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240 Chapters + 5 extras (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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Pearlybts
Pearlybts rated it
March 22, 2021
Status: Completed
Totally love this! The story, the games and even the romance. But the only disappointing thing is the yaoi tag. It doesn't pass for a yaoi story.. It's just a shounen ai. With very less romance. It's all about the mutual trust as the story keeps progressing. It's a survival show afterall. They are always on the edge. This is a very good story if u r here for a thrilling ride. Also only if lengthy and detailed descriptions of games don't bore u. Otherwise, don't bother reading
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NaoRen
NaoRen
March 10, 2021
Status: Completed
Romance: For me, it was just the right amount of romance. It was sweet, heartfelt and not sudden or too fast-paced.

Action: I liked the action scenes, at first I thought it was a little silly but it quickly changed my mind.

Games: I liked the ''puzzles'', it was fun to try to figure out things as the games went on. Some things were a bit too obvious to me, and some a little confusing.

Setting: The setting of the novel was quite unique, I liked the way the world was portrayed, it... more>> was different from most of the post-apocalyptic novels I have read so far.

Character psychology: I liked character developments throughout the story and both positive and negative psychological changes were well noted.

Overall impression: It was an interesting novel to read, the translation IS NOT as bad as some reviews say, but it might be because I tortured myself with reading MTL before... Regardless, the translation was okay for me, readable and understandable. There were certain mistakes which were a little confusing but nothing that couldn't be understood with a little logic and reading from the context.

I would certainly recommend this novel. <<less
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Papercrane1
Papercrane1 rated it
March 2, 2021
Status: Completed
f*cking god tier!! I was addicted I didn’t stop reading till I was already at the end!!

This novel I would describe it as Unlimited Flow so if you like this genre highly HIGHLY recommend!!

MC is terrific and ML is just as great too. They both kept me engaged and actually interested in their story. And with the MC’s ability it’s so fun to see how he really has to think outside the box to be able to use the best way he can.

Anyways, everything about it was fun and engaging.... more>> So read it and give it a try!! <<less
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Reyleisha
Reyleisha rated it
February 14, 2021
Status: Completed
Rating: 5/5- Thought provoking, action packed and wonderfully memorable!

The Earth is Online is definitely deserving of the high ratings and rave reviews. It's captivating, thrilling and depicts humanity at its finest and its worst. The plot is clever and the characters are wonderfully brought to life.

No character is perfect but even the most annoying humans and bosses find a way to creep into your heart or memory. The usage of universally recognised characters and ruthless behaviour with mild comedy in between made this intriguing, gripping and satisfying.

I must be honest,... more>> many of the games made no sense to me even when each reached its conclusion but it was interesting. The BL element in this story is so minimal that it is basically non-existent in the novel, but the novel in itself is spectacular! (There are like 3 kisses at best in the whole story). Also you don't really feel like it's a bad thing that there's no romance coz they are surviving the end of the world- like there's no time for romance. Whatever little romance exists is satisfying and sweet and very realistic! Before Global University Exam and The Earth is Online I wouldn't really count myself as a horror reader, but these two books have definitely opened up a new door of wonders for me. I'm certainly looking forward to more horror BL (with hopefully a bit more of a romance element)

The story ends on a really bittersweet note for some reason, maybe because of the dreary reality and the heartbreak many of the characters live through. It just got me thinking that if I had to experience the end of the world in a similar manner would I survive? (I highly doubt it coz I'm weak AF)

My one complaint was that the ending should have been a few chapters longer. There were some plot holes and it felt very rushed when concluding the black tower saga. A bit more interpretation would have nicely closed the story. I just felt a little whiplashed when it came to the real secret of the black tower. Also- what happened with Eve's Apple? This is an incredible read that you will never forget. Highly recommend reading this for a spectacular plot about the human spirit. <<less
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Peachyxist
Peachyxist
January 17, 2021
Status: Completed
This is the most amazing novel I’ve ever read. The ending was beautiful and I feel it was a bit bittersweet probably because it was ending but overall, I’m glad I came back I finished this novel. There’s so many characters that you’ll love and hate and love again. Don’t mind me crying cuz of how I’ll miss these characters.
Recommend reading !!!
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Lumie101
Lumie101 rated it
January 8, 2021
Status: Completed
The storyline is extremely interesting where humans are forced into games involving fairytale characters who are anything like the fairytale characters you would see or hear in stories. While the romance scenes aren’t many, the whole mystery behind the sudden games makes up for it.

It took me a long time to finally get myself to read it but it’s worth it. My only issue with the novel is that some scenes are rather hard to understand. Maybe I am s*upid and just can’t seem to comprehend some parts or maybe... more>> it’s just the fact that sometimes things just get lost in translation. Despite this little setback it doesn’t change the fact that this novel is worth the read. However, I don’t recommend this novel to impatient readers. This is a novel where you really need patience and read slowly to really understand the storyline. I am one of those who speed read to get to the conclusion so some scenes became too confusing to follow along thus ruining some parts of the story for me. This novel is still on my list of reads as I plan to go back and read slower to truly get the whole experience of the novel. <<less
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Queen_of_Chaos000
Queen_of_Chaos000 rated it
January 4, 2021
Status: Completed
This is one fantastic novel!

I actually read this about two years ago but was only able to write a review now.

But I could still remember the excitement I retained throughout the book. Be it the games, cheats, or the characters, everything introduced is important for our two main characters to survive.

All in all, it is a very well written novel, I absolutely loved it.
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Zz_night_zZ
Zz_night_zZ
December 21, 2020
Status: Completed
I strongly recommend this novel to sci-fi, action, adventure and mystery lovers! This story is very interesting and involves a lot of logic. If you're a low-level IQ person like me, you might find the story difficult to understand (mostly the games actually) since the games are really difficult and tricky. However, the MC always provides a suitable explanation after each game on how he solved the game. The most disappointing thing in this novel though is the way that the author narrates the romance. Come on, author!! Give us... more>> more romantic scenes! I really don't recommend this novel to smut lovers and those who expect a lot of romance. You'll all end up disappointed haha. However, the novel has a strange addictive force to it. Once you start reading it, you'll find yourself hooked to it and lose precious sleep hours! And then, you'll find yourself crying a river once the novel ends haha. <<less
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pHantomRJ
pHantomRJ rated it
November 30, 2020
Status: Completed
To start with the plot is pretty interesting. System and gaming quite enjoyable along with the mysteries. Characters are pretty interesting too so the development. Interesting villain too.

plot: suddenly mysterious black towers appear all over the world and six month later the earth went online. Start with the surviving game out of billions only few million left who survived the cruel the tower attack and lived while killing their own kind. After completed the tower game they realized they went to another identical earth and played game which was created... more>> by the most intelligent scientists all over the world. The reason is to test human civilization evolution.
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The pass the game and the human went online. Meaning the end.

Annoying part: author's emphasis on some thing which was quite annoying for me. I found the the relation between MC & ML not enjoyable and it was okay to some extent. The chapters are too long and the game and mysteries sometimes made no sense to me maybe my IQ is low whatever. Some subplot annoyed me. However, it worth time. Ending was ok for me.

People who don't have too much time to spare please care before picking it up. It took me 1 week to complete because with classes and assignment I don't get enough time to spare not to mention my poor heath.

I would give it 4.5 if I allowed to but unfortunately can't. <<less
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Sleepy_sheepy
Sleepy_sheepy rated it
November 30, 2020
Status: Completed
This novel is absolutely thrilling - the survival challenges genuinely left me sweating with anxiety and I felt a whirlwind of emotions during each arc (and the arcs can get grim and very dark).

What stands out about EO is the world-building and the plot: the fantastical apocalyptic setting; creative abilities and unique challenges; the bosses; the overarching mysteries - they all weave together seamlessly towards a greater picture and absolutely phenomenal ending. The author certainly did not drop the ball on the ending as the overall 'explanation/outcome' is very satisfying... more>> - everything connects well into a wonderful 'aha!' moment. FINAL ENDING SPOILERS
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I actually got goosebumps reading about the sacrifice made by South Asian players and MC's ultimate question to the system

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Additionally, the MC and ML are extraordinarily capable and match each other well. It's so satisfying. They're level-headed, clever, pragmatic, fierce and strong. I really like their interactions, along with their interactions with the rest of the cast. The side characters are solid and likeable. I really like Bai Ruoyao (what a devil! haha) and Chen Shanshan in particular.

One downside is that the challenges and explanations can get quite confusing at times. Additionally, MC and ML - they are extremely level-headed and are the types to take the best action when there's danger (e.g. kill when needed) and I occasionally felt shocked at how pragmatic and emotionally cool they were. But I guess constant life-death situations hone you to become like that. Additionally, I would have liked more moments of respite in the novel to just focus on the interactions between MC and ML (... I just wanted a bit more fluff and romance) but the plot surges forward relentlessly. (Though I guess the fast-paced plot makes sense, as the reader gets pulled along the crazy ride along with the characters who naturally have no time to rest in a creepy game-like system that forces them into constant life-death battles).

Overall:
Highly recommend! Unique world-building, fascinating story and amazing characters. This is a must-read - especially if you like survival thrillers. <<less
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Aisztitania
Aisztitania rated it
November 2, 2020
Status: Completed
Nothing to say anymore as other reviews already said it all. By the way, this novel is one of my favourite novel ever. I love the survival type of BL story even if the romantic element developing a bit slow. But their interaction moments are worth it. Haha..... I love Momo! For sure I will reread this novel again. For those who also love this type of story, I really recommend you guys to read GUEE (Global University Entrance Examination) !
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Maki-Chan27
Maki-Chan27 rated it
October 5, 2020
Status: Completed
Two words are needed to describe this novel. Pure perfection.

The character development and interactions between the MC and ML are beautifullll. Nothing between them is forced and it was honestly so soul cleansing reading this haha.

This book focuses mostly on plot. Like 90% plot and 10% bl. The bl is there but it's more of a sweet adorable match up that isn't rushed or forced. Unfortunately there is no papapa in any detail but it was just right with the way the book was written.

Cannot believe how delicious reading this... more>> book was! The games were awesome and always changing, the intelligence level was so refreshing I could not suggest this novel enough in 100 years!!

Something I loved about this book was that the characters were believable. They weren't overpowered or able to work things out perfectly every time by themselves or gaining prop after prop making them the strongest. It was just so smooth and the twists you get make your head spin. SO GOOD!!

Definitely reading this masterpiece again!

10/10 <<less
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Ramoria
Ramoria rated it
September 26, 2020
Status: Completed
Three words: I adore it.

I absolutely cannot resist survival game/apocalyptical stories, and this certainly didn't disappoint. The chemistry between the MC and ML, even if it wasn't a romantic one, was so, so lovely to read.

I don't mind gore, if you really thought about the description then it was somewhat nauseating, but still fine to read.

... more>> The games are technical and difficult to understand fully at the start, but as the mysteries behind it unfold, everything starts to make more sense.

The point is, if you're considering picking this up, then I say do it! It's a really enjoyable read, from start to finish. <<less
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ZeyFletcher
ZeyFletcher rated it
August 11, 2020
Status: Completed
Auuugh, I'm gonna miss this. Even though it was shorter than other novels, it was a nice ride! ... more>>
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The plot is nice althoughh I would've wanted the black tower to have been explained moree, but the explanations to the games were really good. At first, the games were hard to understand and Tang Mo just does his stuff with a bit of explanation but when the games finish or about to be finished, the solution is explained well!

Uuugh, I'm so gonna miss Tang Mo and Fu Wenduo, hnggg. So so so love them. I like how Major Fu always grab Tang Mo when something happens hahahaha. And all of their interaction with regards to their feelings with each other are just too wholesome!! I just don't know what to do now because this is such an awesome novel. It has the action/adventure/mystery genre and also BL!! I love Mo Tang and Victor!! Their oh-so-famous tacit understanding. Tang Mo as the MC is also my favorite!! He's so indifferent and it's funny whenever something embarrassing happens and he still remains the same HAHAHAH but I know deep inside what he's really feeling, I like those "..." HAHAHAHA ML is also the best! He treats Tang Mo as an equal anddd he's so cheeky! Mating huh Hahahhaha so sweet hngg

I would definitely read this again when I have forgotten about it hehheh, I still can't recover when little Fu Wenduo got up HAHAHHAHA and also the secret of Tang Mo!! HAHAHAHA it's a pity that Major Fu wasn't able to tease him about that HAHAHAHA I love how they were both powerful and their differences, they're just too meant to be. I love them so much!! I also love all the other characters!!

Starting from the the little fatty, it's sad that they Brother Tang and little fatty didn't meet in the end, then there's shanshan, it was pity that she couldn't get stronger but she was just too smart so it has to fair. Luo Fengcheng is also a 10/10, I like how he treats Tang Mo and I remember the scene where Major Fu is bandaging Tang Mo's back heheheh Jack is also a funny character

Then there were Xiao Jitong and Ningning and Xiao Qiao, they were also 10/10 people, I love them all! Fu wencheng is also sooo cute hahahhah this innocent and pitiful baby that was bullied by Major Fu, his ability was really surprising. Bai Ruoyao is just a really weird personality?? Like idk when he would really kill Tang Mo and I can't decide if I should hate him or not? So I just acknowledge him when he's there and feel at ease when he isn't haahahha becausee he is stronger than Tang Mo physically and he's just unpredictable. The next one is the Tian xuan, Tang Mo didn't use the rewind time? Or smthng like thag because of the restriction, sadly, I like Ruan wangsu, li miaomiao and lian yuzheng, they were good people and great comrades.

Mu Huixie is a character that I really didn't expect to be good but soo glad that she was, although her end was a bit sad. The russian bear like andres (?) ivanov? I really wished he should be their comrade and I was glad that they were. Huckster is also a memorable character and I almost forgot he was shanshan's father. The black tower monsters were also funny and nice to read about because they also have different personalities.

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IN SUMMARY I JUST LOVE ALL OF THE CHARACTERS AND THIS IS SOMETHING I WOULD ALWAYS RECOMMEND! Huhu I'M GONNA MISS TANG MO AND FU WENDUOOO! <<less
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ALYV
ALYV
August 11, 2020
Status: Completed
honestly, I think this is a really great novel. I read it for a week straight and it left a bitter sweet feeling when I completed it. That is to say, happy I was done, but still wanting to have more in the process.

Overall I would recommend this novel for people who like smart Mcs, an enjoyable ML, and stories that have more action and problem solving than romance (though there is a hint of rom as well).
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luxannefelix
luxannefelix rated it
August 4, 2020
Status: c245
to sum up even though there are some parts I'm dissatisfied with the novel overall I don't regret reading it and I enjoy the experience. After all I'm not some critic, it's enough if I enjoy it

some major spoilers read with caution.

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I loved how creative the games were and the plot but honestly it started to go lose the spark by the time Bai "died". It's very aburpt how they killed him & very obvious tht he's can't just leave cuz he's apart of the main cast.

Fu Luosheng didn't really stand out other than the function of a healing ability and being the only living relative of the ml.

its lackluster why the guy from Russia gave up killing Mo Huxie just because she's a good person when he's travel miles to get the chance to revive his wife or daughter. (ie. For example reasons like, he fell in love with her, thus felt complicated between choosing his family or her, just give a more solid reason)

I understand that the since the author, the novel and the main cast is Chinese, Chinese population would be more involved in the plot but I wish that they give more dimensions to players from other countries other than the fact that they're really strong. That way I could have felt more moved by them (for eg, I could've been sad when they die instead of feeling "oh okay"). Customer early I don't really feel emotionally moved with the main cast. Sure I love the creat ive games and how tang mo solves them but do I really feel like I could be worried or excited for him? No. I mostly read this story for the plot rather than the cast.

at the end of the day, do I enjoy binging this?yes.

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Oxbaris
Oxbaris rated it
July 29, 2020
Status: Completed
I loved it. I love it. I will love it.

Great plot, amazing characters, entertaining games, brilliant worldbuilding, fantastic execution

This book has everything and it's one of those stories that you will keep in your heart and think about it from time to time.

... more>> It's a well balanced mix of survival, horror, gore, comedy, mystery all wrapped in a nice ribbon for you to enjoy.

I think Tang Mo is one of the best protagonist I ever read in general??? He's logical, level headed, ready to face this apocalypse whatever it takes... and he has this moment of tenderness here and there that are just fantastic.

The cast of secondary character is a BIG one, excluding the players in the instances we see only once, all of them are memorable and could have been protagonist on their own.

The story is a real page turner; every new twist more exciting and scary than the previous one.

Just do yourself a favor and read it. <<less
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xiaohei_
xiaohei_ rated it
July 11, 2020
Status: Completed
I don't really know what to say... This novel is just, , , , *chefs kiss* PERFECT!

Honestly, came for the BL and then stayed for the plot/storyline. This is one of the MOST well-written novels I've read, BL or not. It makes me think & makes me use my brain. This is now #1 on my favorite novels!

I also really, really love the character development/s and portrayals. All of them are flawed, and really smart. I also love one of the characters LOL. He's very annoying and kinda psycho but... more>> he's just really a precious bean. (Guess who I'm talking about!)

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Yes. it's Bai Ruoyao. And I literally cried when he died and was always hoping that he somehow survives again. He did! But the price was killing off my bad-ass gf, Mu Huixue : ( ((

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I also LOVE, LOVE, LOVE the relationship of the MC and ML. It's not toxic and they have absolute trust in each other, which makes them THE power couple in my opinion.

All in all, I absolutely recommend this novel to those who are looking for survival stories. They will NOT regret reading this! Whether they like BL or not, this story really is... ugh!! *chefs kiss again* <<less
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Tazberry
Tazberry rated it
July 7, 2020
Status: Completed
Amazing story, this has definitely got to be the most well made novel I've ever read. It was stimulating for the brain and had me constantly thinking ahead wondering what's going to happen and I was never disappointed with the twists and turns that it gave me, there was logic and reasoning behind what would happen. There was never a point where I thought "what this character did was just plain s*upid" or "it would have been better if this had happened instead." I was so involved in this story... more>> from beginning to end, I loved learning about the characters, their skills and behaviors, everything was just so interesting that I never felt bored with it.

One thing I really liked was that it made me cry, even when the characters themselves didn't cry, I was crying. I was always on the character's side, I didn't want to see them get hurt, I was always rooting for them, and because of the great writing I was able to be emotionally invested with a great many characters, not just the main characters.

I have to say that because of the yaoi and romance tags I thought there would be more about the main couple, but understandably, because of how they were mostly trying to survive, there wasn't much romantic buildup or much time spent only with the two of them. There was a few paragraphs at most that focused solely on the couple and their romance, but I personally didn't mind because the story was just SO amazing that I didn't care if romance came second, or third, or maybe even fourth really. I have to say thought that there was one line in the extra story after the ending that was just such a romantic line that it made me tear up, and I was so glad that I read up to that point so I could read that one line.

The ending had a bittersweet feeling, and though I was left wondering about everyone's future, I wasn't left with a feeling that I wasn't given enough. I felt I was given plenty and the story ended at a point where I am perfectly satisfied with 'putting the book back on the shelf' so to say. Sometimes I am frustrated at the end because I want to know more about what happened later, and this frustration stems from the viewpoint that there is wasted potential, and I am glad to say that this story lived up to its full potential, no more, no less.

I would happily recommend this novel to people that want an interesting plot that really makes you think. If you want a constantly moving story that always leaves you anticipating what happens next after you finish reading a chapter, this novel is for you. <<less
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lustasy
lustasy
July 3, 2020
Status: Completed
I can't wrap my head on how GOOD this novel is.

I don't have much to say because I have just finished it and I still got whiplash from it.

READ THIS. I assure you a full enjoyment.
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