Wulin Directors in the Jin Yong Universe

[Ken Cheng]

Each generation of wulin in Jin Yong's universe has its "director" or leader. Sometimes, this individual is the most powerful fighter in the wulin of his era, but this is not necessarily true. More important is that this person has the respect of wulin and that others will follow his directives. Let's do an inventory (you guys will need to supplement the novels I'm not familiar with):

DGSD: It would seem to have been the Chief Abbot of Shaolin (Yeun Chi). Shaolin seemed to be the central wulin organization in the Central Plains at the time. There were more powerful fighters than the Chief Abbot, and certainly Kiu Fung and the Mo Yung Family were more notorious. Since those figures were more controversial, however, the role of Wulin Director in the DGSD era went to Chief Abbot Yeun Chi (until, of course, his own very controversial dark secrets came to light). After his death, however, there seemed to be no obvious successor for Yeun Chi as Wulin Director.

Pre-LOCH: Central Divinity Wong Chung Yeung, no doubt.

LOCH: There were four Greats, each of equal prowess in the martial arts and each commanding a high degree of respect in wulin. There didn't seem to be a cut and dry Wulin Director among the four, but it leans towards North Beggar Hung 7 Gung if only because he was the Chief of the Beggar's Union and the Great most readily characterized as a hero. Such a title or role never went to any of the four Greats of the LOCH era, however.

ROCH: Initially, there was none. After the Heroes Conference at Dai Sing Kwan, however, it was clearly Gwok Jing.

HSDS: It was evidently Cheung 3 Fung. After the Battle of Gwong Ming Peak and the resurgence of the Ming Cult, however, Cheung Mo Gei seemed to become the de facto Wulin Director.

SOD: I'd say it was Dong Fong But Bai and after his/her demise, Ngok But Kwun. Dark times.

DOMD: Wulin was such a chaotic mess at this time. Could it have been Chan Jen Nam?

B&S: G&R: Chan Ga Lok, I suppose. By the Qing Dynasty, the very concept of Wulin Director seemed to have become antiquated.

[Ardor]

Actually GJ was thede facto leader due to the absence of the real Wulin Director, Little Dragon Girl.

And i think in SPW, there were 2 leaders. Fang Zhang and Dong Fang Bu Bai. Fang Zhang was leader of the orthodox schools and DFBB was the leader of the unorthodox schools. You could say that FZ was the head of the Jedi Council and DFBB was the greatest Sith Lord of her time.

[Ken Cheng]

Actually GJ was thede facto leader due to the absence of the real Wulin Director, Little Dragon Girl.

Pfft. She gave it up when she had the chance to have it. Moreover, "Wulin Director" Little Dragon Girl would have been reduced to white rice pudding by the Golden Wheel Monk had actual Wulin Director Gwok Jing not intervened with a well-timed Hong Lung 18 Palms block at the Heroes Conference.

[Ardor]

Moreover, "Wulin Director" Little Dragon Girl would have been reduced to white rice pudding by the Golden Wheel Monk had actual Wulin Director Gwok Jing not intervened with a well-timed Hong Lung 18 Palms block at the Heroes Conference.

More TVB BS.

The truth is, XLN would have been reduced to white-pudding had not her forbidden lover counted movements instead of moves.

[Ken Cheng]

More TVB BS.

Not this time. The novel and all adaptations feature a very well-documented scene of Gwok Jing and Golden Wheel Monk's one and only direct palm clash throughout the story. In every version, from the novel onward, Gwok Jing only intervened because the Golden Wheel Monk was just seconds away from reducing both Little Dragon Girl *and* Yeung Gor into twin bloodstains on the tiles of the Luk Family Manor floor.

[Ardor]

Not this time. The novel and all adaptations feature a very well-documented scene of Gwok Jing and Golden Wheel Monk's one and only direct palm clash throughout the story. In every version, from the novel onward, Gwok Jing only intervened because the Golden Wheel Monk was just seconds away from reducing both Little Dragon Girl *and* Yeung Gor into twin bloodstains on the tiles of the Luk Family Manor floor.

Jinlun Fawang had victory in his grasp but was again stopped by Yang Guo. Not only did the enemy get away, even his unbeatable weapon was knocked on to the floor by him; he has never experienced such a frustrating setback in his life. He originally was meticulous, wise and intelligent, yet right now he couldn’t stop himself from reacting without thinking. He didn’t wait for Yang Guo to get up and sent a palm chopping down on him.

Then GJ intervened. If he did not, then Jinlun Fawang would not have been a threat to wulin anymore because he has been defamed.

[Ken Cheng]

Jinlun Fawang had victory in his grasp but was again stopped by Yang Guo. Not only did the enemy get away, even his unbeatable weapon was knocked on to the floor by him; he has never experienced such a frustrating setback in his life. He originally was meticulous, wise and intelligent, yet right now he couldn’t stop himself from reacting without thinking. He didn’t wait for Yang Guo to get up and sent a palm chopping down on him.

Then GJ intervened. If he did not, then Jinlun Fawang would not have been a threat to wulin anymore because he has been defamed.

He would have killed Yeung Gor and Little Dragon Girl, however, which would have been bad for ROCH (although I would have enjoyed it). Hmmmm. Maybe Gwok Jing shouldn't have intervened after all...