The invasion of the abyss begins with the Laughing at the Ming Dynasty

Chapter 355 Shrimp Soldiers and Crab Generals
Aquarius state.

"Family order, the Water Ape Demon King has issued an ultimatum, giving us only seven days."

Under the flickering candlelight, a long shadow was reflected on the bookshelf. Ding Dian, who looked like a handsome young man, frowned and looked very solemn.

The Water Ape Demon King calls himself the River God. He has expanded all the way from the upper reaches of the Songhua River to rule most of the Songhua River basin. A thriving demon kingdom has emerged in the land outside the Great Wall.

Humans and demons cannot coexist, this is a racial struggle. Once they are defeated, tens of millions of people in Aquarius State will become blood food in the mouths of demons.

"This is our human city. How dare a mere monster call himself the river god!" With a swish, the sword was sheathed. Xu Ziling, who was dressed in armor, looked at the bright moon outside the window and said, "We must stop it even if we can't!"

"Alas!" Ding Dian sighed helplessly, "If the fog hadn't covered the land and we couldn't find the direction of Qingdi City, our Aquarius State wouldn't have been so helpless."

After the great changes in heaven and earth, Aquarius State became an isolated island world and could only face various difficulties and obstacles alone. Xu Ziling and Ding Dian had to bear the heavy responsibility of the lives and deaths of tens of millions of people on their shoulders.

"Notify the Honghu Army to step up preparations for war!"

After the founding of the Daqian Dynasty, Baoping Prefecture was the Tangmu Prefecture of Concubine Huang Rong. The 100,000 regular troops were transformed into the Honghu Legion, and their treatment was greatly improved, which was equivalent to a conscripted army.

After the captain Xu Ziling swore allegiance, he became the household steward, and his aide Ding Dian became a military officer, in charge of the affairs of a state, holding a high position of power.

"Uuuuuuuuuuuuuuuu!!"

The horn of the first-level combat readiness resounded throughout the world. Under the leadership of officers at all levels, countless soldiers rushed to the city wall, with a guard post every three steps and a sentry every five steps.

On the towering city walls, extremely smooth polished stones are piled up like mountains. Catapults stand like mighty soldiers, ready to go, and an awe-inspiring murderous aura is boiling in the air.

Countless reservists and civilian laborers came and went, carrying supplies with the help of various tools like ants moving house, and the scene was bustling with noise.

One day, two days, until the seventh day, the river water rolled, and a black line appeared in the wilderness. Countless shrimp soldiers and crab generals walked on the water. Their hideous bodies and bloodthirsty eyes made people shudder.

"Boom boom boom!"

The big and strong Crab General, with his chest exposed, waved a pair of tongs as big as a casserole in his hand. The rapid and loud drumbeats echoed in the sky, shaking for hundreds of miles and giving people great encouragement.

"kill!!"

Under the central army flag, a carp spirit covered with scales and surrounded by dozens of clam girls waved his hand, and a single simple word revealed boundless murderous intent.

The shrimp soldiers and crab generals, which were forty or five meters tall, showed their true forms one by one. Their sharp claws gleamed coldly in the sunlight, and their thick shells were difficult to be cut by swords. They rushed straight into Aquarius State like heavy tanks.

Ten miles, eight miles, five miles, the hundred-foot-high city wall came into view. The frightened eyes of the soldiers made the shrimp soldiers and crab generals rushing around screaming in excitement.

"Our families are behind us." Looking at the pale-faced soldiers, Xu Ziling said loudly: "Now that the Water Ape Demon King has raised his army, brothers, what do you think we should do?"

“Kill! Kill!! Kill!!”

Hearing this, the soldiers' faces flushed, their blood rushed to their heads, and their right hands holding their weapons creaked.

Thinking of their parents, wives and children, and the tragic situation after the city was broken, many soldiers were awe-inspiring, and all their fear and worry turned into endless courage.

The narrow road meets the brave to win!

"Catapult, fire!" The red triangular flag was waving, the creaking of hemp ropes came one after another, and stones weighing hundreds of pounds streaked across the sky, carrying the anger in people's hearts, and smashed down on the surging shrimp soldiers and crab generals like rain.

"Bang bang bang!"

Stones as big as millstones fell from the sky and instantly pierced through the three-inch thick shell. The shrimp soldiers and crab generals that were difficult to be hurt by swords and knives suffered heavy casualties, but there were too many of them and they were densely packed.

In the vast wilderness, the boundless black line was getting closer and closer, surging like a tide.

"God-killing crossbow, fire!"

"Energy Cannon..."

The Yanjia weapons made by the Yanjia Masters shone with brilliant light, rising and setting in the sun, for three whole days and three nights, with no sleep in the attack and defense.

Mountains of corpses covered the ground. The hundred-foot-high city wall was now only eighty feet high. It was dotted with holes and cracks as numerous as stars, and it seemed as if it would shatter like porcelain in the next moment.

"Housekeeper, the eight prefectures and seventy counties of Aquarius State are not as well-defended as the provincial capital, so their defenses are extremely weak."

Using his spear as a crutch, Ding Dian, who looked tired, leaned against the city wall and looked at the countless shrimp soldiers and crab generals. He said, "What if the Water Ape Demon King turns his spear around and attacks other prefectures and counties?"

When this heavy topic was brought up, Xu Ziling was silent for a while, and said helplessly: "Now we don't have enough troops, and we are not strong enough to defend the state capital. The rest can only depend on God's will."

The Honghu Legion was established not long ago. Before that, it was just a standing army, at most suppressing some bandits and bullies. This was the first time that there had been a series of wars.

Three days later, only 70,000 people were left out of the 100,000 Honghu Army, and they were barely able to defend the broad city walls. If it weren't for the support of Yanjia Shu, the city would have fallen long ago.

Inside the city, the once prosperous city is now deserted. Many of the densely packed houses have been demolished, the beams have been made into arrows, and bricks and stones have been used to repair the city walls.

The deafening drumbeats and the wailing of the wounded added a solemn atmosphere to the precarious city. Many people voluntarily formed the reserve force, either transporting supplies or going to the battlefield themselves.

In the kitchen, Liu Neng, who was cooking, was panicking. He hesitated to speak, but finally couldn't help but said, "Zhao Si, do you think we can hold on to Aquarius State?"

"Yes, definitely yes!"

Zhao Si, dressed in chef's uniform, put down the spatula in his hand and responded in a decisive tone, but his trembling legs told of his inner fear.

From the remote Ivory Mountain to the provincial capital, Zhao Si and Liu Neng were successful and lived a good life. Unfortunately, the peaceful life was broken by the unexpected changes in the world.

"Damn monster, it only takes advantage of your Majesty's absence. If your Majesty were here, a water monkey would be killed in a few strokes."

Thinking of the invincible, god-like Shen Yuanliang, Liu Neng missed his past life even more. Would they be able to visit Qingdi City in their lifetime? Would they be able to see the emperor's face?
"Hurry up and cook! Don't let the soldiers go hungry."

Zhao Si threw the chopped firewood into the stove, then stepped hard on the blower. Orange-yellow flames rose up, filling the air with smoke.

"The crab is bigger than the house. How delicious would it be if it could be made into a delicacy?"

While frying the greasy fat meat, Liu Neng joked: "The shrimp soldiers and crab generals are monsters from the Dragon Palace in the East China Sea. They have all become spirits. If I can have a meal with them, my life will be complete."

With a slurp, Zhao Si wiped the corner of his mouth and suddenly began to daydream that everything could be used as food.

(End of this chapter)