Chapter 208: Speedrun Contest: Who

The arrival of the Flame Emperor Academy brought a strong atmosphere to the Dungeon Hall, its momentum even surpassing that of the Creation Academy.

They did not hesitate and headed straight for the Fire God Palace instance, diving in quickly.

"The Creation Academy and the Flame Emperor Academy are about to clash again."

"Indeed, these two academies can only compete within the instance, vying for second place."

"This time, it's likely they'll see who can finish the instance faster."

"No matter how they fight, they can't beat Jiang Dalao's record."

"The academies are constrained by the Dragon Clan Academy, and in the instance Jiang Dalao still outclasses them; their struggle is merely a millennial contest for the perpetual runner‑up."

Everyone burst into laughter.

Jiang Chen recalled the aura he had just sensed and found that among the many BOSS Jewelry auras, a particular one caught his attention.

The aura reminded him of Fire Element Monsters, which are usually immune to fire element damage.

And that BOSS Jewelry seemed to have a similar effect, but he couldn't be sure.

He decided to find time to look up information on BOSS Jewelry, as he knew little about it.

Hong Jishi didn't seem willing to tell him anything.

Perhaps to a Divine-level Strongman like Hong Jishi, low‑level BOSS Jewelry is not worth mentioning, because their equipment requirements have already reached another tier.

At most, they only care about Mythological Class gear.

Jiang Chen rested for three hours, undisturbed the whole time.

His Spiritual Power fully recovered, and his physical condition was back to about ninety‑plus percent.

The feeling of fatigue vanished completely.

At this moment, Jiang Chen felt a 200‑point increase in All Attributes, the effect of having taken a basic miracle pill

afterwards.

Although a 200‑point boost means little to professionals whose attributes reach tens of thousands, for Jiang Chen it equates to a 40% increase in non‑Spirit attributes.

The disparity is obvious; his constitution grew stronger and his recovery speed greatly improved.

He couldn't help thinking of those Knights whose constitution reaches several thousand or even ten thousand, who can fight continuously for days and nights without fatigue.

Every class has its unique strengths, and he felt envious of them.

He got up and walked back into the Dungeon Hall.

It was still the Fire God Palace instance, still on Hell Difficulty.

More than two hours had passed since the two Top Academies entered the instance, and they still hadn't emerged.

This score already surpasses that of the Baili Academy.

Whether it's the Creation Academy team or the Flame Emperor Academy team, they share one trait: they abandoned the Prophet.

They all adopted a War King Support setup plus four healers.

As a result, the party actually had five healers.

Add a Knight, and there are six damage dealers.

The combat power increased dramatically.

If even this can't get through, it would be a disservice to their BOSS Jewelry.

The Bone Armor glittered, blocking all flames from the outside.

The instance remained scorching; the Skeleton Warrior, upon appearing, was immediately surrounded by fire elements.

Just two seconds later, flames erupted on its body, turning it into a Fire Skeleton.

Jiang Chen continued with his previous strategy, advancing steadily.

He had already run the instance five times, becoming a familiar veteran.

He knew exactly which monsters appeared at each position and their numbers.

Never would he let a monster slip by, no matter where it was hidden

inside, he could find it.

Jiang Chen's instance‑running speed was so fast that he gathered heaps of experience and materials, leaving none untouched.

When he finished his sixth run and exited the instance,

he inadvertently looked up at the Light Screen above the instance.

The Light Screen still displayed only his name.

The two Top Academy teams were slower than expected.

By now, more than three hours had passed since they entered the instance, exceeding Jiang Chen's estimate.

Jiang Chen stared at his name on the Light Screen and suddenly conceived a mischievous idea.

"How about I go even faster."

With that thought, he chose Hell Difficulty again and entered the instance.

As soon as he entered, four Skeleton Warriors rushed out.

Jiang Chen intended to do a speedrun.

He would tweak certain sections to create a personal best record.

The Skeleton Warriors sprinted, crossing the bridge, leaping over the plaza, and darting into the Cave in an instant.

This time some monsters weren't attracted, but Jiang Chen didn't mind.

This time he pursued speed, not quality.

It was purely for fun.

After all, he's only an 18‑year‑old youth; Jiang Chen is far from the mature, taciturn image he projects.

At this moment, he was in the Hong Shen Courtyard.

The three were watching the situation inside the "Fire God Palace" Instance.

As the overseer of the Dungeon Hall, Lin Zhenzi can view the situation in any Instance.

He can even intervene.

In the view, the teams from the Creation Academy and the Flame Emperor Academy are battling the Fire God Palace Gardener.

And they have been fighting for some time.

It looks like the two sides are almost even in progress.

But considering the Flame Emperor Academy entered the Instance a bit later, they are still ahead.

The three watched as if they were watching a movie.

"It seems

this time the Flame Emperor Academy will take the lead," Lin Zhenzi said.

He was right; the three could see it.

Hong Jishi sipped tea, "It's normal. This time the Flame Emperor Academy is led by a Saint Fire Knight, who already has a strong resistance to the Fire Element, and with the Fire Insect Ring, they practically achieve Fire Damage Immunity."

"You haven't seen the Flame Emperor Academy's healer; basically you don't need to worry about the Knight."

The Saint Fire Knight is a Mythological Class profession, naturally possessing a suite of fire‑related skills.

It already has a powerful damage‑reduction against the Fire Element, making it perfect for tackling the "Fire God Palace" Instance, which deals heavy fire damage.

Lin Zhenzi said, "Not only that, each of their damage dealers is equipped with an Ice Talisman, adding Water Power to their attacks. Water‑Fire Counteraction means Water Power can boost damage against Fire Element monsters."

Through the two analyses, they both concluded the Flame Emperor Academy will win.

Li Xueru said lightly, "It's hard to say before the final step. But who wins or loses doesn't matter; after all, the old man's Dragon Clan Academy is unshakable."

"The Instance record also has Jiang Chen under pressure; they remain the perennial second place."

A 1 hour 12 minute Instance record—unprecedented before, and likely unmatched after.

Li Xueru's calm words carried a faint hint of pity.

When Jiang Chen was mentioned, Lin Zhenzi's mouth twitched.

The scene before them changed.

An additional one appeared.

"That brat entered the Instance again!" Hong Jishi laughed heartily, seeing Jiang Chen he perked up: "Which number time is he grinding this Instance?"

Lin Zhenzi replied irritably, "The seventh time."

He watched Jiang Chen's next move: "This

this time seems a bit different."

Li Xueru's eyes narrowed to a slit, glancing, "This time he's going for a speed run; it's meant to crush others completely."

"You wouldn't guess it; he usually keeps silent, but he's actually scheming. Old Hong, Jiang Chen is a bit like you when you were young."

Hong Jishi was pleased with Jiang Chen's approach; indeed it resembled his own younger self, only he was more arrogant then, not as restrained as Jiang Chen.

Hong Jishi's smile brightened further, "A little blow is fine, so they don't think they're the only ones; let them know there are people beyond people, heavens beyond heavens."

"If Jiang Chen later joins the Creation Academy, he won't get bullied."

Lin Zhenzi was stunned, "Are you planning to let him enter the Creation Academy?"

Normally, a top talent like Jiang Chen would certainly go to the Dragon Clan Academy.

Li Xueru was also puzzled, not knowing why Hong Jishi said that.

After all, he had previously told Jiang Chen the requirements for entering the Dragon Clan Academy, and everyone assumed he would place Jiang Chen there.

But Li Xueru thought a moment and understood why.

Hong Jishi spoke confidently, "The old man already has students; all the treasured resources he has must have been used up. If the resources are gone, why send Jiang Chen there— to pick up what others discarded?"

"I know there are good things in the Creation Academy, so of course we should go there."

Lin Zhenzi, aware of Jiang Ruo's matter, found Hong Jishi's words reasonable.

If the resources are gone, why go to the Dragon Clan Academy?

To learn something? Won't Hong Jishi teach them?

Going there is just for those resources.

Lin Zhenzi began to consider, Lin Cai

er, where should she go.

In the scene, Jiang Chen sprinted at breakneck speed, running full‑tilt behind the monster horde.

The Skeleton Warrior raced through the Cave and reached the Palace Entrance.

Regardless of the Giant Eye Alarm, they barreled straight into the Palace.

The monsters behind also chased them into the Palace.

Jiang Chen entered last; when he ran out from the opposite side of the Palace, the Skeleton Warrior had already entered the Garden, circling within it.

Behind them followed a myriad of monsters, numbering over 200.

The Gardener had risen from the magma.

Hong Jishi's eyebrows twitched twice, "That kid plays big."

Indeed, he's playing big.

In one breath he ran from the Instance Entrance to here in under half an hour.

Faster than any previous run.

At this moment, fifty Skeleton Warriors appeared in unison, targeting a Flame Lizard.

Skill: Slow Curse!

Under the Red Light, all monsters slowed down.

The Skeleton Warrior also made a move at this moment.

The Skill erupts, and the Flame Lizard is killed instantly.

Then came a series of explosion sounds.

Fresh corpses, powerful explosive force.

After over thirty explosions in a row, the Garden was in utter ruin.

This boss monster, including the palace gardener, was blown to death.

Fifty Skeletons dragged dozens of fresh Palace Guard corpses toward the final BOSS.

The speed was unbelievably fast!