Whoever named this place the Flaming Mountains wasn't kidding around! As I trekked through Chapter 5 of Black Myth Wukong in 2025, I felt like a microwaved dumpling. Between the Bull Demon King's fiery tantrums and Rakshasi's icy glares, this volcanic wonderland is basically a supernatural sauna. But hey, at least the local brews make it worthwhile! Three magical soaks in this inferno turn you from roasted monkey into a spell-slinging powerhouse. Trust me, without these liquid helpers, you'd be extra crispy before reaching the first shrine.

🔥 Mount Lingtai Seedlings: Your Clone Army's Best Friend

This cheeky little soak is like giving your clones extra coffee shifts! After sipping it, your Pluck of Many duplicates stick around longer to bully bosses. Pro tip: The effect's as short as a sneeze, so cast immediately after drinking. Finding it? Simple:

1. Start at Camp of Seasons Shrine

2. Cross two bridges

3. Pass giant tree → climb stairs

4. Open golden turtle box in wee pagoda

People Also Ask: "How long does the clone extension last?" About 15 seconds - barely enough to order takeout!

🐢 Slumbering Beetle Husk: The Spell Spammer's Paradox

Oh, this funky fungus! It turns your spells into machine guns but makes you wade through molasses. Like bringing a rocket launcher to a marathon - powerful but awkward. Grab it at Emerald Hall Shrine:

• Stand where you fought Yin-Yang Fish

• Face Rakshasi's fake altar

• Peek left behind columns

• Golden turtle chest hides your prize

Personification Alert: This soak's the grumpy librarian of potions - shushing your movement while unleashing knowledge!

🌋 Flame Mediator: Your Personal Fire Extinguisher

Meet my favorite flaming rock buddies! These Searing-Fire critters play dead until you step close, then \'Surprise!\' - they jump up like toasted jack-in-boxes. Farm them near Cooling Slope Shrine:

• Head toward big ice door

• Spot fire river before open area

• Whack disguised rocks until Flame Mediator drops

Colloquial Wisdom: This soak's your "hot sauce antidote" - 30 seconds of not feeling like a charcoal briquette!

People Also Ask: "Which soak works against the final boss?" Flame Mediator's MVP when facing the chapter's spicy grand finale.

Soak Comparison	Mount Lingtai Seedlings	Slumbering Beetle Husk	Flame Mediator
Primary Effect	Extends clone duration	Reduces spell cooldown	Boosts fire resistance
Trade-off	None	Slower movement	Random drop grind
Best For	Boss DPS	Spell-heavy builds	Surviving lava areas

So after all that firewalking? I've emerged less "well-done monkey" and more "lightly toasted adventurer." These three soaks transformed me from flame-broiled fool into a seasoned spice conqueror. Whether you're duplicating yourself into an army or chugging anti-burn potions like soda pop, remember: in the Flaming Mountains, liquid courage isn't metaphorical - it's survival juice!