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Crystal Core #4
Crystal Core 4
Ryan has learned that there is more at stake than just a single realm. The orc horde is still a deadly enemy but it's the hands which are pulling the strings which have to be feared more.
His team is growing larger as some of the new cultivators commit themselves to him, and he is making sure they all grow stronger. Now, he has to figure out how to combine the psionics of his bloodline, the cultivation of the human realm, and the magic of glyphs to be able to create the most powerful version of himself.
Come join Ryan as he battles for home to call his own in the Divided Realms.
His team is growing larger as some of the new cultivators commit themselves to him, and he is making sure they all grow stronger. Now, he has to figure out how to combine the psionics of his bloodline, the cultivation of the human realm, and the magic of glyphs to be able to create the most powerful version of himself.
Come join Ryan as he battles for home to call his own in the Divided Realms.
670 pages, Kindle Edition
Published September 2, 2024
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David Burke
38 books130 followersDavid Burke is a mild manner something who tries to enjoy each day a bit more than the last. It dawned upon him at some point that life was racing him by and he wasn’t nearly as young as he used to be.
So now he spends his nights and lunch hours and any other free time he can putting down on paper all the stories that have collected up over a life time.
So now he spends his nights and lunch hours and any other free time he can putting down on paper all the stories that have collected up over a life time.
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September 4, 2024
Junk Food Reading
A typical 'white savior' xianxia variation. Complete with the ridiculous good fortune, hypocrisy, moralizing, and hero worship.
It's fun enough, and I expect that I will read the next one, but it feels like all the original ideas have been used up. Everything is a mix of anime harems, poorly used idioms, D&D planar lore, and shonnen fight scenes.
Thankfully, this narrative should conclude next book - unless the author tries to stretch it to two books.
A typical 'white savior' xianxia variation. Complete with the ridiculous good fortune, hypocrisy, moralizing, and hero worship.
It's fun enough, and I expect that I will read the next one, but it feels like all the original ideas have been used up. Everything is a mix of anime harems, poorly used idioms, D&D planar lore, and shonnen fight scenes.
Thankfully, this narrative should conclude next book - unless the author tries to stretch it to two books.
February 19, 2025
This was okay. The smut has been cut down on, but so much focus is spent on his women.
I will read the sequel, but I hope the series ends soon.
3/5 Stars
I will read the sequel, but I hope the series ends soon.
3/5 Stars
September 6, 2024
Plenty of leveling in this tale
Alternate universe, LitRPG, cultivation, fantasy races, save the world, harem fade to black
Ryan continues his grand quest to save the Divided Realms with the aid of his wives and growing allies. In the meantime, he continues to run afoul of the elitist cultivators who believe those who aren't cultivators should not only provide for cultivators, but also be servile to them, effectively working as a caste system. Most women also fare poorly under this system, and Ryan's attitude and treatment of his wives as equal partners with their own roles to play continues to attract the attention of the women around him. His three wives, overwhelmed by his modern sensibilities on how men and women are supposed to interact have fallen hard for him. They quickly see Ryan needs help dealing with other potential brides from families jockeying for social advancement, and Ryan is more than happy to let his current wives handle the matter. All while the local kingdom struggles against cultivator armies of orcs and other races continue to open dimensional portals to invade from.
The social dynamics amid leveling make for absorbing reading. Average editing, but over 600 pages of story for your money, in addition to pages and pages of LitRPG stuff. Characters are well done, and social conflicts and motivations are deftly handled. Dialog is also well done. Enjoying the series.
Alternate universe, LitRPG, cultivation, fantasy races, save the world, harem fade to black
Ryan continues his grand quest to save the Divided Realms with the aid of his wives and growing allies. In the meantime, he continues to run afoul of the elitist cultivators who believe those who aren't cultivators should not only provide for cultivators, but also be servile to them, effectively working as a caste system. Most women also fare poorly under this system, and Ryan's attitude and treatment of his wives as equal partners with their own roles to play continues to attract the attention of the women around him. His three wives, overwhelmed by his modern sensibilities on how men and women are supposed to interact have fallen hard for him. They quickly see Ryan needs help dealing with other potential brides from families jockeying for social advancement, and Ryan is more than happy to let his current wives handle the matter. All while the local kingdom struggles against cultivator armies of orcs and other races continue to open dimensional portals to invade from.
The social dynamics amid leveling make for absorbing reading. Average editing, but over 600 pages of story for your money, in addition to pages and pages of LitRPG stuff. Characters are well done, and social conflicts and motivations are deftly handled. Dialog is also well done. Enjoying the series.
September 27, 2024
Plenty of cultivation, fighting and some intrigue along with interesting relationsbhip development.
The MC continues to grow, but his enemies are accumulating too. The wind sect head seeks help from an old monster, while the spirit of his wife's evil mother allies with the orc princess that was rescued by the orc battle goddess. Turns out that the orc incursion is being pushed by demons, as if orcs weren't bad enough. After a trip to hell, the MC and one of his gf's return to the realm and have to prepare to face the council while getting ready to marry a noble that he'd uplpgraded to a cultivator.
The MC continues to grow, but his enemies are accumulating too. The wind sect head seeks help from an old monster, while the spirit of his wife's evil mother allies with the orc princess that was rescued by the orc battle goddess. Turns out that the orc incursion is being pushed by demons, as if orcs weren't bad enough. After a trip to hell, the MC and one of his gf's return to the realm and have to prepare to face the council while getting ready to marry a noble that he'd uplpgraded to a cultivator.
June 20, 2025
Crystal Core 4
Ryan has learned that there are things out there so much worse than the orcs. Fortunately, he has time to make himself and his wives stronger. Even better, cultivators are starting to swear their allegiance to him instead of the sects for the protection of the Divided Realms. If he can strengthen them, they may have a chance.
This cultivation series Just keeps getting better! It is a PG 13 harem story, so romance is a big part of it, but everything happens behind closed doors. The women in the series are well developed and are more than just objects for the MC. It’s exciting that I’m starting to see the ways that it will connect with Welcome to the Multiverse. The ending really sets the stage for a great finale! Daniel Wisniewski and Rebecca Woods do a great job with the narration.
Content warning: harem with fade to black screens
Ryan has learned that there are things out there so much worse than the orcs. Fortunately, he has time to make himself and his wives stronger. Even better, cultivators are starting to swear their allegiance to him instead of the sects for the protection of the Divided Realms. If he can strengthen them, they may have a chance.
This cultivation series Just keeps getting better! It is a PG 13 harem story, so romance is a big part of it, but everything happens behind closed doors. The women in the series are well developed and are more than just objects for the MC. It’s exciting that I’m starting to see the ways that it will connect with Welcome to the Multiverse. The ending really sets the stage for a great finale! Daniel Wisniewski and Rebecca Woods do a great job with the narration.
Content warning: harem with fade to black screens
December 16, 2024
A good next installment
If you've stuck around this long there's not much to say. Only a few editing mistakes, good action, more progression. Raised stakes like in most of his books. I feel good about it. Again, adult stuff is PG/PG-13 in this series, but it's good enough to stand on its own so as always, I'm fine with that.
If you've stuck around this long there's not much to say. Only a few editing mistakes, good action, more progression. Raised stakes like in most of his books. I feel good about it. Again, adult stuff is PG/PG-13 in this series, but it's good enough to stand on its own so as always, I'm fine with that.
September 3, 2024
it was impossible to put this book down
David Burke has done it again! Absolutely knocked it out of the park. Loved the story, loved the progression and the fights were excellent. Can’t wait for the next book.
David Burke has done it again! Absolutely knocked it out of the park. Loved the story, loved the progression and the fights were excellent. Can’t wait for the next book.
September 5, 2024
Great continuation
Without a doubt, this was the best book so far in the series. From the beginning to end, the pace was great. There was no wasted space or filler to padd the chapters.
Without a doubt, this was the best book so far in the series. From the beginning to end, the pace was great. There was no wasted space or filler to padd the chapters.
September 7, 2024
I love this series
This just keeps getting better. This takes OP to a completely other level. Freaking whiplash. We finally get to travel to another realm and see what could potentially happen next...so good.
This just keeps getting better. This takes OP to a completely other level. Freaking whiplash. We finally get to travel to another realm and see what could potentially happen next...so good.
September 22, 2024
An awesome series!!!
Nonstop adventuring from beginning to end!! As always first rate world building and character development is a pleasure to read!!!! I can't wait to see what happens next!!!!
Nonstop adventuring from beginning to end!! As always first rate world building and character development is a pleasure to read!!!! I can't wait to see what happens next!!!!
May 21, 2025
Excellent
Loved the story. What happened to his demonic and celestial bloodlines in his final stats? It's confusing. Some of his other stats seemed to have dropped. Still gave 5*. The stats are nice to have, but not critical.
Loved the story. What happened to his demonic and celestial bloodlines in his final stats? It's confusing. Some of his other stats seemed to have dropped. Still gave 5*. The stats are nice to have, but not critical.
August 24, 2024
Really enjoyed it. Great follow up in the series AND IT IS STILL BUILDING :)
September 4, 2024
Fun
Nice action filled story impressively done dealing with over powered characters, while somehow making it realistic. Lots of growth in Ryan and his wives.
Nice action filled story impressively done dealing with over powered characters, while somehow making it realistic. Lots of growth in Ryan and his wives.
September 5, 2024
Very good book
This is a fine fantasy harem adventure novel. It is well written and edited. I especially like Amaya. I anxiously await the sequel.
This is a fine fantasy harem adventure novel. It is well written and edited. I especially like Amaya. I anxiously await the sequel.
September 6, 2024
Excellent
I was afraid this book would be all build up, but it did tie off a few plot threads at the end. I wan't to see how things go now that some founders are being woken up.
I was afraid this book would be all build up, but it did tie off a few plot threads at the end. I wan't to see how things go now that some founders are being woken up.
September 7, 2024
Good book
One hell of action pack book,it was one big Rollercoaster of nonstop action. I look forward to reading the next book and waiting to see where the action goes next
One hell of action pack book,it was one big Rollercoaster of nonstop action. I look forward to reading the next book and waiting to see where the action goes next
September 8, 2024
Awesome
This series is goram amazing. The books are even longer than the norm, which gives u even more of a rush as u read! Can't wait for the next one!
This series is goram amazing. The books are even longer than the norm, which gives u even more of a rush as u read! Can't wait for the next one!
September 9, 2024
A tradition of arrogance is hard to break, but balance is stronger and some so see, but when one of the oldest is woken up.
September 30, 2024
Really great!
I love Burke's books, and series. I have read every book he has written. Great series, looking forward to book five.
I love Burke's books, and series. I have read every book he has written. Great series, looking forward to book five.
November 14, 2024
Yep it's good
I liked this one more then the last and it had lots of everything. The fighting, the happy and the empowering.
I liked this one more then the last and it had lots of everything. The fighting, the happy and the empowering.
November 27, 2024
Loved it
Great continuation of the series. Plot and mechanics are both advancing nicely. I look forward to the next and final book.
Great continuation of the series. Plot and mechanics are both advancing nicely. I look forward to the next and final book.
December 6, 2024
Good book, but it needs editing
Like the heading states, it's a good book, but the constant errors in wording kept throwing me off from giving it 5 stars.
Like the heading states, it's a good book, but the constant errors in wording kept throwing me off from giving it 5 stars.
June 25, 2025
It gets pretty tiring hearing all of Ryan's wives brag about how great he is to other people. And who knew there were so many different things that could sound like reality itself tearing apart.
September 9, 2024
Quite liked the general theme of this story. Has a lot of potential. However each book in the series goes into insipid happy family harems which trends worse as the series goes on. I won't be reading any more of this insipid rubbish.
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