" The Return of the Condor Heroes " was a martial arts novel created by Mr. Jin Yong. There were already many versions of it. Among the more famous versions were: The first edition of The Return of the Condor Heroes was written by Mr. Jin Yong in 1953. It was one of the earliest versions. The second edition of The Condor Heroes was written in 1956 by Mr. Jin Yong and Zhou Botong, the leader of the Huashan Sect. The third edition of The Condor Heroes was written by Mr. Jin Yong alone in 1957. The fourth edition of The Condor Heroes was written in 1960 by Mr. Jin Yong and Zhou Botong, the leader of the Huashan Sect. The fifth edition of The Condor Heroes was written in 1963 by Mr. Jin Yong and Zhou Botong, the leader of the Huashan Sect. These versions were different in terms of content, style, and writing progress. The fourth and fifth versions of The Return of the Condor Heroes were considered to be one of the more classic versions. As for which version was the best, it depended on personal preference. Generally speaking, which version the readers liked more depended on personal tastes, reading preferences, cultural background, and other factors. However, if you like Mr. Jin Yong's martial arts novels, then the fourth and fifth versions of The Return of the Condor Heroes are good choices. You can feel the chivalrous spirit and cultural heritage in Mr. Jin Yong's novels.