An immensely gifted child Yang Luciani is considered by everyone to be a local fool; however, John’s mother invites him to study martial arts. Obeying her wishes, Yang goes to a remote village to learn Chen Tai Chi. In this legendary village everyone practices tai chi and uses it in everyday life. However, the villagers do not disclose aspects of tai chi to strangers, and Yang learns this first hand. On arrival in the village, the locals are trying to discourage Yang, causing him to fights. Using the techniques of Tai Chi, everyone defeats him – men, women and even children. After a serious battle he is defeated by Yunyan, the beautiful daughter of Master Chen, Yang decides to learn the art of Tai Chi and find Chen master. But the young Yang has no clue what a strange poor man who saved him during the fight with Yunyan and with whom he has befriended is that Master Chen. The master understands how gifted Yang is and secretly teaches him the tricks of Tai Chi. Once a frightening steam engine comes in the village, which is managed by Fan Zijin, Yunyan’s childhood friend. He bribed officials to get permission to build a railroad that passes straight through the village. Yang decides to join Yunyan to win Fan Zijin and destroy the machine. This brave act can melt the hearts of the locals.