First of all, let me state that I didn't get into "Alien Beasts" because of the "Golden Fighting Formation" or "Five Elements Formation". I still don't understand those combat systems (face covering). But you want to say vertical painting? Then I can chat for three days and three nights!
I was visiting a game store that day, and I casually clicked on the details page of "Alien Beasts Qingtian". The first thing I saw was the portrait of the leader of the Xuanjian Sect. Good guy, he has that fairy-like look and a bit of a tragic look in his eyes, his long flowing hair is entangled with sealing runes, and the dark patterns embroidered on his clothes are looming under the light effect - this painter definitely knows how to tailor! I decided on the spot: Even if this game is shit, I will eat the shit for this face! (Later I found out that the plot was surprisingly interesting)
In fact, I especially like this kind of "Xianxia + ancient style" coloring. It is not the kind of fluorescent pink Xianxia that is popular in the street, but a cool color with a little ink smudge. When paired with the sealing circle outlined by gold lines, it has a heavy feeling of "the embers of the war nine hundred years ago". The three-dimensional painting of the demon fairy Jumang is even more amazing. He is obviously a villain (?), but he is such a beautiful beast, with dark red pupils peeking out from under his green scales, and that sneer at the corner of his mouth... I'm sorry, my three senses followed my five senses. I really want to draw this card, damn it!
Now when I go online every day, I first open the picture book and lick all the characters' vertical drawings, especially the CG screenshot of the "Sect Takes Off" plot. I directly use it as wallpaper. The cast of voice actors is also super luxurious. The deep and magnetic voice of the master makes my ears get pregnant every time I read the lines...ah, have I exposed some of my otaku nature (laughs).
In short, if you are like me and a person who likes to look at vertical paintings first, I strongly recommend you to come and take a look. It doesn't have to be expensive, but just looking at the art is worth the download time. By the way, does anyone know which chapter I need to play to unlock all the paintings? I'm stuck on the decryption task of "Five Elements Formation", I really don't want to use my brain QAQ