Chapter 11: The Patriarch's Perilous Journey

Unbeknownst to Wei Xian, a parallel quest unfolds in the lower realm. His father, the venerable patriarch of the Primodel Family, has long wandered the mortal lands. A man of ancient lineage, he is driven by the desperate search for his lost wife and the estranged son he believed had vanished amidst sectral strife. His journey is steeped in sorrow and determination - a pilgrimage through forgotten temples, arcane relics, and battles against time itself.

Haunted by cryptic prophecies and guided by remants of the ancient primodel traditions, the patriarch has gathered fragments of lore hinting at the nature of the Upper Realm. As whispers of his son's dark ascent reach him, he too contemplates the possibility of crossing the barrier - not only to reunite with his blood but also to restore cosmic balance that the reckless ambition of the Dark Shadow King threatens to shatter.