Shang Jian wanted to go through the formalities of congratulating Shang Xia for his successful breakthrough to the Martial Extermination Realm. However, Shang Xia surprised him by getting straight to the point the moment he returned.

After learning what had happened, Shang Xia heaved a sigh of relief.  

Shang Jian couldn’t get rid of the curiosity in his heart and he asked casually, “Why is your Third Aunt looking for you so urgently anyway?”

Shang Xia wasn’t too sure either and he raised an eyebrow slightly while replying, “It might be related to the appearance of a secret region. She might have noticed signs of its reappearance, hence the rush.” 

“Oh.” Shang Jian gasped before revealing an envious look. “Opportunities in secret regions tend to be amazing. If you run into any of them when exploring the secret region, make full use of it.” 

“Oh? Second Uncle, do you have experience entering one?” Shang Xia asked.

A look of melancholy appeared on Shang Jian’s face and he sighed, “Back when I was wandering the world, I chanced upon a broken secret region. God knows how many people have already explored the place and all the good stuff had already been taken away. Luckily, I noticed a rank two sword inheritance carved on a cliff face covered in vines. There was also a corresponding rank two advancement...