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Patjhad Kiran Ko Chhaya - पतझड किरणको छाया Also know as The Cicada's Shadow

In the iron grip of Rana rule, Nepal hides a secret world: Gu Sadhana, the perilous art of cultivating and wielding mystical insects known as Gu, conduits of primal life force.

Bhairav Rana, once a ruthless demon lord of the Gu world in a future age, is reborn 500 years into the past as a young boy.  Betrayed and consumed by his own power in his previous life, he is granted a second chance by his painstakingly refined Spring Autumn Cicada Gu.

Armed with the profound wisdom and brutal experiences of centuries, Bhairav awakens in a simpler time, yet a world ripe with untapped potential in Gu Sadhana. He finds himself in Rana-era Nepal, a land steeped in ancient traditions and simmering political tensions, unknowingly built upon a hidden foundation of Gu cultivation.

Driven by the burning desire to not just survive but to dominate, Bhairav sheds any semblance of morality.  He will exploit his vast knowledge to master Gu Sadhana anew, forging his path through cunning and ruthlessness.  From the elemental Pancha Tattva Gu to the terrifying Rakshasa Gu, he will learn to command them all, weaving intricate strategies and crushing any who stand in his way.

As Bhairav ascends, he will unravel the secrets of Gu's origins, encounter hidden clans of Sadhakas vying for power within the shadows of the Rana court, and confront legendary beings whispered about in Nepali folklore, all while leaving a trail of manipulated allies and vanquished foes in his wake.

This is the saga of Bhairav Rana, the Cicada's Shadow, a demon reborn into a world on the cusp of change, where ambition is a weapon, and the ancient power of Gu will reshape the destiny of Nepal.

Table of Patjhad Kiran Ko Chhaya

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Volume 1