Nine world pillars in Genshin Impact: where to find the stones of the past

Nine world columns in Genshin impact is a world quest that reveals part of the Geo Kingdom's history. In the course of its implementation, the Traveler will have to activate 9 ancient stelae, explore the ruins and make a trade deal to exchange an ancient jewel.

In the guide, we will tell you how to complete the Nine World Columns quest, where to find the columns and stones of the past, and to whom to sell the Dark Ring.

How to start the Nine World Pillars quest

To activate the quest, head to the Kingfisher's Slope area. Move to the southern teleport in the location and run to the round stone square displayed on the map. When you reach the place, in the center of the circle you will see a sign with an inscriptionthat needs to be studied. After reading, the task will start.

Unlock nine world pillars in Genshin Impact

Around the ruins you will see nine tall rectangular columns. They are also symbolically displayed on the map as small squares. You need to open each of them, you can do this in any order.

To do this, climb up the pillar to the luminous element. Approaching him, insert 1 inlaid "Stone of the Past". For doing this action, you will receive 1 rich chest from each column.

After opening the stele will visually change, and all the patterns on it will glow, while those not yet discovered are almost completely dark. Focusing on this, you can determine where the stone has already been inserted, and where not yet.

Next, they showed the location of all nine columns on the ground relative to the stone slab:

• 1 column stands right next to the stone platform.

• 2nd column - on a small hill to the northeast.

• You will find the 3rd column in the east.

• 4th column is located on the plateau from the southeast side.

• 5th column stands in the Hilichurl camp in the south.

• Column 6 is located on a hill from the south-southwest, not far from the waypoint.

• You will find the 7th column in the southwestern side, on the same plateau as the sixth.

• 8 column is hiding in a crevice in the west.

• The 9th column is waiting on the high ground to the northwest.

Where to find the stones of the past in Genshin Impact

Stones of the past, which are needed to inlay the columns, are given as a reward for offering Geokulov Statue of the Archons in Li Yue. In total, you need to have 9 such items, but you can insert them inside the steles one at a time as you collect them. You can check availability in the Inventory in the section "Exercise".

Search the ruins

After all the world columns are opened and lit, the entrance to the underground ruins is unlocked. You can find it right behind the stone tablet, to the west of the round platform. Make sure that the squad is suitable for a comfortable battle, run inside and go down the stairs.

As the battle progresses, mutation stones will appear, strengthening opponents. Destroy them to make the battle easier and unprotect enemies. Also, before the start of the battle, you can use dishes for attack, defense and less stamina. To start the battle, approach the guardian of the ruins. The challenge consists of the following opponents:

• guardian of the ruins;
• two baby geowishaps;
• ruin hunter and two more babies.

After defeating all the enemies, the doors to a small room will open. Inside you will find two chests - Luxurious and Precious - as well as another stone inscription and a five-star artifact standing on a pedestal and emitting a yellow glow.

After opening the Luxurious Chest, a dialogue with Paimon will start, during which it will become clear that the heroes found the Dark Ring inside.

Sell ​​the Dark Ring for a good price

Paimon will offer to sell the found ring to a connoisseur of antiquities. Go to Li Yue Harbor to find the right NPCs there. Chat with each merchant, evaluate their offers, and choose which hero to sell the item to.

Lin Lan

Lin Lang roams the north of Li Yue Harbor. She will offer to exchange the jewel for 200 mora.

Bo Lai

Bo Lai is located on the lower tier of Li Yue Harbour. He insists on selling the ring for 180 mora and 000 servings Temptations of the Adept.

Achievement Fight to the last in Genshin Impact

By making a deal with one of the merchants and completing the quest, you will earn the Fight to the Last achievement. Take him to section Wonders of the worldto receive a reward of 5 Source Stones.

Awards

For completing the quest, you will receive the following resources as a reward:

• 50 source stones;
• 20 points reputation in Li Yue;
• 450 adventure experience;
• 180 000-200 000 pestilence and 5 Adept's Temptations (depending on the merchant's choice);
• 1 legendary artifact.

Also, for opening each column, a rich chest will be earned, each of which will bring 2 more source stones, as well as a number of other useful items.

We hope this guide helped you complete the Nine World Pillars world quest in Genshin Impact, unlock all the pillars, and complete the Fight to the Last achievement. If anything is not clear, ask questions in comments. Read others Genshin Impact Walkthroughs on our website.