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

Inside the secret chamber, the pale golden light grew stronger, enveloping Huang Yiming. Warm spiritual energy flowed into his body like a stream through his pores, coursing through his limbs and bones. The power of the activated fragments of his spiritual root continuously transformed his meridians and bones, and his originally mortal body was gradually imbued with spiritual energy, radiating a faint spiritual glow.

Huang Yiming closed his eyes tightly, focusing his entire being on the circulation of spiritual energy, guiding it through his body according to the basic body-refining techniques. Initially, the circulation was very sluggish, and his meridians throbbed with pain, but he gritted his teeth and persevered without flinching. He knew that this was the first step on the path of cultivation, and he had to hold on to it firmly.

[Ding! Pseudo-spiritual root successfully activated! Host physique compatibility detected, spiritual energy affinity increased, current realm: peak mortal (half-step Qi Refining stage)] The system's notification sound rang out clearly. Huang Yiming felt his whole body lighten, the swelling pain disappeared instantly, and was replaced by boundless power. His aura surged, and a pressure far exceeding the previous one slowly spread out.

He slowly opened his eyes, a golden light flashing in them before returning to normal. Looking down at his hands, he could clearly feel the spiritual energy flowing through his body. His strength was several times greater than before, and his five senses had become incredibly sharp. He could even hear the sound of the wind rustling through the grass outside the courtyard.

"Is this the power of cultivation?" Huang Yiming clenched his fist, feeling the surging power within him, his heart filled with ecstasy. From a down-on-his-luck youth who failed the college entrance exam, to the awakening of the dual transmigration system, and now stepping into the threshold of cultivation, his path to success has finally taken a crucial step.

[Ding! Congratulations, host, on officially embarking on the path of cultivation! Reward: Basic spell [Spiritual Qi Shield] x1, cultivation speed increased by 20%]

Huang Yiming was overjoyed and immediately began to study the [Spiritual Qi Shield] spell, mastering its essence in a short time. With a wave of his hand, a pale white spiritual qi barrier instantly enveloped his entire body, incredibly hard, capable of withstanding even some of a cultivator's spells. Possessing both firearms and cultivation strength, he felt even more confident.

Outside the secret room, Yang Xiu and Qin Yuling sensed the surge of energy inside and stopped, their faces filled with surprise.

"Young Master's aura has become so much stronger!" Yang Xiu's face was full of excitement. She clasped her hands together, secretly happy for Huang Yiming. She could feel that Young Master had become even more powerful, and she no longer needed to fear the bad guys from the Black Stone Sect.

Qin Yuling stood at the courtyard gate, her usually cold eyes filled with shock. She could clearly sense that Huang Yiming's aura had transformed from mortal to spiritual, clearly indicating that he had entered the realm of cultivation! To go from a mortal to a cultivator in just one night—this talent was simply astonishing. She became even more certain that Huang Yiming was definitely a successor of a hidden sect.

A moment later, the door to the secret chamber slowly opened, and Huang Yiming stepped out, dressed in pristine white robes, surrounded by spiritual energy. His demeanor had undergone a dramatic transformation. He had previously been a cold and aloof mortal, but now possessed the ethereal grace of a cultivator, with deep, penetrating eyes and a powerful aura that made it difficult for others to look him directly in the eye.

"Young Master!" Yang Xiu rushed forward, grabbed his hand, her eyes filled with admiration, "You've become so amazing!"

"Congratulations on embarking on the path of cultivation, sir." Qin Yuling stepped forward, bowed slightly to Huang Yiming, and said with admiration, "With you here, sir, the Black Stone Sect is nothing to fear."

Huang Yiming smiled faintly, his tone calm: "It was just a lucky breakthrough. It's enough to deal with the Black Stone Sect." He looked up at the horizon, the rising sun slowly casting golden light across Qin Family Fortress. A new day had arrived, which also meant that a great battle was about to begin.

Just then, Qin Hu rushed in, his face pale, and shouted, "Mr. Huang, sister, something terrible has happened! The Black Stone Sect has arrived! More than fifty people have surrounded the entire Qin Family Fortress! The sect leader is personally leading the troops, shouting and cursing outside the city gate, telling you to go out and face your death!"

Huang Yiming's eyes turned cold, and his spiritual energy instantly receded, replaced by a chilling killing intent. He patted Yang Xiu's shoulder, his tone firm: "Xiuxiu, don't be afraid, come with me." With that, he strode out of the courtyard, his posture upright and his steps steady. Yang Xiu followed closely behind, and Qin Yuling drew her sword and followed closely behind. The three of them headed towards the city gate together. Upon seeing Huang Yiming, the Qin family guards along the way instantly calmed their panicked minds, picked up their weapons, and followed behind him, their morale soaring.

[Beep! A formidable enemy has been detected. Host's aura is at its peak, and preparations are complete! The final battle has begun. Win this battle, and Volume One will conclude successfully, unlocking more system privileges.] The system notification sound was filled with excitement.

Huang Yiming climbed the city wall and looked out. Outside the city, a dark mass of people surrounded Qin Family Fortress—disciples of the Black Stone Sect, dressed in gray robes and wielding weapons, had completely surrounded it. The middle-aged man at the head of the group had a sinister face and his body was surging with spiritual energy. He was none other than the Black Stone Sect Master, who was at the seventh level of the Qi Refining stage. His eyes were fixed on Huang Yiming, revealing his killing intent.

"Huang Yiming, you brat, come out and face your death! Hand over the treasure, and I'll spare your life!" The Black Stone Sect Master roared, his voice carrying spiritual energy that echoed throughout the entire Qin Family Fortress, making everyone's eardrums ache.

Huang Yiming stood atop the city wall, looking down at the Black Stone Sect Master with icy eyes and a cold smile playing on his lips. He raised his hand to the pistol at his waist, and spiritual energy slowly surged around him; an ultimate battle was about to erupt.

The morning breeze ruffled his white robes, the spiritual energy mingling with the chilling aura of his firearms, creating a unique oppressive force that subtly suppressed the Black Stone Sect Master's seventh-level Qi Refining aura. Huang Yiming lightly tapped the gun barrel with his fingertips, silently reciting the system panel data: pseudo-spiritual root enhancement, spiritual energy shield protection, fully equipped firearms ready to deploy, victory assured. He glanced at Yang Xiu beside him; the girl's eyes were firm and fearless; Qin Yuling's hand gripping her sword was as steady as a mountain; the Qin family guards stood in formation, ready to deploy—the previously disadvantageous situation had been completely reversed by him alone. Seeing this, the Black Stone Sect Master frowned, a strange unease rising in his heart, yet he still arrogantly boasted, relying on his cultivation, unaware that he had already stepped into Huang Yiming's inescapable trap.