Shards in sequence 2 - The Return | Animus shards AC Chronicles: China Guide
Last update: 11 May 2016
FRAGMENT 1/9 - First fragment can be found at the beginnings of the level, not far after completing two sections with brown doors used for calling backup. After getting away from the second section and climbing the upper ledge, don't continue the climbing, instead turn right. Jump to the right ledge where you will see the secret you seek.
FRAGMENT 2/9 - Second fragment is found in the location visited after unlocking the throwing knifes. More specifically, in the location where you must throw you knife at the rope that holds the red chests. After you do that and disorientate the guards, go down and explore the left corner where you will find the item you seek.
FRAGMENT 3/9 - Third fragment can be found after leaving the location in which the second secret was hidden. You must complete the climbing combined with bouncing from horizontal walls. After reaching the upper part of the map go to the right. Use the nearest ladder reach the small ledge with the secret.
FRAGMENT 4/9 - Fourth fragment is obtained after collecting the third one. In next room, walk down the ladder and then use the interactive surrounding elements to go near the hideout. Wait for the guard to walk right, quickly climb up and run to the left. Data fragment has been hidden behind rocks, left from the dragger you have just used.
FRAGMENT 5/9 - Fifth fragment is in the large cave where you will find three Assassin scrolls. You must remain on the first plane and reach the ledge that is most far to the east, while of course avoiding many guards on the way. Data fragment will be found near the tunnel leading to one of scrolls.
FRAGMENT 6/9 - Sixth fragment is in the large cave as well, though this one will be found when exploring the second plan. It is on the left from the cage in which the dog is held. As his barking will alarm the nearby guard, you can kill him before that or simply load the previous save after collecting the secret.
FRAGMENT 7/9 - Seventh fragment can be obtained not far after collecting the sixth one. You must reach the place with the ladder under which a guard is standing. For example, you can use the noise dart to lure the guard to the right. Then quickly walk down the ladder and run to the left to the secret you seek.
FRAGMENT 8/9 - Eight fragment can be found after leaving the large cave in which you have found three Assassin Scrolls. When you reach the location with two bird cages, stop. Two talking guards are protecting the secret. You could try to distract them, but it is much better to simply attack them. Perform a silent assassination on the first one, quickly kill his friend with sword and collect the secret before you become targeted by the enemy with a crossbow that stands above. After you succeed, you can load the previous game save.
FRAGMENT 9/9 - Last fragment can be collected when you travel through the last many-level territory (after leaving the main cave). It is located on the ledge placed maximally to the right, above one of guards. You can eliminate that guard (and after that load last save) or go around him, through the large ledge above.