"Ancient Guanyin Temple: All 3 Bell Locations & Rewards (Fireproof Mantle)"
Published 2026-10-072 min readSpoiler level: Low
TL;DR
Ring three bells across Black Wind Mountain to open Chapter 1's secret area, the Ancient Guanyin Temple. The bells sit near the Outside the Forest (inside Guangzhi's courtyard), Snake Trail, and White Mist Marsh shrines. Small area, solid loot: an armor piece plus the Fireproof Mantle vessel. Warning — entering removes the Wandering Wight.
The pond courtyard inside the Ancient Guanyin Temple
The Ancient Guanyin Temple is Chapter 1's secret area, opened by ringing three bells across Black Wind Mountain. It's a small zone — a single shrine — but the rewards matter: an armor piece and the Fireproof Mantle vessel.
Before ringing the bells, defeat the Wandering Wight near the Outside the Forest shrine — entering the temple removes it permanently. Details: Wandering Wight guide.
The three bell locations
Bell 1: Outside the Forest shrine → Guangzhi's courtyard
From the main-path shrine "Outside the Forest", enter the courtyard to trigger the Guangzhi fight (beating him grants the Red Tides transformation). After the fight, look deeper into the courtyard — the first bell is there.
Bell 2: Snake Trail shrine
Also just off the main path. Teleport to the "Snake Trail" shrine and walk forward a short distance to find the second bell.
Bell 3: White Mist Marsh shrine
Very close to the second. Teleport to "White Mist Marsh", keep walking forward, and ring the third bell to enter the secret area.
What's inside
One shrine, two key rewards:
Prayer-bead armor: picking up will-o'-wisps grants +40 max HP and +40 max Mana for 5 minutes. Green spirits count as wisps too, so green, blue, and purple pickups all trigger the buff;
Fireproof Mantle (vessel): immunity to fire damage, and standing on burning ground converts the burn into healing. It's the answer to fire-heavy areas in Chapters 1 and 5 — the final step of the Horse Guai questline needs it too.
Recommended route
Follow the main path; defeat the Wandering Wight near Outside the Forest (claim the spirit);
Beat Guangzhi, ring bell one;
Continue the story through Snake Trail and White Mist Marsh, ringing bells two and three;
Enter the temple, take the Fireproof Mantle;
Then push on to the rest of the chapter.
FAQ
No — secret areas never expire. The only thing on a timer here is the Wandering Wight outside. Don't mix up the order.
Very. Chapter 5 is full of burning terrain and fire bosses, and inside Bishui Cave the mantle even turns lava floors into healing. See the Bishui Cave guide.
He's not required for the story, but the bell sits behind his fight. His moves are slow — keep your distance, punish the recovery, and chip away.
Great while your HP pool is small, and it synergizes with spirit pickups. Swap it out once late-game gear takes over.
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