Struggle of power between Kin-lung and the Empress Dowager becomes more conspicuous. The Empress arrests Chiu-san and has her executed. She then orders her dead body to be exposed at the front door of the Palace, in order to arouse the anger and distrust of the Clan towards Kin-lung. On: the other hand, Kin-lung secretly orders Cheung, who escapes from the lost city to assassinate the Empress Dowager. Cheung fails. In great anger, the Empress Dowager orders Kin-lung to give up his military. power, and at the same time, to eradicate the Red Flower Clan.