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

On the eastern border, yellow sand swirled, winds howled, and the air was thick with the stench of blood and a faint, malevolent aura of demons. Soldiers of the two-realm legions were busily setting up defensive fortifications; tanks and rocket launchers stood in neat rows, their guns pointed westward. Cultivators and spirit race tribes joined forces, laying down layers upon layers of cultivation arrays, the power of spiritual energy intertwined with modern technology to form an impregnable defensive barrier. Meanwhile, demonic sect disciples lay in ambush in the border mountains, vigilantly observing the movements of the western allied forces, ready to launch a surprise attack at any moment.

Qin Yuling, clad in silver-red armor and wielding a longsword, stood atop the highest point of the fortifications, her gaze sharp as an eagle's, scanning every inch of the western border. The aura of a mid-stage Golden Core cultivator emanated from her, her expression solemn. Bloodstains from the recent subjugation of the demon beast tribe still clung to her armor, yet her heroic bearing remained undiminished. As the Queen of Ming, and the commander of the two-realm legions, she knew the weight of her responsibility—this border was the first line of defense for the Great Ming Dynasty. If it were breached, the western allied forces would advance unimpeded, Black Rock City would be in imminent danger, and the people of both realms would be plunged into misery.

"Minghou, the Western Allied Forces are still fifty miles from the border. The Nascent Soul stage demon cultivator leading them possesses an overwhelming aura. Our defensive formation may not be able to withstand their full-force attack." A legion commander stepped forward quickly, knelt on one knee, and reported solemnly. He had followed Qin Yuling for many years and experienced countless battles, but he had never seen such a powerful aura before, and a sense of fear inevitably arose in his heart.

Qin Yuling nodded slightly, her tone steady: "I understand. Immediately issue the order for all soldiers to be on high alert—cultivators should activate the defensive array to the fullest extent, the spirit race should reinforce the spiritual plant barrier, and the demonic sect disciples should continue to lie in wait, refraining from any rash actions. Venerable Su Qingyue is currently procuring heavy weapons from the city, and the Spirit Saintess is also on her way. As long as we hold out for three days, His Majesty will personally lead a large army to provide support."

"Yes!" The general responded and withdrew, immediately relaying the orders. Qin Yuling gripped her longsword tightly, secretly vowing: No matter the cost, I will defend the border, defend our dynasty, and protect Yiming and my sisters. She recalled how Huang Yiming had always stepped forward to protect her when she was besieged by enemy forces; now that Huang Yiming had ascended the throne, she would become his strongest support, safeguarding this hard-won empire for him.

Just then, a verdant figure descended from the sky, surrounded by green light—it was Ling Xi. Dressed in the long gown of a Spirit Saintess, she held a spirit plant staff and hurried anxiously to Qin Yuling's side: "Sister Yuling, I have mobilized all the Spirit Clan members to set up a spirit plant defense array at the border, but the evil energy of that Nascent Soul stage demon cultivator is too powerful. The spirit plant array can only temporarily purify some of the evil energy and cannot withstand it for long."

Qin Yuling patted Lingxi's shoulder, her voice gentle yet firm: "You've worked hard, Lingxi. Don't worry, Su Qingyue's heavy weapons will arrive soon, and Ziyao is also scouting the enemy's strength. As long as we hold our ground, we can completely crush the Western Allied Forces once Yiming arrives." Lingxi nodded, a determined glint in her eyes: "Yes, I will do everything in my power to protect the border and prevent the evil energy of the demons from harming our soldiers."

As the two were talking, a roar came from afar, and dozens of helicopters arrived, their fuselages fully loaded with heavy weapons such as tanks, rocket launchers, and armor-piercing rifles. Su Qingyue stood on the lead helicopter, dressed in a Shangzun brocade dress, exuding a capable air, and held a communicator in her hand, directing the staff to unload the weapons. After the helicopters landed, Su Qingyue quickly stepped forward, a hint of fatigue on her face, but still smiling gently: "Sister Yuling, Lingxi, I have mobilized all the available heavy weapons in the city, and also brought a lot of drones and medical supplies, enough for us to hold out for several days."

"That's great, Qingyue!" A hint of joy flashed in Qin Yuling's eyes. "With these heavy weapons, we have more confidence in resisting the Western Allied Forces." Su Qingyue nodded slightly, her tone grave: "However, we must also be careful. That Nascent Soul stage demon cultivator is incredibly powerful. Although modern heavy weapons are extremely powerful, they may not be able to harm him. I have contacted the research team in the city and asked them to expedite the development of weapons specifically designed to counter the demonic energy. I believe they will be delivered soon."

As the three were discussing defenses, a figure in dark armor rushed in—it was Zi Yao. She was covered in blood, her breathing somewhat disordered, clearly having just engaged in a fierce battle with the vanguard of the Western Allied Forces. "Sister Yu Ling, Qing Yue, Ling Xi, the vanguard of the Western Allied Forces has arrived ten miles from the border. Their leader was a late-stage Golden Core demon cultivator, whom I killed. But I discovered that the Western Allied Forces not only include demon cultivators and disciples from western sects, but also many demonic beasts controlled by demons; their fighting strength should not be underestimated," Zi Yao said urgently, a hint of killing intent flashing in her eyes.

Qin Yuling's expression changed slightly: "Demon beasts controlled by the demon race? It seems that the Nascent Soul stage demon cultivator has mastered the secret technique of controlling demon beasts. This is undoubtedly adding insult to injury for us." Ling Xi said softly, "I can sense that the evil energy within those demon beasts is of the same origin as the evil energy within the Heavenly Evolution Sect's ancestor. Both are remnants of evil energy from the demon invasion a thousand years ago. If I can purify the evil energy within them, perhaps I can save them."

"Alright, Lingxi, I'll leave this matter to you." Qin Yuling said immediately. "Ziyao, you will lead the Demon Sect disciples to continue their infiltration and keep a close eye on the movements of the Western Allied Forces. Once you discover any unusual activity from the enemy, report it immediately. Qingyue, you will be in charge of deploying heavy weapons, arranging for the soldiers to familiarize themselves with the operation of the weapons, and preparing for battle. I will personally oversee the defensive fortifications and command the entire army in battle."

"Yes, sir!" the three women responded in unison, immediately splitting up to take action. Lingxi walked to the spirit plant defense array, holding the spirit plant staff, and activated the power of the spirit plants within her body. Green light slowly seeped into the ground, spreading towards the western allied forces, attempting to purify the evil energy within the controlled demonic beasts; Ziyao led the demonic sect disciples back into the mountains and forests, their figures disappearing like ghosts into the yellow sand; Su Qingyue walked to the heavy weapons, directing the soldiers to unload the weapons and explaining the operating methods, her face full of seriousness.

Standing atop the fortifications, Qin Yuling gazed westward, her mind filled with a myriad of thoughts. She recalled Huang Yiming's ascension to the throne, and the past when the five women fought side by side, her heart filled with determination. She knew this battle was destined to be difficult, but as long as the five women were of one mind, and the two legions worked together, and as long as Huang Yiming arrived in time, they would surely defeat the western coalition and protect their homeland.

As night fell, the wind along the border grew increasingly fierce. The fortifications were brightly lit, and the soldiers stood ready, their eyes warily fixed on the western frontier. In the distance, the western allied camp was brightly lit and exuded an eerie atmosphere, a stark contrast to the lights on the eastern border. The tension in the air grew stronger, and a major battle seemed imminent.

Just then, Lingxi's expression suddenly changed drastically. She staggered back a step, spitting out a mouthful of blood. Qin Yuling immediately rushed over to support her, her voice anxious, "Lingxi, what happened to you?" Lingxi weakly replied, "That Nascent Soul stage demon cultivator sensed the power of my spiritual plants and secretly released evil energy, severely injuring me... Moreover, I sensed that he was activating an evil artifact, preparing to forcibly break through our defensive formation!"

Qin Yuling's expression changed drastically, a flash of fury crossing her eyes. She looked up towards the west and saw a black pillar of light rising from the allied camp, exuding an overwhelming evil aura, hurtling towards the defensive array on the eastern border. The array trembled violently, its spiritual energy fluctuating chaotically, on the verge of shattering. The soldiers turned pale at the sight, filled with fear, and their morale began to plummet.

"Don't panic, everyone!" Qin Yuling shouted, unleashing the full pressure of her mid-stage Golden Core realm. "Activate the defensive formation with all your might, grip your weapons tightly! As long as we hold on, the Emperor will arrive! For the Great Ming Dynasty, for the people of both realms, we swear to fight to the death!"

Upon hearing this, the soldiers' fighting spirit rekindled, and they shouted in unison, "We will not retreat! We will not retreat!" They activated the defensive array with all their might, the power of spiritual energy and modern technology intertwining to try to resist the attack of the black pillar of light. Qin Yuling supported Lingxi, letting Su Qingyue heal her wounds, while she herself, holding a long sword, leaped up and rushed towards the black pillar of light, her spiritual energy surging, attempting to use her own strength to resist the invasion of evil energy.

The black beam of light collided with the defensive array, creating a deafening roar and sending shockwaves surging through the air. Cracks appeared in the array, and many soldiers were blasted away by the shockwaves, coughing up blood. Qin Yuling was struck by the shockwave, staggering backward and spitting out a mouthful of blood, but she still did not retreat. She once again activated the spiritual energy within her body and charged towards the black beam of light.

Just then, a familiar figure appeared from the sky, golden light piercing the clouds. The pressure of a peak early-stage Nascent Soul cultivator swept across the entire area, instantly suppressing the demonic energy. "Yu Ling, don't try to tough it out, I'm here!" Huang Yiming's voice rang out, filled with heartache and rage. He flashed, instantly appearing beside Qin Yu Ling and embracing her tightly. At the same time, he raised his hand and unleashed a golden sword aura that struck the black pillar of light, instantly shattering it. Huang Yiming had arrived ahead of time, but he noticed a strange resonance between the Nascent Soul demon's evil artifact and the system's core jade pendant.