The turmoil in True Person Huang Yuan's eyes lingered for a long time.
But upon hearing Lin Ke's words, he quickly regained his smile and clapped his hands in praise.
"You truly are remarkable, young friend. You cleared this Copper Skin Trial with such ease."
Lin Ke smiled faintly. "Just luck."
Then the group set off again, continuing toward the summit.
Having experienced the first trial, Lin Ke now had a rough idea of how difficult the coming trials would be.
As they climbed, the pressure on the stone steps grew heavier. By the time they reached the second platform, Lin Ke could clearly feel it affecting him.
It was like walking through water, with a noticeable resistance.
But it was nothing more than resistance.
This little force was not enough to affect Lin Ke's combat strength.
The guardian of the second trial was similar to the first: another burly man.
But unlike the bronze-skinned burly man of the first trial, this one had a golden surface.
He looked as though he had been cast from gold.
True Person Huang Yuan spoke at just the right moment. "Young friend, this is the second trial of the ascent, the Golden Body Trial."
"The guardian of this trial is a Body-Tempering Puppet whose sinews, bones, and skin have all been fully tempered, bringing its flesh to the Golden Body realm. Its combat strength rivals a Golden Core."
"There are two ways for you to pass, young friend. The first is to last for one incense stick's worth of time under this Golden Body Body-Tempering Puppet's attacks."
"The second method is the same as in the first trial: defeat the Golden Body Puppet, and you pass."
Lin Ke raised an eyebrow.
This second trial had one more condition for passing than the first,