On the racetrack, Leo remained calm, pressing the gas pedal to the floor, unleashing the full performance and explosive power of the Bugatti.
In contrast, Irene, in the passenger seat, wore a tense expression, her heart pounding. Though Irene considered herself daring, sitting in Leo’s driving seat made her nervous. The speed was simply too fast; it felt more like flying than driving on the ground.
Mark Lynch, in the co-driver’s seat, noticed the Bugatti closing in on the Shelby, his expression turning unpleasant. “Mr. Ieshige, that kid is about to overtake!”
“Haha, trying to overtake under my nose, Hiroto Ieshige? Impossible!” Hiroto Ieshige pressed the gas pedal hard.
The terrifying performance of the Shelby was fully exploited by Hiroto Ieshige. Occasionally, he even showed off, using the car’s front to “press” the Bugatti, preventing Leo from overtaking.
In the midst of the drift, the tires occasionally emitted an ear-piercing friction sound, leaving scorched marks on the ground.
During the deadlock, the two supercars passed seven more curves.
As time ticked away, the competition had entered the latter half.
Leo snorted, “Kid, if this is your skill level, be prepared for failure!”
In the first half, Leo had used Spiritual Power to familiarize himself with Hiroto Ieshige’s driving skills. Not only that, but Leo had also made subtle improvements to Hiroto Ieshige’s techniques.
At this point, Leo’s confidence was evident. His actions, reaction speed, body coordination, and sense of the car had reached a perfect level of harmony.
In contrast to Leo’s confidence, Irene in the co-driver’s seat anxiously said, “Leo, we’re about to reach the thirteenth curve. You can’t maintain this speed through it because it has a curvature of less than a hundred degrees!”
In the capital, most racing enthusiasts knew that in the eighteen curves of the Wolong Mountain racetrack, the thirteenth and final curves required a significant reduction in speed. Otherwise, the result would likely be a rollover, leading to a disastrous outcome-car wreck and potential fatalities.
When Irene finished speaking, the Shelby had already started to decelerate before entering the curve.
Leo awaited the moment when the Shelby slowed down slightly. His eyes flashed with a hint of fierceness. He only needed to reduce his speed a bit, and then…
Swish!
Just as they entered the thirteenth curve, the Bugatti suddenly overtook the Shelby.
Next, Leo faced a massive mountainside…
Irene widened her eyes in terror and screamed, “Ah…!”
The Bugatti’s tires produced a terrifying friction sound against the ground. Flames even burst from the outer edges of the tires. Under the intense shaking of the car body, the Bugatti navigated an seemingly impossible curvature.
At this moment, Irene’s entire world was focused on the mountain looming just ahead. She could even see the moss in the crevices of the rocks. One could imagine how close the Bugatti’s front was to the mountainside at this moment.
In the end, the Bugatti didn’t collide with the mountainside. In this extremely perilous situation, it successfully navigated the thirteenth curve, and then its speed surged again, completely leaving the Shelby behind.
Irene couldn’t help but close her eyes. Despite her pale complexion, her heart, though still pounding, could at least breathe normally now.
This thrilling scene was the first time she had experienced something so intense in her life.
Glancing at the rearview mirror, Irene’s heart finally settled. She exclaimed, “Leo, we successfully overtook Mark Lynch and them.”
At this moment, the Bugatti and Shelby were only five or six meters apart, bringing a special excitement to Irene after the tension and fear.
Indeed, in racing, the sense of achievement from shaking off opponents could be mesmerizing.
Leo simply nodded, appearing calm because everything unfolded as he anticipated. Even if there were operational mistakes, he had the ability to ensure Irene’s safety. At worst, it would be losing the race.
“Damn, this kid!” Hiroto Ieshige’s face instantly darkened. The esteemed racing champion was unexpectedly overtaken.
Mark Lynch’s expression also soured. Under such high speeds, using drifting to navigate turns was simply reckless.
“So thrilling, so risky.”
“To not decelerate in the thirteenth curve, it’s insane!”
“Such audacity, damn brave!”
“Hiroto Ieshige actually got overtaken, can’t believe my eyes…”
In front of the large screen, the crowd erupted with excitement as they witnessed the spectacular drift and reversal.
“Madame Godwin, Leo is leading!” Michelle’s eyes lit up, jumping with joy.
As long as Leo could maintain the lead through the last few curves and prevent Shelby from overtaking, victory was secure.
Madame Godwin nodded, feeling an inexplicable trust in Leo deep in her heart.
“Mr. Ieshige, we can’t lose, overtake him!” Mark Lynch gritted his teeth.
The Ice Spirit Sakura Flower Base had considerable value, and losing might tarnish his reputation in the eyes of his grandfather and the public.
“I am the Racing God; I cannot lose,” Hiroto Ieshige roared, pressing the gas pedal to the floor.
The Shelby, like an enraged cheetah, surged forward.
However, the situation had changed. The Bugatti had already surpassed the Shelby by ten meters, blocking its path perfectly. No matter how Hiroto Ieshige tried, he couldn’t overtake.
“Darn it,” Hiroto Ieshige’s eyes flashed a hint of crimson.
This was the first time he had been pushed into such a corner, utterly unable to find an opening.
The two cars sped through the mountain road, one after the other, in a thrilling and intense race. In just two or three minutes, they navigated several more turns.
“Mr. Ieshige, we’re nearing the last curve,” Mark Lynch suddenly shouted angrily.
If Leo couldn’t be overtaken in this final curve, it would be impossible to surpass him on the straight path afterward.
“Shut up, I am a world champion; I won’t lose!” Hiroto Ieshige roared.
Mark Lynch’s face changed slightly. Although he greatly admired Hiroto Ieshige in racing, seeing him on the verge of losing made him furious.
Suddenly, the roar of the Shelby’s engine echoed on the track.
“Hiroto Ieshige, what are you doing?!” Mark Lynch’s face turned pale.
The Japanese guy had gone mad!
The mountainside at the upcoming curve was getting closer and closer, yet Hiroto Ieshige not only didn’t decelerate but accelerated recklessly!
“I must overtake that damn kid!” Hiroto Ieshige’s red eyes reflected a touch of madness.
The curve was approaching.
“Fool overestimating yourself!” Leo, through the rearview mirror, knew what Hiroto Ieshige was up to and couldn’t help but curse.