After harvesting the Pure Ore, the team continued digging deeper. Yet, just a couple of days later, they were interrupted by something.
Someone had entered the Excursion Lobby, and they almost immediately contacted Abyssal Depths.
"I'm from Extended Family. I've been told that there are some issues that need to be resolved," the newcomer transmitted.
"You have to contact Kyle. He's the Leader," Abyssal Depths transmitted back.
The newcomer looked at Green, who looked back.
'Here we go,' Kyle thought. 'I saw this coming from a mile away. Luckily, I've already prepared everything.'
The newcomer was a grey-haired woman with a young appearance. Her aura was similar to the aura of the dead Minor Immortal but much stronger. She was surrounded by a thick wave of Energy that continuously transformed into different aspects of the Primordial Forces. Just based on the intensity of her aura, Kyle could tell that she was at least an Ascending Immortal, which was the seventh level within the Universe Realm.
Between the Minor Immortal and her were three breakthroughs. Minor Immortals turned into Medium Immortals, who turned into Major Immortals, who turned into Ascending Immortals.
The first three levels in the Universe Realm represented fresh Immortals, which was why they were called New, Beginner, and Adept Immortals.
The middle three levels were the true Immortals. They had proven themselves. These true Immortals were called Minor, Medium, and Major Immortals.
The last three levels represented the strong Immortals. Those were the ones that had started the climb to the Void Realm. Ascending Immortals just started the climb. Zenith Immortals were at the top of the mountain. Finally, Half-Step Lords had taken the first step into the Void.
Ascending Immortals were pretty rare in Wild's Summit. At such a level, most Immortals had already found a permanent place. These Immortals didn't need to prove themselves anymore, which was why many powerful Organizations gave them important tasks that paid a lot of Energy Stones. Usually, Ascending Immortals had one Avatar inside a Level Eight Law Well while another Avatar performed their duties.
"You wanted to talk to me?" Green asked via voice transmission.
"According to our system, Team Ankylosaurus, and you in particular, have an ongoing conflict with Extended Family," the Ascending Immortal transmitted. "Has that conflict been resolved?"
'Somehow, I don't think giving a positive answer will solve all of my problems,' Kyle thought.
"Depends on how you view it," Kyle answered. "I just want to dig some holes and find some shiny stones. I'm not actively looking for people from Extended Family, and as long as they don't try to stop me from finding my shiny stones, that also won't change. I don't see an ongoing conflict, but I fear you might have a different opinion."
The Ascending Immortal blinked slowly. "Have you been in contact with one of our Minor Immortals recently?"
"What if I say no? Would you believe me?" Kyle asked.
"If you swear a confirmation oath," she answered.
"While I don't target Extended Family, I can't say that any of my interactions with members of your Organization have been pleasant," Kyle answered. "Whenever I talk to one of your guys, things only get worse. What do I have to gain out of talking to you?"
The Ascending Immortal furrowed her brows. "I'm not surprised that our members might have been a bit unpleasant, considering your attitude. I'm here to solve an issue, not to steal your so-called shiny stones."
"And what might that issue be?" Kyle asked, deciding to make his voice transmission a bit posher in tone.
"One of my employees went to talk to you. They should be back by now, but they're still missing. Since you were their target, I came to you to ask for information," she transmitted.


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