Traveling Between Two Worlds: From Bread for Maids to Fantasy Overlord

Elder Li Xuan's news was like a thunderclap, shocking everyone. Huang Yiming's expression changed drastically, and his tone became grave: "I didn't expect the Qingyun Sect to have so many spies from the Demonic Sect. It seems the Demonic Sect had planned to infiltrate the sect long ago, with their target being the token and the spiritual liquid clues."

Qin Cang frowned, his voice filled with worry. "The Demonic Sect's army is attacking. Qin Family Fortress and Qingyun Mountain are both in imminent danger. We have to go to the Spirit Clan's territory to find the Spirit Elixir, and we also have to deal with the army. We're stretched thin. What should we do?"

Su Qingyue pondered for a moment, then said firmly, "I have a plan. I will return to the city and use my family's influence to allocate more heavy weapons and medicines to both locations. At the same time, I will contact arms dealers to expedite the production of armor-piercing and explosive rounds to deal with the Foundation Establishment cultivators of the Demonic Sect. Qin Hu will lead the guard team to strengthen the defenses of both locations and cooperate with Elder Li Xuan to resist the attack. Yiming, you take Yuling and Yang Xiu to the Spirit Clan's territory to find spiritual liquid and help Yang Xiu consolidate her hidden spiritual root as soon as possible. This way, we will have more strength to deal with the crisis."

Huang Yiming nodded in agreement: "Okay, we'll do it your way. Qingyue, be careful on the road. There might be spies from the Demonic Sect lying in ambush, so you must protect yourself. Qin Hu, you must hold your ground and not let the Demonic Sect break through the defenses. Contact me immediately if anything unusual happens."

With clear division of labor, everyone immediately took action. Su Qingyue packed her belongings and activated her teleportation power to return to the city; Qin Hu led the guard team to set up fortifications at the two defensive positions; Huang Yiming, along with Qin Yuling and Yang Xiu, prepared to head to the Spirit Clan's territory.

Before their departure, Elder Li Xuan personally arrived, handing over a map and a jade pendant. He solemnly said, "Young Master Huang, this map marks the approximate location of the Spirit Clan's territory. It lies in the deepest part of the Azure Netherworld, a place of treacherous terrain and fraught with danger. Moreover, the Spirit Clan is solitary and dislikes outsiders intruding. This jade pendant is a token given to you by the Spirit Clan when the Azure Cloud Sect and the Spirit Clan were on friendly terms in the past. Perhaps it can help you meet the clan leader."

Huang Yiming accepted the map and jade pendant, saying gratefully, "Thank you, Elder Li. I will remember this kindness. I entrust the defense of Qingyun Mountain to you. We will return immediately after finding the spiritual liquid and fight alongside you."

Elder Li Xuan nodded, solemnly reminding them, "You must be careful. The Spirit Clan's territory not only has powerful demonic beasts, but also Spirit Clan guards. Moreover, I suspect the Demonic Sect has also learned about the Spirit Liquid and might send people to seize it."

Huang Yiming's eyes turned cold, and his tone was firm: "Don't worry, I won't let them succeed. The spiritual liquid is the key to helping Yang Xiu consolidate his hidden spiritual root, and it's also an important aid in dealing with the Demonic Sect. I will never let the Demonic Sect take it away."

The three bid farewell to Elder Li Xuan and, carrying the map and jade pendant, sped towards the Spirit Clan's territory. The Spirit Clan's territory lay deep within the Azure Netherworld, its route shrouded in dense forests and swirling mists. The air was rich in spiritual energy, yet fraught with hidden dangers, as powerful demonic beasts frequently attacked.

Qin Yuling, wielding a long sword, led the way, slaying the attacking monsters; Yang Xiu circulated the spiritual energy of her hidden spiritual root, sensing the surrounding movements and alerting Huang Yiming to danger; Huang Yiming held a heavy sniper rifle, ready to deal with any emergencies, while simultaneously circulating his spiritual energy to consolidate his fourth-level Qi Refining cultivation.

Along the way, they encountered a demonic beast at the fifth level of Qi Refining, its body covered in jet-black fur and sharp teeth, which lunged at them frantically. Qin Yuling leaped into the air, her longsword unleashing a spiritual energy blade that struck the beast's shoulder. The beast screamed in agony, becoming even more ferocious. Huang Yiming's eyes narrowed, and he pulled the trigger. The bullet, imbued with three-colored spiritual energy, accurately struck the beast's dantian. The beast screamed and collapsed to the ground, its spiritual energy instantly dissipating.

Yang Xiu leaned against Huang Yiming and said worriedly, "Young Master, the Spirit Clan's territory is getting closer and closer. I can clearly feel that the spiritual energy around us is becoming more and more abundant, but it is also mixed with a faint trace of demonic energy. It seems that what Elder Li Xuan said was true. The people from the Demonic Sect have indeed come."

Huang Yiming nodded, his eyes wary: "Yes, we must be careful. First, avoid the demonic cultivators, find the spiritual liquid to help you strengthen your hidden spiritual root, and then confront them head-on." Qin Yuling gripped her sword tightly, her tone firm: "Yiming, Yang Xiu, I will protect you and will never let you suffer the slightest harm."

The three continued their journey and arrived at the entrance to the Spirit Clan's territory after about half a day. At the entrance was a huge stone gate engraved with complex runes, which glowed with a faint white light and silently guarded the territory. On either side of the stone gate stood two Spirit Clan guards, their spiritual energy pure and abundant, both at the fifth level of Qi Refining cultivation.

"Who goes there? How dare you trespass on the Spirit Clan's territory!" The Spirit Clan guard's tone was icy as he raised his spear, aiming it at Huang Yiming and his group with wary eyes. "Outsiders are forbidden from entering the Spirit Clan's territory. Leave immediately, or don't blame us for being impolite!"

Huang Yiming took out the jade pendant given to him by Elder Li Xuan and handed it to the guards, speaking calmly: "Brothers, we mean no harm. Elder Li Xuan of the Qingyun Sect sent us. We wish to pay our respects to the Spirit Clan Chief and request some spiritual liquid to help our companions strengthen their spiritual roots in preparation for the crisis from the Demonic Sect."

The Spirit Clan guards glanced at the jade pendant, then at Huang Yiming and the others, their eyes still wary: "People from the Qingyun Sect? Recently, many demonic cultivators have been impersonating Qingyun Sect disciples, attempting to break in and steal spiritual liquid. We cannot easily trust you. You wait here while I inform the clan leader; whether or not we can meet is up to him."

Huang Yiming nodded, signaling everyone to wait. Just as the guard turned to report, a chilling laugh suddenly came from the surroundings. Dozens of black-robed demonic cultivators rushed out of the woods. The leader was a mid-Foundation Establishment cultivator, surrounded by dense black energy, his eyes greedily fixed on the stone gate—clearly, they had come to seize the spiritual liquid.

"Huang Yiming, I didn't expect you to arrive before us!" The Demon Sect leader sneered. "The spiritual liquid belongs to the Demon Sect. Today, I will not only steal the spiritual liquid, but also kill you to seize the token, making you pay for the killing of my sect's cultivators!"

Upon seeing this, the Spirit Clan guards' expressions changed drastically. They immediately raised their spears and aimed them at the Demon Sect cultivators, their voices icy: "Bold Demon Sect cultivators, how dare you trespass into the Spirit Clan's territory! You're courting death!" With that, two guards charged forward with spears wreathed in spiritual energy and engaged the Demon Sect cultivators in fierce combat.

Huang Yiming's eyes sharpened. He raised his heavy sniper rifle, aimed at the Demon Sect leader, and pulled the trigger. The bullet, infused with three-colored spiritual energy, shot towards the enemy. The leader waved his hand, erecting a black energy barrier. The bullet struck the barrier, producing a series of loud bangs, and the barrier shook violently. Qin Yuling and Yang Xiu immediately stepped forward, cooperating with the Spirit Clan guards to engage the Demon Sect cultivators in combat, jointly resisting the attack.

During the fierce battle, Huang Yiming discovered that the demonic cultivators were not only targeting the spiritual liquid, but also eyeing the runes on the stone gate, seemingly intending to decipher them and force their way in. His heart sank: the demonic sect's goal was probably not just the spiritual liquid, but also the secrets of the spirit race's territory.

Just as Huang Yiming was preparing to concentrate his firepower to kill the leader, the stone door suddenly opened slowly, and a white-clad woman from the Spirit Clan stepped out. Her spiritual energy was pure and abundant, indicating she was at the early Foundation Establishment stage. Her cold gaze swept over the crowd, and she said in a chilling voice, "Stop! How dare you fight in the Spirit Clan's territory?"