Traditional divine idols have kind eyes and a benevolent smile, instilling a sense of peace at first glance. Those that are unsightly or have fierce expressions are usually used as door guardians.
The very essence of religion is to foster belief, so creating an aura of approachability is essential. Lu Ban knew that many religions began by aiding the poor and befriending wealthy merchants, presenting a harmless facade, until they had deeply infiltrated the ruling class, and then they started to wreak havoc.
But the idol before him was definitely not among those.
This divine idol was dressed in an ancient-style robe, yet the patterns on the garment had a sense of dissonance akin to postmodern art. The idol was tall, approximately three meters, carved from stone. Some areas were rough, while others were excessively meticulous, lifelike to an astonishing degree.
What was most surprising was the head of the idol.