Five days later, the Study of Emperor Xue Ye in the Heaven Dou Empire's imperial palace.
After hearing Elder Mo and the others' report, Emperor Xue Ye slammed his hand onto the desk with a bang and roared, "Do they really think my Heaven Dou Empire is so easy to bully? This is already the second time, the second time! Someone is always targeting my precious daughter. They just can't stand seeing my Heaven Dou Empire prosper, can they?!"
The thunderous fury of an emperor was not so easily borne. Even Elder Mo and the other three, all Soul Sages, promptly fell to their knees and did not dare utter a word. After all, Princess Xue Ke had been abducted right before their eyes while under their protection. Though they could not be blamed entirely, they could not escape responsibility either.
"Please rise, my loyal ministers. I know it cannot all be blamed on you." Xue Ye spoke after calming himself slightly.
Only then did Elder Mo and the other three slowly rise to their feet, their foreheads drenched in cold sweat.
"In your opinion, which faction do that man and woman belong to?" Xue Ye asked.
Elder Mo stepped forward and said, "In this old minister's view, the only forces in the world capable of dispatching Titled Douluo to abduct a princess of the Heaven Dou Empire are the Upper Three Sects and Spirit Hall."
Xue Ye nodded in agreement, then continued, "Then which of them does Elder Mo believe was responsible?"
"This old minister believes the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect can be ruled out first. The Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect possesses only two Titled Douluo, Sword and Bone, and it has always maintained good relations with the imperial family. They have no reason to abduct Her