In Mr. Jin Yong's martial arts world, there is a mystery that can never be solved - why have the "Three Elders" and the "Four Uniques" never fought directly? Let's explore this unsolved puzzle together.
Could it be that Mr. Jin Yong deliberately did not let these top masters fight hard in the rivers and lakes? Afraid that the masters will fight and tear down the rivers and lakes? Or do they never see each other at all, it's like walking in a parallel time and space, and they can only pass by by mistake? Or is it because there is a delicate balance between the masters, and once this balance is broken, the whole world will be plunged into turmoil and chaos?
Whatever the reason, the three elders and the four must never have a chance to compete in the rivers and lakes. But it is this kind of unresolved setting that makes Jin Yong's martial arts world even more mysterious, and also makes readers infinitely reverie, if they really let them go head-to-head in the rivers and lakes, what kind of brilliant sparks will they create?
Today, in 2023, we can finally unravel this mystery. It turned out that Mr. Jin Yong had his own deep meaning, and he skillfully arranged for the top masters of the three elders and the four peers to sometimes miss themselves and sometimes look at each other from a distance in the entire "Dragon Babu", but there was never a head-on conflict. This arrangement not only maintains the unique charm of each master's image, but also fills the entire world of rivers and lakes with a sense of mystery, leaving readers with infinite space for reverie.
In the final analysis, the Three Elders and the Four Jues belong to different genres, and they each have their own unique martial arts styles. The three elders were born in the free school, and are known for their light and elegant light skills and internal strength, and their whereabouts are erratic; The four peers represent the top strength of their respective sects, such as Xiao Yuanshan is known for his cold and profound swordsmanship, and Murong Bo is erudite and talented. If they are allowed to fight head-on, it will inevitably cause irreparable damage to the image of one party, which is obviously not what Mr. Jin Yong wants to see.
Moreover, it is the so-called "master makes a move, and the body is broken". The strength of the top masters of the three elders and the four peers is too strong, if they really fight, I am afraid that the entire rivers and lakes will be destroyed by their earth-shattering power. That's why Mr. Jin Yong arranged it like this, so that they sometimes looked at each other from afar, sometimes passed by, but never had the opportunity to fight directly. This arrangement not only avoids the disastrous consequences that may be brought about by the masters' hard encounters, but also retains a veil of mystery for the martial arts rivers and lakes.
From another point of view, the reason why the three elders and the four peers did not have a chance to go head-to-head is also because they have different missions. As the ultimate wise man of traditional martial arts, the three elders are more often behind the scenes, maintaining the righteousness of the rivers and lakes; The four uniques play different roles, some are superb in swordsmanship, some are intelligent, and they perform their own duties and defend themselves in the rivers and lakes, so it is not surprising that they did not have a chance to go head-to-head.
Although the three elders and the four absolute have never duel in the rivers and lakes, their various allusions and encounters have become an indispensable part of the entire Jin Yong martial arts world. Like a clear stream, although they are in the martial arts, they are never dyed by the world, they have peerless martial arts, but they never show their edge, walking between the rivers and lakes like passers-by, quiet as a valley, this low-key and introverted, but make their image more unfathomable, adding a bit of mystery.
In the whole "Dragon Babu", we can only see the three elders and the four peers fighting the younger generation from time to time, and occasionally when they meet, they just ask and answer each other, and they end there. Even when Li Qiushui and Xuzhu fought among the three elders, although they were once on the same page, Li Qiushui did not kill Xuzhu, but took the opportunity to point out the avenue of Xuzhu's cultivation. It can be seen that the purpose of the three elders and the four peers is not to fight, but to lead the younger generations and inherit martial arts.
If they are really allowed to fight head-to-head in the rivers and lakes, it is tantamount to letting readers see the "traces" of these unfathomable existences. Once that veil of mystery is lifted, their image will collapse and their unique charm will cease to exist. That's why Mr. Jin Yong will consciously or unconsciously maintain this mystery, so that readers can only look at the master's demeanor from afar, but they will never have the opportunity to see the real face.
This arrangement certainly makes readers have infinite reverie, but at the same time, it also exposes that Mr. Jin Yong's understanding of martial arts actually goes beyond the simple concept of martial arts. In his writing, the highest level of martial arts is not invincible, but returning to the basics and having no obsession. As the highest model of martial arts, the three elders have peerless martial arts but concentrate on purifying themselves; The same is true of the Four Uniques, each of them has their own life ambitions and pursuits, and martial arts are just tools to empower them.
Therefore, the failure of the three elders and the four to fight head-on in the rivers and lakes is actually an interpretation of the ultimate concept of martial arts. They don't need to fight and win everyone's praise, because that's going to fall short. What they have to do is to practice silently in unknown corners, wait for someone to take the initiative to seek advice, and then pass on the essence of martial arts little by little. As the saying goes, "the flower path has never been swept by guests, and the pengmen is now open for you", when someone touches them with their inner piety, they will embrace Houxue and slowly reveal the true meaning of martial arts.
Throughout Mr. Jin Yong's martial arts world, it is full of the "spirit of martial arts" and philosophical thoughts on martial arts. The so-called peerless master is actually not an invincible and rampant man, but a master who returns to the basics and has no obsession. The Three Elders and the Four Absolute are the highest embodiment of this concept, and they have peerless martial arts but keep a low profile and have no quarrel with the world, because they pursue the highest state of life, not their own selfish desires. Therefore, their failure to fight head-to-head on the rivers and lakes is actually an interpretation of Mr. Jin Yong's concept of martial arts. This mysterious arrangement undoubtedly adds a bit of profound charm to the entire martial arts world, allowing us to see the demeanor of the master from afar, and at the same time experience the ultimate concept of martial arts. #头条首发大赛#