Wulin Tianjiao

Wulin Tianjiao (武林天驕), literally Proud Genius of the Wulin, is a wuxia novel by Liang Yusheng. It was first published as a serial in the newspaper Hong Kong Commercial Daily from 2 May 1978 to 9 March 1982. Set in 12th-century China during the Jin–Song wars, the story follows Tan Yuchong – a descendant of a Jin nobleman and the Song general Yue Fei – whose mixed Song–Jin heritage compels him to seek peace between the two warring empires.

The novel explores ideals of chivalry, loyalty and reconciliation, contrasting the political conflict of the period with the personal dilemmas of its heroes. It serves as a prequel to Kuangxia Tianjiao Monü, expanding on the origins of several key characters. Although later written, Wulin Tianjiao is regarded as one of Liang Yusheng's works which reflect his shift towards historical realism and moral introspection in the "mature" or later phase of his writing career.