The second test was not about whether the cultivator possessed an innate talent for treasure hunting, nor was it about the extent of the cultivator's knowledge. It was certainly not about the strength of one's Divine Sense being at the Transcendence Tribulation or the Mahayana Realm.
What Xizhi desired was the natural intuition exemplified by Song Ying.
Being inspired and instinctual, with the ability to comprehend the truth behind things, was needed to paint. Or else, it would be nothing more than mere imitation, void of innovation or transcendence.
"You're quite good, I am satisfied with you," Xizhi observed Song Ying, her expression betraying a joy she could hardly conceal.