Task

Mercenary Association - Hanging Ruins (Advanced Task)

Duration

Available since the maintenance on Feb. 26, 2025

Reward

Name: Mercenary Point
Description: [Mercenary Association] You can exchange Mercenary Points for various treasures at the Mercenary Exchange Spot.

Note: In addition to the above rewards, a Soul Defender can earn a large amount of Mercenary EXP when defeating a same-attribute beast.

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Available Server

All servers

Requirement

Accepting 1-star/2-star/3-star tasks requires Mercenary Level 1/2/3 respectively.

Challenge Attempt

Unlimited

Location

Ancient Battlefield, Hanging Ruins

Key NPC
(Name, Location, Function)

Name: Hanging Ruins Explorer Prydon
Location: Ancient Battlefield (186,222)
Function: Task Guidance, Teleportation

Brief Walkthrough

1. After accepting the task at Mercenary Association, adventurers can visit Hanging Ruins Explorer Prydon at Ancient Battlefield (186,222) to access the Hanging Ruins.
2. At Mystic Soul Crystals, awaken dormant Relic Guardian Spirits by offering Origin Crystals. The level of Origin Crystals determines the level of blessing received.
3. Based on the blessing level, adventurers may discover precious Heroic Relics during exploration.
4. Progress through the Hanging Ruins requires choosing between two pathways at each zone.
5. Defense mechanisms may be triggered during your exploration, resulting in expulsion and loss of all collected relics.
6. Exploration can be terminated anytime, converting collected Heroic Relics into Mercenary Points based on their level.

Detailed Walkthrough

Hanging Ruins, the floating fortress remnants suspended above Ancient Battlefield. Scholars confirm its ancient origins must conceal numerous primordial treasures!

To investigate these mysterious ruins, the Mercenary Association has tasked brave adventurers to explore their depths.

If you seek ancient relics within Hanging Ruins, accept the task and find Hanging Ruins Explorer Prydon at Ancient Battlefield (186,222) to begin your expedition!

Entering the ruins reveals desolate, crumbling structures. A dim Mystic Soul Crystal floats midair, its faint glow revealing a slumbering Relic Guardian Spirit within.

These Relic Guardian Spirits protect the ruins' secrets. Channel Origin Crystal`s energy into the Soul Crystal to awaken it. The level of Origin Crystals consumed determines the blessing level.

Though the blessing's purpose remains unclear, deeper exploration holds answers. Two runestones nearby begin glowing.

Activating either runestone creates a floating pathway to the next zone. Follow it to continue your investigation.

Navigating the unstable platform leads you to the Merit Pillar.

An ornate pillar stands at the zone's center, its inscriptions hinting at Ancient Battlefield's secrets. A closer inspection reveals more.

The ruins' true name is Unfallen Citadel, an aerial fortress from the ancient war. Further secrets await deeper within.

The pillar glows faintly as you approach, inviting interaction. Reach out to discover its purpose.

Touching the pillar floods your mind with ancient memories. When the vision clears, several Heroic Relics materialize nearby.

The blessing grants favor with ancient spirits, enabling discovery of Heroic Relics during exploration.

Early withdrawal or reaching the central Fortress Core converts all collected relics into Mercenary Points based on level.

One zone can't satisfy your curiosity! Resolved to go deeper, you unlock another pathway after completing the area.

This time, you trigger ancient Defense Mechanisms. The collapsing platform expels you from Hanging Ruins, forfeiting all collected relics. A disappointing setback.

But as a Mercenary Association member, you won't surrender easily. Greater secrets and more valuable relics await in the ruins' depths.

Brave mercenary, regroup and venture forth once more into Hanging Ruins!