Fang Xiang

This is both a work of science fiction and an exploration of the meaning of life, love, literature and art. Brainpower is no longer the main ingredient for being human in this far distant future world.  Spirituality, physical balance, and diligence all come together as integrity for Chen Mu, the Card Apprentice.  The cards which Chen Mu masters in his own scrappy way, distill all the powers of the cosmos –  human and nonhuman –  into something that is not a book, not technology, and neither art nor magic, but is these and more.  Learn about these strange cards, which can embody everything you might imagine for the future of technology, but also a future beyond technology which promotes the best, and sometimes the worst, from mankind’s past.

The Card Apprentice

Card artisans had the upper hand against those from cardless sects. Levitation and long-range attacks were, needless to say, the most obvious of all. Especially when the two were combined, the advantage would be even greater. This aspect was apparent in this battle. By pulling away, Chen Mu could even calmly exchange cards, which was unthinkable in battles among card artisans. This also meant that he upheld his position of initiator throughout the battle.

The Fiend's Eye. The only seven-star card that Chen Mu had at hand. It was also the strongest among laser type cards.

The Fiend's Eye: Wavering Golden Eye!

The small golden eye that was lurking inside the blood-red eye stirred. The icy cold gaze glowed in a golden hue, eyeing Baldie Andrew apathetically.

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