The Smiling, Proud Wanderer
In "The Smiling, Proud Wanderer", believed to be set in the Ming dynasty, Wudang has become one of the two major powers in the "wulin" (martial artists' community) alongside Shaolin, and both sects play significant roles in upholding justice and maintaining peace in the community. In the novel, Wudang is led by Taoist Chongxu. In "Baifa Monü Zhuan", set towards the end of the Ming dynasty, the sect is led by Taoist Ziyang and another four elders.