Li Yan was somewhat entranced as he looked.
The precision and complexity seemed unimaginable as the work of human hands.
If forced to find a comparison, it was like a creation beyond its time, a "fully printed" artifact.
By the traditional methods of smelting and casting that he knew, it was utterly impossible to achieve.
What was more curious was yet to come.
Within the vein-like patterns of these bronze giant trees, there seemed to be faint golden currents slowly flowing, like living creatures, as if another endless "lifeblood" cycle was hidden within the tree bodies.
Moreover, their state was extremely peculiar, existing between reality and illusion: when staring intently, they seemed heavy, ancient, real and true; but when the gaze slightly shifted, or when attempting to perceive them, they appeared like a highly condensed energy projection, carrying a strong sense of "unreality."
