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

On the outskirts of the demon realm, a chilling atmosphere prevailed, thick with malevolent energy. Huang Yiming, leading Qin Yuling and Zi Yao, raced forward at breakneck speed, daring not to linger for even a moment. Although their injuries had improved somewhat thanks to the medicinal pills, they remained weak, their spiritual energy greatly depleted, making each step incredibly difficult. Behind them, the roars of demon cultivators grew ever closer, the oppressive aura of late-stage Golden Core cultivators emanating from them, making them feel uneasy and intensifying their sense of crisis.

"Yiming, the demon cultivators behind us are getting closer and closer. If this continues, we'll be caught up sooner or later." Ziyao gasped for breath, her tone grave—she could clearly sense that the number of demon cultivators behind them was increasing, and some even possessed the aura of late-stage Golden Core cultivators. If they were caught up, the three of them would surely die.

Qin Yuling nodded, her face pale, her longsword trembling slightly: "That's right, our injuries are too severe, and our spiritual energy is greatly depleted. We are no match for them at all. If they catch up, not only will we be killed, but the fragments and the Demon Abyss Token will also be taken back, plunging both realms into catastrophe."

Huang Yiming's eyes were firm as he gripped the three time-traveling fragments and the Demon Abyss Token in his hand. His tone was calm: "Everyone, hang in there a little longer. We're almost out of the Demon Realm. Once we're out, we can contact Yang Xiu and the others and get the allied forces to support us. Then we can escape the pursuit and safely return to the interdimensional passage."

Having said that, he circulated the remaining spiritual energy in his body, injecting the power of the three time-traveling fragments into Qin Yuling and Zi Yao's bodies to help them recover their spiritual energy and increase their speed. "I'll cover their retreat. You two speed up and get out of the demon territory as soon as possible to contact Yang Xiu and the others. I'll be there shortly."

"No, Yiming, if we're going to cover their retreat, we'll do it together. We can't let you risk your life alone!" Qin Yuling immediately objected, her eyes resolute. "We're family. We'll live together and die together. I will never let you face the demon cultivators behind us alone."

Zi Yao nodded, her tone resolute: "That's right, Yi Ming, we'll cover their retreat together. Even if we die, we'll die together. I'll never let you face danger alone."

Huang Yiming felt a warmth in his heart, his eyes filled with emotion—he knew that no matter how great the danger, the five women would always stay by his side, never abandoning him. "Alright! We'll cover their retreat together, we'll leave the demon territory together, we'll return to the interdimensional passage together, and we'll protect both realms together!"

Having said that, the three stopped and turned to face the demon cultivators rushing towards them. A dark mass of demon cultivators was seen rushing towards them from afar, led by the late-stage Golden Core demon cultivator, who exuded a powerful aura, his eyes cold and filled with murderous intent as he stared intently at the three shards of the Transcendental Path and the Demon Abyss Token in Huang Yiming's hand.

"Huang Yiming, you killed my demon clan leader and seized the fragments and the Demon Abyss Token. Today, I will tear you to pieces and make you pay for your blood debt!" The demon clan cultivator in the late Golden Core stage spoke in a deep and cold voice, his evil aura surging as he rushed towards Huang Yiming and his companions.

Huang Yiming and his companions immediately circulated their spiritual energy, preparing for battle. Just then, a golden beam of light streaked from afar, instantly striking the leading late-stage Golden Core demon cultivator. The demon cultivator screamed, staggered backward, spitting out black blood, his aura slightly weakened.

"Who is it?" The demon cultivator's expression changed drastically, and he stared warily into the distance. Huang Yiming and the other two also brightened up and looked into the distance—they saw Ao Lie leading two dragon cultivators, along with Qin Yuling's sect disciples and Zi Yao's demon sect disciples, rushing towards them. It was Yang Xiu, Ling Xi, and Su Qingyue who, upon learning of their danger, immediately dispatched Ao Lie with the allied forces to provide support!

"It's us!" Ao Lie's voice resounded throughout the entire arena, unleashing the full pressure of his early-stage Golden Core realm. "Demon cultivators, how dare you hunt down Mr. Huang and even attempt to invade both realms! Today, we will utterly crush you and protect the Azure Netherworld!"

Then, Ao Lie led the allied forces to rush towards the demon cultivators and engaged them in fierce combat. The dragon cultivators were powerful, and the allied soldiers were also highly motivated and coordinated perfectly, constantly killing the demon cultivators. For a time, screams and the sound of clashing weapons echoed throughout the battlefield.

Seeing this, Huang Yiming and his two companions were overjoyed and immediately joined the battle, launching a counterattack with the help of the allied forces. Huang Yiming wielded an armor-piercing spear, relentlessly shooting down the demon cultivators; Qin Yuling's longsword was sharp and deadly; and Zi Yao used a secret demonic technique to restrain the lower-level demon cultivators. The three of them, working together with the allied forces, gradually gained the upper hand. After half an hour of fierce fighting, the demon cultivators suffered heavy losses, with most being killed. The survivors, terrified at the sight, turned and fled, not daring to linger. Seeing this, the demon cultivator in the late Golden Core stage knew he couldn't win, so he gritted his teeth and turned to flee, leaving behind a cold, harsh threat: "Huang Yiming, I'll remember this grudge. I will gather more demon cultivators to raze both realms and avenge Moro. You wait!" The allied soldiers wanted to pursue, but Huang Yiming stopped them: "Don't chase. We're still badly injured, and the demon cultivators are numerous. We can't linger. Let's return to the interdimensional passage and prepare for battle. They will definitely come back." Ao Lie nodded, his tone grave: "Mr. Huang is right. The demons will never let this go. We must return to the interdimensional passage as soon as possible and prepare for their revenge." Afterward, Huang Yiming led the five women and the allied soldiers back quickly towards the interdimensional passage. Along the way, Yang Xiu, Ling Xi, and Su Qingyue stayed by Huang Yiming's side, carefully tending to his injuries, their eyes filled with concern and heartache. "Yiming, are you alright? You scared me to death! I thought I'd never see you again." Yang Xiu gently held Huang Yiming's hand, her voice trembling with emotion as she wiped the blood from his face and channeled spiritual energy to aid his recovery. Ling Xi released the power of her spiritual plants, enveloping Huang Yiming and the other two, and whispered, "I've prepared healing herbs. I'll heal you as soon as we return to the interdimensional passage and help you recover quickly." Su Qingyue added, "The defenses of the city and the Zhongxuan Realm are fully deployed, and we have ample firearms and energy jamming equipment. If the demons dare to come, we will definitely defeat them." Huang Yiming looked at the five women, his eyes filled with tenderness and relief. "I'm fine. I'm sorry to have worried you. We succeeded—we killed Moro and Mo Chenzi, seized the third dimensional fragment and the Demon Abyss Token, and completely thwarted their plot to invade the two realms." Upon returning to the interdimensional passage, everyone immediately devoted themselves to healing and preparation for battle. Lingxi concocted healing pills for Huang Yiming and his companions to aid their recovery; Su Qingyue continued to integrate urban resources, mass-producing firearms and energy jamming equipment for delivery to the defensive positions; Qin Yuling and Ziyao trained the allied soldiers, combining modern tactics with cultivation techniques to enhance their combat power; Yang Xiu was responsible for logistical support, allocating resources to build healing camps; Ao Lie led dragon cultivators to assist in reinforcing the defensive lines. After taking the healing pills, Huang Yiming sat cross-legged, circulating his spiritual energy while suspending three ancient time-travel fragments above his head, sensing their power. A system notification immediately sounded: [Detected that the host has collected three ancient time-travel fragments. You can use the fragments' power to break through to the Golden Core stage at any time. Upon breakthrough, you can fuse the power of the two realms' origins, doubling your combat power and enabling you to contend with late-stage Golden Core cultivators.] Meanwhile, a large number of demon cultivators were detected gathering deep within the demon territory. Their numbers were unknown, but their combat power was formidable. They were expected to launch a major invasion of the two realms in three days. The host was urged to break through to the Golden Core stage as soon as possible and prepare for battle. Huang Yiming's eyes flashed with determination—the demon army would launch a major invasion in three days, and he had to break through to the Golden Core stage within those three days to increase his combat power, lead the allied forces to repel the demons, and protect the two realms. He opened his eyes, looking at the five women beside him and the allied soldiers preparing for battle, and secretly vowed in his heart: No matter the cost, I will break through to the Golden Core stage, defeat the demon army, protect those around me, and protect the people of the two realms! At this moment, deep within the demon territory, the demon cultivator in the late Golden Core stage was standing in front of the altar, using forbidden demon techniques to summon more cultivators, and even summoning high-level combat power—a demon deputy general in the late Golden Core stage and a large number of demon cultivators at the peak of the Foundation Establishment stage. His eyes were icy cold, his killing intent palpable, and only one thought occupied his mind: to conquer both realms in three days, slay Huang Yiming, reclaim the fragments and the Demon Abyss Token, avenge Moro, and dominate the Azure Netherworld! A greater storm was quietly brewing, and the fate of both realms once again hung by a thread. Could Huang Yiming break through to the Golden Core stage within three days? Could the allied forces withstand the invasion of the demon army? What kind of crisis would the late-stage Golden Core demon cultivators and those high-level combatants bring? The demons used forbidden techniques to gather a large number of high-level combatants, and would launch a major invasion in three days. Huang Yiming needed to break through to the Golden Core stage within three days, and the war between the two realms was imminent.