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  "id": 17270242,
  "title": "How to open the Crimson Manor in Phantom Blade Zero",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/30/how-to-open-the-crimson-manor-in-phantom-blade-zero",
  "topic": "tech",
  "section": "Tech",
  "published": "2026-10-30T18:41:24.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Polygon",
    "slug": "polygon",
    "url": "https://www.polygon.com/phantom-blade-zero-crimson-manor-how-to-open/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "To unlock the Crimson Manor in Phantom Blade Zero, players must first complete the side quest \"The Heralds Illusion.\" This quest requires visiting the Three-Eyed Puppet three times using Spectral Gates located in three distinct areas. The first portal is found in the Village of Lu, after completing the main quest \"Heartless Remnants.\" The second portal is located inside the Mandate's Encampment's final boss arena, after defeating Gu Wanyue and exploring beneath the well. The third portal is accessed in the Mountain of Imprisonment, requiring access to Meigu Lake and completion of the \"Illusory Pipa\" side quest for the Phantom Edge weapon. Once all portals are accessible, players must defeat Huangxing in the final boss arena and use the Flying Guillotine phantom edge to reach Chord. After completing the side quest, return to the Crimson Manor and insert the Puppet's Tongue key into the puppet-shaped lock to gain access to its secrets.",
  "summary": "Learn how to open the Crimson Manor in Phantom Blade Zero in this guide and what you find inside the mysterious place.",
  "key_points": [],
  "editors_take": null,
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        "published": "2026-10-29T02:00:00.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "9to5Google",
        "title": "The official Phantom Blade Zero smart glasses from Viture are here",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/30/the-official-phantom-blade-zero-smart-glasses-from-viture-are-here",
        "published": "2026-10-30T12:30:00.000Z"
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}