Amon returned to his routine. He cultivated while managing the First Demon Legion inside Fort Fresh Maw. A few months after returning from the visit to Fort Lion's Den, a noteworthy incident happened in the capital. One of the high-ranking military officers was assassinated.
This officer was a Spirit Stage cultivator and a staunch supporter of Prince Huang Zi. The assassinated officer was also a favored candidate rumored to follow Prince Huang Zi into the Ancient Ascension Trial. This news sent a shockwave through the country.
After the news spread, another rumor circulated. It said that Prince Huang Zi claimed the assassination was Amon's deed. There was no proof, though. Because of this, the relationship between Huang Zi's and Huang San's camps, which was already bad to begin with, became worse.
