What was the difference between Jin Yong and Gu Long's martial arts novels and online novels?

Jin Yong and Gu Long were the two masters of Chinese martial arts novels. Their martial arts novels had become an important part of Chinese culture. Although Jin Yong and Gu Long's martial arts novels were both classics, there were still some obvious differences between them and online novels. Plot and Character Setting Jin Yong and Gu Long's wuxia novels had complicated plots, which involved a lot of historical background, politics, culture and other factors. The plots were full of ups and downs, which were exciting. In terms of character setting, their novels often created many characters with flesh and blood and distinct personalities. Moreover, the characters 'personalities, behaviors, and fates were deeply thought and shaped. In contrast, online novels tended to have simpler storylines and fewer character settings. Moreover, the storylines were often fast-forward and fast-out, lacking depth and thought. 2. Literature style and language usage Jin Yong and Gu Long's wuxia novels had a unique literary style, concise language, vivid and infectious. In their novels, there were often a lot of rhetorical devices such as citations, metaphor, symbolism, etc., which made the story more colorful and increased the literary value of the novel. In contrast, the literary style and language of online novels were relatively simple, lacking depth and literary value. Moreover, they often used a large number of popular words and online terms, making the novels less readable. 3. Audience Groups and Social Impact Jin Yong and Gu Long's wuxia novels were deeply loved by readers and had a profound influence. Their novels had a wide range of readers and fans not only in China but also around the world. In comparison, the audience for online novels was relatively small, and their influence was not as wide as that of martial arts novels. Although Jin Yong and Gu Long's wuxia novels and web novels are both classic works of Chinese wuxia novels, they have obvious differences, mainly in the story plot, character setting, literary style and language use, audience groups and social influence.