Of course there is always a way to achieve something instantly, the only problem is that it is mostly illegal or maybe it would be better to say unethical if we put it in the context of this forum. Some became Legendary members by buying an account (which is definitely instant), and some because they bought the merits they needed or assigned them to themselves from their alt accounts.

I understand how important it is for some to reach this rank, but it in itself means nothing - there are a lot of Legendary/Hero members who do not deserve it, and a lot of those with lower ranks who are far better and more useful members for this forum.