Chapter 719: 301. Dragon-Tiger Strike, I know a little (Two-in-One Chapter)_2

The Heavenly Order Cultivators, swept into the painting along with him, were also trying to extricate themselves from the Vast Sea Map at this time.

Ye Ming had an additional Verdant Brush in his hand, abounding with Spiritual Energy and emitting a jade-like radiance.

This was another important ceremonial object he always carried, named Jade Sea.

The Verdant Brush kept sweeping across, applying layer upon layer of ink enhancements on the Vast Sea Map, causing endless changes within it, trapping and wearing down Fang Yue and the others.

Such a fine talent, yet why choose the path of a thief... Ye Ming sighed inwardly.

Although they were as incompatible as fire and ice, Ye Ming still had quite an appreciation for Fang Yue’s talent and knowledge.

This was supposed to be the next leader of the Jingxiang Fang Clan, following Fang Jingsheng. As a result, he became an enemy.

It was not only the Jingxiang Fang Clan that needed to cleanse its ranks; other large noble families also saw him as a thorn in their side.

Currently, several prominent noble families sought to mend their relationship with the Tang Imperial Court and jointly deal with the threat posed by the Heavenly Order Cultivators.

For this reason, people like Ye Ming had turned a blind eye to Fang Yue until now.

But the current situation at sea was chaotic, with Spiritual Energy in disarray due to multiple sacrifices acting in concert, making things complicated.

While Fang Yue and his companions had trouble contacting the outside world, it was equally difficult for others to track their movements. Now, he found himself isolated.

For Ye Ming, if there was no opportunity, then so be it. However, with such a prime chance, he certainly wouldn’t let it slip by.

If he was to make a move, Ye Ming didn’t plan to just teach the other party a lesson; he was bent on burying this young man in the vast sea.

With Fang Yue’s exceptional talent and strength, even with Ye Ming’s cultivation at the Second Layer of the Eighth Heavenly Layer, he had no absolute assurance of capturing Fang Yue, who was at the Seventh Layer of Heaven Realm.

Even if Fang Yue couldn’t win, he still stood a chance to escape.

If word of this event spread, it would undoubtedly be greatly detrimental to both Ye Ming and the Qingzhou Ye Clan.

Fortunately, Fang Yue had first encountered the Heavenly Order Cultivators, and a fierce battle ensued between them.

Then, Ye Ming quietly approached, seized the opportune moment to strike suddenly, and successfully swept Fang Yue into the painting. With that success, escape would be difficult.

Fang Yue was a Confucian Chanting Sect disciple, adept in manipulating the Global Spiritual Qi through his profound literary meaning.

Outside the painting, the Spiritual Energy of the four directions moved at his will.

Once inside the Vast Sea Map, his communication with the spiritual energy of heaven and earth was effectively severed by the map, leaving him bound and restrained in every aspect.

Ye Ming then proceeded to continuously accumulate his own literary intent and artistic conception, merging them with the Vast Sea Map to slowly wear Fang Yue down.

Even if Fang Yue inside the painting was truly a tough nut to crack, Ye Ming was confident he could wear him down; it was merely a matter of time.

...No, a long night is fraught with dreams; I must strive for a swift and decisive battle.

Ye Ming’s expression showed no triumph; on the contrary, it was solemn and serious.

Lei Jun was watching this scene from the sidelines.

Although he had few dealings with Ye Ming, he was no stranger to him.

During the disappearance of Lin Che of the Jiangzhou Lin Clan, it was Ye Ming from Qingzhou who entered Jiangzhou and helped stabilize the situation for the Lin Clan at that time.

Xinzhou’s Dragon Tiger Mountain and the Jiangzhou Lin Clan were constantly at odds, so those from Dragon Tiger Mountain were naturally extremely familiar with Ye Ming.

Later, with the Four Surnames and Six Esteemed Clans showing signs of forming an alliance, even though the Qingzhou Ye Clan didn’t clash directly with the Longhu Mountain Celestial Master Mansion, Lei Jun hadn’t forgotten about them.

Now, coming across Ye Ming’s "good deeds," Lei Jun wouldn’t miss the opportunity.

Moreover, although he wasn’t particularly close to Fang Yue, he admired this young scholar who looked older than him but was actually a few years younger.

Previously, when Master Lei had been "sealed," Fang Yue had also shown great concern for Taoist Master Chu, Chu Kun.

Although Lei Jun and Chu Kun knew that since Lei Jun himself had already emerged and was right beside them, Chu Kun wouldn’t actually be in danger, Fang Yue was unaware of this fact.

So now that Fang Yue was in trouble, Lei Jun didn’t mind lending a hand.

However, seeing that Fang Yue could hold on for a short time, Lei Jun didn’t act immediately, choosing instead to observe the surrounding environment more closely.

Moments later, Lei Jun’s gaze flickered slightly, and he glanced back in the direction from which he had come. In the distance, someone was approaching.

Ye Ming, who noticed a bit later than Lei Jun, continued to splash ink with his Verdant Brush but also looked up towards the northwest.

The figure of the approaching person gradually became clear, revealing a middle-aged scholar around forty years old.

The man looked unfamiliar to Lei Jun, but after a moment of recollection, he surmised that this person was also likely from the Qingzhou Ye Clan.

The middle-aged scholar hurried over with an air of urgency, looking around as he traveled, all the while writing and drawing on scrolls in the hope of establishing contact with someone.

Ye Ming knew his kinsman was looking for him.

However, because Ye Ming was currently concealing his presence with his literary arts and painting, the other party had difficulty finding him.

Ye Ming didn’t reveal himself directly, opting to use the Seeing the Words as if Seeing the Person Technique to communicate with the other party.

The middle-aged scholar was overjoyed and then brought Ye Ming an unexpected piece of news.

"Lei Jun of the Celestial Master Mansion is currently trapped?" Ye Ming asked anxiously.

The middle-aged scholar had just passed by the sacrifice site set up by Lei Jun, Fang Yue, and others. He was also aware that Lei Jun had been temporarily sealed for disrupting the Heavenly Order Cultivators’ sacrifice.

Master Faming of Tianlong Temple and others were present. However, the middle-aged scholar’s own cultivation was insufficient to trigger the sealing effects of the sacrifice. Therefore, he verbally offered to find help and then took his leave.

After departing, the middle-aged scholar began trying to contact Ye Ming, Ye Yao, and others to inform them of this news.

Ye Ming gazed towards the northwest, his expression unchanged. He told the other party that he himself would handle the matter as he saw fit, and ordered the man to find an opportunity to convey the message to the Clan Chief, Ye Yan.

After ending the communication, Ye Ming stared towards the northwest, silent for a long time.

Although his kinsman could not detect him, Ye Ming’s actions and expressions were all clearly visible to Lei Jun.