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

Following the uproar of the investiture ceremony, both realms entered a tense state of preparation for war. The five women each performed their duties, methodically advancing the defense work. Qin Yuling trained the legions of both realms day and night; Zi Yao purged the traitors of the Demon Sect and guarded against internal spies; Su Qingyue allocated resources between the two realms and stockpiled war supplies; Ling Xi guarded the spiritual veins and monitored fluctuations in spiritual energy; Yang Xiu managed internal affairs, comforted the people, and treated the wounded. Huang Yiming, on the other hand, consolidated his own cultivation while planning strategies to resist the invasion of the Hongmeng Realm. At the same time, he also wanted to take advantage of the lull in preparations to bring the five women back to the place where they first met, relive the past, and make up for the regrets of the first nine volumes of the war.

This is both a heartwarming return to the five women and a reflection on his own path to success, connecting the core plot of the previous nine volumes, making the characters' emotions more complete, allowing readers to relive those classic moments, while also planting new suspense, and balancing the emotional storyline with exciting moments.

The first stop is Black Wind Ridge—the place where Huang Yiming and Yang Xiu first met, and the starting point of his journey to success. In the first volume, Huang Yiming failed his college entrance exams and was penniless. He accidentally encountered Yang Xiu, who was being sold by human traffickers, at Black Wind Ridge. He redeemed her with a loaf of bread, and from then on, Yang Xiu stayed by his side, quietly managing his household affairs, never abandoning him. Today, Black Wind Ridge is no longer the place rife with bandits and suffering people it once was. After the merging of the two realms, schools and hospitals have been built, cultivators are dedicated to their practice, and the people live in peace and prosperity—a scene of great prosperity, a stark contrast to its former desolation, highlighting the exhilarating feeling of a triumphant comeback.

Huang Yiming held Yang Xiu's hand as they strolled along the mountain path of Black Wind Ridge. Looking at the scene before them, his eyes were filled with emotion: "Yang Xiu, do you remember back then? I failed my college entrance exam, awakened the system not long ago, and had nothing. I met you in Black Wind Ridge, and with a piece of bread, I redeemed your life. At that time, I made up my mind that I would treat you well, so that you would never suffer injustice or be bullied again. Now, I have done it."

Yang Xiu leaned on Huang Yiming's shoulder, tears welling in her eyes, her voice gentle yet firm: "Yiming, I remember, I've always remembered. Back then, I thought I'd be sold into slavery for the rest of my life, with no hope of ever getting out. You saved me, gave me a new life, gave me warmth. Over the years, watching you grow from an ordinary boy into a supreme being of two realms, watching you slay powerful enemies, quell rebellions, and merge the two realms, I've been truly happy. No matter what your identity is, no matter how many dangers lie ahead, I will always be with you, never leaving you."

Just then, a chilling aura suddenly shattered the tranquility. Several people dressed in black emerged from the forest, blocking their path, their bodies radiating an evil aura. These people were the remnants of the slave traders who had sold Yang Xiu years ago. After Huang Yiming redeemed Yang Xiu, he slaughtered most of the slave traders, but a few managed to escape and hide deep within Black Wind Ridge. Upon learning that Huang Yiming had become a Supreme Being of the Dual Realms and had returned to Black Wind Ridge with Yang Xiu, they plotted to ambush him, seize his treasures, and avenge themselves.

"Huang Yiming, I never thought you'd dare come to Black Wind Ridge again!" The leader of the human slave gang spoke arrogantly, his eyes filled with greed and murderous intent. "Back then, you ruined our plans and killed our brothers. Today, we will avenge our brothers, seize your treasures, and kill you and this bastard, so you can taste what it's like to lose everything!" He had no idea of ​​Huang Yiming's current combat strength and still thought he was the weak mortal boy who had just awakened his system back then. This was the perfect opportunity to play dumb and make up for the regret of not being able to completely wipe out the human slave gang back then.

Huang Yiming sneered, his eyes flashing with murderous intent. He deliberately concealed his aura, feigning weakness, and said contemptuously, "You scum dare to be arrogant before me? Back then, you trafficked people, committed countless evils, and harmed the people. Today, I will cleanse you remnants, avenge the people of Black Wind Ridge, and completely erase the shadow of that past from Yang Xiu's life!"

Seeing this, the leader became even more smug and waved for his men to attack: "Brothers, go! Kill them, seize the treasure, and we'll rise to prominence!" Several slave traders attacked, brandishing their knives and heading straight for Huang Yiming and Yang Xiu. The knives were stained with evil energy, clearly indicating that they had committed many evil deeds over the years.

Yang Xiu instinctively hid behind Huang Yiming, but there was no fear in her eyes—she knew Huang Yiming would protect her. Huang Yiming's eyes turned cold, and he flashed forward, instantly striking. With a wave of his hand, several streams of spiritual energy shot out, accurately hitting the vital points of each slave trader, killing several on the spot. The speed was so fast that the leader was shocked, and the smugness on his face instantly froze, replaced by fear.

"You...you actually have such strength?" The leader was so frightened that he turned around and tried to run away. He never expected that the ordinary boy from back then would become so powerful that he could kill even his most powerful subordinate in an instant.

Huang Yiming flashed forward, blocking his path. He raised his hand and unleashed a burst of spiritual energy that pierced the leader's heart, killing him instantly. His eyes were filled with resentment and fear. Having cleared away the remaining foes, Yang Xiu breathed a sigh of relief, tightly grasping Huang Yiming's hand, her eyes filled with admiration: "Yiming, you're amazing! Thank you for completely erasing the shadows of that year for me." Huang Yiming gently stroked her hair, his voice soft: "From now on, no one will ever hurt you again. With me here, you can rest assured."

Afterwards, they headed to Qin Family Fortress—in Volume Two, Huang Yiming rescued Qin Family Fortress, slaying the wicked Qin family collateral branches, and formed a bond with Qin Yuling. Despite her family's objections, Qin Yuling vowed to follow Huang Yiming to the death. Now, Qin Family Fortress has become one of the top powers in both realms. The Qin family patriarch led the Qin family in a grand welcome to Huang Yiming and the five women. Those Qin family collateral branches who once looked down on Huang Yiming and mocked his mortal origins now knelt and begged for mercy, their faces full of obsequiousness—a stark contrast to their past attitude, a severe slap in the face, and a way of making up for Qin Yuling's past regret at being looked down upon by her family.

Huang Yiming accompanied Qin Yuling to a banquet for the Qin family. Qin Yuling held Huang Yiming's hand, her eyes filled with pride: "Father, elders, this is my husband, the Supreme Being of the Dual Realms, Huang Yiming! Back then, you looked down on him, mocked his mortal origins, and thought he was unworthy of me and the Qin family. Now, he has become the Supreme Being who governs the Dual Realms, protecting our Qin family and the entire Dual Realms!" The Qin family patriarch and the elders all stood up, their faces full of awe, and apologized repeatedly. Huang Yiming remained calm and composed, displaying the composure of a Supreme Being.

Afterwards, they traveled to the city—in Volume Three, Huang Yiming met Su Qingyue in the city, initiating a business war, defeating established forces like the Zhao family, and establishing a city-based cultivation system. Now, cultivation academies are flourishing throughout the city, and ordinary people can embark on the path of cultivation. Su Qingyue's business empire has already covered the entire dual world, making her the controller of dual-world commerce. Huang Yiming accompanies Su Qingyue in managing the city's business, witnessing the rise of urban cultivators. Su Qingyue, holding Huang Yiming's arm, smiles gently: "Yiming, look, this is the city we built together, the home we protected together. You promised to make the city better, and you did."

Afterwards, they traveled to the Spirit Clan's sacred land—in Volume Five, Huang Yiming rescued Ling Xi from danger there, uncovering some of the Spirit Clan's secrets. Huang Yiming accompanied Ling Xi to protect the sacred land and explore the secrets of the Dragon Clan. Pointing to the dragon patterns on the sacred land's stone tablet, Ling Xi gently said, "Yiming, I always felt that I had an inextricable connection with the Dragon Clan. Perhaps my background is related to the great war between the Dragon Clan and the Spirit Clan a thousand years ago. Every time I see these dragon patterns, I feel a deep sense of familiarity." Huang Yiming held her hand, his tone firm: "No matter what your background is, I will be with you, exploring the truth together, protecting the Spirit Clan's sacred land together, and I will never let you suffer any more injustice."

Finally, they headed to the Demon Sect's mountain gate—in Volume Six, Huang Yiming subdued Zi Yao, reorganized the Demon Sect, purged the rebels, and made the Demon Sect a force protecting the two realms. Huang Yiming accompanied Zi Yao in purging the Demon Sect rebels. Zi Yao wielded the Demon Lord's Whip, slaying the remaining rebels, her tone cold and beautiful: "My lord, with me here, I will definitely be able to reorganize the Demon Sect and make its disciples the backbone of the protection of the two realms. I will not allow any rebellion to disrupt the peace of the two realms, nor will I betray your intention to subdue me back then."

As they relived the past, the five women's bond with Huang Yiming deepened. They supported each other, their affection overflowing. Every place they met held memories, and every time they settled old scores, it showcased Huang Yiming's triumphant rise and ruthlessness, making up for many regrets from the first nine volumes. Just as they were preparing to return to the Great Ming Dynasty to continue their preparations for war, Lingxi suddenly stopped, her expression grave, her fingertips flashing with spiritual runes: "Yiming, I sense something. There's something amiss at the Spirit Clan's sacred ground. The ancient characters on the stone tablet seem to have changed. Moreover, I vaguely feel a strange power awakening within my body—warm, yet incredibly powerful."

Huang Yiming's expression hardened. He knew that Ling Xi's background must be related to the great war between the Spirit Clan and the Dragon Clan a thousand years ago, and this unfamiliar power might be the power of Ling Xi's bloodline. Just then, the system suddenly issued a notification: [Detected that Ling Xi has a mixed bloodline of the Dragon Clan and the Spirit Clan, which is about to awaken; detected that the ancient characters on the stone tablet of the Spirit Clan's sacred land record Ling Xi's background and the secrets of the great war a thousand years ago; detected that Zi Yao has the aura of the reincarnation of the Demon Sect's Holy Maiden, which is about to awaken.]

Huang Yiming's eyes were filled with shock. He hadn't expected that Ling tide was actually a hybrid of the Spirit Clan and the Dragon Clan from a thousand years ago, and that Zi Yao was the reincarnation of the Holy Maiden of the Demon Sect—this reversal of identities not only unravels the secrets of the Spirit Clan in Volume 5 and the foreshadowing of the Demon Sect in Volume 6, but also sows new suspense for the subsequent multiverse storyline. What opportunities and crises will the awakening of Ling Xi and Zi Yao's bloodlines bring? When will the Nascent Soul stage cultivators from the Hongmeng Realm arrive in the Qingming Realm? These questions become the biggest hook in this chapter, drawing the subsequent plot.