Who was the strongest martial artist in Jin Yong?

Personally, I think it's Zhou Botong. Because Quan Zhen Sect cultivates internal energy, Zhou Botong is the strongest in internal energy. He has the Nine Yin Manual in external energy. In addition to the left and right combat, his internal energy should be invincible. He should be several times stronger than Dongfang and Dugu in both internal and external energy. Therefore, he should be the best in the world.
The sweeping monk didn't kill people with his eyes like on TV, but most people's martial arts couldn't reach two feet in front of him, so they could be considered powerful. However, it was probably because he had practiced some kind of martial arts like the Indestructible Body of Vajra. If his opponent's internal energy was as deep as Zhang Wuji's, Zhang Sanfeng and the others wouldn't be able to do it. Wasn't Xiao Feng injured in the book? In his later years, Zhou Botong's internal martial arts should be stronger than Zhang Wuji's. His external martial arts should be the invincible Nine Yin Scripture and the left and right combat. His martial arts should be doubled. The sweeping monk should not be able to defend himself.

Answer 1

In Jin Yong's novel," Eight Demigods," Qiao Feng was considered one of the most powerful martial arts characters in Jin Yong's novel. He was known as the successor of the Eighteen Dragon Subduing Palms in the martial arts world for his brave martial arts and indomitable spirit. He was also known for his incomparable strength. Qiao Feng's martial arts had reached the peak of perfection, especially after he had mastered the martial arts secret manual,"The Arrogant Dragon Regrets". Not only was he able to take charge of an area alone, but he was also able to display his powerful combat ability when he was outnumbered. Therefore, in Jin Yong's novels, Qiao Feng was regarded as one of the most powerful characters in martial arts.