Face the Inner Self
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Part of Chapter 9: The Sage of the Desert. 3 steps to complete.
Type
Main Story
Faction
Six Pensive Statues and the Evil Spirit
Chapter
Chapter 9
Difficulty
Normal
Estimated Time
15-25 min
Location
Jijeong Temple Pagoda
Walkthrough
- 1Travel southwest in Serpent Marsh to mountain with Jijeong Temple Pagoda
- 2Glide to the mountain peak (objective auto-completes on approach)
- 3Enter temple at summit and interact with Abyss Gate
- 4Automatically activate fast travel point in abyss upon entry
- 5Take right path through flooded cave section
- 6Ascend toward light source to trigger final cutscene
- 7Receive message and complete quest
Tips
- No combat encounters — quest is pure platforming and exploration
- Right path is always the correct route through abyss cave
- You don't need to repair Abyss Core to progress quest
- Fast travel point unlocks for future visits
- Climbing Spire completes collectible challenge
- Ascetic's Rest Abyss fast travel becomes available for future use
NPCs Involved
- Child Monk
Featured in Guides
- Crimson Desert Beginner Guide: 10 Things to Do FirstSkip the rookie mistakes. The 10 most important things to do first in Crimson Desert — controller setup, stat priority, inventory, food, fast travel, and silver.
- Crimson Desert: How to Make Silver Fast (Silver Farming Guide)10 proven ways to farm Silver fast in Crimson Desert — from a free 190-Silver Gold Bar in your first hour to passive bank investments and Golden Apple loops.
- Crimson Desert Inventory Guide — Hernand Commissions, +10 Bag, Greymane 81-Slot PathNo storage chests exist anywhere. Maximize bag slots: +3 per Commission quest, +10 from a hidden Extra Large Bag, +81 from all 27 Greymane Commissions. Full route inside.
- Crimson Desert Bounties Guide — Live Capture, Double Loads, 2x SilverBounties pay 2x for live capture vs kill. Tackle, punch 3 times to confess, then load TWO outlaws onto your horse. ~10 silver each, 10-20 min loops.
Last updated: March 2026