Ding dong! It’s the 15th of November 2017. The Earth is now online.

Without warning, black pyramid-like structures appear in the sky across the globe—silent, looming, and utterly inexplicable. For six months, humanity watches and waits. Then, a childlike voice announces a new reality: Earth has become a game board. From now on, survival depends on playing by the Dark Spires’ rules.

1st: The Dark Spire is the final authority.

2nd: Game time is between 6 a.m. and 6 p.m.

3rd: All players must strive to conquer the Spire.

Each game is a test of wits, nerve, and sanity. Defy the rules, and the punishment is death.

Tang Mo, a quick-thinking realist, relies on strategy and reason to navigate this terrifying new world. Along the way, he meets Fu Wenduo, a calm and deadly ally whose secrets run deep. As the two face increasingly complex and psychological challenges, a tentative bond begins to form—one built on trust, instinct, and the unspoken understanding between survivors.

But the Spires are watching. And it has only just begun…