"Two Hongjuns?" Jin Peng asked in surprise.
"They're both fake. They're only trying to obtain Purple Cloud Palace. Whoever obtains Purple Cloud Palace will gain Hongjun's power. Southern Jambudvipa Continent is currently in chaos." Kong Xuan spoke indifferently.
"Impersonating Hongjun? You can obtain Purple Cloud Palace just by impersonating Hongjun?" Jin Peng looked utterly disbelieving.
"Purple Cloud Palace—do you think it's merely a dead object?" Kong Xuan shook his head.
"What do you mean?"
"Purple Cloud Palace should have developed a spirit. Rather than search for a needle in a haystack, it's better to sit back and wait for Purple Cloud Palace to come find us!" Kong Xuan explained.
"There's... there's actually such a thing?" Jin Peng found it bizarre.
"Jin Peng, are you willing to return to the Kong Household with me now?" Kong Xuan said solemnly.
"This...!" Jin Peng glanced at Zhong Shan.
Zhong Shan gave no indication either way. In the end, Jin Peng shook his head and said, "If nothing major happens, I'll head to the Kong Household after this battle in Eastern Jambudvipa is over."
Kong Xuan gave Jin Peng a deep look, then finally sighed softly. "Since that's the case, forget it. Take care of yourself!"
With that, Kong Xuan seemed ready to leave.
"Brother!" Jin Peng suddenly called out.
Jin Peng felt bitter as well. He had not failed to see the intent behind Kong Xuan's invitation. His brother wanted him to break away from Great Zheng and establish a new stance. Yet Jin Peng had still held back.
Setting aside that oath, Jin Peng had already developed a sense of belonging to Great Zheng from the bottom of his heart. Giving up Great Zheng was something he could no longer do.
Hearing Jin Peng call out to him, Kong Xuan turned around.