The ranking of martial arts in Jin Yong's novels was usually imagined by the readers because the novels did not specify the martial arts level of each character. Different readers might have different opinions on the rankings. However, the following are some common ranking methods for martial arts in novels: 1. Ranking in Legend of the Condor Heroes: Guo Jing, Huang Rong, Yang Kang, Zhou Botong, Ouyang Feng, Hong Qigong, Huang Yaoshi, Huang Rong's father Huang Laoxie, Guo Jing's father Guo Jing's grandfather and grandson, etc. 2. Rankings of the Eight Heavenly Dragons: Qiao Feng, Duan Yu, Xuzhu, Murong Fu, Jiu Mozhi, Old Immortal Xingxiu, Duan Zhengchun, Sweeping Monk, etc. 3. The ranking of Proud Swordsman: Linghu Chong, Ren Yingying, Yue Buqun, Ren Woxing, Huashan Sect Leader Yue Lingshan, Dongfang Bubai, etc. 4. Rankings in The Deer and the Cauldron: Wei Xiaobao, Kang Xi, Ao Bai, San Guizi, Zheng Ke, Qian Qianyi, Wu Sangui, Huang Yaoshi, etc. It should be noted that these rankings are just a way of expressing in the novel. The readers can rank according to their own imagination and preferences.