Li Chen might initially have been interested in the title of Puppet Master, and his status as a Craftsman had indeed brought him into Puppet Master circles, benefiting him greatly. By now, however, he no longer placed much importance on it.
It was merely a brick used to knock open a door. Once it had served its purpose, no one cared about it anymore.
His status and wealth were already sufficient for him to associate with Master Artisans of equal standing and control a Spirit Peak. Naturally, he no longer needed to rely on it.
Hua Yongshan's experience likewise illustrated the point. Unlike Li Chen, Hua Yongshan had never received an official appointment from the Creation Sect, so he had always been an unaffiliated Puppet Master, rather than a Craftsman recognized by the sect.
Yet once his attainments reached the level of a Master Artisan, everyone treated him as one. He could likewise enter a Peak Master's service and serve as an Attendant.
Centipede Daoist, Yuan Xiye, and the others before them had likewise been Puppet Masters and Master Artisans who did not come from the Creation Sect, yet they had embarked on the path of Territorial Lords.
They even lived better than some mediocre Master Artisans of the Creation Sect and had greater potential for growth.
Now that Li Chen had a chance of advancing to Grand Artisan, all his efforts were directed toward that goal. Even if he wanted to pursue a title, seeking the title of Grand Artisan would be more worthwhile. Why bother with this so-called Honorary Master Artisan title?
There was one thing, however, that he valued: the Creation Sect's ability to promote and support this path.
The Creation Sect provided a platform that could ensure the dissemination of methods and facilitate exchanges and discussions