The best means there is only ONE skill that beats the rest (for that type). If any of you guys don't agree, then suggest another skill and explain.
Best palm skill:
Prana Palm (Bo Re Zhang) from the 72 Supreme Arts of Shaolin
Best sword skill:
Tai Chi Swordplay / Dugu 9 Sword (really hard to compare)
Best rod/staff skill:
Dog-beating Rod Technique
Best internal energy skill:
Yi Jin Jing
Best Fist Skill:
Taiji Fist
Best Claws Skill:
9 Yin White Bone Claws
Best speed-based art:
Sunflower Manual
Best palm skill for one armed fighter :
Sad Palm
Best roaring skill :
Lion's Roar (Xie Xun)
Best express ultimate skill :
Express Jiu Yin (practiced by ZZR)
Best evasion, speed/running technique :
Ling Bu Wai Bo
Best energy sucking skill:
Bei Ming Shen Gong
Best sixth sense skill:
Li Quishui's soul searching technique
Best formation technique:
Zhenwu chizhi zhen (never proven though)
Best stealing technique:
Zhu Chong's quick hands
Best water based chi attacking technique:
Shen si fu
Best poison skill:
Ou YangFeng's spreading poison though blood skill (?)
Anyone know more? or other suggestions?