Yun Ran raised an eyebrow, looking at the beast shadows encircling her. They were patient, slowly closing in, clearly in a hunting stance.

Just this small movement made Yun Ran realize that these beast shadows were no mere Puppets.

They obviously had their own consciousness and could communicate independently.

Yun Ran immediately chuckled; how interesting.

Previously, the Dark Master she had encountered treated all spirits and Evil Spirits with the attitude that it was better to wrongfully kill than to let them go.

Yet now, in a city almost dominated by Dark Masters, such beings still existed.

The copper mirror was also stunned by this scene, then cautiously reminded Yun Ran: [They’re tough to deal with, be careful!]

Yun Ran was wrapped in a black robe, with only a pair of eyes exposed, her demeanor steady.

These beast shadows, relying on human fear to gauge attack power, were also somewhat wary of Yun Ran, hence their confrontational stance.

Yun Ran reached out, drawing her Peach Wood Sword, eyes filled with battle intent.

Suddenly, a powerful gust of wind came from behind; Yun Ran’s head, as if it had eyes, easily dodged a lethal claw.

With a casual flick, Yun Ran gracefully twirled a sword flower, without even glancing behind, her Peach Wood Sword directly thrusting backward.

"Sst," a sound of something being pierced by Yun Ran.

Immediately, Yun Ran exerted force, cutting off the claw aimed at her with the Peach Wood Sword.

The other beast shadows watched as Yun Ran not only managed to pierce their companion but also injured it.

They were all dumbfounded.

Even more bizarre was that the beast shadow, pierced and having lost a claw, collapsed on the ground.

The claw that fell to the ground, which should have quickly returned to its body to reintegrate, showed no sign of returning.

Yun Ran, in a good mood, decided to explain the situation to them.

"Are you surprised why your wounds can’t heal after I pierced you?

Why even the severed parts can’t grow back?"

At this point, Yun Ran deliberately paused, carefully inspecting the beast shadows.

Though unable to discern their expressions, she could clearly sense their change in aura.

These beast shadows appeared unchanged.

But facing Yun Ran and her Peach Wood Sword, they were obviously intimidated.

Yun Ran was evidently pleased with this result.

She continued, "It’s because the Magic Artifact in my hand can block all regeneration!"

When Qingfeng Temple offered many Magic Artifacts to choose from, Yun Ran picked this seemingly ordinary Peach Wood Sword as her gift.

Not just because this Peach Wood Sword was once the sword left by an ancestor of Qingfeng Temple who ascended.

More importantly, because the Peach Wood Sword’s name is Broken Life!

After finishing, Yun Ran twirled another sword flower, her gaze fixed intensely on the remaining shadows, as if to say,

Who should be next?

This frightened the beast shadows, who initially saw Yun Ran as prey.

They had dared to be so arrogant because they were powerful, and the humans they hunted had never escaped.

Another reason was that regardless of how severe their injuries were, even if the attacked humans wanted to perish together,

in the end, they would always be able to reform, for they simply couldn’t die.

Now, their greatest advantage had encountered a nemesis.

No longer were they immortal beings.

"Now, who among you wants to try my sword? I promise you’ll be sliced clean!"

Beast Shadows: ...

They wished they could roar at Yun Ran: Are you a demon?

But clearly, they didn’t dare, fearing this woman might truly slice them apart heedlessly.

If she were to slice off their heads, and they couldn’t grow back, even if they weren’t dead, they might as well be.

The beast shadows glanced at Yun Ran deeply, then turned and ran without looking back.

This speed could only be matched by a Little Paperman or Er Dan.

Anyway, Yun Ran, with her flesh and blood, found it difficult to catch up.

In a blink, the previously confident beast shadows returned to the ’gemstone’ atop the Sacrificial Tower.

Yun Ran bent down, wanting to touch the severed claw on the ground.

Yet, her hand did not touch the claw but passed through it.

"Just like smoke," remarked Yun Ran, then stands up and continues swinging her Peach Wood Sword at the claw in the air.

Copper Mirror: ...

Luckily, the claw was a mere shadow, so despite being cut up like this, it gradually dissipated.

If it were a real claw, Yun Ran’s sword movements would likely have reduced it to a pulp.

This made the copper mirror shudder with relief; good thing it was sensible back then.

After being contracted by Yun Ran, it obediently behaved, never contemplating mischief.

Or else, if its copper body were sliced several times by this Peach Wood Sword, it would have turned to fragments.

To prevent a worsening atmosphere, the copper mirror quickly shifted the discussion.

[What should we do now, continue exploring here?]

In truth, even now, the copper mirror hadn’t noticed anything amiss here.

Earlier, had the beast shadows not emerged on their own, the copper mirror wouldn’t have detected them.

Still now.

Yun Ran calmly sheathed the Peach Wood Sword and leisurely replied, "Since we’re here, let’s explore it thoroughly!"

But before her steps approached the Sacrificial Tower, a bird’s cry sounded.

Yun Ran’s expression changed; she was sure she had been extremely cautious before, not wanting to be discovered.

As the bird cry echoed, noises of human activity emanated from the Sacrificial Tower.

The vicinity was very open, making it impossible for Yun Ran to hide.

She decisively raised her hand, opening a narrow Ghost World gap barely wide enough for a person.

Before those inside the Sacrificial Tower could emerge, Yun Ran’s figure vanished completely, leaving no trace or breath.

As soon as Yun Ran disappeared, a voice sounded: "Who’s reckless enough to intrude into the Sacrificial Tower again?"

The speaker’s tone was calm, as if this was all a routine affair.