Four Fierce Axes Summary
Complete the Four Fierce Axes tale before fighting Bai Chilian.
You have to defeat Peng Meng, the Axemaster.
This is not an optional boss and is not missable. He will give you an axe needed for later progression.
| Phantom Edge | Dread Axe |
| Key Item | The "Four Axes" Case Files, Pavilion of Knowledge Rooftop Key |
Related Trophy
| Trophy | How to Get |
|---|---|
 The Axe's Grudge | Defeat Axemaster Peng Meng |
How to Get Four Fierce Axes Tale
| Area | Map |
|---|---|
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Talk to the Petrified Mandate Disciple at the Outpost in Weeping Creek Valley.
Four Fierce Axes Tale Walkthrough
[1] Talk to the Petrified Mandate Disciple.
Fast travel to the Outpost Bell in Weeping Creek Valley. Go inside one of the houses. You will pass this area during the Main Story chapter, Against the Flow.
[2] Defeat Peng Meng, the Axemaster.
Peng Meng, the Axemaster location on map
Go northwest of the Outpost. There is a diverging path. Going left leads you to Peng Meng.
Approach the axemaster to start the fight. While Peng Meng has quick attacks, he also has some slow attacks that you can easily avoid, then use the opportunity to go close to him and attack. There are also multiple chances to parry against him.
Be careful of his stomps!
You will receive the Dread Axe and one of The "Four Axes" Case Files.
[3] Gather the evidence.
Here are all the areas where you can find the case files.
| Area | Map | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |  Four Axes Rebellion: Calamity |  Found during Chapter 2, Against the Flow |
| 2 |  Four Axes Rebellion: Chaos |  Found during Chapter 2, Against the Flow |
| 3 |  Four Axes Rebellion: Confusion |  Found during Chapter 2, Against the Flow |
| 4 |  The Axemaster's Final Request | Upon defeating Peng Meng |
| 5 |  Captain Wu's Final Letter |  After meeting The Hunt (cutscene) |
| 6 |  Gu Lingran's Letter to Sect Leader Ming |  After completing the tale, Deep in the Valley |
| 7 |  Response from Sect Leader Ming |  After completing the tale, Deep in the Valley |
| 8 |  Strategist Xu Feng's Secret Letter |  |
[4] Deliver the evidence.
Go to Pangzhen. Once you reach the Huang Manor Crossroads Bell, head northeast to the Pavilion of Knowledge.
Head to the top and defeat enemies along the way in order to get the Key to the rooftop.
Go to the rooftop and meet the Child of Insight. Deliver the evidence. He will give you the Blood Oath Dagger which can be used to Soul Temper the Dread Axe.
Four Fierce Axes Rewards
Completing this side quest will give you the following:
- Dread Axe
- Blood Oath Dagger
Related Guides
Interactive Map
List of Side Quests
| List of All Side Quests (Tales) | |
|---|---|
| Bloodline Awakening | Deep in the Valley |
| Illusion of Inanis | Sha-Chi Powered Boat |
| Allure of Vanity | Illusory Pipa |
| Pillars of Kunlun | Whence the Weeping |
| The Herald’s Illusion | Crimson Manor |
| Heart of the Banyan | Purge the Sect |
| Honor Among Thieves | Festering Secret |
| A Puppet's Wooden Heart | The Wily Hare's Three Dens |
| Four Fierce Axes | Triple Threat |
| Leave None Alive | The Sword and the Way |
| The Undying Heroic Spirit | A Dream of Motherhood |
| The Star Performer | The Cube |
| A Brother Once More | Xue, Admirer of Heroes |
| Daughter of the Dark Sect | |
| Missable Tales | |
| Secrets at the Heart of the Lake | Secrets of the Baishan Sect |
| The Journey Home | Young Master Lan |
| A Severed Mindseal | Flesh Lily |
| Apprentice Healer | A Healer's Mercy |
| Collectible Quests | |
| Quick Hand's Requests | |
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