What web builder would be the universal go-to

So I have been using Elementor for some time now (With ElementsPro and sometimes ElementsKit) and Im pretty sure I mastered the basics and everything needed to make a decent website.

Now, I'd like to be able to do more than just a decent website so I figured I will start learning HTML and CSS so I can incorporate it with Elementor and make some advanced stuff.

But then I saw all of those stuff about Elementor (bloated piece of crap etc.) and I am wondering, if only "mid" developers use Elementor, what are the big sites in WordPress made with?

Basically what would be the best thing to completely learn to master WordPress? I saw a lot of comments about Bricks being the best but currently I do not have 700€ to buy the lifetime subscription.

I am hard working and willing to learn, but kinda confused and dont know where to start over.

Should I continue with Elementor and try to master HTML and CSS, or completely switch to another builder? If its possible, Im looking for something where possibilites are close to endless with enough knowledge but preferably on WordPress and not raw coding.

Thanks!