"Demon Domain" launches its first ink-wash style Year of the Horse mythical beast! A dual-region collaboration showcasing unique charm

The atmosphere in "Demon Domain" is electric today! The highly anticipated Year of the Horse mythical beast "Jiuzhou Divine Steed" is officially released, and the official team is hosting two live celebrations, offering abundant gifts! There’s a session at 10 AM and another at 7 PM; watching the streams grants you a luxurious Star Stone gift pack [bound] (non-retro version) or a Transformation gift pack [bound] (retro version). Plus, there are lucky draw bags and task wheels, with a chance to win 8,888 Magic Stones and the Divine Steed Gathering gift pack! We won’t go into all the live event details here—just join the official live rooms yourselves. Today, let's focus on the deep cultural connections behind this New Year beast’s dual-region collaboration.

[The Divine Steed’s Soul, Inspired by Mountains and Rivers]

The Year of the Horse mythical beast "Jiuzhou Divine Steed" owes its rich flavor to two "horse" cultural sanctuaries—Zhangye in Gansu and the Xinjiang Akhal-Teke horse base—and it has strong ties to both places!

Starting with Zhangye, home not only to the colorful Danxia landform that looks like a spilled painter’s palette but also to the Shandan Military Horse Farm, a royal ranch with over 2,100 years of history. The legendary general Huo Qubing once led his cavalry from here; his warrior spirit and pioneering courage are fully infused into the design of the "Jiuzhou Divine Steed." In the previous "Demon Domain" collaboration video with Zhangye, four Divine Steeds gallop through Danxia landscapes and ancient temple ruins, as if history and mythology are within reach! The ink-wash style’s contrasts and grand colors on the Year of the Horse mythical beast take their inspiration right from this place.

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[Heavenly Horse Bloodline, Infused with the Soul]

The other treasure spot is the Akhal-Teke horse base in Xinjiang, known as the legendary "hometown of heavenly horses." This place guards not only top-tier horse bloodlines but also a millennia-old spirit emblematic of bravery, loyalty, and speed. Our game’s "Jiuzhou Divine Steed" emphasizes "strength, speed, intelligence, and endurance," traits perfectly aligned with the Akhal-Teke’s nature.

Look at this: the Sacred Martial Divine Steed · Xuanmo exudes fierce dominance reminiscent of the Akhal-Teke charging into battle; the Radiant Divine Steed · Amber embodies the speed of golden lightning, echoing the Akhal-Teke’s legendary "thousand-mile daily journey." The Insightful Divine Steed · Vermilion’s design radiates wisdom and gentleness, mirroring the Akhal-Teke’s spirit. Meanwhile, the Ice Star Divine Steed · Haoxue’s unwavering protective resolve concretely expresses the loyalty deeply rooted in horse culture. Therefore, the collaboration between "Demon Domain" and the Xinjiang Akhal-Teke base effectively revives and elevates the "horse soul" flowing through real historical culture using ink-wash digital art.

Don’t you want to bring such a mythical beast home? From now until February 24th, the Year of the Horse mythical beast gift packs are available at a limited-time 35% discount. Each Divine Steed costs 8,999 Magic Stones, while the four-steed bundle is priced at just 1,098 yuan. Purchasing the pack also enters you into a Magic Stone rebate event, with a chance to win up to 30,000 points! The nurturing system is also eased, with a low guaranteed attempt count and the ability to gain nurturing chances by assisting with past beasts. Additionally, from January 23rd to 27th, every evening from 7 PM to 9 PM, logging in for 5 minutes grants a lottery chance to win a Jiuzhou Divine Steed selection pack, 100,000 Magic Stones, and other grand prizes. Try your luck!

The "Demon Domain" Year of the Horse mythical beast’s collaboration with two major "horse culture" landmarks greatly enhances its appeal. Coupled with its impressive looks and strength, it has become a must-buy for many players. You can carry blessings from Zhangye and the heavenly horse’s homeland into battle while enjoying a slew of official benefits—definitely worth going all in!