Short Answer

Supreme Inspector is the first major Chapter 6 fight at Verdant Path. Defeat him to unlock Somersault Cloud and open Mount Huaguo’s large Foothills area. Use Immobilize or Plantain Fan to keep him grounded, bait charge attacks for safe counters, and save stamina for the later flaming wheel pressure.

Route And Unlock Context

Follow the opening Chapter 6 path to Verdant Path shrine, upgrade or rest there, then continue forward to trigger the cutscene and fight. This is a required fight before the open Foothills route becomes available.

The Chapter 4 talisman encounter, if you saw it, is not this full Chapter 6 boss battle. Here, the goal is to win the complete fight and receive Somersault Cloud, which becomes your main navigation tool for the rest of Mount Huaguo.

Fight Plan

Supreme Inspector is dangerous because he spends time airborne and can stretch the fight longer than expected. Do not waste long combos while he is already lifting away. Use grounded openings, Immobilize, or Fan pressure to make him stay reachable.

If you are struggling to find damage, bait the charge. Keep enough distance for the charge to become readable, dodge to the side, and punish immediately after he passes or lands. Short, clean counters beat chasing him across the arena.

Later in the fight, flaming wheel pressure makes panic healing risky. When wheels appear, focus on movement and survival until the pattern clears. A heal is only safe after a committed charge, a grounded recovery, or a control tool that actually connects.

Moves To Respect

  • Aerial movement: wait for him to return or ground him with a tool; do not swing into empty space.
  • Charge attack: bait, side-dodge, counter once the motion ends.
  • Flaming wheels: prioritize dodging until the wheels clear.
  • Long battle pace: conserve enough mana and gourd for the final stretch.
  • Chapter 4 memory: do not assume the earlier partial encounter predicts every Chapter 6 pattern.

Immobilize is valuable when he is grounded. Plantain Fan can create a strong window if you have it from Chapter 5. Bring a quick Spirit that hits reliably, and avoid transformations that waste time chasing aerial movement.

If the fight feels too long, improve control timing before adding damage. Grounded windows are the limiting factor, not just attack power.

Common Mistakes

  • Spending spells while Supreme Inspector is already airborne.
  • Healing during flaming wheel movement.
  • Chasing every retreat and entering the charge with no stamina.
  • Treating the Chapter 4 talisman encounter as the same full fight.
  • Forgetting to use Somersault Cloud route freedom after the victory.

Quality Check Before You Move On

You are ready for Mount Huaguo exploration when Supreme Inspector is defeated and Somersault Cloud is available. From there, rest and decide whether you are starting the armor-piece route or optional Foothills cleanup.

FAQ

Is Supreme Inspector required?

Yes. He gates Somersault Cloud and the open Chapter 6 Foothills route.

What is the safest damage window?

Bait a charge, dodge it cleanly, then punish the recovery. Immobilize and Plantain Fan can add grounded burst windows.

Is this the same as the Chapter 4 encounter?

No. The Chapter 6 fight is the full required battle and has a different progression role.

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