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 within Genshin Impact, the next objective is to locate the Primal of Flame. Once found, Travelers must present two Pyrophosphorites – acquired during the Palace of the Vision Serpent Quest – to the Altar of Primal of Flame.

This offering opens a pathway to Tonatiuh, a floating island above Ochkanatlan’s Cradle of Fleeting Dreams. Reaching Tonatiuh completes the To the Sky-Road Quest and initiates The Other Side of the Sky Quest, requiring the collection of four Burning Firestones to obtain the Jade of Return.

Obtaining the Four Burning Firestones in Genshin Impact:

Burning Firestone #1

The first Burning Firestone is obtained automatically. Complete these steps:

• Reach Tonatiuh.
• Watch the cutscene with Bona; the Little One will retrieve the first Firestone.
• Follow the Little One to the bridge.
• Activate the bridge mechanism to raise the lift.
• Interact with the small Saurian.
• Speak with Bona.
• Watch the subsequent cutscene.

Burning Firestone #2

The second Firestone is located on the northeastern island. Follow these instructions:

• Rotate the right and left floating island mechanisms.
• Cross the extended bridge to the east.
• Raise the lift.
• Follow the Little One to the Firestone.
• Collect the Common chest along the path.
• Activate the mechanism to the right of the Firestone.
• Ascend the platforms to the tower's top.
• Defeat the enemy.
• Collect the Exquisite chest.
• Activate the mechanism to open the gate.
• Descend to the Saurian.
• Open the locked door.
• Tell the Little One, "Let's return to the altar!"
• Return to the Altar of Primal of Flame.

Burning Firestone #3

To acquire the third Burning Firestone:

• Rotate the right and northern floating island mechanisms.
• Cross the bridge to the lower level of the northern island.
• Follow the Little One.
• Observe the Secret Source Sentinel carry the Firestone to the southwestern island.
• Proceed to the northwestern edge.
• Transform into a Qucusaurus.
• Fly towards the Pyroculus.
• Activate the tower mechanism.
• Maintain Qucusaurus form and fly to the unlocked door.
• Activate the elevator to return to the upper level.
• Interact with the Saurian and follow it.
• Activate the lift.
• Return to the Altar of Primal of Flame.

Burning Firestone #4

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

• Cross the northwestern bridge.
• Request Bona's assistance to tilt the bridge.
• Glide to the northern island's upper level.
• Lower the lift.
• Follow the Little One.
• Instruct the Little One to return to the altar.
• Defeat the enemies.
• Again, tell the Saurian to return to the altar.
• Collect the Precious chest.
• Return to the Altar of Primal of Flame.

Offering all four Firestones to the Altar completes The Flowing Primal Flame Quest. A cutscene will then transform the Jade of Return into a Golden Entreaty, leading to an encounter with the Dragon of the City of Flowing Ash. Follow the Taunted One to the Nursery of Nightmares to finish The Other Side of the Sky Quest and receive 50 Primogems.