The tricycle creaked and groaned all the way, the sound seemingly declaring war on the rugged mountain road.
Ling Yue was completely focused, his hands firmly gripping the steering wheel, his eyes fixed on the road ahead. Guided by Lu Fan's route, he sped towards his destination like an arrow released from a bow.
Upon arrival, a breathtaking view unfolded before us, revealing a lush, low-lying area teeming with water and grass.
This depression is like a beautiful pastoral painting created by nature, the master painter.
The tender green grass swayed gently in the breeze, like countless green sprites dancing gracefully; the clear stream flowed gurglingly, playing a melodious natural symphony.
As soon as the car came to a stop, Lu Fan and An Lan couldn't wait to jump out.
The two were pale-faced and patted each other on the back. It took them a while to recover from the jolt.
Ling Yue scratched his head with a hint of guilt and said, "I'm really sorry for making you all go through all this trouble."
Lu Fan smiled and waved his hand, comforting him, "This is not your fault. This mountain road is simply a 'torture master.' Anyone who drives it will suffer this pain."
After a short rest, the herd of wild horses in the distance immediately caught their attention.
The herd of wild horses was a sight to behold. Some were leisurely grazing, enjoying nature's bounty, while others were running wildly, their hooves whistling through the air, displaying their untamed power.
Lu Fan turned to look at the imposing Big Black beside him, gently patted its head, and earnestly instructed, "Big Black, you must protect An Lan well."
Big Black seemed to fully understand its master's meaning. It barked twice and stood tall and proud beside An Lan, like a loyal guard.
Lu Fan and Ling Yue crouched low, their steps extremely light and slow, each step cautious, much like experienced hunters, silently approaching the herd of wild horses.
However, the wild horse was more alert than expected and quickly noticed something was wrong.
The once peaceful and serene herd of horses suddenly became restless. Several horses abruptly raised their heads, ears perked up, nostrils flared, and looked warily in their direction, their eyes filled with vigilance and unease.
Fortunately, Lu Fan possesses an amazing affinity for animals, a special ability that played a crucial role at critical moments.
Although the horses were on high alert, they did not immediately gallop away, but instead lingered in place, observing the two uninvited guests.
Ling Yue's eyes darted back and forth among the horses, searching eagerly.
Soon, a lithe and powerful horse came into his view.
This horse is the new king of the herd. It stands tall with its head held high, its mane fluttering in the wind, and its eyes reveal an innate, untamed wildness. Every move it makes exudes the majesty of a king.
Ling Yue gazed at the Horse King, his eyes gleaming with excitement and fervor, like someone who had been searching desperately in the darkness and had finally discovered a rare treasure. He secretly made a vow in his heart.
"You're the one! I'm going to tame you today, no matter what!"
Ling Yue slowly and very carefully pulled out the lasso he had prepared in advance from his waist.
The lasso swayed gently in his hand, like a python poised to strike at any moment.
His steps grew lighter and lighter, almost touching the ground with his toes, as he approached the Horse King little by little. With each step closer, his heart pounded, fearing that he might accidentally disturb this wild beast.
Seeing this, Lu Fan quickly retreated and ran to An Lan's side.
The two stood side by side, their hands unconsciously clasped tightly, their eyes wide open, staring unblinkingly at Ling Yue, as if anticipating the start of a fateful battle of the century.
Just as Ling Yue was only a few steps away from Ma Wang, he suddenly exerted his strength, and all the power in his body instantly gathered in his arm.
The lasso in his hand shot out like a black lightning bolt, accompanied by a whistling wind, with lightning speed.
The lasso traced a perfect, almost unbelievable arc in the air, and landed precisely on the horse king's head.
King Horse was clearly enraged by this sudden and unannounced attack.
It neighed angrily, its voice echoing throughout the depression, its front hooves raised high as it pawed at the ground, trying to break free of the noose.
Then, like a mad bull, it charged wildly into the distance, its speed raising a cloud of dust.
Ling Yue gripped the lasso tightly with both hands, the lasso digging deep into his palms, leaving red marks, but he felt no pain at all.
Using the powerful momentum of the horse's run, he performed a graceful and nimble flip, landing steadily on the horse's back.
This leap was like igniting a fuse for a fierce battle, and Horse King instantly launched into a frenzied mode of resistance.
Sometimes, Ma Wang would leap high into the air, his body almost parallel to the ground, like a cannonball fired from a heavy artillery shell, carrying immense force, trying to throw Ling Yue off.
Sometimes it would suddenly stop without warning, its four hooves digging into the ground, kicking up a cloud of dust, and then it would turn around abruptly, its speed so fast that it was hard to keep up with, as if it wanted to throw Ling Yue off its back.
It even spun wildly in place, faster and faster, like a high-speed spinning top, every movement filled with primal power and wild madness.
Ling Yue gritted his teeth, his muscles tensed, and he lay tightly on the horse's back, as if he had become one with the horse king.
He gripped the horse's neck tightly with both hands, his knuckles turning white from the excessive force; his legs were like two steel clamps, clamping firmly onto the horse's body, and no matter how much the horse king struggled, it did not budge.
Each of Horse King's violent struggles caused his body to shake violently like a leaf in a storm, and he was nearly thrown off several times.
But with his indomitable will and amazing perseverance, he never let go, stubbornly engaging in an ultimate battle of strength and will with the Horse King.
This thrilling and suspenseful battle between humans and beasts lasted for more than half an hour, with every second filled with tension and excitement.
As the horse king struggled fiercely, its strength gradually gave out. Its movements became increasingly sluggish, its jumps became lower and lower, its turning speed became slower and slower, and its resistance became weaker and weaker.
Ling Yue was also panting heavily, his clothes soaked with sweat like a burst dam, as if he had just been pulled out of the water.
But his eyes still revealed determination and perseverance, a belief that he would never give up.
Finally, after a desperate leap, the horse landed heavily on the ground, its limbs weak and unable to jump any further.
Seizing this once-in-a-lifetime opportunity, Ling Yue unleashed his full power and with a swift effort, pinned Ma Wang to the ground.
Horse King struggled a few times, flailing its limbs in vain, but finally gave in.
The wildness that once filled its eyes gradually faded, replaced by a hint of weariness and submission.
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