History
The sect was founded in the Han Dynasty and lasted for centuries. It is mentioned in wuxia novels such as Demi-Gods and Semi-Devils (Song Dynasty) and The Heaven Sword and Dragon Saber (Yuan Dynasty).
The Beggars' Sect was one of the largest and most highly recognised martial arts sects in the wulin (martial artists' community) until the Yuan Dynasty. Its fame and popularity began to decline in the Yuan Dynasty due to ill discipline among its members and incompetent leadership.
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