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

Huang Yiming gripped the communication jade talisman, his brow furrowed. The mysterious organization Su Qingyue had mentioned filled him with unease. He immediately replied, "Qingyue, thank you for your hard work. I know about your business achievements. You must be extra careful. The origins of that mysterious organization are unknown; don't inquire about it lightly. Protect yourself and those around you. If anything happens, send me a message immediately."

After sending the message, Huang Yiming looked up at Lingxi and informed everyone of Su Qingyue's situation. A look of seriousness flashed in Lingxi's eyes: "A mysterious organization? Could it be the Black Stone Sect's backer? If so, our troubles will likely only increase." Ziyao's tone was ruthless: "No matter what kind of mysterious organization it is, if they dare to harm our young master and Miss Qingyue, this servant will make them pay in blood!"

Qin Yuling calmly said, "Brother Yiming, right now our most important task is to strengthen the defenses of Yiming Village, improve our own combat strength, and at the same time wait for Qingyue to send over the cultivation resources so that the strength of the village's guards and Spirit Clan disciples can be improved as soon as possible. As for that mysterious organization, we should not provoke them lightly for the time being. We should find out their origins and purposes first before making any plans."

Huang Yiming nodded in deep agreement: "Yu Ling is right. We should not act rashly now. Yang Xiu, continue to strengthen the training and strive to improve the coordinated combat capabilities of the guard team and the Spirit Clan disciples to another level; Qin Hu, check the defensive formations and heavy weapons again to ensure there are no loopholes; Ling tide, refine more spirit plant pills to help everyone improve their cultivation."

Everyone went about their duties and got back to work. Huang Yiming, however, went to the top of the stronghold alone, gazing at the distant Black Wind Ridge, his mind filled with thoughts. He had broken through to the ninth level of Qi Refining, and the power of Yiming Stronghold was growing stronger, but the threats from the Qingyun Sect and the Black Stone Sect had not been eliminated. Now, a mysterious organization had appeared, and the path between the two realms seemed to be becoming increasingly difficult.

Just then, the communication jade talisman vibrated again, a message from Su Qingyue—this message contained both good news and bad: "Yiming, the cultivation resources have been sent to the Xuanhuan Realm and will arrive at Yiming Village soon, enough for everyone in the village for a while. Also, I found out overseas that the mysterious organization is called 'Shadow Pavilion,' backed by a late-stage Foundation Establishment cultivator, and they are also colluding with the Black Stone Sect and the Azure Cloud Sect; their goal seems to be to seize your dual-realm energy, open a boundary passage, and go to a higher-level cultivation world. Also, Young Master Lin didn't go bankrupt and run away; he joined the Shadow Pavilion and became their pawn in the city, secretly plotting to launch a sneak attack on our city company."

Huang Yiming's expression changed drastically, a cold killing intent flashing in his eyes—the Shadow Pavilion? Opening a dimensional passage? Young Master Lin actually sided with the Shadow Pavilion and even wanted to launch a sneak attack on the City Company? If something happens to the City Company, not only will Su Qingyue be in danger, but their accumulated wealth and cultivation resources will also suffer heavy losses.

He immediately replied to Su Qingyue: "Qingyue, don't panic. I will get to the city as soon as possible to help you deal with Young Master Lin and the people from the Shadow Pavilion. You should suspend the overseas expansion plan, tighten your defenses, and protect the company and your guards. Use the dual-realm energy amulet I left behind to buy some time. I will be there soon."

After sending the message, Huang Yiming immediately gathered everyone and informed them of the situation in the city. Lingxi's eyes were full of worry: "Yiming, if you go to the city, what will happen to Yiming Village? If the Qingyun Sect and the Black Stone Sect take the opportunity to launch a sneak attack, we may have a hard time resisting."

Huang Yiming pondered for a moment and said, "Lingxi, I'm entrusting Yiming Village to you, Ziyao, and Yuling. The three of you working together, along with the Ling Clan disciples and the village guards, as long as you hold the gates and don't attack rashly, we can hold off the Qingyun Sect and Black Stone Sect for a while. Yang Xiu and Qin Hu, you two follow Lingxi's instructions and help her guard Yiming Village. I'll go to the city to settle things with Young Master Lin and the Shadow Pavilion, and then I'll come back immediately."

"Brother Yiming, let me go to the city with you, so I can help relieve some of your burden!" Yang Xiu quickly said. Huang Yiming shook his head: "No need, Yiming Village needs you. It's more important for you to stay and assist Lingxi in training the guards and strengthening the defenses than to come to the city with me. Don't worry, I can handle it on my own."

The others stopped trying to dissuade him. Lingxi stepped forward and gently hugged him, her voice tender: "Yiming, you must be careful. There are late-stage Foundation Establishment cultivators in the Shadow Pavilion. Don't underestimate them. If you encounter danger, don't push yourself. Send us a message immediately. Even if it takes all our strength, we will rush to help you."

"Don't worry, I'll be fine." Huang Yiming gently patted her back, then turned into a streak of light and sped towards the city. He activated his dual-realm energy, moving with lightning speed, and arrived at the city company in just half an hour.

As soon as he entered the company lobby, he saw Su Qingyue standing in the center, calmly directing the guards to set up defenses. She was dressed in a professional suit, exuding competence, and her face showed no sign of panic. Seeing Huang Yiming return, her eyes instantly lit up with joy, and she quickly stepped forward to embrace him: "Yiming, you're finally here!"

Huang Yiming gently hugged her, his voice tender: "Qingyue, I'm so sorry you've suffered. I'm here. From now on, I'll make sure no one hurts you or our company again." Su Qingyue nodded, wiping away her tears, and said, "Young Master Lin is lying in ambush near the company with cultivators from the Shadow Pavilion. They don't have many people, but one of them is a Qi Refining Level 9 cultivator, quite powerful. Several of our guards have already been injured."

Huang Yiming's eyes turned cold, and his tone was icy: "Young Master Lin, Shadow Pavilion... since they've delivered themselves to our doorstep, don't blame me for being impolite! Qingyue, you take the guards and stay inside the company. Don't go out easily. I'll go and meet them."

After saying that, Huang Yiming turned and walked out of the company, heading towards the ambush location Su Qingyue had mentioned. Sure enough, in an alley not far from the company, Lin Shao was leading several black-robed cultivators, staring at the company gate with sinister expressions; the leader of the black-robed cultivators had a powerful aura, being at the ninth level of Qi Refining, and exuded a strange and evil aura.

"Huang Yiming, you've finally arrived!" Lin Shao's face revealed a sinister smile when he saw him. "You think you can do whatever you want just because you've broken through to the ninth level of Qi Refining? I've allied myself with the Shadow Pavilion. With their backing, I'll definitely kill you today, seize your dual-realm energy, destroy your company, and make you taste the pain I suffered back then!"

Huang Yiming sneered, his tone contemptuous: "Young Master Lin, you're still so overconfident. Even joining the Shadow Pavilion won't change your worthless nature. Today, I'll eliminate you completely, preventing future trouble!" The leading black-robed cultivator stepped forward, his voice icy: "Young Master Huang, if you know what's good for you, obediently hand over the Dual Realm Energy and submit to the Shadow Pavilion, and perhaps I'll spare your life. Otherwise, don't blame me for being impolite!"

"You're too kind? I'd like to see what you're capable of!" Huang Yiming's tone was icy. In a flash, he appeared in front of the black-robed cultivator, gathering dual-realm energy and spiritual plant power at his fingertips, and slammed it down hard. The black-robed cultivator's expression changed drastically. He hurriedly circulated his spiritual energy to set up a defensive barrier, but Huang Yiming's attack was too powerful. The barrier shattered instantly, and he was knocked back, spitting out a mouthful of blood.

Seeing this, Lin Shao turned pale with fright and turned to flee. Huang Yiming's eyes turned cold, and he raised his hand to activate the power of spiritual plants—the spiritual herbs hidden in the city were instantly activated, wrapping around Lin Shao's ankles and pulling him back forcefully. Just as Huang Yiming was about to kill Lin Shao and the black-robed cultivator, he suddenly sensed a powerful aura rapidly approaching. That aura far surpassed the ninth level of Qi Refining, clearly belonging to a late-stage Foundation Establishment cultivator—the people from the Shadow Pavilion had arrived so quickly!