by a craving for immortality, which is at odds with a persistent fear of eternal loneliness. The Destined One can rectify the dragon's dilemma by completing favors for Chen Loong. Then, all friendly deities (and one temperamental tiger) will consolidate in Zodiac Village. The village is a secret area where the zodiacs offer services to the Destined One. There, Chen Loongs can live in the company of others and practice expert horticultural skills.

There’s not much to locating Chen Loong. But there is a catch as to when you find this boss. In Chapter Three, past the Warding Temple, the Destined One travels to Turtle Island. After defeating Kang-Jin Star, and freeing the Sacred Gourmand, you have the option of exploring the island or advancing to the next area.

To get to the next region, talk to Gourmand and the giant turtle will deliver the monkey and the pig to North Shore of the Bitter Lake. With Gourmand at your side, take advantage of his companionship and fight Chen Loong together.

On the left side of the shore, underneath the turtle, is where Chen Loong can be found. Taking on Chen Loong before advancing to chapter four is essential for two reasons. First, in chapter four, Gourmand will be lost to the player for a time. So traveling back to the North Shore to fight Chen Loong will be done alone.

Second, defeating Chen Loong and completing subsequent quests for the dragon unlocks Zodiac Village. Coming across Chen Loong, Gourmand announces that the chief is an old friend. The pig yaoguai intends to help the monkey defeat Chen Loong and remind the dragon of his peaceful nature.

Kang-Jin is a boss you encounter twice