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

Huang Yiming picked up the silver token and examined it carefully for a long time, but still couldn't determine its origin or what force it represented. He frowned, put the token away, and wondered to himself—who exactly is this unfamiliar force? Why are they secretly spying on Yiming Village? Are they also after the village's supplies, or are they after him?

Filled with questions, Huang Yiming returned to the village. Qin Yuling had already settled the mortal forces and independent cultivators she relied on, and was currently training them in the village. Seeing Huang Yiming return, Qin Yuling immediately went up to him and asked with concern, "Brother Yiming, where did you go? Everyone was looking for you."

Huang Yiming briefly told Qin Yuling about his encounter with the unfamiliar cultivator and the silver token he found in the back mountain. "I told Qin Yuling about the token," Huang Yiming said. Her expression changed drastically, and she said gravely, "An unfamiliar force? Could it be that besides the Qingyun Sect and the Black Stone Sect, other forces are eyeing our Yiming Village? I've never seen this token before. It seems our situation is more dangerous than we imagined."

"Yes," Huang Yiming nodded, "but don't worry too much. As long as we strengthen our defenses and improve our strength, no matter what force we are, they won't be able to hurt us easily. By the way, how is Yang Xiu's injury?" Mentioning Yang Xiu, Qin Yuling's tone softened a bit: "She's much better. I gave her the high-grade healing pills you left behind, and she's cultivating in her room now. I estimate she'll be fully recovered soon."

As the two were talking, their communication jade talisman suddenly vibrated. It was a message from Su Qingyue, her tone filled with joy: "Yiming, good news! We've found the Black Stone Sect cultivators' hideout. They're hiding in an abandoned factory on the outskirts of the city. I've already sent people to surround the factory. We're just waiting for you to come back so we can work together to retrieve the lost supplies and kill these Black Stone Sect cultivators!"

Huang Yiming was overjoyed—he had finally found the Black Stone Sect cultivators. As long as he could retrieve the supplies and kill them, he could temporarily alleviate the crisis in the city. He immediately replied to Su Qingyue: "Qingyue, don't make a move yet. Guard the factory and don't alert them. I'll go back and act with you right away."

After hanging up the call, Huang Yiming looked at Qin Yuling and instructed in a deep voice, "Yuling, I need to return to the city immediately to retrieve the supplies and kill the Black Stone Sect cultivators. I'll leave the affairs of the village to you and Yang Xiu. Make sure to strengthen the defenses and keep a close eye on the surrounding area, especially the whereabouts of that unfamiliar force. If there is anything unusual, notify me immediately using the communication jade talisman."

"Brother Yiming, don't worry, we'll definitely guard the stronghold." Qin Yuling nodded, her eyes full of determination. "You also need to be careful. The Black Stone Sect cultivators are very cunning, so don't be careless." Huang Yiming nodded and was about to activate the system's teleportation function when Yang Xiu suddenly came out of the room—she still looked a little weak, but her eyes were very firm: "Brother Yiming, I'll go to the city with you too. I'm much better now and can be of help."

Huang Yiming looked at Yang Xiu, his heart warming. He shook his head: "Yang Xiu, your injuries haven't fully healed yet. Staying in the village to help Yuling manage affairs and protect Yiming Village is the greatest help you can give me. Once you're healed, there will be plenty of opportunities to fight together." Yang Xiu wanted to say something more, but Qin Yuling stopped her: "Yang Xiu, listen to Brother Yiming. Let's stay in the village and protect our home so he won't be distracted."

Yang Xiu looked at Huang Yiming and nodded, saying, "Okay, Brother Yiming, you must be careful. We'll wait for you to come back in the village." Huang Yiming smiled, turned around, activated the system's teleportation function, and his figure disappeared instantly. Watching his disappearing figure, Qin Yuling and Yang Xiu exchanged a glance and secretly made up their minds: they must protect Yiming Village and not let Huang Yiming down.

Huang Yiming quickly arrived in the city, where Su Qingyue and her guards had already surrounded the abandoned factory. Upon seeing Huang Yiming return, Su Qingyue immediately stepped forward and handed him a modified heavy sniper rifle: "Yiming, there are more than ten Black Stone Sect cultivators in the factory, one of whom is at the seventh level of Qi Refining and is quite strong. The rest are at the early to mid-stages of Qi Refining. We are ready for battle and are waiting for your orders."

Huang Yiming nodded, took the heavy sniper rifle, infused it with dual-realm energy, and looked coldly at the abandoned factory: "Alright, let's move now, quickly and decisively—reclaim the supplies, kill these cultivators, and don't let them escape. Qingyue, you lead a group of guards in a frontal attack to distract them; I'll launch a flanking attack from the side, kill that Qi Refining Level 7 cultivator first, then we'll join forces to eliminate the rest."

"Okay, no problem!" Su Qingyue nodded and immediately arranged for the guards to prepare for battle. Huang Yiming flashed around to the side of the factory, using his agile movements to avoid the Black Stone Sect cultivators' vigilance and quietly sneak into the factory. The factory was dimly lit, and the air was filled with a thick, cold, and evil aura. Huang Yiming held his breath and carefully observed the surrounding environment, quickly locating the Black Stone Sect cultivators' hiding place. He saw more than ten Black Stone Sect cultivators sitting around a table, on which were placed the lost Xuanhuan Realm supplies. The leader was a cultivator dressed in black robes, exuding the pressure of the seventh level of Qi Refining—it was the same cultivator who had led the raid on the cultivation base earlier. Huang Yiming's eyes turned cold. He quietly raised his heavy sniper rifle, aimed at the opponent, gathered dual-realm energy at his fingertips, and pulled the trigger.

With a deafening "Bang!", the dual-realm energy bullet whistled out, carrying immense power as it hurtled towards the Qi Refining Level 7 cultivator. The opponent reacted swiftly, immediately channeling his evil energy to form a black barrier in an attempt to block it. However, the dual-realm energy bullet's power far exceeded expectations, instantly piercing the barrier and striking his chest. The cultivator screamed in agony, collapsing to the ground, lifeless.

The other Black Stone Sect cultivators were terrified at the sight and scrambled to their feet to flee. Just then, Su Qingyue led her guards in, wielding dual-realm energy talismans and modified weapons, and launched an attack on the Black Stone Sect cultivators. Huang Yiming also charged out from the side, gathering dual-realm energy at his fingertips, and quickly eliminated the remaining enemies with single strikes.

Before long, all the Black Stone Sect cultivators were wiped out, and all the lost supplies were recovered. Su Qingyue walked to Huang Yiming's side, a relieved smile on her face: "Yiming, we succeeded. We've recovered all the supplies, and the Black Stone Sect cultivators have all been dealt with." Huang Yiming nodded, his tone grave: "This is only temporary. The Black Stone Sect won't let this go. We must return to the Mystic Realm as soon as possible to reinforce Yiming Village's defenses and prepare for their next attack."

After packing the supplies and arranging guards to protect the cultivation base, the two activated the system's teleportation function and returned to Yiming Village in the fantasy world. Upon arriving at the village, they saw Qin Yuling and Yang Xiu leading the mortal forces and independent cultivators they had attached themselves to, reinforcing the village walls and training their combat skills. Seeing Huang Yiming and Su Qingyue return, everyone stopped what they were doing and bowed respectfully: "Greetings, Young Master Huang! Greetings, Miss Su!"

Huang Yiming and Su Qingyue nodded in response, stepping forward to watch the busy figures of everyone, a sense of relief welling up in their hearts. Su Qingyue smiled and said, "Yuling, Yang Xiu, thank you for your hard work. We're back. Now let's strengthen the defenses together and prepare for the Black Stone Sect's sneak attack." Qin Yuling and Yang Xiu smiled and nodded, saying, "Okay! Let's work together to defend Yiming Village!"

Four young people stood side by side on the stockade wall, gazing at the busy crowd below, their eyes resolute. They knew the battle to come would be even more difficult; the Black Stone Sect's conspiracy had not yet been fully exposed, and unfamiliar forces were also eyeing them covetously. But they would not back down. As long as they worked together, they were certain they could protect Yiming Village and those around them. Unbeknownst to them, the Black Stone Sect Master had already gathered a large number of cultivators and was preparing a fatal blow to Yiming Village deep within Black Wind Ridge. An even greater crisis was quietly approaching.