Chapter 614 - Chapter 614. Temple Of Ingenuity Spreads Its Branches. Temple Of Eternity Materials.

Right a few moments before Cinderielle's outburst, a system message swept the entire world. 

[You've lost .] 

[You've lost the effects from .] 

To say that these messages were a shock would be an understatement. The was one of the pillars of Liu Shu's civilization. So, losing it amounted to having a few fingers sliced off. The Runic Field was also incredibly important, improving the focus on crafters. 

Flor was also flabbergasted, and she quickly spoke aloud, alarmed. "Liu Shu! What happened? Did the have an accident?" 

As she spoke, she was flying toward the 's location. While the disappearance of a wouldn't be detrimental, it would make people doubt Liu Shu and also shake some of the foundations of the World. Flor worried that a seed of trouble would be planted in society. 

While she flew at her top speed, covering the distance toward that Temple in just a few seconds, Liu Shu's voice reached her. "Hm? What could happen? Little Craft is doing better than ever." 

Flor arrived while Liu Shu answered, and also saw the . The sight before her left her breathless and wide-eyed. 

The were inherently majestic structures. All of them looked grand and imposing, with auras that interlocked with reality around them. Yet, now one of them overshadowed the others tremendously. 

"...What happened?" 

Compared to the Temple of Craft, the Temples of Destiny, Summoning, and Life looked like children. Its previous brown bark now had a metallic luster, and it was at least twice the size of the other three. Then, the most profound change was the aura around it. 

As the Temple of Craft's branches spread out, Flor could sense how they were sinking and merging with their surrounding space, its aura taking over the world around it and overshadowing everything but Liu Shu's existence. 

Ignatia and many other top powerhouses also arrived shortly after, becoming breathless like Flor when they saw the changes. Liu Shu giggled and spoke aloud for all of them. "See? Little Craft is doing great! Why did you all become worried?" 

Ignatia, flying by Flor's side, opened her mouth to ask. "Liu Shu, did Little Craft evolve? Why does she look so… grand?" 

"Indeed! Little Craft will also be named Little Ingenuity from now on~."

Everyone understood the meaning of those words, and the one who spoke next was someone some people didn't expect to be there. "Liu Shu, has the evolved into the ?" 

Liu Shu answered the beautiful mothkin with a giggle. "Yes! I didn't share the new Blessing because Flor told me to inform her before doing a major change like this." 

Flor's eyebrow twitched. "While I am glad you remembered… I don't think I can deal with a world-influencing buff's effects. What do you even want me to do?"

"Um…" Liu Shu pondered. "Regulate it?"

"..." Flor deadpanned. "Love, you are the one who regulates all blessings. I have never and will never strip someone of their blessings. First, because I can't. I don't have that authority even as your mother. Second, and more importantly, you are the only one who can manipulate the blessings." 

"Oh. Well then, check the buffs. I will share it with the rest of the world two weeks later. You all can inform the top leaders about it so that everyone doesn't freak out." 

Before they could react, a message reached them.

[Congratulations! You've received !]

Followed right after by the wall of text. While everyone was stupefied and reading the blessings, Mariane suddenly exclaimed. "Ah… I've gained the title." 

Everyone looked at this monstrous genius with fed-up expressions. 'Of course you did, you ridiculous creature!' 

Ignatia rubbed her chin and commented. "Love, unlike humans and other species who get too surprised, your little sisters won't be as such. Can you share it with them?" 

"Alright~. All the ants are now affected by it!" Liu Shu giggled while everyone gave a side-eye at the Ant Queen. 

Ignatia grinned smugly at everyone. "Envious? Have your races work as tightly coordinated and selflessly as my babies. Then, perhaps you'll earn the right to protest." 

'...I really want to squash this annoying ant!' 

Some people glanced over at Flor, wanting her to control her wife, but they were stunned to see her sipping tea from a teacup that was not there before. Verena, Verdantia's mother, spoke with a weird expression. "You… where did you get that teacup from?" 

Flor blinked and smiled. "I don't know. The tea is delicious, though. Liu Shu's leaves are truly nice for tea-making." 

Silence reigned in the area, as even Liu Shu was baffled. A second later, everyone decided not to bother about the Flower Fairy anymore. Instead, they refocused on the 's matter.

Verena asked. "Liu Shu, dear, since the Temple Of Craft has evolved, does this mean that the rest are also going to evolve?" 

Liu Shu answered honestly. "Yeah! It will happen during the next decade or so, but all of them will eventually evolve. What I am worried about is where to find materials for my . They do not exist in Ceperet, after all."

Listening from the side, Elyne commented. "You told me about those materials, and I've been searching around. What you are lacking are three materials, right?"

Liu Shu agreed. "Mhm. I need , , and . Not to mention, I need quite a bit of , at least enough wood worth a 20-meter-tall tree. Same for the ." 

Everyone was confused, only for Mariane to buzz her wings and exclaim with a stunned voice. "While I do not know the first two, isn't Astralwood an S- Rank material? Is the an S- Rank structure?" 

Liu Shu answered a bit awkwardly. "It's not… It's an A- Rank Structure. One sub-tier below the ." 

Everyone became silent, and at this time, even Veyra couldn't help but voice her incredulity. "You need for an A- Rank structure? What kind of crazy effects does it even have?" 

"Honestly, the effects are mainly for myself, as it won't help all of you as a whole. I am just worried that I will lose the chance to build it later, so I am making sure to put it down before the option is gone. If I eventually am unable to build it, I will be quite depressed that I didn't get it when the chance presented itself." 

They didn't blame Liu Shu. After all, it was clear that the previous Temples were focused on improving the Civilization. So what if she built one whose effects wouldn't benefit everyone as a whole? Whoever complained would probably drown in the spit of those disdaining them. 

Flor spoke as a representative. "Do not worry, love. Even if you only build temples that benefit you from now on, who will dare complain? You've increased our lifespans, talents, and comprehension, and now you are even allowing our civilization's progressing speed to accelerate beyond measure." Her face was cold and merciless. "If any group decides to gather and complain, they don't need to exist in this world anymore."

Liu Shu was happy inside, but she still reprimanded softly. "Don't be too merciless, Mom. At least give them one chance to redeem themselves, okay? Some people are sometimes impulsive, only realizing their wrong ways afterward." 

Flor glanced at the mountainous being and couldn't help but sigh, her eyes soft. "I'll compromise if the offense is forgivable. And I do not mean morally, but whether I can forgive them or not! Even then, there is only one chance, understood?"

Knowing that Flor was only trying to protect her, Liu Shu was more than satisfied to compromise. She opened her real eyes and looked down at them with a smile. "That's good enough. Thank you, Mom." 

Seeing the towering creature look down and smile at them, they couldn't help but smile back. 

Everyone exchanged a few more words and soon got to work, readying the world for the advent of the . 

Two weeks passed quickly, and on that day, everyone was waiting nervously. Liu Shu noticed the tense feelings of the population, but she didn't care much. With proper mental preparation, the shock wouldn't be too much. 

She glanced at the majestic temple and smiled lovingly. "Little Ingenuity, bathe the world in your presence for Mommy and start a new golden age." 

The temple buzzed with happiness before it finally let loose. 

BOOM!

A pillar of golden Aether Mana soared to the sky, slamming against the atmosphere and scattering outward. The golden light rained down on everyone, and all the seeds connected to it through Liu Shu's roots got influenced, activating all at once. 

At that moment, everyone in the world received the same message. 

[Congratulations! You've received !]

All around the world, experts of all crafts quickly read the effects, and everyone got incredibly excited. 

Within an instant, she noticed the send a few threads of energy to particular people all around the world. When those threads landed, those people would gain the title. 

This title was gained among those with incredible latent or active potential, and Liu Shu couldn't control who gained it. Everything needed to be based on Ingenuity's judgment, and if Liu Shu dared to try to influence its opinion towards any particular person, they would immediately disqualify. 

This was knowledge Liu Shu acquired after the was completed. After all, before the A Tier, no Temple had the ability to give specific titles, so she was clueless about it.

In short, these titles could only be appointed by letting nature take its course. 

Meanwhile, one of those golden essence beams struck one of Liu Shu's roots, traveling outward and soaring into space. First, the golden light reached the Moon, influencing the there and activating it as well. It didn't stop there, as it spread out even faster, reaching Nualis and Vorathen in just a minute. 

With that, all the fully evolved and resonated, becoming . 

"You did great, Little Ingenuity. Thank you for your hard work." 

If there was one thing Liu Shu felt somewhat reluctant about, it was her inability to modify the beyond A- Rank with her talent. Previously, Liu Shu would be able to attach a on a and give it extra effects to those around it after building it. 

Now, the had gained a trace of individuality, which made them more than structures and closer to living beings. Like she couldn't attach Runic Fields to Tree or Aurelise, the had also become an existence that couldn't be affected. 

"While it's a shame to lose effects, I don't think they need them anymore." Liu Shu smiled softly and chuckled. "Whoever is not passionate even after receiving all the buffs for crafting I provide is just not fit to become someone great."