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245 chapters (completed)
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Six months ago, tens of thousands of black phantom towers appeared all over the world, floating above the cities. Chemists, physicists, religious people… all of them could do nothing.

Six months later, people became used to the towers and no longer paid them attention.

One day, Tang Mo saw a flying insect crash into it instead of going through it. The next day, a sharp and clear child-like voice issued an announcement to all humans.

“Ding dong! November 15th, 2017. The earth is online.”

The black tower’s three iron-clad rules:

1. Everything is explained by the black tower.

2. 6 o’clock to 18 o’clock is the game time.

3. All players, please strive to attack the tower.

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Dìqiú shàngxiàn
EO
TEIO
Địa Cầu Online
ฝ่าวิกฤตพิชิตหอคอยดำ
地球上線
地球上线
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xiexia
xiexia rated it
February 23, 2022
Status: Completed
Really loved it a lot. The MC and ML are cool asf, and their dynamic was just. Wow... The portrayal of unshakeable trust and being on the same wavelength as your partner constantly was so so amazing and really made them feel like a fated pair. this was also one of those novels which was so good at writing side characters, another feature I enjoyed immensely.

It was veeeery slow burn but the plot itself was enough to keep me reading, though it did seem a little too explanation heavy at... more>> times. I think my fav sections are the beginning: just the feeling of foreboding from the MC's very first game and the gradual buildup is fantastic, and the ending was also very very satisfying, the way (imo) everything looped round. I especially loved the first extra. Though I will say the latter half of the middle of the novel dragged on a bit as nothing that new or plot develop-y was really happening, but I just scanread some sections to get to the end lol.

Overall, this is a very good read. Pretty long, so don't read if you have other stuff to be doing because you'll end up binging it like I did lmao. But would recommend 100% :) 4, 5 stars from me <<less
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tetsumine
tetsumine rated it
January 18, 2022
Status: Completed
Plot isn't bad, games are interesting and I was engrossed for around the first 130 chapters, but after that I cant say I enjoyed it as much.

There is so much potential but the characters don't even really use their abilities (abilities or props are banned most of the time). ML is supposedly OP but doesn't do that much and main couple are regarded as the best but still weak compared to instance bosses and have difficulty fighting other characters even when teaming up. They always win games using intelligence, but... more>> the logic/reasoning behind games aren't always fully explained.

And honestly, a huge disappointment is that the romance is badly written. It's awkward and cold and abrupt (there's no excitement or warm feelings when reading about the main couple's practically non-existent progression), and the novel may have been better without any romance at all (and this is coming from someone who loves romance as a focus or subplot).

This review has mainly negative comments, but overall it's not bad and I would rate it 3.5/5 stars. Give it a try if you're bored. It's still entertaining and definitely not the worst series I've read. <<less
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Luvd007
Luvd007 rated it
January 2, 2022
Status: Completed
This was a good story. I love the plot, as it kept me guessing from page to page. Love the relationship b/w MC and ML. They were equals who have as much as the other in terms of strength and intelligence.

I gotta admit that I skipped most of the detailed, logical explanations for these games, especially after Mario’s monopoly game. That bit was jut a whole lot unnecessary. I also didn’t appreciate the author’s notes at the end of every chapter. I was looking forward to discovering who the ML... more>> was, when they just told us right off the bat. And I know the little theatre bits were s’posed to be cute, but it didn’t fit the tone of either of our characters, with MC being referred to as a little wife all the time (I really don’t appreciate the heteronormative ideologies in my BL!)

Other than a few small points, I immensely enjoyed this story

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I didn’t understand why Tang Mo had to explain his every move to the other players whenever he won a game. I mean, come on bro, those are your future opponents, why do you feel the need to give them insight into your thinking? But then again, his revealing his insight never affected any plot in the future. But it was hella annoying.

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mYboiS
mYboiS rated it
December 16, 2021
Status: c160
I dropped after ch. 160! Far enough to do a fair review!

Plot:: Tons of people all over the world disappeared after weeks of the appearance of, (black tower), a weird big object hovering above the sky. The ones left were given strange powers and were froced to play strange life games in order to survive. MC and ML traveled together trying to survive and try to figure out what's going on.

This novel did a great job focusing on the plot! The games people were pulled into were pretty interesting.... more>> Kept me guessing, however after a while, kind of repeating, I lost focus.

This novel focus deeply on the plot so if you want a good fluffy BL, this is NOT it. It's more like MC and ML were only buddies. Lol. This is 4 to 5% fluff and the rest is just the whole story. Lol. It's the reason why I dropped this story. I want bl and it seems like they more like buddy with very little chemistry. I still gave it a 4/5 star because the plot is pretty good. <<less
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ttq
ttq rated it
November 24, 2021
Status: Completed
4.8-4.9 stars.

It's been a while since I've finished this novel so a lot of the details are vague right now. However, I still remember the overall impression I had at the time I finished reading this novel. It was a wicked novel with amazing plot. The way the MC solved each of the obstacles/games/challenges was beautiful. The mystery and suspension kept me hooked until the very end. The MC is OP in both brain and brawn, which I just loved. This was my first survival-thriller novel and it set an... more>> unprecedented bar that I still haven't found one quite like it so far.

The romance is slow and is secondary to the main plot, but it can get quite hot sometimes! Overall, it was a very good read. <<less
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pretty
pretty rated it
November 14, 2021
Status: Completed
It was a really nice novel, it kept me interested throughout the whole time I read it. I like how the relationship of tang mo and fu wenduo wasn't major but something still in the novel. I love the little parts of fu wenduo and tang mo being in a relationship if it was the normal earth. The first extra was really sweet and I loved how they got together.

Im not too picky and like pointing out flaws because I turn a blind eye to that stuff because if it... more>> entertains me then thats all that matters, <<less
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binkel
binkel rated it
October 24, 2021
Status: Completed
5/5

AAAAaaa this was a ride~ (may contain minor spoilers)

When I first started reading this novel I was unsure of what to think; the strange plot was very intriguing but at the same time a little hard to adjust to in the beginning. But oh how I enjoyed it! After around 20 chapters I got used to the strange occurrences, and could fully let the novel speak for itself. The world building was so interesting, and never left me bored. Every day I would be exited... more>> to keep on reading, and every night I would get fever dreams displaying the magical and bizarre black-tower monsters and instances.

One could say that this novel is very plot-based, but the dog food was very delicious and made me squeal. But the longer you got into the novel, the more of a reality check it became. It became the kind of novel that you can't explain for anyone else, but at the same time is kinda eating you up from the inside in a good way? Hehe

All the characters were fascinating, and I love the MC and ML. The way their relationship progressed and grew into something so natural and special for the both of them was very heartwarming. And their two children hehehe~ It felt a little unrealistic how a lot things happened in China, but I could express that the MC was not op, and instead used his quick wits to survive.

Though, I think it was specifically the side characters that really established my love for this novel. They all had their distinct personalities, and didn't have to take part in the text for a long time to still be memorable. I didn't cry while reading this, mostly because I was too caught up in the thrill, but there were definitely places and situations that left me empty. Remember, this is a survival novel, and not everyone will be able to achieve their happy ending. I did notice that there were some plot-holes that the author never really mentioned in the main story, which was kinda off putting since this is the kinda novel that would really flourish with uncovered questions. But at the same time, I was mostly here for the ride, and not as much the results, so I am satisfied none the less. I am incredibly impressed by the author for writing such a complicated novel with so many new, surprising and impossible ideas. I could feel my own world crumbling around me as I was reading about how the world they had known was falling apart. The mysteries, the unfairness, the fear all felt so real and this novel definitely worth reading. (Especially if you want to escape real life and get devoured by a mystifying, grotesque and dreamlike world, where every fairy-tail creature is trying to kill you hehehe)

I strongly recommend it! ~~ <<less
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enaillig
enaillig
October 17, 2021
Status: Completed
[Deer, I'm back]

Lucky Yao is my favorite char in 'The Earth is online'

Okay, so anyways, I read this novel last year, April 2020 and I posted this review on another platform and I might as well add this here.

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-This novel is such a a slow born. 200+ chapters and there's barely an answer on every questions. I read this only because it was tagged as 'Yaoi' and an 'online game', never thought it was more than that. I am satisfied yet disappointed at the same time.

Satisfied coz I love the plot and world building. The games are not boring. It was super fun and challenging [it fried my brain]. The characters are lovable. The mystery is carried out well, and it's humorous XD Well narrated, especially the dystopian setting.

Disappointing because *cough* I mainly read this for the yaoi tag but why the romance is so lacking. 200 chapters before you get a papapapapa that was brief and told in a metaphorical way. (Anyway, it might be because it doesn't suit the entire genre of the story, or if you read the author's other novel (Rebirth of the Supermodel) then the author's writing censoring style won't come as a surprise for you.)

I'd say this aspect of the novel really tested my patience. I never liked slow burn romance but since this isn't entirely focused on romance, I was okay—the games saved me.

The explanation at the end is very lacking. The only explanation we get is [from my own understanding] there's no designer of black tower, it is from the universe itself. It is a test cycle in a guise of a 'game' for humanity to determine whether they are worthy of cosmic resources. If not, they will be wipe off in the universe.

The author, introduced the important characters, but did not dig deeper on their background, especially those who played a key role like Bai Rouyao.

Edit: Some explanations were actually included in the extras. Which is a wonder for me, since explanations are crucial as that will be the judging factor, it should be included in the MAIN story, because some people may not read extras.

#Bai Rouyao was introduced as someone who was being investigated by the country and his information is strictly confidential, but then in the end it wasn't clarified what was really his identity. Does it mean it doesn't matter? Then what's the point of building a mysterious impression on him on his first appearance?

#Mo Huixue - her reason of wanting to die wasn't explored deeper, who was the person she resurrected and killed again? It is important for her character building.

edit: chapter 244, it was her sister she resurrected. And it was presumed that sister tried to kill Mo Huixue

#How did they get their abilities? It wasn't clarified. The only explanations provided are the speculations of the character. Once the black tower vanished, why did their abilities didn't vanished? Will it vanish or will it not? [Provided that Tang Mo still managed to show to Bai Rouyao about Mu Huixue's ability]

edit: It was shown on chapter 243, they did lose their abilities

#The black tower selection, those who experienced the accelerating heartbeat, means they gained the ability of the most powerful players from the previous game. Whether they survived or not from it, it's based on luck. So basically those who gets to experience the accelerated heartbeat were chosen randomly? [Luck is a type of strength]

#Who is Eve? Based on the bible, Eve ate an apple, Bai Rouyao ate an apple, is he Eve?

According to Fu Wendou's ability, the last person who has the genetic recombination ability was Eve—Eve was the person who completed the seventh floor. In the present, Tang Mo was the one who completed the seventh floor. Does that make him an 'Eve'? Or 'Eve' is simply a name of the player? And the Eve's instance and the Eve's Reward were simply named after that player?

And many more questions I can't name them. Of course some answers might be provided already and it's possible I only skip reading that part lol but anyway this novel is still a good read. Recommended~~~ <<less
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fakeluff
fakeluff rated it
October 16, 2021
Status: Completed
When I finished this, a hush fell over me, the same kind of hush that falls in the presence of greatness. This novel is much bigger than it appears on the outside, even with 245 chapters that just fly by. An all-time great.
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ColdChilliRamen
ColdChilliRamen rated it
October 12, 2021
Status: Completed
The story was really fun to read, the translation was amazing and I was devastated when I had to finish the book because I wanted more T-T but the journey was definitely a worth-while experience. Ngl it's not as common as it might seem to find books as good as this one. ^^
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mz4jun
mz4jun rated it
October 8, 2021
Status: c240
Really good.

One of the best Chinese survival game novel that I've read. The games are so thrilling and mindblowing. Both MCs are smart and powerful, maybe a bit overpowered. There is not much BL content though.
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XxScarletDespairxX
XxScarletDespairxX rated it
October 7, 2021
Status: Completed
First and foremost I love this so I'm really biased and say that this is a must read!! Some games are really confusing but don't quit and continue reading it's really good! Warning tho the romance isn't the point of this story and it's really slow burn

And their xxx scene happens in like 200 chapters ... more>>
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this isn't really important (probably) but even if you find their xxx scene it will be confusing because the xxx scene was detailed as 'guns' that the 'guns' were 'loaded' and they were 'fired' 🤣🤣 it was my first time seeing an xxx scene was detailed like that lmao

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yellauraya
yellauraya rated it
September 10, 2021
Status: Completed
★★★★☆ [4/5 stars]

THE EARTH IS ONLINE DONE!!!! This novel is so good, I feel the tension the entire time because of all the deadly games! I especially loved the games since it also let the readers think of how to solve them. I always enjoy a book when I not only have to read it but I need to use my mind as well. I also love the slow and steady romance between tang mo and fu wenduo. It's a subplot and can be considered as the delicious side dish,... more>> the attack games being the main dish. This novel has great supporting characters as well!! Now I'm getting more into unlimited flow novels more than ever!! <<less
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Floating cloud
Floating cloud rated it
September 3, 2021
Status: Completed
I enjoyed reading this novel. It's well translated and the plot was very enjoyable. I love the wit of MC and the strength of ML. They're really compatible and sensible. The element of surprise through the novel was very well put together even though the logic of the author sometimes failed me.

The games of the black tower were quite interesting and I couldn't help but guess along with the characters in the book. Slow burn romance but it didn't bug me since I was more invested in the development of... more>> the black tower. The side characters got their own screentime and they weren't just two dimensional. One of them made me hate and love him at the same time, so try reading and see if the same character will stir your emotions too.

I actually didn't quite grasp the purpose of the black towers or the reason behind it so the ending was a little dull compared to all the beautiful elements at the beginning and middle of the plot. Not every work is perfect and there's always room for improvement so I can say that even though there were loose ends here and there, the novel turned out great. <<less
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mangogaka
mangogaka rated it
August 17, 2021
Status: c200
This story was super enjoyable to read. The villain scenarios are funny (and stress inducing), the story is pretty well paced, and I really like most of the characters. The ML and MC have pretty good chemistry, but don't expect too much in the way of romance (it's there... but also just feels like a bromance at times).

Overall, this story is worth it, especially if you like stories in the same vein as Omniscient Reader's Viewpoint.
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Evesneon
Evesneon
August 8, 2021
Status: Completed
Wow.

This novel is really something.

Mystery. Fighting. Problem-solving. Killing.

This is a masterpiece. Though it’s a BL, you only get smatterings of it here because the main focus is all the complex problem solving and the absolute destruction of fairytale characters vs mankind.
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Emptysouls
Emptysouls rated it
July 21, 2021
Status: Completed
I just finished reading the book. And I'm not ready to let go of those amazing characters and storyline.

Such a vivid and descriptive imagination, it was a book with a very high potential. Every game, props, abilities, monsters everything was nicely written.

And the characters, their emotions, fighting scenes, their interactions, the strong players, the bad players everything was well written and organised.

... more>> The MC and ML a pair of perfect teammate, we can see the growth of their relationship. It was nice.

I loved the character of that little girl shenshen, the no.1 returnee Mu Muxie, our psychopath Bai Raoriya (I guess I remembered right?).

It was a rollercoaster of many emotions shock, curiosity, pain, danger, excitement, tears and relief. <<less
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SleepyTy
SleepyTy
July 11, 2021
Status: Completed
Before I get into spoilers I'll say this: I love this novel, the instances were very interesting, and it kept you on your toes, the slow burn is great. I never felt that something was dragged out to far, and I love that all the monsters knew each other.

The ending:

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The ending is pretty bittersweet, especially with the first 2 extras, if the black tower never appeared, everyone would live happy lives, billions of people died, and I'm sure most of those people have no one to remember them by. The black tower destroyed almost all of humanity then just left. But I'm definitely glad that this was the ending rather than the hole thing was a simulation kinda thing, and honestly if everyone revived it probably wouldn't be as good of a novel, so I like the ending.

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Spoilers for MHX and BRY:

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I'm gonna be honest, I didn't feel much when Muhuixue or Bairuoyao died, sure, I somewhat sad, but I rlly didn't care much, I like MHX's character and I was although I mostly thought of BRY as annoying I was still quite fond of him, so I'm not sure why their deaths didn't hit me as much as I wanted it to (I wanna sob for days lol). Quite glad BRY got to revive tho, even if it was in exchange for MHX's life.

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The black tower:

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Like I said earlier, the fact that the black tower monsters/underground people all knew each other is something I absolutely love, makes for pretty interesting (and comical) solutions to things.

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The returnees:

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I'm glad the people who disappeared didnt stay like that, I can't imagine how difficultit was for them tho, the black tower is so cruel, either go into instances over and over again with barely any rest time or kill others for more rest time, it's inevitable that the returnees ended up that way. Speaking of which, didnt TM kill that returnee that could control others? Why didn't he get her ability?

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An Endless Abyss
An Endless Abyss rated it
July 8, 2021
Status: Completed
EO was my first survival game novel and I went on a horror/mystery novel binge after this read. Definitely worth it, doesn't focus a lot on the relationship between MC and ML but it's there. The plot is great and the abilities are also interesting to read about.
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Mirao
Mirao rated it
June 16, 2021
Status: c87
I enjoyed it a bit, but to me it was a boring read. I can see how people enjoyed it. Again not MY cup of tea. The MC is well written Stan tang mo ᕕ (ᐛ) ᕗ the relationship between him and ML is really cute too (❁´◡`❁) sad I couldn't read it any longer maybe I'll come back to it (╯︵╰,)

(Also although I did enjoy it a bit I am not giving it 5 stars I give it 4.1 stars I just can't seem to figure... more>> out how to change itಠಿ_ಠ) <<less
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