The highest person in charge of the martial arts sects in martial arts novels

In wuxia novels, the highest person in charge of each martial arts sect was usually called the sect master or grandmaster. The sect leader was usually the leader of the sect. He was responsible for managing the sect's affairs and guiding the sect members. Grandmasters were the masters of the sect. They had extremely high martial arts and management experience. They could make important decisions and guide the sect members. In some novels, the sect's grandmasters would even elect their own disciples to be their agents in charge of managing the sect's affairs.