What happens when the first demon spirit of heaven and earth casts a single glance? In the animated series Sword of Coming 2 (剑来2), Bai Ze (白泽) does exactly that to a reckless fox demon named Qing Ying (青婴). He does not raise a hand, chant a spell, or draw a weapon. He simply looks at her. And in that moment, one of her nine tails is gone. This is not a fight. It is a lesson in absolute power. The scene shocks viewers because Qing Ying is no weakling—she has reached the eleventh realm and shapeshifts as an eight-tailed fox. Yet against Bai Ze, she might as well be a candle facing a typhoon. The show reveals something terrifying about him: the fewer demons remain in the world, the stronger he becomes. But what truly drives this ancient being? Not bloodlust, not ambition. He wants peace between humans and demons, a wish that has made him a prisoner of his own making.
One Reckless Mouth, One Severed Tail
When Bai Ze first meets Chen Ping'an (陈平安), he barely exchanges a few words before turning to leave. Yet his sharp eyes immediately notice that Chen Ping'an's "bridge of immortality" is broken. Instead of offering sympathy, Bai Ze gives strange advice: do not repair it. Build a new one. This small kindness makes viewers warm up to him instantly. But the real show of character comes from his own attendant, Qing Ying. She cannot keep her mouth shut. Even after pledging herself to Bai Ze, she still fails to understand his heart. Right in front of him, she deliberately stirs up conflict between humans and demons.
Qing Ying thinks she is clever. She mentions the sage Wen Sheng (文圣) and suggests that meeting Chen Ping'an is part of some conspiracy. Bai Ze calmly says he wants nothing, so if someone still tries to manipulate him, then... Before he finishes, Qing Ying interrupts. She boldly urges him to attack the Sword Qi (气) Great Wall and take over the world. She believes she is showing loyalty. Instead, she nearly signs her own death warrant.
A single glance from Bai Ze. That is all it takes. In that instant, one of Qing Ying's tails is sliced clean off. Blood sprays. She collapses in agony. Remember, she has reached the eleventh realm—a level most cultivators never dream of. She is an eight-tailed demon fox, a creature of immense power. But before Bai Ze, she has zero chance to fight back. He does not even move. He just looks. And she bleeds. This is the difference between a top predator and a pretender.
The First Demon's Unholy Advantage
Why is Bai Ze so overwhelmingly strong? The answer lies in his origin. He is the very first demon spirit born into heaven and earth. Calling him the ancestor of all demons is not an exaggeration—it is a fact. His cultivation level sits at the peak of the fourteenth realm, and if he ever wishes, he can easily step into the fifteenth realm. But here is the terrifying twist: the fewer demons that exist, the more his power grows. Killing his own kind actually makes him deadlier.
Bai Ze possesses a unique and frightening ability. He knows the true name of every demon. Every single one. And in the logic of this world, knowing a demon's true name means you can kill it with ease. That is why a mere glance could sever Qing Ying's tail. She cannot hide from him. She cannot run. After losing her tail, she immediately begs for mercy because she understands one thing clearly: there is no escape. Bai Ze's palm is the cage, and she is already inside it.
If Bai Ze decided to kill Qing Ying completely, his strength would rise even further. The degree of his power increase depends on the weight and strength of the demon he destroys. A small imp would give him a tiny boost. But a demon at the eleventh realm? That would be a feast. This mechanic makes Bai Ze one of the most frightening beings in Sword of Coming 2. He does not need armies, spells, or weapons. He just needs to look at you and speak your name. And you are gone.
A Prisoner of Peace, Abandoned by Both Sides
With such terrifying power, one might expect Bai Ze to rule the world. But he does not. In fact, he has done the opposite. He genuinely wants humans and demons to live in peace. For this goal, he has sacrificed immensely—including his own freedom. He willingly imprisons himself, limiting his actions so that neither side feels threatened. He believes that if he holds back, maybe the hatred between the two races will cool down.
But his noble sacrifice has earned him nothing but scorn. Demons despise him for betraying his own kind. They see his peacemaking as weakness and treason. Humans, on the other hand, fear him deeply. They keep a wary eye on him, never trusting his intentions. So Bai Ze ends up in the worst possible position: hated by demons, feared by humans. He belongs nowhere. He is the outsider to everyone. After all his efforts, he gets no gratitude—only suspicion and resentment.
How exhausting that must be. Bai Ze has lived for eons, seen countless wars, and yet he cannot find a solution. He is powerful enough to destroy almost anything, but he cannot fix the hatred between two species. Then comes Qi Jingchun (齐静春). This man does not try to reason with Bai Ze or beg for his help. Instead, he gives him a simple water ball. Inside that ball are the painful experiences of Chen Ping'an—a young man who has suffered unimaginable losses yet still keeps a pure, childlike heart. That water ball moved even the sword spirit who protects Chen Ping'an. And it also moves Bai Ze. Perhaps the answer is not power. Perhaps it is the quiet, stubborn goodness of a boy who refuses to become bitter.
