Chapter 387: Speedrun; Mo Xinghe Ascends To Godhood

Ning Yiyi's face was flushed, her mind in disarray.

Lin Moyu gently took her hand, "Let's keep raiding the dungeon."

Though still dazed, Ning Yiyi instinctively nodded. Lin Moyu held her close and stepped back into the dungeon.

They had just finished clearing the dungeon, earning Lin Moyu a 6% EXP boost and Ning Yiyi an 8% increase. Since he was level 42—two levels higher—his growth naturally required more EXP.

The Dungeon Hall’s gate reopened. Earlier, a bell had rung before Ning Tairan abruptly appeared, clearing the hall. Now, curiosity buzzed through the crowd as they speculated about what had happened—especially the bell. Some suspected Lin Moyu had set a new record.

A group quickly gathered at the entrance of the Beast God Plateau dungeon, their eyes fixed on the glowing screen displaying the top three records.

[Lin Moyu, 3 hours, 12 minutes, 38 seconds.]

[Chuangshen Institute: 6 hours, 29 minutes, 18 seconds.]

[Chuangshi Institute: 6 hours, 52 minutes, 01 second.]

The leaderboard had changed. Lin Moyu’s record now dominated the top, while Yanhuang Institute had vanished from the ranks.

His time was less than half that of the Chuangshen Institute’s, the second-place holder.

Seeing the result, the students appeared unsurprised, yet they couldn't help but launch into a lively discussion.

“As expected of Godly General Lin! He set a record while carrying a girl!”

“And that was just his first attempt. The second run will be even scarier.”

“Scary? No. The right word is despair-inducing.”

“Exactly. Godly General Lin doesn’t just win—he leaves everyone in utter despair.”

Lin Moyu continued setting despair-inducing records one after another.

While some envied or resented him, most could only sigh in admiration.

Someone suddenly spoke up, "The Beast God's True Body always gets hunted down by the top three institutes. This time, we’ll finally get to see their disappointed faces!"

Another chimed in, "Their expressions will be priceless."

In the meeting room, Mo Xinghe, Luo Gaoxuan, and Luo Yan remained seated, their eyes fixed on the screen.

Earlier, they had caught a glimpse of two dropped items—a beast bone and a blood-like substance. Though they had their suspicions, they couldn’t be certain.

Just ten minutes later, Ning Tairan returned.

His expression was complicated, leaving the trio unsure of his thoughts. In truth, his emotions were just as tangled as his expression suggested.

He felt as though he had just… sold off his granddaughter—an inexplicably strange feeling.

Mo Xinghe broke the silence, “Old Ning, those two items that dropped just now…”

Ning Tairan didn’t hide it, “The Beast God’s Leg Bone and Beast God’s Essence Blood.”

Hiss—!

The three collectively drew in a sharp breath.

With their experience, they knew exactly what these two items meant.

Luo Gaoxuan, eyes filled with envy, muttered, "Godly General Lin is unbelievably lucky. With these, he’s guaranteed to ascend to godhood!"

Luo Yan, never one to agree with Luo Gaoxuan, shot back, "Lucky? This has nothing to do with luck. It’s all because of his strength."

Mo Xinghe spoke in a low voice, “We can’t let this information spread. If it gets out, it could bring trouble for Godly General Lin.”

The three nodded in unison.

None of them had ill intentions—but they couldn’t say the same for everyone else.

Recent intelligence suggested that the Demon Worship Society had a God-level powerhouse in their ranks. If such an individual decided to target Lin Moyu, he could be in real danger.

Ning Tairan’s voice was steady. “For now, I’ll keep these two items with me.”

The trio turned to him at once.

With his strength, Ning Tairan had nothing to fear from others coveting the items.

However, he hadn’t mentioned his private deal with Lin Moyu—mainly because the more he thought about it, the more it felt like he had sold his granddaughter… for the price of a bone.

The thought unsettled him deeply.

Unaware of his inner turmoil, Mo Xinghe, Luo Gaoxuan, and Luo Yan stared at him, eyes gleaming.

Luo Gaoxuan spoke in a pleading tone, “Old Ning, could we take a look at the Beast God’s Leg Bone?”

Luo Yan said nothing, but her eager gaze spoke for her. Mo Xinghe’s expression mirrored theirs.

All three of them were just half a step away from the God-level—a half-step that was incredibly difficult to take.

With something like the Beast God’s Leg Bone, they might finally cross that threshold.

Without hesitation, Ning Tairan tossed the bone to them, “Study it here.”

Mo Xinghe carefully retrieved a jade tray, gently placing the Beast God’s Leg Bone on it. The three immediately focused on studying it.

Meanwhile, Ning Tairan reopened the dungeon screens—and his face twitched.

On a screen, Lin Moyu was holding Ning Yiyi even closer than before. She had practically melted into his embrace.

Ning Tairan sighed, looking away. He couldn’t bear to watch any longer.

On the other three screens, the Chuangshen, Chuangshi, and Yanhuang parties had reached the fourth plateau.

Known as the Leader Plateau, it was the most challenging and time-consuming section of the dungeon. To avoid triggering a monster riot, they had to lure in one group at a time, battling cautiously.

But Lin Moyu…

Inside the dungeon, Lin Moyu held Ning Yiyi in his arms, “I’ve thought of a few new methods. Want to try them out?”

Curled up like a kitten, Ning Yiyi looked incredibly docile, “Let’s do whatever you want.”

Lin Moyu chuckled, “Alright then. Let’s test the first method and aim to clear the dungeon in 10 minutes.”

“Mhm.” Ning Yiyi responded softly, her mind was still reeling. She hadn’t fully processed Lin Moyu’s sudden marriage proposal.

Before she could fully process things, she felt herself being lifted into the air again—this time, even faster than before.

Lin Moyu unfurled his Lightning Wings and pushed his speed to the limit, surging toward the fourth plateau.

The wings’ maximum speed exceeded one kilometer per second. Based on his calculations, one minute was enough to reach the fourth plateau.

Ning Yiyi watched the scenery blur, the wind biting against her skin as the temperature plummeted.

Finally snapping out of her daze, she clung tightly to Lin Moyu, “Are you… speedrunning this?”

Lin Moyu hummed in response, “Giving it a try.”

One minute later, Lin Moyu descended onto the fourth plateau, Ning Yiyi in his arms, and then unleashed his undead army.

When the skeletons hit the ground, they began sprinting across the fourth plateau at full speed.

The strategy was simple yet devastating—draw in monsters and wipe them out in one massive sweep.

By skipping the first three plateaus entirely, Lin Moyu had saved an immense amount of time It was a true speedrun.

In the meeting room, watching the scene unfold, Ning Tairan sighed with a wry smile, “This kid isn’t leaving anyone a chance. I wonder how those so-called geniuses from the three institutes will react when they see this.”

However, at that moment, the three deans weren’t paying attention.

Their focus was entirely on the Beast God’s Leg Bone.

The bone contained traces of God aura.

If they could grasp even a small fraction of its mysteries, it would be a monumental step toward becoming a God-level powerhouse. After all, there were many similarities between true Gods and human God-level powerhouses.

Suddenly, Ning Tairan’s eyebrows twitched. His gaze snapped to Mo Xinghe.

A faint yet unmistakable aura was rising from Mo Xinghe, growing stronger by the second.

“God-level aura. He’s finally ascending. Our human race is about to gain another God-level powerhouse.” A smile spread across Ning Tairan’s face.

Mo Xinghe had taken this step sooner than anyone had anticipated.

“Old Bai was right after all.”

Among the three, Mo Xinghe had always been the closest to reaching the God-level. Bai Yiyuan had predicted that he would likely be the next human to ascend.

Now, thanks to the Beast God’s Leg Bone, that prediction was becoming reality—saving him over half a year of effort.

The God-level aura around Mo Xinghe intensified, stirring Luo Gaoxuan and Luo Yan from their thoughts.

They turned to him, eyes wide with shock, then exchanged a silent glance. Without a word, they stepped back, careful not to disturb him.

The God-level aura slowly seeped out of the meeting room, spreading beyond it and enveloping the entire Xiajing Academy.

The powerful figures within the Xiajing Academy sensed it immediately and rushed over.

Ning Tairan stepped outside and rose into the air. Lifting his stave high, he unleashed a radiant ring of light that hovered in the sky.

“No one is to cross this boundary.” His voice echoed with unmistakable authority.

At the sight of him, the approaching powerhouses halted. With Ning Tairan’s status, no one dared to disobey.

Within the dungeon, explosive sounds rang out.

The monsters on the fourth plateau fell like wheat before the scythe, obliterated in a matter of moments.

At the central altar, a vast and ancient aura began to rise, and a faintly translucent ape-like figure slowly emerged.

Lin Moyu narrowed his eyes, “It’s indeed different from the Beast God’s True Body.”