If you have opened World’s Digest today in Where Winds Meet, you’ll have seen its Prize Quiz, and want to know “Who is destined to face the purple star catastrophe?” The correct answer is the Zhao Brothers. Not you. The game is very specific here, and it’s testing if you have paid attention to the Kaifeng story.
Who are the Zhao Brothers in Where Winds Meet
The destined ones who face the Purple Star Catastrophe are the big brother, Zhao Kuangyin, and the little brother, Zhao Guangyi. They’re actual figures from Chinese history, part of the game’s main plot.
In Where Winds Meet, the Zhao brothers walk among common people, get tangled up in politics, economic disasters, and moral compromises long before the crown has surfaced. The Purple Star Catastrophe is a disaster linked to fate, power, and the leadership burden that lands on their shoulders.
The game drops plenty of hints like the yellow robe silhouette, their influence over Kaifeng, letters and quests name-drop them. They always seem to be doing things that are “too important” for ordinary citizens. Historically, Zhao Kuangyin was the founding emperor of the Song Dynasty, and Zhao Guangyi later succeeded him to the throne.
The story digs into their early struggles, like when they banned Tang iron coins to prevent an economic crash. That whole plotline explains why trouble follows them everywhere. Inflation, riots, reputation damage, political sacrifice—that’s the storm around the Purple Star. Brothers have each other’s backs; there’s even a rumor that Zhao Kuangyin shared the moxibustion pain with his brother. Whether it’s true or half-myth, the game long emphasizes their bonds. Destiny doesn’t hit one brother alone. Both suffer from circumstances.
Purple Robe Confusion Explained
Some players get sidetracked by the “purple robe guy” mystery. Here’s the quick clarification:
- Purple robe in Kaifeng → Zhao Guangyi
- Purple robe in Qinghe → Tian Ying
The Purple Star Catastrophe question has nothing to do with Tian Ying. That’s an Easter egg, not a destiny tale.
What is the Prize Quiz in World’s Digest
Prize Quiz is a part of the World’s Digest newspaper, which offers rewards when answered. The topic we are talking about is today’s question, which you can see in the World’s Digest’s right section.
A few things to note about it are:
- You get rewards even if you answer wrong.
- Correct answers give better rewards.
- Past questions are saved and can be seen by clicking Previous to double-check.
- Some questions are pure trivia, others are story checks.
This one is a narrative check. The game asks, “Did you follow the Kaifeng story?” If you did, “The Zhao Brothers” should be an easy pick. If you didn’t, you’ve still found the right answer here.
