[{"data":1,"prerenderedAt":-1},["ShallowReactive",2],{"origin-investing-in-the-reborn-empress-she-actually-cal":3,"chapter-investing-in-the-reborn-empress-she-actually-cal-investing-in-the-reborn-empress-she-actually-cal-chapter-28":6},{"origin":4,"title":5},"english","Investing in the Reborn Empress, She Actually Calls Me ‘Husband’",{"chapter":7,"nextChapterSlug":20,"prevChapterSlug":21,"totalChapters":22,"novelImage":23},{"id":8,"novel_id":9,"title":10,"slug":11,"index":12,"content":13,"wordcount":14,"created_at":15,"updated_at":16,"volume":17,"translator":18,"content_hash":19},596551,846,"Chapter 28: Pernicious Meteor Hammer","investing-in-the-reborn-empress-she-actually-cal-chapter-28",28,"\u003Cp>Little Li remained completely unaware that someone had set their sights on him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Divine Edge Cave, fourth level.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The sharp, murderous aura of weapons swirled in the air, howling winds roaring through the cavern like ghostly wails.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Anyone whose flesh had not been tempered, or who lacked special techniques, would likely have their bones dissolved and flesh scattered by the razor-sharp winds in an instant.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yet the young man's body stood unshaken.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Through the tattered remains of his clothing, glimpses of skin faintly shimmered with a treasure-like glow.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Exhale...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Inhale...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Li Mo's body was in the midst of a breakthrough, akin to a weapon being honed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Most disciples of the Qingyuan Sect wielded ordinary weapons.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Only a select few inner disciples possessed a \"sharp weapon\"—some acquired from the Divine Edge Cave, others purchased elsewhere.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And now, Li Mo's flesh was approaching the level of a sharp weapon.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Suddenly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The scattered aura abruptly intensified, growing even more frigid.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The radiance on Li Mo's body grew increasingly dazzling, finally reaching its critical point.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His eyes snapped open, a fierce sharpness flashing within them. With a soft exhale—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Pfft—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A small crater exploded into the opposite cave wall.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A single breath, sharp as an arrow.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If it struck someone at the initial stage of Qi and Blood cultivation, it could leave them either dead or severely wounded.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Li Mo rose to his feet, indifferent to his tattered clothes. He clenched his fist, feeling the surging power within.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Picking up a piece of bluestone, he applied a slight pressure.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Silently, the stone crumbled into dust, slipping through his fingers.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"A body comparable to a sharp weapon.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Even a ninth-grade mystical beast would struggle to break my defense, let alone an eighth-grade one.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Brushing the stone dust from his palm, Li Mo examined his hand under the dim light, satisfaction swelling in his heart.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hmm, his skin tone hadn’t changed—if anything, it seemed fairer now?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Like it had been polished smooth...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Thank you.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Bowing solemnly, Li Mo paid his respects to the six mystical weapons before him, including the Scarlet Sky Sword.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hum—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A faint resonance emanated from the weapons, as if acknowledging him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then, Li Mo strode to the deepest part of the Divine Edge Cave’s fourth level.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Holding a luminous pearl in his left hand, he tapped the stone wall with his right index finger—the sound crisp, not dull.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Hollow?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Li Mo raised an eyebrow.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Under the glow of the pearl, he noticed that this section of the wall had a slightly different hue from the surrounding rock, as if it had been artificially constructed later.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After a brief pause—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Boom—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Li Mo’s fist shot forth like a dragon, unleashing the power of his eight opened meridians and his weapon-grade physique.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The sheer force blasted the wall apart, sending rubble flying.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"There really is a path!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Li Mo’s eyes lit up.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But before he could celebrate—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A gale roared toward him, as if countless arrows were firing at his face. The overwhelming, weaponized sharpness seemed to solidify into tangible form!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Li Mo: \"!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Alarmed, he immediately activated the Extreme Weapon Slaughter Body technique at full power.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Forcing his eyes open, he saw—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A narrow passage, barely wide enough for one person, with faint red and blue light emanating from the other end.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Inside a cavern the size of a basketball court, two pools lay side by side.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>One seethed like molten lava, the other radiated bone-chilling frost, their waters flowing outward.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At the point where the two pools converged—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A pitch-black hammer stood inverted, silently diverting the mingling fire and ice.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Boom—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Though it was just a hammer trembling—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The impact felt earth-shattering, shaking the entire Divine Weapon Peak.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A single glance made Li Mo’s mind explode with visions.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In a daze—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He saw a burly, bearded man wielding the hammer, striking a sword blank on an anvil, sparks flying in all directions.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Scarlet Sky Sword?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Frost Sky Sword?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Had both these mystical weapons been forged by this hammer?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The thought had barely formed when the scene shifted again.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Now the hammer, still in the bearded man’s grip, smashed into the skull of a dragon-like beast the size of a small mountain—its head exploding, leaving only the horns intact.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then, in the hands of other mighty warriors, the hammer crushed countless foes.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A single strike could reduce an entire mountain to dust.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Rumble—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Not good—this is an actual earthquake!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Snapping back to reality, Li Mo realized—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The tremors weren’t an illusion. The Divine Weapon Peak was truly shaking!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He sprinted for the exit.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As he ran, an inexplicable voice echoed in his mind—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Not human speech, yet he understood its meaning:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I’ll be waiting.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Was that... the hammer?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>......\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Divine Weapon Peak, Forging Hall.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hiss—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>White steam billowed as Han He removed his shirt. Despite his aged face, his upper body was a terrifying mass of sinewy muscle.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He retrieved the newly quenched weapon—a three-pronged blade with a beast-mouth design, gleaming coldly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Master, you’ve forged another named weapon.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Murong Xiao relaxed his stance, admiration shining in his eyes.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lately, he had been practicing the Cyclone Hammer technique under Han He’s guidance.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Ah, a named weapon.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"In the past, the master forgers of our Divine Weapon Peak produced many true grandmasters—ones capable of crafting mystical weapons.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Han He sipped his tea, gently stroking the newly forged trident.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You’ll reach that level one day, Master.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I’m too old. This lifetime... it’s unlikely.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Han He shook his head, then turned an expectant gaze to Murong Xiao.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"With your half-demon physique, train hard. Perhaps one day, you’ll be worthy of wielding the Rampart Calamity Starfall Hammer...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Before he could finish—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Boom—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The earth quaked, panicked shouts erupting everywhere.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Han He shot to his feet, brows furrowed deeply.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As if struck by realization, he vanished in a blur—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Appearing at the entrance of the Divine Edge Cave in an instant.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Earthquake!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Run! Get out now!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Those still inside fled for their lives, as if regretting not being born with extra legs.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Li Mo emerged among them—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Clothes in tatters, looking like a wild man.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Murong Xiao rushed over, eyeing his ragged state with concern.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Brother Li, what happened to you...?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Ah, just tore my clothes while training.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Li Mo replied casually, though his heart pounded uneasily.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>There was no doubt—today’s commotion was his doing.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"The elders are gathering. What’s going on?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Murong Xiao suddenly remarked.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Following his gaze, Li Mo saw nine figures now standing at the cave entrance.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Even my master is here.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Li Mo grasped the severity of the situation.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The disturbance in the Divine Edge Cave must have been caused by that hammer.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Just what tier of weapon was it?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Brother Li, want to come change clothes with me?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Yeah, good idea.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>......\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After the two left, at the Divine Edge Cave entrance—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Han He, could it be...?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Qian Bufan ventured cautiously.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Han He nodded grimly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Indeed. The Rampart Calamity Starfall Hammer.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You don’t look like you’ve become a grandmaster. What triggered it?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A middle-aged man who bore a striking resemblance to Yin Huacheng spoke up—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yin Huaxuan, master of the Rare Beast Peak.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Shang Wu, eyes half-lidded, chuckled:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Old relics have tempers too, don’t they?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The other eight immediately glared at her.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Han He snorted coldly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Shang Wu, do not disrespect our Divine Weapon Peak’s ancestral treasure.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The reason why the Divine Edge Peak bears such a name is, naturally, because it possesses a true divine weapon.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Pangu's Starfall Hammer.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Even before the Qingyuan Sect was established, it had already existed within the Divine Edge Cave.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Later, only when successive generations of Divine Edge Peak elders reached the level of Grand Artificers and sought to forge profound artifacts would they \"invite\" it out.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They merely used it—never truly wielded it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This matter was known only to the Sect Master and the respective peak elders.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Enough talk. Why don’t we go down and take a look?\" Xue Jing stroked his long beard as he spoke.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The elders exchanged glances before nodding in agreement.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The journey passed in silence.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Before long, they arrived at the fourth level of the Divine Edge Cave—the place where profound artifacts were stored.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>When they saw the gaping hole, their pupils constricted in shock.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"This hole... seems to have been blasted open by sheer brute force?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"There are no traces of internal energy or martial intent.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Who did this?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The elders looked at one another, confusion evident in their eyes.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Clearly, none of them had been the one to open this passage.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Just as they were puzzling over it, they noticed Han He's expression had turned strange.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Following his gaze, they too looked toward the deepest part of the Divine Edge Cave, where ice and fire converged.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Shang Wu raised an eyebrow and said with a smirk,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Han He, it seems that ancient hammer has acknowledged a master.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Everyone: \"!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The realization struck them like a thunderbolt, and they couldn’t help but suck in a sharp breath.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A divine weapon...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Han He’s face twitched uncontrollably as he stood frozen in place, as if his soul had left his body.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Acknowledged a master? Who?\" Qian Bufan struggled to steady his voice.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>No one answered.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"How intriguing. To have the divine weapon acknowledge a master, yet leave it behind here...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yin Huaxuan’s eyes gleamed with speculation.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Surely it couldn’t be because they couldn’t lift it?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Impossible. Absolutely impossible. A divine weapon would never acknowledge someone who couldn’t even wield it as their master.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Han He trembled uncontrollably, his voice hoarse.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>For a moment, silence fell over the group.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After a long pause, Han He was the first to speak again.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I will investigate this matter. If I uncover any leads, I will report to the Sect Master and convene a discussion with the elders of all peaks.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Should we seal this hole?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Hmm, after the sect trials, newly promoted true disciples and inner disciples will come to the Divine Edge Cave to select their weapons.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I don’t think it’s necessary.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"True. New disciples likely won’t make it this far anyway.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After a brief discussion, the elders of the various peaks began filing out of the Divine Edge Cave.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Only Han He remained, standing motionless as the interplay of ice and fire cast his shadow against the wall.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After a long while, his expression turned desolate, and he let out a melancholic sigh.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"So... you were unwilling to remain just a forging hammer, were you?\"\u003C\u002Fp>",1744,"2026-05-30T17:18:59.992Z","2026-06-01T04:31:46.286Z",1,"novelbin.me","e75c77291f5d79f845cb592b4950d975e1a35e437c70818c84c5441ce794c562","investing-in-the-reborn-empress-she-actually-cal-chapter-29","investing-in-the-reborn-empress-she-actually-cal-chapter-27",737,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Finvesting-in-the-reborn-empress-she-actually-cal-cover.jpg"]