[{"data":1,"prerenderedAt":-1},["ShallowReactive",2],{"origin-master-craftsman-in-the-world-of-elves":3,"chapter-master-craftsman-in-the-world-of-elves-master-craftsman-in-the-world-of-elves-chapter-20":6},{"origin":4,"title":5},"chinese","Master Craftsman in the World of Elves",{"chapter":7,"nextChapterSlug":19,"prevChapterSlug":20,"totalChapters":21,"novelImage":22},{"id":8,"novel_id":9,"title":10,"slug":11,"index":12,"content":13,"wordcount":14,"created_at":15,"updated_at":15,"volume":16,"translator":17,"content_hash":18},2256611,4402,"Chapter 20: The Challenge of the Three Illusory Stages","master-craftsman-in-the-world-of-elves-chapter-20",20,"\u003Cp>B-grade craft! Guang Tai felt a flicker of delight—so far, all the crafts he’d obtained were C- and D-grade; he couldn’t help but wonder what miraculous artifacts a B-grade craft might produce, and just thinking about it made him eager.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Besides, carving—one of my family’s ancestral skills is carving; this craft will improve my technique.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The clues for crafting the mysterious artifact hadn’t disappointed him—the transparent bell was a mystical item used in the game to summon Suicune or Ho-Oh, and likewise belonged to ancient valuables; yet the materials required for its creation left Guang Tai momentarily silent.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>How to craft a transparent bell? Answer: Find Suicune and Ho-Oh.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>How to find Suicune and Ho-Oh? Answer: Craft the transparent bell.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Are you kidding me with this loop?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As for the crafting process, perhaps it will automatically unlock once you acquire the corresponding materials or partial knowledge.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In the game, there are no known bell craftsmen in Ever Grande City, but if you must guess, perhaps the five dancers at Ever Grande Dance Hall might know something—or perhaps the mysterious young man, Shui Jing, who chases Suicune, or the old man in Slate City holding the Silver Feather might know as well.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As the flood of information gradually faded, Guang Tai’s vision returned to normal; he stood up: “I’m going to check out the ruins.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Oh! True, you bought a lot, but you haven’t seen the ruins yet—how about I come with you? As I said, I’ve been staying here lately as a merchant, acting as your guide.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Wang Luo seized every chance to gather information, volunteering to accompany Guang Tai, and added:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“We could even have a Pokémon battle right before the ruins—maybe Arceus is watching us.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>You’ve probably said that to every single person who’s come to these ruins!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yet Wang Luo wore a nostalgic expression:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Long ago, I once had a chance—in a temple in my homeland, I battled a trainer, and afterward, something strange occurred.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Hmm, I’d like to try reproducing that moment again—perhaps you’re the trainer chosen by the gods.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Facing Wang Luo’s preaching, Guang Tai glanced at the Mountain Elder, who responded with a cheerful smile:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“In the legends of the Divine Capital, there are tales of heroes challenging the gods and receiving rewards. The legends say people received the lives of Pokémon, while entrusting their own lives to them—perhaps this refers to Pokémon battles.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Battles? I’ve never tried one. I’m not a registered Trainer. As I said, I’m a craftsman—I’m here to gather materials,” Guang Tai replied honestly, then turned to the Mountain Elder and made his request:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“I’d like to take some of the nearby rocks—or fallen, shattered ruin bricks.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Mountain Elder’s half-closed eyes opened slightly; he answered calmly: “Ancients established quarries around here, including the valley where this hut stands—it was always a source of stone. After the ruins collapsed, countless broken stones scattered nearby, and over the years, they’ve become indistinguishable from ordinary local rock. Researchers always take one or two pieces for study—go pick from the collapsed pillars at the ruins.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The ruins’ collapse may be linked to multiple factors—perhaps natural disaster, human action, or even the wrath of Pokémon.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Thank you.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Guang Tai stepped outside with Druddigon, and Wang Luo followed, recounting small facts about the ruins, along with parts of Sinnoh mythology and ancient poetry.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This confirmed Guang Tai’s suspicion: Wang Luo had indeed found many ancient poems—but he admitted himself that he’d only seen five.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Soon, the two and Druddigon arrived before the Divine Capital Ruins.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Massive pillars lay shattered, resembling the Spear Pillar of Mount Coronet; the flat-topped temple bore the style of the Alamos Tower. Legend said the sacred stage for the gods stood within—but Guang Tai didn’t enter immediately; instead, he found several square-shaped ruin stones nearby.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Finally, new information reappeared.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>【Rare Material: Ruin Stone (from Divine Capital Ruins).】\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>【Description: Debris left after the ancient ruins collapsed; seems to have other uses.】\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>【Craft Unlocked: 1】\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>【Ruin Carving Craft (B-): Can carve ruin-style reliefs, stone carvings, architecture, statues, talismans. Studying and observing the corresponding ruins allows rapid mastery of their carving style.】\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>【Crafted items in different ruin styles grant varying bonuses.】\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>【Through crafting, you may obtain the craft item “Symbolic Plate.”】\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A second B-grade craft. Guang Tai hadn’t expected Ruin Carving Craft to be B-grade—and now he grew increasingly curious about the “Symbolic Plates” it could produce!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>What kind of craft item could it be?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After collecting five ruin stones and stowing them in his large backpack, Guang Tai felt the weight.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>For a human in the Pokémon world, this load was average—but Guang Tai believed he still needed to strengthen his physique.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He continued into the interior of the Divine Capital Ruins, marveling at his own physical condition—it was quite strong!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>No wonder humans in the Pokémon world: his backpack was stuffed full, and he only felt “slightly heavy!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Look at Wang Luo on the other side—this ancient Sinnoh man practically carried his massive backpack everywhere, every single day!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>No wonder he’s from the Sinnoh Era—everyone here is a master of carrying weight, or perhaps a spatial deity incarnate.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“That’s the ancient Light Stage,” Wang Luo said, following Guang Tai into the ruins, gazing at the massive triangular platform adorned with faded ancient emblems, each corner bearing a colossal symbol.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“These symbols correspond to the legendary Pokémon—Dialga, Palkia, and… Giratina.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Unlike Zhulan, who needed thorough research before arriving, Wang Luo recognized the markings at a glance.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“I’ve studied this place for some time. Researchers from Sinnoh have said that bringing the Pokémon corresponding to these emblems onto this stage might trigger something—but that’s far too fanciful. Ah, I seem to have grown overly sentimental.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Wang Luo returned to his cheerful smile, while Guang Tai silently thought: this stage was deliberately misleading—it made people assume the three emblems required the three Pokémon, but in truth, none of them needed to be brought.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The interior of the ruins bore the strange style of the ancient Divine Capital. Guang Tai walked onto the stage, circled it once, and nothing unusual happened—as expected. Through this observation, he learned the Divine Capital Ruins’ sculpting style.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>【Craft Style Acquired: Divine Capital Ruins Style.】\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>【Effect: Slightly enhances the mental bond between trainer and Pokémon; dispels accumulated fatigue.】\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Have you discovered anything?” Wang Luo, seeing Guang Tai lost in thought, immediately probed for information.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Guang Tai shook his head, pointing to the reliefs, emblems, and murals within the ruins:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“I’m just learning the sculpting style here.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Ancient styles—reviving them in the modern age—don’t you think that’s beautiful?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Oh, sounds like you’re planning to rebuild a temple or museum!” Wang Luo found Guang Tai’s remark intriguing, but Guang Tai had already descended from the stage, while Wang Luo began to ponder.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Indeed, he wasn’t a trainer chosen by the gods—but he still needed to fight to be certain.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Still, even if not chosen, his suggestion had merit; maintaining good relations with a craftsman brought no harm.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Wang Luo’s thoughts ended; he resumed his cheerful smile. Guang Tai and Wang Luo left the temple and walked to a distant open field.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“If you’ve never tried a battle, isn’t now the perfect chance? Though I won’t use a very strong Pokémon.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“As a craftsman, you encounter wild Pokémon attacks out in the wild, right? Mastering some combat skills greatly aids survival. Besides, Pokémon themselves crave battle, don’t they?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“After this battle, I’ll find even rarer materials—I’ll sell them to you at 20% off next time. You’ll be satisfied.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As Wang Luo urged Guang Tai, he glanced at Druddigon hovering beside them, raising one finger with a sly smile to coax.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But Guang Tai had to admit: Wang Luo was right.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Having crossed into the Pokémon world as a craftsman, he’d often been attacked by wild Pokémon in the past. The original owner never caught any Pokémon because his mental state was poor.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Now that he’d crossed over, and with Pokémon already caught, battle became an unavoidable option—and it would make outdoor work far easier.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Though he had no intention of becoming a battle-focused Trainer, he still needed real combat experience!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Yoo~!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Druddigon’s cry pulled Guang Tai back to reality. Seeing Druddigon eager to fight, Guang Tai nodded.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If Druddigon himself wanted to battle, then… let’s go!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Alright… since you’ve asked so earnestly, I accept your proposal.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This is just necessary training—not because of the 20% discount!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But that damn merchant—even with 20% off, the price is probably the same as Sinnoh-era original cost, maybe even higher! If this were Minecraft, Wang Luo, this traveling merchant who just spawned, would already be turned into a leash.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“But I only have one Pokémon, and I need to prepare. If I lose easily, don’t be disappointed.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Guang Tai agreed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Where will the battle take place?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“How about this open field?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Wang Luo smiled, pulling out a Poké Ball.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Show your power to Arceus! My Pokémon is this one—come out, Gible!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>(End of Chapter)\u003C\u002Fp>",1496,"2026-06-19T14:14:16.243Z",1,"Qwen3-Next 80B","07b230a2f408d1a6bc7d0dec91dedf6b60122d7c979f7f89c58bf7d81f283163","master-craftsman-in-the-world-of-elves-chapter-21","master-craftsman-in-the-world-of-elves-chapter-19",312,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Fmaster-craftsman-in-the-world-of-elves-cover.jpg"]