Welcome to OtakuSignal, your go-to source for the latest manhwa release updates. In this post, we’ll discuss Revenge of the Iron-Blooded Sword Hound Chapter 168. This series has captured the attention of fans with its dark fantasy, action-packed approach to the regression thriller genre, moving beyond typical revenge tropes to highlight the complicated and high-stakes battles between a regressor who “walks against the tide” and the demonic forces pushing humanity toward destruction. After the intense moments in the previous chapter, where the boundaries of Vikir’s secret identity and the team’s survival were pushed to the absolute limit inside the Tower, the upcoming chapter promises to deepen the tension even more.
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Revenge of the Iron-Blooded Sword Hound Chapter 167 Recap

- The Tower’s Brutality: The climb up the enigmatic Tower continued as Vikir and his party faced off against an overwhelming demonic presence on the latest floor, pushing the academy students beyond their breaking point.
- Cracks in the Facade: Vikir’s disguise as an ordinary student began to crumble entirely. His combat prowess, situational awareness, and dark aura far exceeded anything a normal teenager could muster.
- A Demonic Ambush: The sudden appearance of high-ranking demons connected to the Archfiends brought a massive shift in the difficulty, leaving the party cornered and desperate.
- Unleashing the Hound: Instead of playing it safe, Vikir finally took the vanguard. Utilizing the Baskerville family’s signature iron-blooded aura, he decisively cut down the immediate threat, leaving his companions in a state of pure shock.
Revenge of the Iron-Blooded Sword Hound Chapter 168 Spoilers

- The Big Reveal: The immediate fallout of Vikir unleashing the Baskerville sword techniques will take center stage. His companions will finally piece together his true lineage and likely connect the dots to his secret identity as the legendary “Night Hound.”
- Shifting Dynamics: Fans anticipate a massive shift in the group’s hierarchy. Now that Vikir is no longer pretending to be a weak or average student, he will have to step into a true leadership role to guide them up the Tower.
- The Next Floor’s Trial: The upcoming floor of the Tower promises a new environmental hazard that limits aura usage, forcing the party to rely heavily on Vikir’s raw, bloody survival instincts from his past life.
- Interrogating the Enemy: A confrontation with a surviving demon linked to the overarching plot will provide Vikir an opportunity to extract vital information regarding the Archfiends’ invasion timeline.
Revenge of the Iron-Blooded Sword Hound Chapter 168 Release Date & Time

Revenge of the Iron-Blooded Sword Hound Chapter 168 will be released on Monday, June 22, 2026. Below is the complete global release schedule covering all 28 major time zones so you can catch the official update exactly when it goes live.
| Flag | Region / Time Zone | UTC Offset | Expected Time |
| 🇰🇮 | Baker Island (BIT) | UTC-12 | 1:00 AM (Jun 22) |
| 🇼🇸 | Samoa (SST) | UTC-11 | 2:00 AM (Jun 22) |
| 🇺🇸 | Hawaii (HST) | UTC-10 | 3:00 AM (Jun 22) |
| 🇺🇸 | Alaska (AKST) | UTC-9 | 4:00 AM (Jun 22) |
| 🇺🇸 | Pacific Time (PST) | UTC-8 | 5:00 AM (Jun 22) |
| 🇨🇦 | Mountain Time (MST) | UTC-7 | 6:00 AM (Jun 22) |
| 🇲🇽 | Central Time (CST) | UTC-6 | 7:00 AM (Jun 22) |
| 🇺🇸 | Eastern Time (EST) | UTC-5 | 8:00 AM (Jun 22) |
| 🇧🇷 | Atlantic Time (AST) | UTC-4 | 9:00 AM (Jun 22) |
| 🇧🇷 | Brasilia (BRT) | UTC-3 | 10:00 AM (Jun 22) |
| 🇬🇸 | South Georgia (GST) | UTC-2 | 11:00 AM (Jun 22) |
| 🇨🇻 | Cape Verde (CVT) | UTC-1 | 12:00 PM (Jun 22) |
| 🇬🇧 | Greenwich Mean (GMT) | UTC+0 | 1:00 PM (Jun 22) |
| 🇩🇪 | Central Europe (CET) | UTC+1 | 2:00 PM (Jun 22) |
| 🇪🇬 | Eastern Europe (EET) | UTC+2 | 3:00 PM (Jun 22) |
| 🇷🇺 | Moscow (MSK) | UTC+3 | 4:00 PM (Jun 22) |
| 🇦🇪 | Gulf Standard (GST) | UTC+4 | 5:00 PM (Jun 22) |
| 🇵🇰 | Pakistan (PKT) | UTC+5 | 6:00 PM (Jun 22) |
| 🇮🇳 | India Standard (IST) | UTC+5:30 | 6:30 PM (Jun 22) |
| 🇰🇿 | Omsk (ALMT) | UTC+6 | 7:00 PM (Jun 22) |
| 🇲🇲 | Myanmar (MMT) | UTC+6:30 | 7:30 PM (Jun 22) |
| 🇹🇭 | Indochina (ICT) | UTC+7 | 8:00 PM (Jun 22) |
| 🇨🇳 | China Standard (CST) | UTC+8 | 9:00 PM (Jun 22) |
| 🇯🇵 | Japan Standard (JST) | UTC+9 | 10:00 PM (Jun 22) |
| 🇦🇺 | Australian Central (ACST) | UTC+9:30 | 10:30 PM (Jun 22) |
| 🇦🇺 | Australian Eastern (AEST) | UTC+10 | 11:00 PM (Jun 22) |
| 🇸🇧 | Solomon Islands (SBT) | UTC+11 | 12:00 AM (Jun 23) |
| 🇫🇯 | Fiji (FJT) | UTC+12 | 1:00 AM (Jun 23) |
Where to Read Revenge of the Iron-Blooded Sword Hound Chapter 168

To support the creative team and ensure you are getting the highest quality artwork, make sure to read the series through official digital publishers:
- KakaoPage: The primary official publisher for the original Korean raw chapters.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who is Vikir in Revenge of the Iron-Blooded Sword Hound?
Vikir is the illegitimate son of the fearsome Baskerville family. After serving as their loyal assassin (the “hound”), he was framed and executed, only to regress back in time to exact his revenge and stop a looming demon invasion.
What is the current story arc?
The manhwa has transitioned out of the heavily debated Academy Arc and is now moving deeply into the Tower Arc, focusing on high-stakes dungeon climbing, survival, and deeper demon encounters.
Is Vikir the Night Hound?
Yes. To avoid drawing the attention of his tyrannical father and the main Baskerville house, Vikir operates under the vigilante alias of the “Night Hound,” allowing him to dismantle threats in the underworld secretly.