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The Sword and the Way Tale Walkthrough - Phantom Blade Zero

SindiLast Updated: November 12, 2026 at 9:44 AM
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The Sword and the Way Summary

The younger sect brother of Bi Yuan wishes for his Tianxuan Bronze Sword to be tempered. Look for the materials in the backstreets of Pangzhen.

This side quest is missable.

Key ItemTianxuan Bronze Sword, Bronze Essence

How to Get The Sword and the Way Tale

Talk to the Fish-Feeding Doaist near Myst in the underground tavern in Pangzhen.

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The Sword and the Way Tale Walkthrough

[1] Talk to the man.

Talking to the man

[2] Find the Bronze Essence.

smithy map location

Go to the abandoned smithy.

Furnace

Defeat all the enemies there. Interact with the furnace afterwards. You will get the Bronze Essence.

[3] Soul Temper the Tianxuan Bronze Sword.

Soul Temper menu

Go to the nearest Bell and upgrade your weapon. From there, you can temper the Tianxuan Bronze Sword using the Bronze Essence.

[4] Speak to the Daoist.

Reporting to Bi Di

Return to the Order's tavern and speak to Bi Di. He will give you the Kuye Temple Sutra. They can be used to Soul Temper Kuye Temple Prayer Beads.

The Sword and the Way Rewards

Upon completing this side quest, you will be given:

  • Kuye Temple Sutra

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Illusion of InanisSha-Chi Powered Boat
Allure of VanityIllusory Pipa
Pillars of KunlunWhence the Weeping
The Herald’s IllusionCrimson Manor
Heart of the BanyanPurge the Sect
Honor Among ThievesFestering Secret
A Puppet's Wooden HeartThe Wily Hare's Three Dens
Four Fierce AxesTriple Threat
Leave None AliveThe Sword and the Way
The Undying Heroic SpiritA Dream of Motherhood
The Star PerformerThe Cube
A Brother Once MoreXue, Admirer of Heroes
Daughter of the Dark Sect
Missable Tales
Secrets at the Heart of the LakeSecrets of the Baishan Sect
The Journey HomeYoung Master Lan
A Severed MindsealFlesh Lily
Apprentice HealerA Healer's Mercy
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