The Earth is Online

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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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PicturesqueSeeker
PicturesqueSeeker rated it
June 18, 2021
Status: Completed
This was a proper gem. Like the plot and world building was awesome! It made me immersed and addicted tbh and the characters were well fleshed out.

I love Tang Mo, the MC. He's calm, smart and very strong in his own ways and how he didn't abuse his ability just showed how he had morals and principles.

ML was nice too, I really liked him. They both have a mutual relationship of trust and loyalty which I for one ABSOLUTELY ADOREE!!

Although I took a star off bc the romance was really... more>> lacking in that department but the plot makes up for it and so do the characters.

You'll find many characters who you might love or might hate, I certainly found plenty hehe. The monsters in the black tower were great as well!

Highly recommended and there's too much stuff to say about it but it's good. <<less
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Pikaaa
Pikaaa rated it
June 17, 2021
Status: Completed
This is my first time reviewing a book (sorry if it's messy) but clearly, this book is very good. I really like the intelligence of MC and ML and other characters every time facing the game from the black tower. The author also described each scene in detail so that I could really imagine the scene and the setting well. The character of the residents of the black tower also left a good and unique impression on me that I can't forget until now. Even though this story was a... more>> slow romance that tested my patience, the author knew how to keep me reading until the end. I hope other people also read this book because this book is very good and interesting. I am very grateful to the book's authors and translators who have been kind enough to translate this. <<less
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realrinya
realrinya rated it
May 30, 2021
Status: --
This novel greatly shocked me woww I loved it. I had great expectations since it's a really well-known novel but reading it was definitely one of the best things I've done.

*****The plot

The plot is without no doubt the best thing of this novel. I loved the games I loved the instances and the best thing of it all was that I lovedddd black tower monsters lol It was seriously well-thought how all the games were really linked to one another. The fight scenes were so exciting the abilities being different... more>> for every person was really awesome I liked how like I said before all the things were linked to each other like one prop would be used in the next instance or the relationship with the black tower monsters would change their fate etc the end could be better explained maybe for some people like me lol there were parts that weren't really explained clearly and it is a bit frustrating not gonna lie I would like to know everything but maybe it is because I am s*upid that I couldn't really understand everything : (I do agree with the comments saying how there was so much of a luck factor in this novel. For example the props that Mario Hat gave or Mosaics matches etc these things couldn't be acquired if there was no TangMo but on the other hand in the novel they said that for every game there are a few different ways to clear it so the only possibility wasn't the choices that TangMo made maybe Fu Wenduo for example could have done things the other way idk it is left to our imagination the games were hard to understand but definitely made sense after it was explained and it was so interesting to see that the rules was the most important clue to clear the instances/games

Note: ahahahaha that book though I loved it

*****Characters

I actually really liked our MC and ML they are both very OP ofc but it didn't bug me that much I still enjoyed it their understanding of each other was really great and sweet. You understand while reading that they are interested in each other but it takes 200 chapters for them to kiss and you only get 2 sentences which indirectly implies that they've fcked : (this novels strength really isn't the romance part of it since there are so little scenes of them being together alone but still you can feel how deeply they trust and love each other. The side characters were really great I personally really liked our little psychopath he was the most interesting character of them all and that twist of him at the end.... I really liked the character Shanshan but idk she felt a bit too OP even for me like she is TOO intelligent that all her answers are true it doesn't feel the same as TangMo or Fu Wenduo figuring out things and the Chinese characters being too OP and the foreigners being usually not that powerful was a bit interesting I mean ofc the author can write the story however they want and could also boast their nationality but for example
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the last three towers being in China was a bit hmm ofc it is impossible for them to go to another country but the world is so big

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but it is not a big problem I didn't feel it was a big deal

*****Overall

I really enjoyed it loved how exciting fun and mysterious it was. There is so little romance I wished there was more. The ending wasn't bad I think but maybe could be a bit better explained and better done. Still I really understood why everyone was in love with this novel I never got bored reading it %100 recommended <<less
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kanae3333
kanae3333 rated it
May 17, 2021
Status: --
i loved this. the character development, world-building... everything is so just so well-written. I will admit that it really challenged me to use my brain but I really like this work.
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NishiKiezara
NishiKiezara rated it
May 16, 2021
Status: Completed
I honestly love it although most of the time HONESTLY, I see how difficult it was to think because the MC is super duper smart and same as the ML.

I enjoyed it and was happy at the same time sad that's finished. Beware of the instances and black tower games, YOUR MINDS ARE GONNA GET TESTED!!!

Love my two babies

It is BL, if anyone wanna know and the number of times they get Romancy is just a few times, THE SKINSHIP IS WHAT I LIVE FOR AND I SCREAM FOR THE... more>> SMALL MOMENT.

Gonna go read some fanfics about them QAQ <<less
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Mari Gongzhu
Mari Gongzhu rated it
May 14, 2021
Status: Completed
This novel is really so goooooood!!! It's such a long read but definitely worth it!

Every part of the story is well planned. The abilities and props are really cool, you would think they're probably useless but it really helps a lot. The games are explained so well! I feel like my mind exploded! Even the notes in Tang Mo's abilities books and the notes on the props are really amusing. The story is serious but there are some scenes I find really hilarious.

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Just like the pink river haha my gosh! I cracked up so hard! Also when Cinderella found out what Tang Mo's secret is, that was so embarassing

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I really like the characters. I can't choose from them if you would ask who my favorite is to be honest. All of them has their own charms. But I really like Xiao Fu, that kid is really amusing and funny.

The author did really well in writing this story. I would not be able to do this even if I rack off my mind.

All in all this is 5/5!Thank you so much author and translator!!! This is a masterpiece (☆▽☆) I'm really speechless T▽T sob sob
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Panpan66
Panpan66
May 10, 2021
Status: Completed
This is seriously too damn good. This is one of the very top bl novels. No spoilers need just dive in and you won’t regret investing time reading it.
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imsimplybored
imsimplybored rated it
May 8, 2021
Status: --
i don't know much about novels but I seriously enjoyed every single part of this.

even though it has 200+ chapters it only took me two days to read it:))

so please try at least reading 'the earth is online'
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RickyTracy
RickyTracy rated it
May 2, 2021
Status: Completed
This is perfect of the most perfect work of all the BL I've ever read in my life.

There are too little romance scenes but MC-ML's chemistry? Their eyes talking will make you choke with dog food!

It's really ashamed... it's really ashamed that I feel like this destroy this perfect artwork.....hhope you don't open the spoiler icon... because that's the main purpose of this story....... more>>
Spoiler

That damn black towers were created by humans? Damn! Is that make sense? They invented that damn thing for what? To genocide ppl? No... no.... that's really f##king make sense at all! I wish I've read wrong!

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Old_Cat
Old_Cat rated it
May 1, 2021
Status: Completed
There are actually good and bad parts in reading this story so far.

GOOD PARTS

  • First, the story's MC and ML are independent and strong on their own. They don't need to help each other all the time just to finish a single task. MC isn't that type of naive, shy, and dependent MC. He's strong on his own, and have his own character. ML is the same, he's independent and doesn't necessarily pamper MC. He knows MC is strong and believes in him, but he's also there if MC needs him in certain situations.
  • The MC is human. Yes, we all know he's human, all of them are. What I mean is his emotions, responses, and decisions are of a normal human being. He isn't the kind of MC that always saves other people before himself like an idot saint sent by heaven (sorry, I find those kind of MCs especially annoying). He has a sense of survival and knows that he should save and always think of himself first rather than save an unknown player with him just because he's a good MC. If he needs to kill to survive, he'll do it without batting an eyelash because he wants to win the game.
  • The side characters isn't flat. They have their own strong points that was shown in the story. They aren't used as accessories just to increase the number of characters in the novel.
  • All the characters are growing. The MC especially didn't start with being physically strong from the start. In the first challenge, he used his brain to be an official player and he starts growing and growing from there as he encounters more and more challenges.
  • The genres are balanced. It isn't entirely focused on romance, or on comedy, etc. Everything was equally distributed.
  • The games aren't all explained but the answers are all reasonable based on the hints, objectives, and rules provided.
  • Every chapter is fun to read and long. One game just takes at least two to four chapters so expect to read a lot of mind games in that 250+ chapters. There's no chapter where the characters are just lying around doing nothing.
  • MC wasn't actually that OP to the point where no one can beat him. He struggles. He has his own shortcomings. He also relies on others if needed. He has his weaknesses like the ML.
BAD PARTS YOU MIGHT NOT LIKE

Although I like this thing, others might not... more>> (I'm fan of novel where the MC and ML are OP so yeah...).

  • The repetition of the description of MC's strength in every game. Yes, I actually like this because I love reading stories where OP was constantly praised and surprises everyone with their strength, but others might find this annoying especially if it's repeated almost in every chapter.
  • Lack of details in some explanations or unreasonable explanations. Although the answers all makes sense, sometimes the author's explanations makes it more confusing.
  • Some personal issues takes a lot of time to be solved.
  • Just for me, the ending wasn't enough. I wanted to see at least years later after what happened and how they developed. How did they study the BT and the story behind the ML's ability. There are some questions that needed answer but wasn't answered : ( ((
  • After the ending, the origin of the BT wasn't actually explained enough even tho it's the main focus of the novel apart from the main couple.
These are my own opinions tho. It's really a good read and I have pulled all nighter to finished this and despite the redundant descriptions in some part, it's enjoyable. You'll actually rack your brain for theories about the origin of the BT. <<less
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JeyeeKamikaze
JeyeeKamikaze rated it
April 26, 2021
Status: Completed
I found this novel to be really stimulating. It kept me guessing on what game or challenge is gonna be next and what would MC and ML do.

In the beginning, I found the ML to be a bit dull but later on, he became really interesting esp. When he finds out who the MC is. LOL.
Spoiler

The instance of the time loop that the MC was in. It was the first time MC contacted ML as momo where MC gave ML's own birthdate as his memory password.

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For me, the MC seems to be quite down-to-earth in that he did not have any massive cheat other than his ability that is btw totally awesome even in the way it is sassy with MC. I quite liked the way the MC and ML solve the challenges and also their party of kids, both the children are totally awesome and the best teammates possible.

MC and ML take care of their own but don't give two dimes about anyone else esp. The fly that keeps buzzing around.

I would recommend it to people who like puzzles and challenges and maths! I found it to be a great read, cut and fluffy as well as full of suspense!
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_Reader_
_Reader_ rated it
April 26, 2021
Status: Completed
Well, that totally made fun of my IQ. It was great :D
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Mary Dawny
Mary Dawny rated it
April 26, 2021
Status: Completed
As a fan of the mystery genre, I really find this fascinating. Especially because this is heavily plot-driven. Most of the time, you won't even see the romance aspect but every time it appears, it's amazing! But for me, the 'games' were the best, it made me analyze things together with the MC, albeit I don't understand it until the MC does.

Totally recommend this!!
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auroraRMC
auroraRMC rated it
April 22, 2021
Status: Completed
Years after I added this novel to my to read list, I have finally actually read it. A novel written by Mo Chenhuan and translated by Rainbow Turtle, and with so many good reviews, it had to be good, right? And I'm here to say, it didn't disappoint. The MC and ML are both strong and have unique abilities, but they aren't as OP as I usually like. I love that Shanshan is a genius who has had to sacrifice her physical abilities, but the black tower still gives ways... more>> for them to pass and survive. This story was beautiful. I loved the extras, I loved the relationship between the main couple, even though it was extremely vague, I loved all the characters and how human they all felt. I think I would have liked to have more explanation about the black tower's existence, and at least slightly a bit more about the couple's romance. Romance is definitely not the main focus on this story. Read for the puzzles, for the tension, for becoming paranoid and having nightmares but still unwilling to put this story down. <<less
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crownprince
crownprince rated it
April 19, 2021
Status: Completed
It deserves the high rating, definitely. Although it is very plot driven and adventure focused, I have never felt it was too lengthy and getting boring unlike some other novels.

Highly recommended for those who can appreciate the plots, developments and story. There wasn't much romance elements, no smut, so if you come in here focused on these then you will be disappointed. Treat the romance as a plus and bonus to the story instead of the other way round.
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Qiu Qiu Jiu Ball
Qiu Qiu Jiu Ball rated it
April 11, 2021
Status: Completed
It's a very action game natured novel but also oriented in what human's psychology will be like when they are thrown in to "the strongest is everything" world.

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MC and ML haven't met before and they are online friends but they are planning to meet (at least MC is considering it) when the alien thingie starting the game in the earth. MC and ML have a very unique abilities. Even I, once hope I can have the same abilities as MC but it's just imagination. I can't imagine me being myself facing that changed world sad.

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MC and ML have very tacit understanding. MC is also very quick witted and very humane
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He is willing to search for his best friends and helping someone else as long as he has the ability to and the one who is being helped doesn't stabbed him in the back.

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There is this one character that I like very much but her story is the saddest of all.

Spoiler

Her name is Mu Huixue or "little" Deer (alias name or something). She appears in the middle until the end of the novel and the last three extra chapters.

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It's a quite tiring read. So sometimes I need a quite long break before continuing to finish reading this novel. <<less
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xuevie
xuevie rated it
April 6, 2021
Status: Completed
Gotta say the mystery and horror aspect to this novel is on point. It's super intriguing and very satisfying in a way; there's lots of action scenes and the black tower is actually a super interesting survival game... but the sad thing is that there's not enough romance between the MC and ML ahhhhhhhhh criessss... those few moments of their romantic interaction are super precious, fluffy and cuteeeeee... Anyways, the other characters in the novel are also super memorable ... more>>
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RIP Mu Huixue for bringing back Bai Ruoyao and all those South Asian players who sacrificed themselves trying to kill the Queen of Hearts

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Character development is great. All in all, it's actually a very satisfying novel (in terms of the non-romance aspect). Must read ah! <<less
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MarchEclipse
MarchEclipse rated it
April 6, 2021
Status: Completed
This is definitely the best novel I've ever read.

To make characters seem intelligent, most of the time, authors will reveal clues only when the character is there; in other words, the characters are only smart because the author says they are. We, as normal readers, wouldn't be able to figure it out.

The Earth is Online is different in the sense that the one thing that is constantly emphasised and one of the most useful clues in solving the games is that 'The game is fair.' The Black Tower clearly states... more>> the rules of the game right at the start, and from there, players can figure out how to clear the game. Tang Mo is depicted as an intelligent character because he used the game rules to clear the games, and not because clues appeared by chance, by luck, or out of nowhere. In fact, as long as you analyse the rules as well, you can also get an idea of how to clear it too. I'm not kidding, that happened to me once or twice.

One of the best things I like about this novel is that it has both strength and logic. Using logic to back up their strength, and using strength to solve their logic.

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For example, in Pinocchio's Honest Card Game, Tang Mo figured out why the Queen's privilege existed by using his logic in relation to Fu Wenduo's strength, and then worked with Fu Wenduo to use the game rules against Pinocchio and strength to fight him together.

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The games, props and abilities are all interesting. The props and abilities that seem odd and useless end up somehow becoming super useful. Seriously, it's like some super heavy, hidden foreshadowing that appears at the start and revealed at the end.
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Like using the name changer ability to defeat Cinderella or the Mario Hat giving out junk that are actually hidden treasures

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I also particularly liked that the world the bosses came from aren't stagnant. They also live their own lives, rather than having an assigned role to their characters, and this affects the game as well.

Spoiler

The turkey dying led to her cousin appearing and created a game too, and there was that interesting relationship between Grandmother Wolf, Mother Wolf and Mosaic making game plots somewhat interlinked. Also how it started with Mosaic and ended with Mosiac!!! Holy wow??!?!!?

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The romance is... mild, but very satisfying? I really have no idea how to describe it. I'd definitely prefer if there were more romance scenes, but at the same time, it's also understandable that there isn't time for that, considering that they're fighting with their lives on the line. They don't have time to cultivate feelings, but I like how their feelings go beyond surface attraction, having that 'tacit understanding' and unwavering trust in each other. Though if you just wanna eat dog food, I suppose you can focus a little more on the author's little theatre at the end of each chapter. Their interactions are so cute!!

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I definitely also enjoyed Tang Mo trying to 'speed up' the process of temporarily getting Fu Wenduo's ability hehehe

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Honestly, there was this strange period of avoidance I had before reading the novel. I could tell based on the reviews that this would be great, but somehow at the same time, I didn't want to read it. I'm really glad I ended up reading this cuz I have never so strongly wanted to give a rating of more than 5 stars. It's one of those novels where you can get excited from rereading it again. <<less
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shuulys
shuulys rated it
March 2, 2021
Status: c5
The whole entire plot is amazing and well done. There are very few plot holes and things that don't make sense.

Thus i'll give the story a 5/5

However, the romance is the slower type so even though the novel is 240+ chapters, the romance part is maybe only 1/5 of it?? But the interaction between the MC and ML is very cute so i'll look past that.

... more>> So the romance part is a 4/5

Character-wise... everyone has their own interesting and unique side. Even the MC and ML aren't what they first seemed to be. There is also character development throughout the whole novel so it's never boring.

Overall is a 100/5 because it's really worth reading and yall should not be deterred by the unfavourable comments and critiques because it's really really goodddddd!!! ;) <<less
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Rukz123
Rukz123 rated it
February 27, 2021
Status: Completed
First of all plot is amazing. All instances are freaking awesome. Don't even mention about the props and awards from clearing instances. Remember one thing if you're looki g for fluff and dog food this is not your cup of tea. The thing MC and ML have here so unique and kinda implicit. They just know what other think and feel just by looking at their eyes. Well it's not like you can be lovey dovey when you have to focus on surviving almost all the time. This is a... more>> gem. Don't miss it. <<less
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