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

The secret passage was deep and dark, filled with the damp smell of earth. Huang Yiming and Yang Xiu quickly pursued them along the passage. Yang Xiu fully activated his hidden spiritual root, sensing the tracks of the escaped prisoners ahead. He said gravely to Huang Yiming, "Young Master, they're running very fast, and there's more than one of them. It seems all the prisoners have escaped along the passage. There's an exit not far ahead; they seem to be heading towards the outer edge of Black Wind Ridge."

Huang Yiming's eyes sharpened, and he quickened his pace, saying in a cold tone, "We can't let them escape. Once they get away, they'll definitely spread the news of Yiming Village everywhere, and might even collude with other forces to retaliate against us. We must catch up with them before they leave Black Wind Ridge!"

The two hurried along the secret passage and arrived at the exit about half an hour later. The exit was located on the outskirts of Black Wind Ridge, and the escaped prisoners were fleeing towards the distant mountains and forests. Leading them was a Black Stone Sect cultivator at the fourth level of Qi Refining, who was clearly the leader of this group of prisoners.

"Halt!" Huang Yiming roared, leaping into the air. His dual-realm fusion energy surged, and the aura of a seventh-level Qi Refining cultivator swept across the area as he charged towards the prisoners. The prisoners, terrified, ran even faster. Only the fourth-level Qi Refining leader stopped, turned to Huang Yiming, and arrogantly said, "Huang Yiming, don't go too far! We've already surrendered. You're still trying to kill us all? Aren't you afraid of divine retribution?"

"Divine retribution?" Huang Yiming sneered, slowly stepping forward. "Your Black Stone Sect has committed countless evils, oppressing refugees, attacking Yiming Village, and murdering my men. You deserve divine retribution long ago! Today, I will wipe you out completely, so you can never harm anyone again!"

Before he could finish speaking, Huang Yiming threw a punch, the energy from both realms transforming into a golden fist imprint, which struck the fourth-level Qi Refining cultivator. The opponent panicked, channeling his spiritual energy to create a barrier, but it was instantly shattered by the fist imprint. The fist struck his chest, and he screamed as he collapsed, completely incapacitated.

Seeing this, the other prisoners completely lost their will to fight, stopped in their tracks, knelt down and surrendered, no longer daring to escape. Yang Xiu emerged from the shadows, released spiritual energy needles to strike the prisoners' acupoints, rendering them immobile. He then said to Huang Yiming, "Young Master, all the prisoners have been brought under control; none have escaped."

Huang Yiming nodded, his tone icy: "Take them all back to Yiming Village and hand them over to Qin Yuling. Keep a close watch on them. This time, we absolutely cannot let them escape again." "Yes, young master!" Yang Xiu immediately responded, took out ropes to tie up the prisoners, and escorted them back to Yiming Village.

Huang Yiming then took out the Dual-Dimensional Channel Controller to activate the channel, preparing to head to the city to help Su Qingyue resolve the crisis. Just as he was about to enter the channel, Su Qingyue's phone rang again. Huang Yiming answered the call, and Su Qingyue's tired and panicked voice came from the other end: "Yiming, it's terrible! The situation is getting worse! Foreign forces have not only stolen our core technology, but they've also joined forces with several wealthy families in the city to maliciously suppress the company. Now our funding chain has completely broken, and the company is on the verge of bankruptcy. Moreover, they've sent people to hunt me down; I can only hide and dare not show my face!"

Huang Yiming's heart tightened, filled with heartache and anxiety: "Qingyue, don't be afraid. I'm going to the city right now. I'll definitely protect you and help you resolve this crisis. Find a safe place to hide and don't show yourself easily. Wait for me to get there!"

"Okay, Yiming, I'll wait for you. Be careful!" Su Qingyue's voice was choked with emotion as she hung up the phone. Huang Yiming clenched his fists, his eyes filled with rage—he hadn't expected foreign forces to be so arrogant, not only stealing technology but also daring to hunt down Su Qingyue. Today, he would make them pay a heavy price!

Without further hesitation, Huang Yiming turned and stepped into the interdimensional portal, instantly arriving in the city. The streets were bustling with traffic and people, a stark contrast to the carnage of the fantasy world. He quickly took out his phone to contact Su Qingyue, trying to confirm her location, only to find that her phone was unreachable—clearly, she had been targeted by her pursuers and had no choice but to turn it off and hide.

Huang Yiming grew increasingly anxious and immediately rushed to Su Qingyue's company to find out what was going on. When he arrived downstairs, he saw that the company's main entrance had been sealed off, and the entrance was surrounded by reporters and debt collectors. Several men in black suits were also loitering around, clearly sent by foreign forces to search for Su Qingyue.

Huang Yiming quietly circled around to the back door of the company, easily bypassing the guards with his Qi Refining Level 7 cultivation, and entered the building. The company was in a mess, with office supplies scattered all over the floor. Most of the employees had already left, leaving only a few people behind, their faces filled with anxiety and helplessness.

"Who are you?" one of the remaining employees asked warily. Huang Yiming took out his ID card: "I'm Huang Yiming, Su Qingyue's friend. I'm here to inquire about the company. Where is she now?"

The employee's eyes lit up with joy when he saw the ID card: "Mr. Huang, you've finally arrived! President Su is hiding in the underground room. Foreign forces have been looking for her, and we're all very worried. The company is in a terrible state right now. Our core technology has been stolen, our cash flow has been disrupted, and we're heavily in debt. We're on the verge of bankruptcy."

Huang Yiming nodded, his tone serious: "Take me to the underground secret room to find her. I'll handle the company's affairs, you don't need to worry." "Okay!" the employee immediately responded, leading him to the secret room.

The underground chamber was small and dimly lit. Su Qingyue huddled in a corner, her face exhausted, her eyes filled with anxiety and helplessness. Her clothes were also somewhat disheveled, indicating that she had been hiding for a long time. When she saw Huang Yiming, tears instantly welled up in her eyes. She got up and threw herself into his arms, choking back sobs, "Yiming, you're finally here... I was so scared, I thought I would never see you again."

Huang Yiming gently hugged her, his voice tender yet firm: "Qingyue, I'm sorry I'm late, and I've made you suffer. Don't be afraid, I'm here. I will definitely protect you, resolve the company crisis, and make those who hurt you pay a heavy price!"

Su Qingyue cried in his arms for a while, gradually calming down. She looked up and wiped away her tears: "Yiming, this crisis is very serious. The foreign forces have high-level cultivators backing them. They not only want to take over the company, but also want to steal the secret of the dual worlds in your hands—they know you can travel between the two worlds and want to use you to open a passage to plunder the resources of the fantasy world."

Huang Yiming's eyes turned cold as he thought to himself: So their goal isn't just the core technology, but also the secrets of the dual realms. Trying to open a passage to plunder resources? What a pipe dream! "Qingyue, rest assured, the secrets of the dual realms will never fall into their hands, the passage will not be opened, and I will completely crush their conspiracy!"

Just then, hurried footsteps and shouts came from the doorway of the secret chamber: "Su Qingyue, come out! I know you're hiding in there. If you know what's good for you, hand over the core technology and the secrets of the dual realms, or we'll break down the door and kill you!"

Su Qingyue's face paled, and she gripped Huang Yiming's hand tightly, her eyes filled with fear: "Yiming, they're here... What do we do? They're very strong, and there are high-level cultivators among them. We're no match for them!"

Huang Yiming gently patted her hand, his tone tender yet firm: "Qingyue, stay here and don't come out. Leave it to me. Even if they have high-level cultivators backing them, I can defeat them and protect you!"

Having said that, he released Su Qingyue, the energy from the fusion of the two realms slowly circulating around him, and the aura of the seventh level of Qi Refining quietly released. Reaching the door of the secret chamber, his eyes were icy, a cold smile playing on his lips: "Since you've delivered yourselves to my doorstep, don't blame me for being ruthless. Today, I will completely eliminate you and resolve the crisis in the city!"

"Bang!" The door to the secret chamber was forced open, and several men in black suits rushed in. The leader was a blond, blue-eyed man, radiating spiritual energy at the fifth level of Qi Refining, clearly a cultivator sent by a foreign force. His eyes were fierce as he stared intently at Huang Yiming: "Who are you? Where is Su Qingyue? Hand her over immediately, along with the core technology and the secrets of the dual realms—otherwise, I'll kill you!"

Huang Yiming's eyes turned cold, and his tone was indifferent: "If you want to find Su Qingyue, want the core technology, and the secrets of the dual realms, you'll have to see if you have the ability! Today I will cripple you and show you what true strength is!"