Whether Jin Yong's most influential novel was The Legend of the Condor Heroes was a controversial issue because different people might have different standards for the highest. However, the Legend of the Condor Heroes was indeed one of Jin Yong's most famous works and a classic in the history of Chinese martial arts novels. It had a wide influence among the readers and was widely circulated and adapted into various versions. It had also been adapted into movies, television dramas and other works in various forms. In addition, Jin Yong's other works, such as "The Eight Dragons","The Smiling Proud Jianghu","The Deer and the Cauldron", etc., were also well-loved and sought after by readers.