Postscript

Zhang Sanfeng saw that the grand imperial buildings of the nine palaces, nine temples, thirty-six nunneries and seventy-two rock temples on Wudang Mountain had been completed. He saw that Emperor Yongle had built the Yuzhen Palace for him, that his gilded bronze statue was enjoying the incense, and that his disciples were scattered all over the palaces and temples on Wudang Mountain. The long-cherished wish of "the great prosperity of Wudang" had been fulfilled. He asked for nothing else and left quietly. From then on, he traveled far and wide, sowing the seeds of merit. Zhang Sanfeng was highly skilled in martial arts and medicine. During his decades of traveling around the world, he had many disciples who acted bravely for justice, fought against evil and upheld justice, and treated the sick and wounded of the common people, saving lives and healing the wounded. Folk tales praising him are found all over the country. During the Tianshun period of the Ming Dynasty, Zhang Sanfeng would appear and appear from time to time, and the praise from the common people for him would rise and rise. In the third year of the Tianshun era of Emperor Yingzong of the Ming Dynasty (1459), in recognition of Zhang Sanfeng's meritorious deeds, he was specially bestowed the title of "Tongwei Xianhua Zhenren", and a copper stele was cast, on which a portrait of Zhang Sanfeng was carved, featuring a turtle back and crane bones, large ears and round eyes, a beard and beard like a spear, wearing a Taoist robe and straw sandals. It is also engraved with the imperial edict of 诰命. This copper stele is now preserved on Wudang Mountain. It vividly portrays Zhang Sanfeng's lofty morality, extraordinary martial arts skills, profound knowledge and profound Taoist cultivation, leaving behind a true image of Zhang Sanfeng for future generations. For over 500 years, the Wudang Quan created by Zhang Sanfeng has developed into a vast Wudang Quan system comparable to the Shaolin Quan School, with hundreds of millions of disciples spread both at home and abroad. Zhang Sanfeng made significant contributions to assisting Emperor Yongle in governing the country, stabilizing the political situation, quelling border threats, unifying the nation, and benefiting future generations. Zhang Sanfeng created Wudang Quan, taught people to cultivate their character, strengthen their bodies, prolong their lives and benefit mankind, and made great contributions. Zhang Sanfeng truly lives up to his reputation as a rare grandmaster and "Emperor of Martial Arts" throughout history and across the world. (Note: All rights reserved. Reproduction or publication is prohibited.)