The Great Wall Terraces serves as the setting for Chapter 3: The Vessel in Beast of Reincarnation, where players will guide Emma and Koo through its challenges. This chapter introduces new areas to explore, Golems to defeat, and a persistent antagonist in the form of the Nue Malefact.
Exploring The Great Wall Terraces
Upon entering the Great Wall Terraces, players begin without a direct objective, encouraging initial exploration. During this phase, players can discover items such as the Normal Recipe: Tofu, found within a tent near the Cleanse Walker. Nearby, a control panel can be activated to open a gate, granting access further into the region. Progress is eventually marked by an in-game communication from Brad, noting the disappearance of the area's Nushi's signal, suggesting prior interference.
Pursuing the Nue Malefact
The primary objective shifts to locating the source of the strange signal. This involves navigating mountainous terrain using Emma's lift ability and her hair to create bridges across gaps. It is advisable to engage any encountered enemies and collect useful items found by Koo along the way.
The destination is the western side of a river, where the Nushi will be found in its completed flower-like form, indicating it has already been dealt with. Resting at a Campsite before approaching is recommended, as a cutscene will precede the appearance of the Nue Malefact. This enemy, previously seen in a flashback, is Level 16. The Nue Malefact will retreat when its health is reduced by approximately half, necessitating a pursuit.
Upon defeating the Nue Malefact, players receive Ursine Memories, which unlock the Nushi Skill: Rampaging Asago, Bloom Art: Asagao: Bao, and Blade Art/Finisher: Asagao. The creature flees again, this time to the eastern side of the river. Crossing this river is best achieved via a large bridge, which may involve dealing with Golems and using Emma's hair to cross a gap. Exploration of this area can yield new items, allow access to strongboxes, and potentially uncover a Dragon Vein shrine.
The second encounter with the Nue Malefact occurs in a forest area. The creature retains damage from the previous fight. Its attacks remain similar, but it will flee again when its health reaches its last quarter. Victory in this stage rewards players with Erymanthian Memories, unlocking the Nushi Skill: Creeping Kiku and Bloom Art Kiku: Bloom Strike.
The Nue Malefact's pursuit continues to the northern part of the map, referred to as the Great Wall. Players are encouraged to explore for items and experience points during this chase. Returning to the Cleanse Walker to check in with Brad and Kagura, and potentially benefit from Kagura's stat-boosting meals, is also suggested. As players approach the Nue Malefact's new location, they may encounter Giant Golems. Finding new Campsites can mitigate backtracking.
If a drawn-up bridge is encountered, Emma's hair and lift abilities can be used to cross. A nearby small building contains a control panel to lower the bridge.
The Elevator and Final Confrontation
Near the northern tip of the region, a large structure of wood and metal will be visible. The Nue Malefact is at the top of this structure. Emma's hair abilities are required to ascend. At the summit, a plateau with a large statue will be present. Approaching the statue triggers the Nue Malefact's reappearance. It retains previous damage but introduces a new lightning attack, though its overall pattern remains similar. The boss fight concludes with the Nue Malefact fleeing once more, with minimal health remaining.
Following this, players must locate and activate an elevator at the base of the wall. This elevator, situated near what appears to be a broken Cleanse Walker, will transport Emma and Koo to higher ground. At the top of the wall, a destroyed bridge must be navigated using Emma's abilities. A single concrete slab leads towards the water, requiring players to grapple onto a pipe to reach the other side.
On the other side, players should gather nearby items, check the Merchant's wares (Acid Arrows are recommended), and rest at a Campsite. Leveling up attributes and skills is also advised before proceeding.
The final confrontation of Chapter 3 takes place when players move forward, leading to the reappearance of the Nue Malefact, now accompanied by the Male Purifier. Both enemies have individual health bars and do not have secondary phases. They tend to attack in turns, allowing players to focus on one foe at a time.
Upon defeating both adversaries, players are returned to the Cleanse Walker and unlock the Nushi Skill: Chimeric Flow. Chapter 3 concludes, and players can advance to Chapter 4, with Pilgrim's Zone being the next destination.