275: I'll take part in the fight against the devils

Back then, Teacher Ma's phrase, "I was careless, I didn't dodge," became a popular internet meme.

Now, Compassionate Guanyin said, "I was careless, I should have dodged," but Tang Ku didn't find it funny at all.

"Sanzang, I really didn't expect that in such a short time, you would actually have the ability to hurt me!"

Compassionate Guanyin struggled to straighten her body and said with a helpless, bitter smile, "Your growth speed is too astonishing. If I let you leave alive today, you might become the greatest calamity for my Buddhism in the future!"

Tang Ku floated in place with a solemn expression and said with a calm smile, "Is that so? Then summon both your Saint Heart and Killing Heart Clones... Honestly, I can still use that move three more times. Of course, I might not hit every time, and it might not always be effective..."

Compassionate Guanyin was silent for a moment, then said, "Let's make a deal. Buddhism will not attack the Tang Dynasty for the time being, nor will we send people to cause trouble in the Great Land of China, but there is one condition!"

Tang Ku smiled and said, "What? You want to negotiate because you can't win? Since when did Guanyin become so long-winded?"

"Seeking advantages and avoiding disadvantages is human instinct!" Compassionate Guanyin was not offended; instead, she smiled, "I think you understand this better than I do, don't you?"

Indeed, if it came to seeking advantages and avoiding disadvantages, Tang Ku's previous incarnation, Golden Cicada, could be considered the originator. Otherwise, he wouldn't have reincarnated his soul into another world to avoid disaster.

Tang Ku nodded and said, "You are right. Seeking advantages and avoiding disadvantages is human instinct, but if there is no benefit to me, why should I agree to you? You must know that in my eyes, you are also our Mortal enemy, so why should I cooperate with an enemy?"

"Because we are not enemies yet!" Compassionate Guanyin said. "We currently have a common enemy. The first is the Extraterrestrial Gods and Demons that came from the depths of the Universe Void Realm and wiped out the entire Immortal Realm and the Netherworld. The second is the gods of the Immortal Realm who used Possession on Mortals... Oh, I don't know where the Saints are right now. Although they left trump cards for this world, after all, Saints are also people. They stand higher and see further than us, but they still have selfish motives. And among the back-ups they left behind, no one knows what arrangements exist... So, we must also be on guard against the Saints..."

"So, my enemies are those three groups plus you... Hmm, understood!" Tang Ku smiled.

"Stop with the lip service!" Compassionate Guanyin's expression turned serious. "I am not joking with you. The current situation is just like this. It can be said that, apart from us, you and the other two parties are basically enemies of each other. And you have a very deep connection with Buddhism. Cooperating with Buddhism means, at the very least, you don't have to worry about us stabbing you in the back! And if we join forces, we will have more advantages than them!"

Tang Ku was silent. He had to admit that what this Guanyin said made sense.

Rather than guarding against three forces, it was better to turn one of them into an ally. Even if it was just a temporary charade, it would reduce a lot of pressure. Of course, he also had to secretly guard against Buddhism harboring malicious intent. The benefit Tang Ku really cared about was that as long as Buddhism truly agreed to ally with him, it would be equivalent to signing some kind of contract. At the very least, within the time limit stipulated by the contract, he wouldn't have to worry about them betraying him.

It had to be said, Tang Ku was tempted!

Nowadays, whether in terms of ordinary troops or high-end combat power, the Tang Dynasty was at a complete disadvantage. If they started a war with any party in the near future, they would definitely lose.

"Can you... represent Buddhism?" Tang Ku said in a deep voice. "There are already quite a few Bodhisattvas, Arhats, and even some True Buddhas who have reincarnated and recovered their mana, right? Can you really make decisions for them?"

"Hehe, don't worry about that. As long as you agree, I will handle the rest. When the time comes, I will bring the Buddha Dharma contract to Chang'an to find you. Just don't treat me as an enemy then!" Compassionate Guanyin smiled.

Tang Ku thought for a moment, then said: "I have two conditions. If you agree, then I will immediately make the decision to accept!"

"Speak!" Compassionate Guanyin smiled. "As long as I can do it!"

"Hehe, anyone can say such empty words... Rest assured, it won't make things difficult for you. For you now, these two conditions are really extremely simple!" Tang Ku smiled.

"First, you have projected yourself into another world... you've done quite a bit of research, right... I want all your research materials and blueprints on molecular physics!"

"This is simple. I can transform these blueprints for you later, just as a welcoming gift for the alliance!" Compassionate Guanyin laughed.

"Hehe, but for the second one, I think you need to weigh it carefully!" Tang Ku narrowed his eyes. "Three days later, I will go down to the Netherworld Purgatory again to rescue the trapped Ksitigarbha... I think... you should understand what I want now!"

Compassionate Guanyin was startled, then frowned slightly: "You want Ksitigarbha... to be your hired thug?"

"That's a nasty way to put it!" Tang Ku said solemnly. "Ksitigarbha has great ambition and great love. In my eyes, he is the number one Bodhisattva in the world, and his great vows are admirable. And when he was suffering, there was no one in Buddhism to save him, and they didn't even reveal to him that a catastrophe would occur. It can be said that although he is a Buddhist Disciple on the surface, he is not on the same path as you at all, so you don't care for him either. Is it wrong for me to let the Bodhisattva join my side?"

Compassionate Guanyin was relieved, nodded and said: "That makes sense... Fine, but are you sure you can make Ksitigarbha stand on your side? He doesn't tolerate any sand in his eyes, and I'm afraid no deceptive means can escape his Dharma Eye!"

"Hehe, don't worry about that either. Treating people with sincerity is my nature!" Tang Ku laughed. "Then, since we are forming an alliance, do you have any conditions?"

Compassionate Guanyin was startled, then smiled: "No need. There is nothing I need from you. As long as you don't drag Buddhism down at critical moments, that counts as helping us!"

Tang Ku tilted his head and said: "It's really that simple?"

"It really is that simple!" Compassionate Guanyin said in a deep voice. "If there is a condition... the only condition should be that when we need to cooperate in the future, we must work together and not drag each other down!"

"When is the next time? Are you going to take action against a certain party?" Tang Ku asked curiously.

"We have already found one of the enemy's bases, which is on the Japanese island. We plan to take action against them in the near future, and we might need your cooperation then!" Compassionate Guanyin said.

Tang Ku smiled: "I can't say for sure about other things, but if it's about fighting the Japanese devils... rest assured, I will definitely not drag you down!"