In Jin Yong's novels, why are Wudang and Emei so related?

In Jin Yong's novels, Wudang and Emei had deep roots. The Wudang Sect originated from the founder of the Ming Dynasty, Zhang Sanfeng, who was an outstanding martial artist and Taoist priest. He founded the unique martial arts system of the Wudang Sect and advocated Taoist ideas and cultivation methods. The Emei Sect was founded by the nuns of Mount Emei during the Qing Dynasty. Its founder was Miao Zhen of Mount Emei. She cultivated internal energy and was proficient in medicine. She also founded the martial arts system of the Emei Sect. According to the description in the novel, Wudang and Emei had learned from each other and communicated with each other. For example, in " Demigods and Semi-Devils ", the masters of Wudang Sect and Emei Sect often used the same martial arts skills, which indicated that there was a mutual learning and communication relationship between the two sects. In addition, the WuTang Sect and the Emei Sect had also supported and helped each other in some important historical events. The reason why Wudang and Emei were related was mainly because they had unique advantages in martial arts, medicine, thought, and so on. Moreover, they had a long-term relationship of mutual dependence and cooperation in history.