When I finally completed the 'Frozen, Rekindling Land' quest chain, I didn't expect the Ancient Sacred Mountain to unfold like a geological love letter to dragon lore enthusiasts. This volcanic labyrinth beneath Atocpan isn't just another region—it's a vertical puzzle box where every lava flow whispers forgotten secrets. HoYoVerse truly outdid themselves with this multi-tiered masterpiece in Natlan's 5.6 update. Why do I chase these 22 crimson orbs? Beyond the obvious Primogem rewards, there's something primal about offering Pyroculus to statues that feel like communing with the land itself—like I'm reigniting Teyvat's ancient heartbeat.

🔥 The Expedition Begins: First Five Pyroculus

Starting at the Sea of Shifting Sentience waypoint, I indwelt a Qucusaur—the sheer joy of soaring through gaseous Phlogiston still gives me chills! Here's how I nabbed the initial clusters:

  1. Flew northeast to circular rock formations:

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  1. Plunged northwest from the southern waypoint—who knew hot springs made perfect pedestals?

  2. Glided east toward that tantalizing Phlogiston pool orb like a moth to flame 🔥

  3. At Flame-Melding Ritual Grounds, I unleashed my inner Tatankasaurus (Varesa’s skill works too!) to shatter Pulverite:

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  1. That cheeky hilltop orb north of the central waypoint? Jumped off the island then circled back like a pyro-acrobat!

⚔️ Mid-Mountain Mysteries: Where Dragons Dwell

The real magic happened beneath cracked floors. After smashing a glowing block (basic attack FTW!), I uncovered a dragon-shaped cavern that felt like intruding on a slumbering god. Riding its stony back to the summit was pure poetry—though climbing manually? I'd rather fight three Goldflame Qucusaur Tyrants simultaneously!

  • Northeast plant-top Pyroculus: Simple, yet satisfying 🌿

  • Northern waypoint puzzle: Shattered rocks to spawn chests, then rode rising platforms like a geo-elevator!

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💧 Waterfalls & Wisdom: Final Collection Spree

Heart of Force Inversion's waterfall hideaway tested my gliding precision—that mid-cascade Pyroculus teased me for 10 minutes! Pro tip: Complete 'In Search of a Hidden Heart' first; it gifts you this orb effortlessly. The hardened Phlogiston ascent southwest? Felt like climbing caramelized fire.

Difficulty Tier Pyroculus Count Recommended Saurian Form
Beginner 7 Qucusaur (flight)
Intermediate 9 Tatankasaurus (charge)
Expert 6 Iktomisaurus (stealth)

🤔 Why This Hunt Haunts Me

Was collecting these worth 6 hours of volcanic parkour? Absolutely. Beyond the 3 Crowns of Insight and 800 Primogems, discovering murals of dragon priests made me question everything about Celestia's narrative. That moment when my Saurian companion nuzzled a dragon statue? Felt like bridging epochs.

🌟 Future Dreams: Where Could Pyroculus Lead?

As I offer the final orb, I crave more than rewards—I want HoYoVerse to expand this dragon-civilization lore in 6.0. Imagine Pyroculus evolving into catalysts for dragon-riding combat! Or deeper ties to Mare Jivari's ashes... After all, when fire whispers history, shouldn't we fan its embers? 🔥