The moment he landed, his legs trembled slightly, and a lingering fear remained in his heart.
In the live stream, the viewers' hearts were in their throats:
"My goodness, that was so close! What if he had fallen!"
"I don't dare to watch, I'm too nervous. Please, God Lu Fan, be safe!"
"It seems that the direction Lu Fan went is the same direction where the wild horse herd was found yesterday." Some observant viewers noticed Lu Fan's route.
"Could it be that the great god Lu Fan is going to take a horse back? With a horse, he can speed up his journey to support Anlan!" Someone suddenly realized and guessed Lu Fan's intention.
"Go Lu Fan! You must succeed!" Viewers flooded the screen with messages of encouragement for Lu Fan.
Lu Fan glanced at the broken piece of wood with lingering fear, secretly congratulating himself on his good luck. He then took a deep breath and continued on his way.
With its innate agility, Dahei followed Lu Fan closely through the mountains and fields like a nimble deer, never leaving his side.
After two or three hours of arduous trekking, Lu Fan finally reached the depression and saw the herd of wild horses he had discovered the day before.
The herd of horses resembled a surging black ocean, galloping and neighing wildly in the depression, creating a truly spectacular scene.
Lu Fan's goal this time is to find the strongest and most spirited horse to be his capable partner when he goes to rescue An Lan.
Lu Fan's gaze quickly locked onto Ma Wang.
The horse had glossy black skin, as if it had been carefully dyed with thick ink, reflecting a mesmerizing luster under the sunlight.
Its body is muscular and has smooth lines; every muscle seems to contain endless power.
Its mane danced wildly in the wind, like a fluttering flag, displaying its regal demeanor.
Its eyes revealed an arrogant and domineering air, as if it were declaring its dominance to the whole world.
In the live stream, viewers were once again stunned by the scene before them:
"My goodness, what a strong horse! It's truly the king of horses!"
"This is the first time I've ever seen such a huge horse, taller than a person! It's so amazing!"
"That's why it's called a tall and mighty horse; this horse has such an imposing presence."
"Can Lu Fan really tame this horse? It seems incredibly difficult." The audience was both excited and worried, wondering how Lu Fan would manage to subdue this unruly horse.
Upon seeing this king horse, Lu Fan's eyes lit up, as if he saw the dawn of victory.
"Okay, it's you I've decided. Let's get to know each other properly today. I believe you can become my most capable partner."
Lu Fan muttered to himself as he slowly approached the herd of horses.
The horses became alert when they sensed strangers approaching, and the once orderly herd began to stir.
The horse king raised its head and neighed, its high-pitched cry seeming like a stern warning to Lu Fan: "Don't come near my territory, or don't blame me for being impolite!"
At this moment, Dahei was excited by the herd of horses and was eager to rush over.
Lu Fan reacted quickly, firmly pressing it down, and said softly but firmly, "Big Black, you stay here and don't move around."
He knew in his heart that he absolutely could not let Big Black disturb the herd.
If these wild horses get startled and scatter, it will take a lot of effort to find them again. Time is of the essence, and he can't afford to waste any more time.
Lu Fan knew all too well that taming this majestic horse king before him would be no easy task.
He began to slowly circle the herd, his steps light and cautious, his eyes fixed on the horse king's every move, trying to find the perfect opportunity to get close.
Ma Wang was not one to be trifled with; he kept his eyes fixed on Lu Fan with the vigilance of a hawk.
If Lu Fan showed the slightest intention to approach, it would immediately lead the herd of horses to retreat swiftly and nimbly, as if to declare to Lu Fan: "Don't even think about getting close to my herd!"
As Lu Fan cautiously approached, he secretly released his animalistic charm.
A miraculous thing happened: the horses, which had been tense and uneasy, slowly relaxed their nerves, lowered their heads, and began to graze leisurely.
This subtle change gave Lu Fan hope, and following this momentum of "friendliness," he slowly walked into the herd of horses.
The closer he got to the horse, the more he could feel its powerful aura. Its robust body and flowing mane, every detail exuded unparalleled majesty.
Lu Fan tentatively reached out his hand and slowly approached the horse king, wanting to touch it.
The horse king noticed this unfamiliar behavior and let out a low neigh at Lu Fan, while exhaling a breath of hot air, as if warning Lu Fan not to act rashly.
"Calm down, brother. I mean no harm. I just want to be friends with you," Lu Fan said softly, as if having a heart-to-heart talk with an old friend.
Under the continued influence of the animal's affinity, the wild horse's tense muscles gradually relaxed, and the tension dissipated.
Seeing this, Lu Fan was overjoyed. Seizing the opportunity, he suddenly reached out and grabbed the wild horse's mane, tentatively trying to mount it.
However, this action still provoked a strong reaction from the horse king. It forcefully broke free from Lu Fan's hand, quickly walked to the side, and its eyes were once again filled with vigilance and resistance.
Lu Fan then realized that taming this wild horse was no easy task.
The system rewarded him with animal affinity, not animal taming ability.
Simply put, the animals will reduce their vigilance and hostility towards Lu Fan due to the effect of animal affinity, but this does not mean that they can be tamed.
Especially for wild animals like the Horse King, who is the leader of the herd, it is difficult to subdue them easily.
Looking back, when we tamed Dahei, it was because Dahei was seriously injured and had been ruthlessly driven out by the wolf pack, leaving it isolated, helpless, and extremely weak.
At that time, Lu Fan helped Dahei heal its injuries and gave it food, making Dahei feel warmth and care. This made Dahei develop obedience and dependence on Lu Fan from the bottom of its heart.
But this horse king in front of us is different. It stands high above, leading the entire herd, exuding an aura of untamed arrogance. You can imagine how difficult it would be to tame it.
And so, a thrilling "chase game" began between Lu Fan and Ma Wang.
Lu Fan was like an experienced and cunning hunter, constantly observing and probing, searching for the horse king's weaknesses.
Ma Wang, on the other hand, was like a steadfast and unyielding guard, constantly watching Lu Fan's every move, guarding against any opportunity that Lu Fan might have.
The wild horses around seemed to be drawn in by this strange "battle".
They all stopped to watch, occasionally letting out a few neighs, as if cheering for the horse king, or perhaps trying to put psychological pressure on Lu Fan.
After a long period of maneuvering, the opportunity finally arrived.
When Ma Wang turned around, his steps paused briefly. Although it was only for a moment, Lu Fan, with his sharp eyes, instantly caught this flaw.
He seized the opportunity and charged towards the horse king like an arrow released from a bow. Before the horse king could react, he leaped onto the horse's back.
Horse King was clearly not expected by Lu Fan's sudden attack, and it was completely enraged by this unexpected move.
It was like an erupting volcano, wildly shaking its body, trying to shake off Lu Fan, the uninvited guest.
In the live stream, the viewers' hearts were in their throats:
"My God, that's so dangerous! If I get thrown off like that, I'll definitely get a terrible fall!"
"Yeah, I don't even dare to watch anymore. Lu Fan, you have to be careful!"
At this moment, Lu Fan was like a piece of chewing gum stuck tightly to the horse's back, his hands gripping the horse's mane tightly, and no matter how the horse struggled, he resolutely refused to let go.
"Brother, don't waste your energy. From today onwards, you'll be my reliable 'mount'!"
Lu Fan shouted loudly on horseback, his voice filled with excitement and confidence, as if he were declaring his determination to the horse king.
Horse King wouldn't give in so easily. Seeing that it couldn't shake off Lu Fan, it started running wildly in the depression, its speed as fast as a whirlwind, kicking up dust.
Lu Fan felt like he was on an out-of-control roller coaster, being tossed high into the air, his heart pounding in his chest.
Then it dropped rapidly again, and my internal organs were shaken and displaced.
His heart was pounding wildly in his chest, as if it would burst out of his chest at any moment.
"Wow, that's really strong! But I like it!"
Lu Fan shouted to encourage himself while trying his best to maintain his balance, his eyes fixed on the front, not daring to relax for a moment.
Seeing that it couldn't shake off Lu Fan even by running wildly, the horse king came up with a new trick. It suddenly leaped high into the air and used its powerful hind hooves to push off the ground, trying to throw Lu Fan hard to the ground.
Lu Fan was so shaken that he felt like his internal organs were about to be shaken out, and his head was spinning.
"Hey, you've got some tricks up your sleeve! But I won't give up so easily. Just wait and see how I tame you!"
Lu Fan gritted his teeth, enduring his physical discomfort and dizziness, and continued to hold onto Ma Wang tightly. His eyes revealed firm belief and indomitable perseverance.
This thrilling "battle of man and horse" lasted for a long time, with both sides fighting tenaciously.
Gradually, under the continued influence of animal affinity and Lu Fan's persistent and forceful taming, the horse king's movements slowed down, and its resistance weakened.
Lu Fan keenly sensed that Ma Wang's resistance was gradually weakening, and he knew that the time was ripe.
He began to soothe Ma Wang gently, as if coaxing a child who was throwing a tantrum: "Alright, alright, brother, stop it. Come with me, from now on we'll be good partners and fight side by side."
As Lu Fan spoke gently, he lightly stroked the horse king's neck, his movements soft and soothing, trying to make the horse king feel his kindness and friendliness.
Horse King seemed to truly understand Lu Fan's words, slowly ceasing its struggles. Its violently heaving chest gradually calmed down, and its breathing became steady and long.
[Successfully Tamed the Wild Horse King]
Lu Fan successfully tamed the horse king. He was so excited that his face turned red, and he cheered loudly on horseback: "Haha, I did it! I finally tamed the horse king! Big Black, look, you have a new partner!"
Lu Fan shouted to the big black dog that was standing anxiously watching from the side.
Big Black wagged its tail excitedly and barked happily, as if celebrating Lu Fan's hard-won victory. A special emotion seemed to be conveyed between the man, the horse, and the dog.
In the live stream, the audience also got excited:
"That's amazing! Lu Fan really tamed the horse king! He's incredible!"
"That was too dangerous. If it were anyone else, they would probably have been thrown off the horse and ended up with a black eye and a swollen face."
However, just as everyone was immersed in joy, some foreign viewers inappropriately jumped out and expressed their disdain:
"So what if we've tamed a horse? Once our Kalba kills Lu Fan, everything Lu Fan owns will be ours."
"That's right, this time your China is finished, hahaha."
These provocative words instantly enraged Chinese viewers:
"Foreign dogs, get out! You're not welcome here!"
"Yes, hurry back to your hometown and stop embarrassing yourselves here!"
"Just you wait until our great god Lu Fan crushes your so-called Karba and that damn Meichuan Neiku. You'll be crying then!"
After taming the horse king, Lu Fan carefully dismounted. He knew that the horse king had just expended a lot of energy and needed to replenish its water and salt.
He first let the horse king drink some clear water, and watching the horse king drink happily, he then took out the prepared salt and fed it to the horse king little by little.
"Eat some salt to replenish your strength. We still have a tough task waiting for us later," Lu Fan said softly, as if he were discussing something with Ma Wang.
“From today onwards, your name will be Lightning. From now on, we will be partners who will share life and death.” Lu Fan looked at Horse King and said earnestly.
Surprisingly, the horse seemed to accept the name. It raised its head and let out a series of passionate roars, as if responding to Lu Fan's call.
After Lightning had recovered somewhat, Lu Fan immediately mounted his horse, his eyes filled with determination and resolve: "Big Black, let's go, let's go home and save An Lan!"
Big Black, who had been patiently waiting in the grass, heard Lu Fan's call and immediately ran out like an arrow, following behind Lu Fan and Lightning.
Lightning seemed to understand Lu Fan's intention. It let out a long howl that echoed throughout the depression, and then shot out like a black lightning bolt, its speed astonishing.
Big Black followed closely behind Horse King, its four legs running swiftly, kicking up dust from the ground.
A man, a horse, and a dog galloped through the wilderness, kicking up clouds of dust, heading towards the shelter with an aura that seemed to break through all obstacles.
Seeing the direction the horse king was running, the other horses in the herd followed suit, and for a moment, the horses galloped, creating a spectacular scene.
"Whoa~"
Lu Fan tugged at Lightning's mane, signaling it to stop.
He gently patted Lightning's neck and said tenderly, "Brother, your people can't come with us. They'll be safer here."
Lightning seemed to understand Lu Fan's words, and immediately turned around, letting out another loud roar. The herd of horses responded, neighing as if bidding farewell to their horse king.
Slowly, all the horses stopped and quietly watched the direction the lightning had gone.
Then, Lightning turned around and continued on its way to its destination. This time, the herd of horses did not follow.
Meanwhile, in the live stream, the heated online argument between Chinese viewers and viewers from the US and Japan was still raging.
Although host Wang Tao's remarks temporarily calmed the anger of some Chinese viewers, everyone remained deeply worried about the safety of Lu Fan and An Lan.
"I wonder how Lu Fan is doing now. I hope he can find An Lan as soon as possible and successfully get rid of those two bad guys," a viewer commented in the live chat, his words filled with worry and concern.
"Lu Fan, you must keep going! We all believe in you! You are our pride!" Another viewer expressed their trust and support for Lu Fan in the live chat.
Just as everyone was anxiously waiting, the live stream suddenly switched to a scene of Lu Fan riding his horse, galloping wildly through the wilderness.
The audience erupted in cheers upon seeing this, their hopes rekindled, and they cheered for Lu Fan, expecting him to successfully complete the rescue mission and overcome all difficulties.
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