Sima Yi had his talent cut by Zhuge Liang and immediately activated his own gift. Music, Chess, Calligraphy, and Painting were merely ornaments. What truly mattered was the capacity to govern a nation and secure peace, and that which represented a top Strategist was Spiritual Talent. Those titled as Chess Sage or Painting Sage were nothing impressive. We shouldn't compare ourselves to the abilities of those Confucian scholars; we should compare real knowledge and skills.
Under a fit of rage, Sima Yi unlocked the full potential of his talent. Residing in Fenggao, within hundreds of miles, almost everyone else's talent was almost completely suppressed.