Chapter 1779 - The Ultimate Winner (2/2)

Houtu felt her scalp tighten. She turned around and met Nethery’s gaze, which was so deep that she was almost sucked into it. Soul, on the other hand, felt her flesh crawl. After glancing at Nethery, she hastened her pace without hesitation. She could not give up! The throne of Void City was hers!

“How’s this possible? Is Nethery cheating?!” Cursey was confused. She was even beginning to doubt that she was a jinx. She had just said that Soul was on the verge of winning, and now it seemed that the tide was turning…

“Is cheating not allowed?” Bu Fang glanced at Cursey. “Besides, is eating a piece of bread to replenish your strength considered cheating?” A faint smile brushed his lips.

Cursey was speechless. Sure enough, this chef was behind the sudden spike of Nethery’s strength!

Nethery was swiftly ascending the stairs. The nobles felt their hearts were pounding in their throats, while the Soul Demons were growling and hissing. After all, the outcome of the competition on the Stairway of Star could affect the final situation!

The nobles, who had gotten used to making high-stakes bets, could not help but feel excited at this moment. It was the future of Void City that was at stake this time!

Houtu’s face beamed. She would not mind if Nethery overtook her. As long as it was not Soul sitting on the throne, she would be happy. After all, her purpose of coming to Void City was to stop Soul and the Soul Demons!

“I’m counting on you!” Houtu could not help but say as she looked at Nethery. At this moment, Nethery had come to her position and matched her result, and she did not slow down at all! She was still calmly climbing three stairs with every step!

Nethery glanced at Houtu with her deep eyes. When their gazes met, she nodded lightly. Then, she took another step and bolted up the stairs.

Now, Soul was on the ninety-seventh stair and Nethery on the ninety-second! As for Houtu, she had already given up. She was pinning her hope on Nethery.

“How’s this even possible?!” Soul glanced over her shoulder and immediately noticed that Nethery was closing in on her. “How did she get here so fast? Isn’t she struggling at the sixtieth stair just now? No… I will not lose! I cannot lose!”

Soul focused her eyes and roared. She was so close to the throne. She had made so much effort and given everything for this moment. How could she fail now?

She began to use her hands. Clenching her jaws, she climbed on all fours. Her forehead was covered with beads of sweat, and her clothes were already soaking wet.

The atmosphere was getting stagnant. Countless people fixed their eyes at the Stairway of Star’s projection in silence. They wanted to know the ultimate outcome!

Nethery’s rise was unexpected, but those who were familiar with her did not find it too surprising. After all, they knew that while Soul was backed by the Soul Demon Universe, Nethery was backed by… Bu Fang.

Duchess Yunlan’s eyes flickered. She, too, had figured out the reason. It never occurred to her that the chef, who she did not take seriously, could provide Nethery such great help. At this moment, she remembered that he had said in front of Soul that he alone could be worth an army. “Perhaps Soul realized that now…”

Finally, Nethery slowed down, climbing two stairs with one step. However, she had already caught up with Soul. She was just one stair behind. Now, Soul was at the ninety-eighth stair, and Nethery was at the ninety-seventh stair! At this stage, every step they took was extremely difficult and painful!

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“I will not lose!” Soul roared. The power of sin spread from her and seemed to turn into a vague humanoid figure. Her eyes were scarlet as she took another step, rushing up the ninety-ninth stair. She was just one step away from the throne!

Nethery’s face was calm, the crystal on her brow glowing. She seemed to have learned composure from Bu Fang. With her hands clasped behind her back, she took another step and reached the same level as Soul.

All the people fell silent, including Bu Fang and Cursey.

Soul’s heart raced. She felt the world become completely quiet, and all that she could hear was her own rapid breathing. Suddenly, her face became ferocious. Her eyes turned black, and the power of sin emanating from her materialized into a monstrous demon!

Nethery was still very calm, and her hands were still clasped behind her.

Side by side, they stood on the ninety-ninth stair of the Stairway of Star. Behind them was Houtu, who was staring at them with wide eyes and a dropped jaw.

The next moment, the two Cursed Goddesses lifted their feet at the same time. Everything seemed to slow down. Soul’s pupils were narrowing, while the demon behind her threw its head back and roared. Meanwhile, the muscle on Nethery’s fair leg seemed to wobble…

Their movements were almost synchronized. Their legs lifted, then fell… Suddenly, a deafening rumble rang out! Soul and Nethery’s feet landed in front of the throne at the same time! It was too fast, too synchronous!

Many people were stunned. They reached at the same time?! Who was the winner then? Who would become the victor and sit on the throne?!

Nethery’s clothes fluttered violently, her hair waving. The next moment, the crystal on her brow shattered with a click. The effect of the Fortune Flatbread was over!

As everyone watched, the Stairway of Star’s projection began to rumble and shake violently, while thousands of light streams burst out from the ethereal throne.

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The ultimate winner was about to be announced!