Genshin Impact: How To Collect The Burning Firestones (The Flowing Primal Flame Quest)

After assisting Bona in purifying the Chu'ulel Light Core from Abyssal Corruption in Genshin Impact, players must help her locate the Primal of Flame. Once found, Travelers must offer two Pyrophosphorites (obtained during the Palace of the Vision Serpent Quest) to the Altar of Primal of Flame.

This offering unlocks access to Tonatiuh, a floating island above Ochkanatlan's Cradle of Fleeting Dreams. Reaching Tonatiuh completes the To the Sky-Road Quest and begins The Other Side of the Sky Quest, requiring Travelers to gather four Burning Firestones to acquire the Jade of Return.

How to Obtain the Four Burning Firestones in Genshin Impact

Burning Firestone #1

The first Burning Firestone is obtained by:

1. Reaching Tonatiuh.
2. Completing the cutscene with Bona; the Little One will retrieve the first Firestone.
3. Following the Little One to the bridge.
4. Activating the bridge mechanism to raise the lift.
5. Interacting with the small Saurian.
6. Speaking with Bona.
7. Completing another cutscene.

Burning Firestone #2

The second Burning Firestone is located on the northeastern isle. Follow these steps:

1. Rotate the right floating isle mechanism.
2. Rotate the left floating isle mechanism.
3. Cross the extended bridge to the east.
4. Raise the lift.
5. Follow the Little One to the Firestone.
6. Collect the Common Chest along the path.
7. Activate the mechanism to the right of the Firestone.
8. Climb the spawned platforms to the upper level.
9. Defeat the enemy.
10. Collect the Exquisite Chest at the tower's summit.
11. Activate the mechanism behind the chest to open the gate.
12. Descend to the small Saurian.
13. Open the locked door.
14. Tell the Little One, "Let's return to the altar!"
15. Return to the Altar of Primal of Flame.

Burning Firestone #3

To acquire the third Burning Firestone:

1. Rotate the right floating isle mechanism.
2. Rotate the northern floating isle mechanism.
3. Cross the bridge to the lower level of the northern isle.
4. Follow the Little One.
5. Observe the Secret Source Sentinel carry the Firestone to the southwestern isle.
6. Proceed to the northwestern edge.
7. Transform into a Qucusaurus.
8. Fly towards the Pyroculus.
9. Activate the mechanism within the tower.
10. Transform into a Qucusaurus again.
11. Fly to the unlocked door.
12. Activate the elevator to return to the upper level.
13. Interact with the small Saurian and follow it.
14. Activate the lift.
15. Return to the Altar of Primal of Flame.

Burning Firestone #4

The final Burning Firestone is on the northwestern isle's upper level:

1. Cross the northwestern bridge.
2. Request Bona to tilt the bridge upwards.
3. Glide to the upper level of the northern isle.
4. Lower the lift.
5. Follow the Little One.
6. Tell it, "Let's return to the altar!"
7. Defeat the spawned enemies.
8. Again, tell the Saurian to return to the altar.
9. Collect the Precious Chest.
10. Go to the Altar of Primal of Flame.

Offering all four Firestones to the Altar completes The Flowing Primal Flame Quest, triggering a cutscene where the Jade of Return transforms into a Golden Entreaty. The Dragon of the City of Flowing Ash then appears, continuing the journey. Follow the Taunted One to the Nursery of Nightmares to finish The Other Side of the Sky Quest and receive 50 Primogems.