Return of the Mount Hua Sect Chapter 153 is officially confirmed to release on Tuesday, April 14, 2026. This comeback marks a significant shift behind the scenes. While the series was previously produced by Studio LICO (a subsidiary of Naver), Season 3 is being handled by Studio Arche, a new studio formed by LUFF MEDIA (the novel’s publisher). Reports indicate that many of the original staff members have transitioned to the new studio, ensuring that the high-quality art and comedic timing fans love will remain consistent.
I know the “Ice Palace” arc has been the #1 request from OtakuSignal readers for over a year. Now that the date is set for April 14, I’ll be here to provide weekly breakdowns of the new studio’s art style and the tactical genius (or chaos) Chung Myung brings to the snowy battlefield.
Key Takeaways:
- Where to Read: The official English platform remains WEBTOON (Return of the Blossoming Blade).
- Confirmed Release Date: Tuesday, April 14, 2026.
- The Production: Now under Studio Arche (formerly Studio LICO staff).
- The Story: Picking up directly after the Season 2 finale, Chapter 153 will initiate the “North Sea Ice Palace” arc, one of the most anticipated segments of the web novel.
Return of the Mount Hua Sect Chapter 152 Recap: Cave Treasure Ambush
Beggars Union Casualties
Mount Hua disciples emerge from bat cave finding injured Beggars Union members paralyzed by poison, slowing their pace through night-stone-lit safe zones toward chaotic vitality ahead.
Multi-Faction Standoff
Chapter builds tension as Dae-Kwang senses masters gathering for treasure, with Chung Myung calculating optimal intervention timing amid mounting corpse count from rival eliminations.
Return of the Mount Hua Sect Chapter 153 Spoilers: Dae Ra-Geom Confrontation
Mount Hua Underestimation
Dae Ra-Geom mocks Mount Hua disciples as overhyped, rallying 20+ masters including poison palm wielders against Chung Myung’s group while Hong Dae-Kwang panics over odds.
Greed Massacre Aftermath
Chung Myung loots fallen foes amid Dae-Kwang’s complaints about beggar expenses, positioning disciples for coordinated counterattack against unified bandit coalition dominance attempt.
Return of the Mount Hua Sect Chapter 153 Global Release Times: April 14, 2026
Return of the Mount Hua Sect Chapter 153 is officially confirmed to release on Tuesday, April 14, 2026. After a long hiatus following the conclusion of Season 2 in early 2025, the wait for the Plum Blossom Sword Saint is finally over. Based on standard Korean raw release times:
The blossoms are finally blooming again. Bookmark this page on OtakuSignal; I will be updating this post live on April 14 with the link to the official raws and the first English translation updates!
| Time Zone | Predicted Release Time |
| Pacific Time (PT) | 8:00 AM |
| Eastern Time (ET) | 11:00 AM |
| British Time (BST) | 4:00 PM |
| Indian Standard Time (IST) | 8:30 PM |
| Korea Standard Time (KST) | 12:00 AM (April 15) |
Official Reading Platforms for Return of the Mount Hua Sect Chapter 153
To support the new studio and ensure the longevity of the series, please read the official release on WEBTOON. Your support on official platforms directly contributes to the animators and artists at Studio Arche who worked through the transition to bring this series back.
FAQ Section
Night-stone safe zone mechanics?
Designated no-conflict areas per dungeon protocol; violations trigger environmental countermeasures probability 94%.
Dae Ra-Geom coalition strength assessment?
Aggregates Nanyang regional masters equivalent to mid-tier Wudang force, exploiting Beggars Union debilitation strategically.
Chung Myung intervention probability trigger?
Reaches 100% threshold upon Dae-Kwang encirclement confirmation, prioritizing disciple protection over treasure preservation.
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