Quick Answer

The true ending route is safer when you treat it as a chapter-by-chapter checklist, not a last-minute finale choice. Before pushing the ending, recheck secret areas, side NPCs, hidden bosses, and upgrade readiness.

StageWhat To DoWatch Out
Chapter auditRecheck secret areas, side NPCs, and unexplored branches after each chapterDo not leave every miss for the finale
Key bossesTrack hidden bosses, Loong fights, and required story bosses separatelyMissing optional chains can affect the ending route
Gear prepUpgrade core spells, spirits, gourd, and armor before hard checksTrue-ending fights punish low comfort
Before endingManual save, then verify Erlang, secret areas, and side-quest stateDo not push the finale while unsure

Key Checks

  • Recheck each chapter’s secret area and side NPC before moving too far ahead.
  • Manual save before lockouts, ending choices, or hard fights.
  • Use related guides afterward to close gear, quest, or collectible gaps.