Did the Quan Zhen Sect written by Mr. Jin Yong really exist in history?

The Quan Zhen Sect that was written by Mr. Jin Yong did exist in history. It was a branch of Chinese Taoism. It was founded during the Qing Li period of Emperor Renzong of the Northern Song Dynasty (1041 - 1048 AD). The founder was Wang Chongyang. The core of Quan Zhen Sect's teachings was 'Dao' and 'Virtue'. It emphasized the practicality and personal understanding of cultivation and was regarded as one of the most Confucian schools of Taoism. Quan Zhen Sect had a profound influence in Chinese history, not only in novels and movies, but also in reality. For example, Quan Zhen Sect had a wide influence in the Chinese martial arts world. Their teachings and cultivation methods were also widely passed down and disseminated.