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

The Spirit Gathering Array of Yiming Village was operating at full capacity, and pale white spiritual energy surged into the secluded cultivation room like a tide. The spiritual energy in the air was so dense that it almost condensed into water droplets, nourishing Huang Yiming, who was sitting cross-legged inside. He was surrounded by the pale green power of spiritual plants and the energy of the dual realms, and a faint light flickered between his brows. The Spirit Heart Pendant floated above his head, slowly releasing pure spiritual energy to help him break through the final barrier of the ninth level of Qi Refining.

Outside the secluded training room, the atmosphere was so heavy it was suffocating. Qin Yuling, gripping her sword, stood at the highest point of the village gate, her gaze sweeping across Black Wind Ridge like a hawk's. Her spiritual energy was taut, and the pressure of the eighth level of Qi Refining was quietly released. Ling Xi stood beside her, her fingertips gathering the power of spiritual plants. The surrounding spiritual herbs swayed in the wind as she remained vigilant for any unusual activity. Her pure eyes were filled with worry, and she would occasionally glance in the direction of the secluded training room.

"Yu Ling, when do you think the Qingyun Sect and the Black Stone Sect will make their move?" Ling Xi asked softly, a hint of tension in her voice. Qin Yu Ling shook her head, her tone firm: "They will definitely choose the most crucial moment of Yi Ming's breakthrough, when his spiritual energy is most chaotic, to strike and take advantage of his distraction to breach Yi Ming Village in one fell swoop. We must be extremely vigilant and cannot afford to be careless in the slightest."

Not far away, Yang Xiu was leading the Yiming Village guards and Ling Clan disciples to reinforce the defensive formation, while Qin Hu deployed the heavy weapons Su Qingyue had sent from the city. Heavy sniper rifles, modified rifles, and energy cannons were neatly arranged, their muzzles pointed towards the outside of the village, radiating a chilling killing intent. Zi Yao leaned against a stone pillar, her alluring face devoid of any smile, her body surrounded by purple spiritual energy, ready to respond to any unexpected situation.

"Brother Yang, do you think our young master will be able to break through smoothly this time?" a guard asked softly, his tone tinged with worry. Yang Xiu patted his shoulder, his eyes resolute: "Don't worry, our young master is exceptionally talented, and with the help of the Spirit Clan's source power and the Spirit Heart Pendant, he will definitely be able to break through to the ninth level of Qi Refining smoothly. What we need to do now is to guard Yiming Village and prevent anyone from disturbing our young master's breakthrough."

At this moment, deep within Black Wind Ridge, cultivators from the Azure Cloud Sect and the Black Stone Sect were quietly gathering. Elder Xuanzhen of the Azure Cloud Sect held a long sword, his body brimming with spiritual energy, and his early Foundation Establishment stage aura intimidated the entire area; Elder Heilei of the Black Stone Sect stood beside him, surrounded by evil energy, his eyes sinister, followed by a hundred cultivators, each with a powerful aura, wielding weapons, and with ferocious expressions, who were quietly approaching the direction of Yiming Village.

"Elder Xuanzhen, that brat Huang Yiming is currently in seclusion, breaking through to a higher realm. Now is the perfect time for us to make our move," Elder Heilei sneered, his tone ruthless. "As long as we breach Yiming Village, kill Huang Yiming, seize the Dual Realm Energy and the Spirit Heart Pendant, and open the interdimensional passage, we can travel to a higher realm of cultivation and no longer have to eke out a living in this mortal world!"

Elder Xuanzhen sneered, his tone contemptuous: "Huang Yiming is nothing but a piece of trash at the eighth level of Qi Refining. Even if he breaks through, he won't cause any trouble. Today, we will raze Yiming Village to the ground and let all mortal cultivators know the power of my Qingyun Sect and Black Stone Sect! Remember, try your best to capture Huang Yiming alive. The sect leader has ordered that he be personally interrogated about the secret of the dual-realm energy."

"Understood!" the hundred cultivators responded in unison, their voices low yet carrying a chilling killing intent. They moved with utmost care, approaching Yiming Village little by little, afraid of alerting the enemy. Unbeknownst to them, as they approached Yiming Village, the village's defensive formation had already been quietly activated. Qin Yuling had already sensed their presence through the formation and was rapidly deploying defensive measures.

"Everyone, get ready! The enemy is approaching. There are about a hundred cultivators, including two early Foundation Establishment cultivators," Qin Yuling's voice echoed throughout Yiming Village through spiritual energy. "Lingxi, you will use the power of spiritual plants to reinforce the array's defenses; Yang Xiu, you will lead the guard team to defend the village gate, cooperating with Qin Hu's heavy weapons to stop the enemy from getting closer; Ziyao, you will be in charge of patrolling to prevent the enemy from attacking from the back door; I will guard the secluded cultivation room and ensure that no one disturbs Yiming's breakthrough."

"Understood!" everyone responded in unison, immediately taking on their respective duties and preparing for battle. Lingxi activated the power of her spiritual plants, causing the surrounding spiritual herbs to grow wildly, entwining themselves around the formation and making its defenses even stronger; Yang Xiu led the guards at the gate, weapons in hand, their expressions resolute; Qin Hu controlled his heavy weapon, aiming at the outside of the village, his eyes cold; Zi Yao transformed into a streak of purple light, rushing towards the back gate.

Inside the secluded cultivation room, Huang Yiming's breathing grew increasingly erratic, his spiritual energy surging wildly. The power of the spiritual plant's origin and the energy from both realms circulated rapidly through his meridians, gradually breaching the barrier of the ninth level of Qi Refining. His forehead was covered in cold sweat, his face pale, and his brows furrowed as he desperately tried to control the energy within his body. Controlling his power, he dared not be distracted in the slightest—he could vaguely sense the killing intent outside the village, knowing a great battle was about to erupt. Only by breaking through as quickly as possible could he protect Yiming Village and those around him.

Just as Huang Yiming was about to break through the barrier, a loud bang suddenly came from outside the village, and Elder Xuanzhen's voice resounded throughout the area: "Huang Yiming, come out and die! Today, I will raze your Yiming Village to the ground, seize your dual-realm energy, and ensure that you will never be reincarnated!" Immediately afterwards, the sounds of clashing weapons, screams, and the roar of energy explosions mingled together, and the cultivators of Qingyun Sect and Black Stone Sect officially launched their sneak attack.

Qin Yuling's expression changed drastically. She immediately circulated her spiritual energy to set up a sturdy defensive barrier outside the secluded cultivation room. At the same time, she shouted into the room, "Yiming, focus on your breakthrough. We're here outside. We won't let anyone disturb you!" Lingxi manipulated the spiritual plant vines to entangle several cultivators who were at the forefront and flung them away. However, she was repelled by Elder Xuanzhen's spiritual energy attack, and blood spilled from the corner of her mouth.

Yang Xiu led his guards in a valiant resistance, but the enemy cultivators outnumbered them, with an early Foundation Establishment cultivator also present. The guards gradually fell into a disadvantageous position, and several guards were already injured and lying on the ground. Seeing this, Qin Hu immediately controlled his heavy sniper rifle and pulled the trigger. A dual-realm energy bullet whistled out, piercing through the spiritual energy barrier of a ninth-level Qi Refining cultivator and killing him on the spot, temporarily easing the crisis.

Zi Yao was ambushed by several Black Stone Sect cultivators at the back gate. She smiled alluringly, her purple spiritual energy surging, and an energy blade condensed at her fingertips, instantly killing two cultivators. However, the attackers kept charging in, and she gradually became exhausted. Inside the secluded cultivation room, Huang Yiming's aura grew weaker and weaker, unable to break through the barrier to his breakthrough. Meanwhile, the battle outside the village intensified, and cracks appeared in the defensive formation of Yiming Village.

At this critical moment, Huang Yiming suddenly felt the Spirit Heart Pendant within his body vibrate violently. The power of the spiritual plant's origin and the energy of the dual realms instantly merged, and a powerful force swept through his entire body. His aura surged instantly, and he was only one step away from breaking through. However, what he didn't know was that Elder Xuanzhen and Elder Heilei had already broken through the outer defenses and were rushing towards the secluded cultivation room. A deadly crisis was about to descend.