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

The Spirit Clan's urgent distress signal still vibrated incessantly through the communication jade talisman. Huang Yiming clenched his fists, his knuckles turning white from the force, his spiritual energy at the peak of the eighth level of Qi Refining nearly out of control. Qin Yuling supported his arm, her tone grave yet resolute: "Brother Yiming, Miss Lingxi is in trouble, we must go to rescue her, but Yiming Village cannot be left unguarded." Yang Xiu also stepped forward, his hidden spiritual root's spiritual energy fluctuating slightly: "I'll stay behind to guard the village and cooperate with Su Qingyue to reinforce the defenses. You can go to the Spirit Clan with peace of mind. As long as I'm here, I will not allow anyone to take advantage of the situation to launch a sneak attack."

Huang Yiming took a deep breath, suppressing the chaotic spiritual energy within his body—he clearly sensed that the opportunity to break through to the ninth level of Qi Refining was imminent, but Lingxi's safety could not be delayed for even a moment. "Alright, Yang Xiu, I'm leaving the affairs of the village to you and Qingyue. Be extra careful, especially regarding the movements of the Black Stone Sect and the Azure Cloud Sect. If anything unusual happens, immediately send me a message." After giving his instructions, he took out a Dual Realm Energy Talisman and high-grade healing pills from his storage bag and handed them to Yang Xiu. "Take these; they can save your life in a critical moment."

The modern heavy weapons Su Qingyue brought from the city had already been deployed throughout Yiming Village. With the help of surrounding allies and independent cultivators, the defenses were already solid. Yang Xiu nodded in agreement, her eyes filled with determination: "Brother Yiming, don't worry, I will definitely guard the village gate and wait for you to return with Miss Lingxi."

Without further hesitation, Huang Yiming grabbed Qin Yuling's hand and activated the system's teleportation function, their figures instantly disappearing above Yiming Village. Following the coordinates of the Spirit Clan's distress signal, the two sped towards the Spirit Clan's secret realm in the far east of the Xuanhuan Realm. The Spirit Clan's secret realm was hidden among towering spirit peaks, enveloped by layers of spiritual plant barriers, making it impossible for ordinary cultivators to approach. However, Huang Yiming could sense from afar that the spiritual plant barriers surrounding the secret realm had been damaged, and the air was filled with a thick aura of evil and the stench of blood.

"Not good, the Spirit Clan's secret realm has been breached." Qin Yuling's expression changed drastically, her spiritual energy surging rapidly as she gripped the sword at her waist. Huang Yiming's eyes turned icy, and he quickened his pace again: "Don't panic, Lingxi controls the power of spiritual plants. As long as she's alive, she can hold out until we arrive."

Just as the two were about to reach the foot of Lingfeng Mountain, a dark figure suddenly darted out from the depths of the dense forest, its palm brimming with dark, malevolent energy, and slammed down towards Huang Yiming's back. "Watch out!" Qin Yuling reacted swiftly, stepping to the side to shield Huang Yiming. She drew her sword, unleashing a sharp burst of spiritual energy that collided with the dark figure's malevolent energy, producing a piercing roar.

The dark figure was forced back several steps, slowly revealing himself—a Qi Refining Level 7 cultivator from the Black Stone Sect, followed by more than ten Qi Refining Level 1 to 2 cultivators, each with a fierce expression and emanating a chilling, evil aura. "Huang Yiming, I didn't expect you to arrive so quickly. It seems that little bitch Ling Xi is quite important to you." The Black Stone Sect cultivator's lips curled into a mocking smile, his tone vicious. "The Sect Master has ordered that anyone who obstructs us from seizing the Spirit Clan's treasure shall be killed without exception. Today, both of you will die here!"

Huang Yiming shielded Qin Yuling behind him, his spiritual energy circulating quietly within him. He deliberately concealed his aura, pretending to be only at the sixth level of Qi Refining, and feigned panic in his tone: "You...you are from the Black Stone Sect? I advise you to get out of the way immediately. The Spirit Clan is not a place for you to run wild!" He deliberately showed weakness, intending to play dumb and strike when the other party relaxed their vigilance.

The Black Stone Sect cultivators laughed loudly, their eyes full of disdain: "You, a piece of trash at the sixth level of Qi Refining, dare to be arrogant in front of me? I think you don't know how to write the word 'death'! Brothers, go! Kill them! The sect leader will reward you handsomely when we get back!" More than ten Black Stone Sect cultivators responded in unison, gathering their evil energy and rushing towards Huang Yiming and Qin Yuling.

Qin Yuling gripped her sword, ready to step forward and fight, when a charming figure suddenly descended from the sky. Dressed in a purple gauze dress, her eyes held a hint of languor, yet also a ruthless edge. She exuded the pressure of an eighth-level Qi Refining cultivator, even more restrained than Huang Yiming. "A bunch of clowns, daring to act wildly in front of my young master?" The woman chuckled, a wisp of purple spiritual energy gathering at her fingertips. With a casual wave, she sent the two Black Stone Sect cultivators at the forefront flying, instantly killing them.

Huang Yiming and Qin Yuling were both stunned—who was this woman? Her aura was powerful, and she kept calling him "Young Master," clearly indicating she was after him. The Black Stone Sect cultivator was also taken aback by this sudden turn of events, his face instantly darkening: "Who are you? How dare you meddle in our affairs? Aren't you afraid of retaliation from the Black Stone Sect?"

The woman walked slowly to Huang Yiming's side, bowed slightly, and spoke in a charming yet respectful tone: "Young Master, this servant is Ziyao. I have come to lend you a hand on my master's orders. From now on, I will protect you." Huang Yiming was filled with doubt—he had never seen this woman before, and had no idea who her "master" was. Just as he was about to ask further, Ziyao turned to look at the Black Stone Sect cultivators, her eyes instantly turning icy cold: "As for you, since you dared to touch my young master, none of you will live today."

Before she finished speaking, Zi Yao's figure flashed, her speed as fast as a ghost. Purple spiritual energy surged from her fingertips, and each strike carried immense penetrating power. The Black Stone Sect cultivators were utterly unable to resist; screams of agony rose and fell. In a short moment, more than ten cultivators were slaughtered, leaving only the seventh-level Qi Refining cultivator. He trembled with fear and turned to flee.

"Trying to run? Too late." Zi Yao sneered, flicking a purple spiritual energy from her fingertip, precisely striking the cultivator in the back. The cultivator screamed and collapsed to the ground, lifeless. After dealing with all the Black Stone Sect cultivators, Zi Yao turned to Huang Yiming, her face once again displaying a charming smile: "Young Master, I'm sorry you were frightened. Let's hurry to the Spirit Clan's secret realm. If we're too late, Saintess Lingxi might really be in danger."

Huang Yiming suppressed his doubts and nodded—saving Lingxi was the top priority right now; Ziyao's identity could only be inquired about later. The three quickened their pace, rushing deeper into the Spirit Clan's secret realm. Along the way, they saw many corpses of Spirit Clan disciples, the spiritual plant barrier was severely damaged, and evil energy was spreading everywhere; clearly, the Spirit Clan had suffered a catastrophic disaster.

Looking at the tragic scene before her, Qin Yuling's eyes were filled with unbearable sorrow: "The Spirit Clan has always been peaceful and undisturbed by the world, I never expected them to suffer such a calamity." Huang Yiming's eyes were icy cold as he clenched his fists: "It was done by the Black Stone Sect and the traitors of the Spirit Clan. When I find them, I will make them pay for their crimes in blood."

Just as the three were about to reach the core secret realm of the Spirit Clan, they suddenly sensed a powerful fluctuation of spiritual energy, mixed with a dense evil aura—clearly, high-level cultivators were fighting. Huang Yiming signaled Zi Yao and Qin Yuling to hide, and the three quietly approached. They saw dozens of Black Stone Sect cultivators surrounding a Spirit Clan elder in the plaza of the Spirit Clan's core secret realm. The elder was covered in wounds and his aura was weak; not far away, Ling tide was bound to a stone pillar with iron chains, covered in blood, her spiritual plant power almost exhausted, but her eyes remained firm, fixed on a Spirit Clan man in front of her.

The man, clad in a magnificent spirit robe and radiating the aura of an eighth-level Qi Refining cultivator, wore a sinister smile—it was none other than Ling Hao, the traitor of the Spirit Clan. Ling Hao looked at Ling Xi, his tone mocking: "Ling Xi, if you know what's good for you, hand over the Spirit Clan's supreme treasure and submit to the Black Stone Sect, and I might spare your life; otherwise, I'll cripple your spiritual plant power and make you wish you were dead!"

Huang Yiming, seeing Lingxi imprisoned, was burning with rage and was about to rush out when Ziyao grabbed him and whispered, "Young Master, don't rush. There's another Foundation Establishment stage cultivator from the Black Stone Sect hiding in the shadows. If we rush out now, we'll only get surrounded, which would be a greater loss than gain. It's better to observe the situation and find the best time to strike." Huang Yiming's heart tightened, and he carefully sensed the surroundings. Sure enough, he detected a faint Foundation Establishment stage aura hidden in a corner of the secret realm—it seemed that this was another trap set by the Black Stone Sect.