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

Spiritual energy surged above Blackrock City, and countless golden rays pierced the sky. The legions of both realms stood in perfect formation, their armor gleaming in the sun, their imposing presence awe-inspiring. All the sect leaders of the subjugated sects and the chieftains of the demon beast tribes in the eastern part of the Azure Netherworld, dressed in court robes, stood respectfully on both sides of the plaza, none daring to show the slightest negligence—today was the grand ceremony for Huang Yiming's ascension to the throne and the establishment of the Great Ming Dynasty, a milestone in the unification of the eastern part of the Azure Netherworld from division, and the pinnacle moment for an ordinary youth to rise against all odds in the fantasy world.

Huang Yiming wore a golden dragon robe embroidered with a five-clawed golden dragon, a jade belt around his waist, and held the Dragon Spirit Sword. The aura of a peak early Nascent Soul cultivator was faintly visible around him, exuding both supreme majesty and youthful spirit. He walked up the high platform step by step, followed closely by five women, each dressed in their respective investiture attire, graceful and elegant: Qin Yuling wore a silver-red queen's court dress, holding a long sword, her expression was dashing, her mid-stage Golden Core aura was restrained, revealing a murderous aura; Yang Xiu wore a light pink concubine's dress, her eyebrows and eyes were gentle, she held the jade seal in her hands, her body was surrounded by gentle spiritual energy, revealing a gentle and dignified demeanor; Su Qingyue wore a light blue Shangzun brocade dress, holding a jade abacus, her temperament was capable, her eyes concealed a strategic brilliance; Ling Xi wore an emerald green Spirit Saintess dress, her body was surrounded by green light, her fingertips were condensed with the aura of spiritual plants, revealing a holy and lively spirit; Zi Yao wore a black demon lord's outfit, a soft sword was slung across her waist, her demonic energy was restrained, but it could not hide her cold and domineering aura.

On the high platform, Huang Yiming turned around, his gaze sweeping across the entire arena. His voice, amplified by the system, resounded throughout Black Rock City, clear, powerful, and deeply moving: "Once upon a time, I was an ordinary youth who failed the college entrance exam. By the mercy of the [Interdimensional Communication System], I redeemed Consort Shu with bread, used modern resources to break through the mystical predicament, met five beauties, gathered heroes from all over the world, thwarted the schemes of Black Stone and Azure Cloud, destroyed the stubborn rebellious Heavenly Evolution and Danxia, ​​subdued the demon beast tribes, integrated the forces of the two realms, and finally unified the eastern part of the Azure Netherworld!"

As the words fell, the entire audience knelt and shouted in unison, "Long live the Emperor! Long live the Supreme Lord! Long live the Lord of All Nations!" The roar was deafening, echoing throughout the heavens and earth, even causing the spiritual energy in the air to tremble. This shout was an expression of awe, submission, and the highest praise for Huang Yiming's path to triumph—who could have imagined that the mortal youth who was ridiculed years ago would now be able to conquer all sects and ascend to the position of the Supreme Being in the Mystic Realm?

Huang Yiming raised his hand to signal everyone to be quiet, his tone firm: "Today, I officially establish the Great Ming Dynasty, proclaim myself the Supreme Ruler of the Mystic Realms, and promote a system that integrates technology and cultivation, so that the opportunities of the two realms may benefit all people! I hereby appoint five women as Empress: Qin Yuling as Empress, to jointly govern the court with me and command the legions of both realms; Yang Xiu as Consort, to manage the inner palace affairs and coordinate logistics and people's livelihood; Su Qingyue as Merchant Lord, to oversee commerce in both realms and expand trade; Ling Xi as Holy Maiden of the Spirits, to command the Spirit Clan, cultivate spiritual plants, and improve spiritual veins; and Zi Yao as Demon Lord, to command the disciples of the Demon Sect, protect the dynasty's territory, and eliminate evil!"

The five women bowed in unison, their voices clear and unified: "Your Majesty (Consort, Merchant Lord, Spirit Saintess, and Demon Lord) accept the decree and pledge our loyalty to assist Your Majesty, to protect the two realms together, and to never abandon you!" Their tone was filled with honor, determination, and the deep affection born of years of companionship. From the arduous beginnings of Yiming Village to the trials and tribulations of the Trade Alliance, and now to the establishment of the dynasty, they have always followed Huang Yiming, fighting alongside him, witnessing his triumphant comebacks, and their bond has become ingrained in their very being, a bond that transcends life and death.

Just then, a scout, covered in blood, broke through the guard line and staggered to his knees below the platform, his face deathly pale. His voice was urgent: "Your Majesty! Something terrible has happened! The western sects of the Azure Netherworld, in alliance with demonic cultivators, have formed a western coalition of 15,000 men. They have arrived on the outskirts of the eastern border, burning villages and slaughtering cultivators. Their leader is a Nascent Soul stage demonic cultivator, incredibly powerful, and he possesses the fifth fragment of the Ancient Transcendental Space!"

The entire arena erupted in uproar, the previously joyous and peaceful atmosphere instantly replaced by a somber one. The sect leaders' expressions changed drastically, their eyes filled with fear—Nascent Soul stage demon cultivators were a force they had never encountered before, not to mention that the enemy had allied with the western sects, possessing formidable military strength and ancient time-travel fragments. If they were to breach the eastern border, everyone would become slaves of the demon race.

Huang Yiming's smile vanished instantly, his aura as a peak early-stage Nascent Soul cultivator fully unleashed. The Dragon Spirit Sword trembled slightly, emitting a clear sword cry, and a cold killing intent flashed in his eyes: "Remnants of the Demon Clan, rebels of the Western Sect, how dare you provoke me on the day of my ascension to the throne! You're courting death!" He turned to the five women, his tone calm and methodical as he issued his orders: "Empress Qin Yuling, immediately integrate the elite forces of the two realms, equip them with modern heavy weapons and mystical magical artifacts, and deploy them to the eastern border; Consort Yang Xiu, remain in Black Rock City to manage internal affairs, allocate provisions, elixirs, and medical supplies to ensure the stability of the rear; Merchant Lord Su Qingyue, immediately transport tanks, rocket launchers, drones, and other heavy weapons from the city to support the border; Spirit Saintess Ling Xi, mobilize the Spirit Clan to set up a spiritual plant defense array on the border to purify the evil energy of the Demon Clan; Demon Lord Zi Yao, lead the elite forces of the Demon Sect as the vanguard to scout the strength of the allied forces and contain the main enemy force!"

"As you command!" the five women replied in unison, and then went their separate ways. Qin Yuling turned and leaped down from the high platform to summon the legion generals to deploy defenses; Yang Xiu hurried to the Imperial Palace's Internal Affairs Hall to begin coordinating logistical supplies; Su Qingyue took out her system communicator and contacted the city headquarters to expedite the allocation of heavy weapons; Ling Xi flashed with green light and instantly disappeared from the square to rush to the Spirit Clan to gather her troops; Zi Yao drew her soft sword, and with a swift movement, led the Demon Sect's elite troops toward the eastern border.

Huang Yiming stood atop the high platform, his gaze fixed westward, gripping the Dragon Spirit Sword tightly in his hand, his mind churning with thoughts. The fifth fragment of the ancient time-traveling technique had finally appeared. Once he obtained it, he could collect all five fragments, triggering the system's ultimate upgrade and unlocking the complete interdimensional travel function. However, the western allied forces were coming with overwhelming force, the combat strength of the Nascent Soul stage demon cultivators was still unclear, and the enemy was clearly well-prepared. This battle was destined to be a fierce one.

He recalled the events of the first eight volumes: from the bewilderment upon awakening the system, to the unwavering resolve to redeem Yang Xiu, to the serendipitous encounters with Qin Yuling, Su Qingyue, Ling Xi, and Zi Yao, the maneuvering and scheming against the Black Stone Sect and the Azure Cloud Sect, the life-or-death struggle against the Heavenly Evolution Sect, the slaying of the half-human, half-demon Heavenly Evolution Sect patriarch, the subjugation of the demon beast tribe, and the unraveling of the secrets of the ancient ruins… Every step was fraught with hardship and danger, and every time he turned the tide in the face of adversity. Now, he was the Supreme Lord of the Mystic Realm, backed by forces from two realms, accompanied by five women, and empowered by dragon clan techniques and four fragments of time travel. Even against a Nascent Soul stage demon cultivator, he had the strength to fight.

"By imperial decree, the entire army is on high alert. Three days from now, I will personally lead the army to the eastern border to confront the western coalition, seize the fifth ancient time-travel fragment, slay the Nascent Soul demons, protect the territory of my Great Ming Dynasty, and protect the people of both realms!" Huang Yiming's voice once again resounded throughout the entire area, his tone firm and filled with unquestionable authority.

"By the Emperor's decree! We swear to follow the Emperor to the death, slay the rebels, and protect our land!" The two legions shouted in unison, their voices once again shaking the heavens, their eyes filled with determination and fighting spirit. They had followed Huang Yiming from weakness to strength, from despair to glory, and had long regarded Huang Yiming as their faith. No matter how powerful the enemy, they would follow him to the death and never retreat.

Huang Yiming raised his hand, stroking the mysterious jade pendant and the four ancient time-traveling fragments in his arms. The pendant and fragments were slightly warm, radiating a strong resonance, seemingly echoing the fifth fragment in the western direction. He could feel the system's energy surging, as if it were about to break through its bottleneck and unlock new functions at any moment. Yet, he also felt a vague unease. The aura of that Nascent Soul stage demon cultivator was of the same origin as the demon mark within the Heavenly Evolution Sect's ancestor, and his combat power far surpassed that of the ancestor. Perhaps a more powerful demonic force was hidden behind him, or even connected to the evil forces in the myriad realms.

As the sun set, golden light bathed the Blackrock City square, illuminating Huang Yiming's tall figure and the orderly ranks of the two world legions. The joy of the coronation ceremony had barely faded when the flames of war quietly ignited in the Western Territory. A great battle concerning the survival of the Great Ming Dynasty, the safety of both worlds, and the opportunity to traverse countless realms was about to begin. Unbeknownst to Huang Yiming, the Nascent Soul stage demon cultivator possessed not only the fifth fragment of the traversal technique but also a shocking secret about the system's origins and the five women's true identities, waiting to be uncovered. The Nascent Soul demon clan harbored a shocking secret concerning the system's origins and the five women's true identities.