The Nine Compound V Great Trees had arisen in response to the tide of fate, and that "tide" referred to the broader momentum of the Ability Universe.
Once Andrew became the true King of Abilities, he would push that momentum to its peak. The Nine Compound V Great Trees involved would naturally gain considerable benefits.
Of course, benefits came at a price. Having gained benefits from Andrew, they would be completely bound to him from then on. If they betrayed him, Andrew could crush them with ease even without using his strength.
"To succeed, one needs the right timing, the right place, and the support of the people. I have the right timing, since the Heavenly Dao is protecting me. I have the right place too, since this world will soon be refined. And I have the people's support most of all—I am the Savior whom all the survivors in the world are grateful to."
Andrew smiled faintly. "I have timing, location, and popular support. This advancement will definitely succeed."
Advancement was Andrew's main mission in this world. Keeping Kara, Mary, Barbara, and the others company was merely a diversion in life. Andrew never forgot what he truly wanted.
Although Andrew had many girlfriends and was always chasing women, deep down, he was still the same career-driven man. He had not changed in the slightest.
Andrew's side was delighted, but the Villain Alliance was shrouded in gloom. They had lost too badly this time, and worse still, the King of Abilities had succeeded.
"Once the King of Abilities completes his advancement, our chances of winning will be almost nonexistent. There's also the even more formidable Mechanical Demon King. If those two join forces, there's no way we can withstand them."
Set sighed repeatedly, yet inwardly he was quite pleased. The