Compared to Gu Long and Jin Yong, who was more influential?
Gu Long and Jin Yong were both famous martial arts novels in the history of Chinese literature. Their works also had a wide influence in online novels. But in terms of influence, the Ancient Dragon might be slightly more influential. Gu Long's novel style was unique, the plot was complicated, the characters were vivid, the emotional descriptions were delicate, and full of poetic and romantic colors. His novels often depicted the grudges of the underworld with a unique perspective and delicate strokes, showing a virtual world full of imagination and passion. Gu Long's works were deeply loved by readers and had a far-reaching influence not only in the field of martial arts novels but also in the entire Chinese literary world. Jin Yong's novels, on the other hand, paid more attention to the creation of characters and the plot. The characters in his works were deeply rooted in people's hearts, and the ups and downs of the plot were widely regarded as the classics of modern Chinese literature. Jin Yong's novels were not only well-known and influential in China but also worldwide. The various characters in his works had become cultural symbols that had deeply influenced the growth and values of several generations. Although Gu Long and Jin Yong were both outstanding figures in the history of Chinese literature, there was a big difference in their novel style, literary value, and influence. Gu Long's novels had more personality, charm, and influence.