<h4>Chapter 292: Heavenly Jewel Ind! (2)</h4>


    <strong>Trantor: </strong>Zen Trantions <strong>Editor: </strong>Zen Trantions


    After a thousand metres or so, they were totally surrounded by mist. Once again, Lin TianAo warned hispanions to be careful as they all slowed down their climbing speed due to theck of visibility. As they ascended higher, the temperature also dropped. Xiao Yan was forced to release his Fire Attribute Heavenly Energy in order to dissipate the mist directly surrounding them, and to provide some measure of heat for hispanions. Every thousand metres or so they climbed meant about a six degree drop in temperature, but with Xiao Yan’s help and the strong physiques as Heavenly Jewel Masters, it was not a huge problem. They had heard that the pirs extended more than five thousand metres high, but they did not know the exact height. Since it was their first time climbing it, they wanted to be as careful as possible.


    Slowly, the mist surrounding them grew thinner. After another hour of climbing, the sight before them changed almost abruptly, as they had broken past the bank of clouds and could actually see them below!


    An amazing sight filled the eyes of the Fei Li Battle Team members. They could clearly see the skies right in front of them, a clear brilliant beautiful blue, the almost piercing sunlight, and at their feet was a huge mass of clouds that seemed almost imprable. Such a vision, it was as if they had wandered into another realm altogether, causing a strange feeling in their hearts.


    This was, however, not the end of the road. Right above their heads, about two thousand metres away estimatedly, loomed the massive presence of the Heavenly Jewel Ind. They could also see the other fifteen pirs supporting the huge ind, painting a breathtaking picture before their eyes.


    Heavenly Jewel Ind. This was the Heavenly Jewel Ind of legend!


    Little Witch muttered to herself: “For the Heavenly Jewel Ind to be called the greatest miracle of the entire maind… It truly deserves its name. This is like a saintly paradise amongst the mortal world!”


    She was not the only one who felt that way. This was also the first time seeing such a sight for each and every one of the Fei Li Battle Team members, and that sight sparked an awe and excitement in their hearts that couldn’t be expressed in words alone. Not even mentioning what they could possibly gain materially on this Heavenly Jewel Ind, just the sheer view and majesty of this miraculous ind was enough to shock their hearts and satisfy them.


    The size of the Heavenly Jewel Ind itself wasrge, but not overly massive, at least inparison to the sixteen pirs supporting it. Looking at it from the distance, they estimated jt was about the size of the ZhongTian City. From their view, the bottom of the ind was entire pitch ck, but as for what was on top, they would only be able to find out when they reached their destination.


    Zhou Weiqing sucked in a deep breath, saying: “Wow indeed. But what happens if the Heavenly Jewel Ind falls to the ground one day, wouldn’t it totally destroy the ZhongTian City below?”


    Lin TianAo gave him a silencing gesture, saying: “Do not speak of that, not even as a joke. We are almost reaching the top, and I must warn all of you. When we reach the actual Heavenly Jewel Ind, you all have to watch your words. This is the Heaven’s Expanse Pce, and there are power houses galore here. Safety first is of the utmost importance, and you should not cause any trouble. When there is nothing on, I want everyone to stick together as a group.”


    All of them nodded in agreement, and finally Lin TianAo continued up, leading the way, satisfied.


    At this height, the temperature was naturally even lower. However, without the clouds blocking their vision, they were actually able to move at a much faster pace. They could see that the other three Battle Teams had already almost reached the Heavenly Jewel Ind, and since it was rtively safer now, they decided to elerate their pace as well.


    Finally, after slightly under an hour, they reached the five thousand metre high Heavenly Jewel Ind. After another check of their Heavenly Jewel ques, they went through a round of registration before entering the Heavenly Jewel Ind.


    The other three Battle Teams had long since reached, and many of them looked on impatiently while they waited for the Fei Li Battle Team to reach.


    Shangguan Longyin said: “Alright, now that all of you are here, you can go ahead to take a break and have a good rest. The actual finals fight will begin three dayster. In this three days, you can move about freely the ind as you wish. However, be warned that there are some areas that are restricted, and if you are stopped, do not try to enter forcibly, otherwise you will be treated as a hostile invader. If you need anything or have any queries about the Heavenly Jewel Ind, you can ask any of the employees here, and there will be someone assigned to bring all of you to your respective amodations.”


    After saying that, Shangguan Longyin seemed to meld into the air, disappearing in a sh.


    Naturally, the members of the Fei Li Battle Team had heard Shangguan Longyin’s words clearly. However, they did not rush off into things, instead taking the time to take in the entirety of the sights and sounds of this new environment they were in.


    As soon as they had entered the Heavenly Jewel Ind, they realised that they no longer felt the biting cold that had been prevalent on their way up. Even the humidity level 1 was actually higher than when they were climbing the pirs, being only slightly lower than ground level.


    The surrounding area was full of grass and greenery, with many different types of nts flourishing. In the distance, there were several peaks forming a mountain range series, dotting thendscape. If not for the fact that they had just climbed up the rock pirs to reach this ce, and could still it behind them, they could hardly belief that this was five thousand metres up in the sky!


    Aspared to the Fei Li Battle Team’s surprise and curiosity, the other three Battle Teams were much better. After all, many of them had actually been here before.


    The four assigned employees went to their respective Battle Teams to bring them to their amodations, though strangely they did not head in the same direction, instead splitting up soon after. Clearly, their amodations were all separate.


    The white d guide leading the Fei Li Battle Team looked to be about thirty years old of age, and Zhou Weiqing sidled up closer to him as they walked, asking curiously: “This Big Brother, for all of us, this is our first time on the Heavenly Jewel Ind. Could you please introduce the entire ind briefly to us?”


    The white d man smiled faintly, saying: “Of course I can. First of all, congrattions to you all for entering the top four. It has been many decades since a non seeded team has actually aplished that. s, I was on duty during that period on the Ind and wasn’t able to watch all the matches.”


    “As for our Heavenly Jewel Ind, there are actually three ces which are the most famous. The Heaven’s Expanse Pce, the Consolidating Equipment Pavilion, and the Skill Storing Pce. The Heaven’s Expanse Pce is usually not open to the public, and is considered sacred ground in our entire Ind. As such, most of the guests on the Ind will visit the Consolidating Equipment Pavilion and the Skill Storing Pce; it can be said that both our Consolidating Equipment Pavilion and the Skill Storing Pce are considered top notch in the entire continent, literally unmatched. Later, when we reach your amodations, you will see that it is not far from those two famed areas, as it is all in the central zone of the Ind. For all of you, the central zone of the Ind is the only ce open for ess, and the other zones, especially the Wild Zone on the outside, are not to be essed or you will be treated as hostile invaders.


    Hearing their guide’s simple introduction, Zhou Weiqing had a rough picture of the entire Heavenly Jewel Ind. Without question, the Wild Zone that was restricted to them definitely held many secrets. Perhaps the thirteen dragon caves or even other nt, animal treasures or rare ores could be found there. Of course, this Heavenly Jewel Ind was the Heaven’s Expanse Pce’s, the heart of the ZhongTian Empire, and no one would mess around here for nothing.


    As they walked deeper into the Ind, the air became fresher, wetter, morefortable; full of the faint fragrance of nts. Combined with the pure, soft rays of the sunshine bathing upon them, it was just like Little Witch had described previously –


    Within the entire Fei Li Battle Team, the one who was the most intoxicated by the scene, almost deep in a reverie, was Little Witch. That was because she had the Life Attribute, and immersed in such a natural environment, she had a deep, profound sensation.


    Led by the employee, they travelled almost for fifteen minutes before they reached the central zone that he had mentioned.


    It was almost like a little ‘City’ in its own right, just without any city gates. After all, it was on the Heavenly Jewel Ind, what need was there of tall walls and gates.


    Along the broadnes were shops lined on either side, and all the shopkeepers were dressed simrly to their guide. However, those shops were actually nothing to do with Heavenly Jewel Masters, either selling food, clothing or some necessities.


    As per their guide’s introduction, the Fei Li Battle Team members realised that all those shops were actually not selling ordinary food or clothing, but actually rare treasures. For example, the food could be exotic Heavenly Beasts and/or rare nts, while the clothes were also made out of precious materials and unique handicraft. There were also specialised inns for those guests with the Heavenly Jewel que. Of course, all those things were extremely expensive indeed.


    ording to their guide, even the cheapest inn would cost more than a thousand gold coins per night, and that wasn’t inclusive of meals. Of course, this time, as they were attending the Heavenly Jewel Tournament, their amodations would be free, but that would only be during the period of the Heavenly Jewel Tournament.


    As for the Heavenly Jewel Ind, it was forbidden for anyone to spend the night in the streets, and they had to find some kind of amodation, be it inns, hotels or whatnot. As such, if someone wanted to stay here for a long period of time to cultivate and make full use of their Skill Storing Pce and Consolidating Equipment Pavilion, they would have to prepare a colossal amount of gold coins first. This was one way for the Heavenly Jewel Ind to restrict or limit their guests, at the same time a great way to profit greatly.


    Very quickly, the members saw the Consolidating Equipment Pavilion and Skill Storing Pce in their sights, situated at the side of the zone, not far from each other. As for the other side of the central zone, it was covered with a cloudy mist, giving zero visibility. Clearly, that was the Heaven’s Expanse Pce, and they had some sort of unknown seal or protection which made use of the mist to hide themselves.


    Aspared to the ZhongTian City’s Skill Storing Pce and Consolidating Equipment Pavilion, the size of the ones on the Heavenly Jewel Ind was much smaller, only about the size of the one that Zhou Weiqing had been to in the Flying Hill City. However, without a doubt, it was likely they were going for quality over quantity here.


    The Fei Li Battle Team was housed in a nameless inn on the side, not far from the Consolidating Equipment Pavilion and Skill Storing Pce. It wasn’t particrly luxurious or grand, but was clean and neat. Even staying at such an inn alone cost at least a thousand gold coins per person per day, and that wasn’t even with individual rooms. The price was definitely insane.


    Before the guide left, he told them that during the period of the Heavenly Jewel Tournament, their stay would be free, but it would not include their meals. As for what they wanted to eat, that would be up to them to handle themselves.


    As per usual, they gathered in Lin TianAo’s room. It had been early morning when they had set out from the ZhongTian City, and by now it was already in the afternoon, and they had to face the problem of lunch.


    Ye Paopao couldn’t help but say: “Luckily we all won quite some money, otherwise we would have to starve all the way through this tournament. Earlier, when we were walking, I took a look at their prices and they were indeed terrifying.”


    For Ye Paopao, a son of the Premier of the Fei Li Empire, to say that the food was expensive, and terrifyingly so, one could just imagine the sheer prices.


    Drunken Bao patted Zhou Weiqing on the shoulder and grinned wickedly, saying: “No problem, we have our rich man here to treat us!”


    Zhou Weiqing looked at him exasperatedly and said: “No way, I’m not treating you guys anymore.”