In the martial arts world written by Mr. Jin Yong, there are many legendary characters, and the relationship between Wang Chongyang, the "Zhongshentong", and Zhou Botong, the "old naughty boy", is full of legends. Wang Chongyang, the founder of the Quanzhen Sect, Taishan Beidou in the martial arts, the first of the five uniques, his martial arts are so high that it is breathtaking; And Zhou Botong seems to be cynical, but in fact, his martial arts attainments are unfathomable, and the relationship between the two brothers and sisters contains an unknown past.
Zhou Botong's father: Zhou Tong
Tracing the roots of this legend, we have to mention Zhou Botong's father - Zhou Tong. Zhou Tong, known as the "Iron Arm of Shaanxi Heroes", was a martial arts master in the Southern Song Dynasty, famous for his excellent archery skills and profound martial arts cultivation. What is even more talked about is that Zhou Tong is not only Zhou Botong's father, but also the teacher of Yue Fei, a famous general in the Southern Song Dynasty. In the interweaving of history and legends, Zhou Tong was endowed with the glory of Jiang Wei's descendants, and such a family background undoubtedly made Zhou Botong's status in the martial arts extraordinary.
The origin of Wang Chongyang and Zhou Dong
The relationship between Wang Chongyang and Zhou Botong is not simply because of the teacher's inheritance, but because there is a deep friendship between Wang Chongyang and Zhou Tong. It is rumored that during the turbulent period of the Jin invasion of the Song Dynasty, Wang Chongyang organized an anti-Jin team, and Zhou Tong gave strong support with his strength and financial resources. This experience not only deepened the friendship between the two, but also laid the groundwork for Wang Chongyang to regard Zhou Botong as his junior brother. After Zhou Tong was unfortunately killed, Wang Chongyang stepped forward, although he failed to save the entire Zhou family, but successfully rescued the young Zhou Botong, this life-saving grace, as well as his respect for Zhou Tong, made Wang Chongyang regard Zhou Botong as a junior brother, not an apprentice, which is not only a memory of Zhou Dong, but also a respect for Zhou Botong's identity.
Do you want to bow down when you see the five absolute sights?
Zhou Botong's identity, due to the prominence of his father's generation and his special relationship with Wang Chongyang, makes him extremely senior in martial arts. The Five Uniques, as the top masters in the rivers and lakes, each has extraordinary achievements and status, but in the face of the etiquette and humility of martial arts, their respect for Zhou Botong comes more from their admiration for their father Zhou Dong and their recognition of Wang Chongyang. Although it is not really "kneeling", this respect is enough to reflect Zhou Botong's transcendent status in the martial arts. Zhou Botong's innocence and informality make this respect mixed with a bit of cordiality and admiration, forming his unique personal charm.
The old naughty boy's martial arts path
Under the teaching of Wang Chongyang, Zhou Botong learned a shocking martial arts, but his martial arts road was full of adventures and self-exploration. The creation of the art of left-right fighting is the crystallization of his martial arts wisdom, which shows his extraordinary martial arts talent and unique understanding of the true meaning of martial arts. Although his personality is like a child, Zhou Botong's achievements in martial arts have made the entire martial arts look sideways, and his name of "naughty boy" is actually the highest praise for the spirit of freedom and the ultimate pursuit of martial arts.
Wang Chongyang called Zhou Botong his junior brother, not only based on personal feelings and respect for his predecessors, but also a recognition of Zhou Botong's profound family background and personal cultivation. Zhou Botong's father, Zhou Tong, a real and legendary figure in history, added a touch of legend to Zhou Botong's martial arts career, making even martial arts masters like the Five Uniques feel awe-inspiring when facing Zhou Botong. Zhou Botong's story is a wonderful chapter in Jin Yong's martial arts world about inheritance, respect and personal growth, and his image has become a unique landscape in the hearts of martial arts fans.