Festering Secret is a tale (side quest) under the Tales tab in Phantom Blade Zero, set in Weeping Creek Valley Outpost & Sha-Chi Tower. Break into the chain-sealed courtyard at the Weeping Creek Valley Outpost, uncover how Mandate disciples were turned into Maskwalkers, deliver the captain’s order at the Sha-Chi Tower outskirts, and confront the captain with evidence of Gu Lingran’s crimes.
From the launch game’s own quest log 29 Oct 2026 · objectives and journal notes verified in the release build
The quest has 6 recorded objectives in the game’s quest log, starting with “What secret lies within the outpost's chain-sealed courtyard?”. Break into the chain-sealed courtyard at the Weeping Creek Valley Outpost, uncover how Mandate disciples were turned into Maskwalkers, deliver the captain’s order at the Sha-Chi Tower outskirts, and confront the captain with evidence of Gu Lingran’s crimes.
“Some wounds are destined to remain unseen”
In-game quest subtitle for Festering Secret, Phantom Blade Zero launch build
Festering Secret quest objectives and walkthrough steps in order
Step
In-game objective
How to complete & journal note
Step 1
What secret lies within the outpost's chain-sealed courtyard?
Notice the suspicious guards whispering outside the chain-sealed courtyard deep inside the Weeping Creek Valley Outpost.
Step 2
Investigate the chain-sealed courtyard at the outpost
Use the Dread Axe to smash the heavy iron chains and enter the sealed courtyard.
Step 3
Uncover the truth of how the Mandate disciples became Maskwalkers
Discover that the imprisoned Mandate disciples inside have been turned into Maskwalkers via Sha-Chi Transcension.
Step 4
Deliver the captain's order to his lieutenant at the Sha-Chi Tower outskirts
Carry the captain’s written order to his lieutenant patrolling the old camp outside the Sha-Chi Tower.
Step 5
Show the captain evidence of Gu Lingran's crimes
Bring Gu Lingran’s secret correspondence uncovered by the lieutenant back to the outpost captain to expose Gu’s crimes.
Step 6
Confront the captain about the suspected Transcension
Confront the blue-robed swordsman captain at the outpost gate who ordered the courtyard sealed.
Quest details, rewards and links
Festering Secret is directly connected to Dread Axe in Phantom Blade Zero. Use the 9-region Walkthrough and 178 Bell atlas to navigate between checkpoints in Weeping Creek Valley Outpost & Sha-Chi Tower, and check Side quests and missables before fighting regional cutoff bosses.
Where do you start Festering Secret in Phantom Blade Zero?
Festering Secret is a tale (side quest) under the Tales tab in Phantom Blade Zero, set in Weeping Creek Valley Outpost & Sha-Chi Tower. Break into the chain-sealed courtyard at the Weeping Creek Valley Outpost, uncover how Mandate disciples were turned into Maskwalkers, deliver the captain’s order at the Sha-Chi Tower outskirts, and confront the captain with evidence of Gu Lingran’s crimes.
What are the steps for Festering Secret?
The quest has 6 recorded objectives in the game’s quest log, starting with “What secret lies within the outpost's chain-sealed courtyard?”. Break into the chain-sealed courtyard at the Weeping Creek Valley Outpost, uncover how Mandate disciples were turned into Maskwalkers, deliver the captain’s order at the Sha-Chi Tower outskirts, and confront the captain with evidence of Gu Lingran’s crimes.
Does Festering Secret unlock a trophy or weapon?
Festering Secret is directly connected to Dread Axe in Phantom Blade Zero.
