Tai Chi Hero is the second movie in the Tai Chi trilogy, directed by Stephen Fung and produced by Chen Kuo-fu. The film stars Jayden Yuan as Yang Luchan, Angelababy as Chen Yu Niang, and Eddie Peng as Fang Zi Jing.
The story picks up where the first movie left off, with Yang Luchan returning to his village after defeating the army of steampunk soldiers. However, his presence causes tension in the town, as the elders believe that his Tai Chi skills could attract more danger.
Meanwhile, a railway company led by Fang Zi Jing arrives in the village with plans to build a railway through the area, which would displace many of the villagers. Yang Luchan decides to use his Tai Chi skills to protect his home and his people, but he must first confront Fang Zi Jing and his army of mercenaries.
As the confrontation between Yang Luchan and Fang Zi Jing reaches its climax, secrets from the past are revealed, including the true identity of Yang Luchan's fleshy growth on his forehead. The film also features stunning martial arts sequences that combine traditional Tai Chi movements with steampunk technology.
Overall, Tai Chi Hero is a thrilling action-packed adventure that explores the origins of Tai Chi and the legacy of its founder, Yang Luchan.