The Monkey King’s journey is paved with more secrets than a celestial bureaucrat’s ledger, and Black Myth: Wukong takes that tradition to heart. By 2026, countless players have already combed through its stunning landscapes, but two of the earliest hidden encounters still make newcomers feel like they have accidentally wandered into a deleted scene from an epic martial arts film. Behind an impassable waterfall in Chapter 1 and a seemingly solid sand wall in Chapter 2 lie two secret dragon bosses—Red Loong and Black Loong—guarding loot that can tilt the odds in your favor. The key to both is a single mystical item: the Loong Scales. Think of it as a universal remote that switches these barriers from “immovable obstacle” to “open for business,” and obtaining it is a deliciously obscure mini-quest tucked inside Chapter 2.
Acquiring the Loong Scales: Cracking the Mural Like a Walnut
Before any dragon-slaying begins, the Destined One must first pry the Loong Scales from a hidden alcove in the Valley of Despair. This involves a boss fight that is less about brawn and more about geometry. After dealing with the King and Second Prince of the Flowing Sands (a duo that splits faster than cheap bamboo), players can follow the fleeing King into a cavern to face the First Prince of the Flowing Sands. An unremarkable battle on the surface, but the trick is to bait the massive creature into charging straight at the mural decorated with stone statues—like convincing a bull that the matador’s cape is actually a rival’s tail. Dodge at the last second, and its head will smash a crack into the wall like a sledgehammer meeting an eggshell. Once the boss is down, slip through the fissure and claim the Loong Scales from a golden chest that feels more satisfying than finding a hidden pocket in an old coat. If the First Prince was defeated before cracking the mural, fear not: equipping the Wandering Wight spirit and performing its head slam at the mural’s center works as a passable substitute, though it lacks the elegant violence of the original method.
Chapter 1: Parting the Waterfall to Challenge Red Loong
Armed with the Loong Scales, backtrack to Black Wind Mountain and the “Outside the Forest” Shrine. The path from here is a miniature odyssey: move forward, take the first left, pass a golden intersection chest that glints like a beggar’s dream, and then follow a narrow rocky crevice until a waterfall roars into view. The scene holds the tension of a drumroll—a disembodied voice murmurs cryptic warnings as the player approaches, as if the mountain itself is clearing its throat. Interacting with the cascade causes the scales to shimmer, and the water parts like a bead curtain pulled aside by an unseen hand, revealing a passage straight out of a folk tale. Inside, Red Loong awaits with a posture that says “I have been napping here for centuries and you are rudely interrupting.”
Red Loong is the easier of the two drakes, but still carries enough lightning to make your fur stand on end. Its attacks are rhythmic pounces and crackling bolts that can be dodged with a sense of timing akin to skipping rope with a live wire. The real damage window opens when the boss becomes stunned—those glowing, bulbous sacks on its back are not cosmetic tumors; they are its weak points, swollen with energy like overfilled water balloons. Focus all attacks there and the fight ends quicker than a temple feast during Lent. Defeating Red Loong spawns a golden chest, a reward that feels like the game is winking at you for your curiosity.
Chapter 2: Dispersing the Sand Wall to Face Black Loong
The second hidden lair lies in Yellow Wind Ridge. From the “Rockrest Flat” Shrine, head up the stairway until a wall of swirling sand blocks the way—a silent sentinel that no amount of swinging your staff can breach. Apply the Loong Scales here, and the sand dissolves like a memory of a bad dream, unveiling a massive door that leads into the Hidden Loong Cavern. Black Loong, the resident terror, greets you with dual weapons that ring with the promise of a headache.
This fight is a rhythmic puzzle wrapped in scales. Black Loong’s standard swipes are easy to evade, but once it begins to charge electrical energy, the arena transforms into a deadly dance floor. The boss pounds the ground in sync with an ominous musical cue, sending out shockwaves in patterns that shift from predictable to chaotic like a metronome on a drunken binge. Timed jumps are essential, but an alternative strategy offers salvation for the rhythmically challenged: hop onto one of the scattered rocks in the arena and wait out the storm with the patience of a heron stalking a frog. For offense, the Pluck of Many spell and the Red Tides transformation are particularly effective—Black Loong’s sheer bulk makes every duplicate and fiery lunge connect with the reliability of a compass pointing north. When the beast finally crashes down, another golden chest emerges, and the satisfaction is as deep as the cavern itself.
Final Thoughts
The Loong Scales serve as a master key to two of Black Myth: Wukong’s most tantalizing early-game secrets, rewarding explorers with boss fights that feel like bonus chapters in an already generous epic. For those who relish the thrill of uncovering hidden lore and defeating dragons that missed the memo about staying hidden, this detour is non-negotiable. And if you find yourself craving more esoteric quests, consider chasing down the Drunk Pig’s adventure, aiding the Man-in-Stone, or hunting for all Buddha eyes—because in this game, the world is practically bursting at the seams with secrets, each one waiting to be cracked open like a fortune cookie containing a thunderbolt.