This quest begins shortly after you finish your conversation with Alustin during the "Polar Opposites" quest, once you are teleported outside the Axiom Archive.

After the blinding light subsided, you found yourself once more outside the building. Restore the Abyss according to Alustin's advice.

Abyss without Balance

Quest stages of Abyss without Balance

1. Go through the skybridge gate to the next Abyss

Walk through the triangular gate ahead of you then use Axiom Force to grapple the blue glowing center part of the pedestal in front of you.

Go through the skybridge gate to the next Abyss

Next, use the D-pad to rotate it slowly. Continue rotating until you feel a vibration. After a moment, the floating platforms will align to form a path, allowing you to proceed.

Go through the skybridge gate to the next Abyss

Jump across the floating platforms to reach the next floating island.

Go through the skybridge gate to the next Abyss

By jumping and climbing, you will eventually reach a slightly more challenging section where you must navigate moving platforms. Wait for them to drift close to each other before leaping from one to the next.

Go through the skybridge gate to the next Abyss

This will lead you to the next island, where a teleporter is located. Step onto it to be transported further ahead.

Go through the skybridge gate to the next Abyss

By jumping across several more platforms, you will eventually reach the vicinity of another Abyss Nexus.

Go through the skybridge gate to the next Abyss

2. Activate the Abyss Nexus

Just like before, simply step onto the platform to do this.

Activate the Abyss Nexus

3. Remove the wall blocking the floor

Move the floating power core to the deactivated lantern using Axiom Force.

Remove the wall blocking the floor

4. Synthesize the Abyss cell

Jump down, approach the echo / blue ghost and observe him to learn Force Palm.

Synthesize the Abyss cell

Synthesize the Abyss cell

Use Axiom Force to place the power cell in front of the wall...

Synthesize the Abyss cell

... then use Force Palm to punch the cell into the wall.

Synthesize the Abyss cell

5. Activate the Abyss power supply

The power supply is the giant wheel on the wall above. Climb onto the wheel, hang from its center, and then unleash Force Palm while still clinging to it.

Activate the Abyss power supply

6. Take the Abyss artifact

Head up to the platform above the big wheel and approach the floating, glowing item. You will automatically collect the artifact, completing this quest. Woman in White is the next quest.

Take the Abyss artifact

With some effort, the Abyss' balance was corrected and its original state restored.