Overview:
The Founding Masters are the legendary figures who established the major sects of the murim world. Their philosophies, techniques, and moral codes laid the foundation for centuries of cultivation, shaping sect identity and influencing rivalries and alliances.
Notable Founding Masters:
Iron Crane Sect – Master Yun Tian
Philosophy: Precision, adaptability, and harmony with the flow of Qi.
Contribution: Established disciplined formations and fluid combat techniques.
Legacy: Iron Crane disciples continue to honor his teachings through both training and ritual.
Stone Tiger Clan – Master Bao Shen
Philosophy: Raw power, endurance, and unyielding determination.
Contribution: Focused on developing resilience and brute-force martial arts.
Legacy: Bao Shen’s training methods remain the backbone of Stone Tiger physical conditioning.
Azure Lotus Sect – Master Lian Qiao
Philosophy: Mastery of elemental Qi, adaptability, and balance in combat.
Contribution: Integrated fire, water, and ice techniques into cohesive training doctrines.
Legacy: Azure Lotus disciples are still trained in elemental harmony as pioneered by Lian Qiao.
Shadow Fang Clan – Master Huo Jin
Philosophy: Stealth, intelligence gathering, and strategic manipulation.
Contribution: Developed espionage techniques and covert combat methods.
Legacy: Shadow Fang’s secretive operations remain a core part of sect training.
Jade Serpent Sect – Master Qing Long
Philosophy: Agility, precision, and exploiting enemy weaknesses.
Contribution: Emphasized swift, calculated strikes and unconventional movement.
Legacy: Jade Serpent disciples continue to refine speed and precision as central to their style.
Impact on Murim:
The Founding Masters’ philosophies shaped sect rivalries, alliances, and the development of unique cultivation techniques.
Their teachings continue to influence martial arts, strategy, and moral principles across generations.
Many later masters, heroes, and villains trace their methods or inspiration back to these foundational figures.