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In , Po transitions from student to teacher while facing his most powerful adversary yet. The story begins in the Spirit Realm , where Master Oogway’s former brother-in-arms, Kai , escapes after stealing the "chi" (life force) of every kung fu master he could find. He returns to the mortal realm determined to wipe out Oogway’s legacy. Key Story Beats

: Po is unexpectedly reunited with his long-lost biological father, Li Shan , who reveals a secret village high in the mountains where other pandas still live.

: Master Shifu retires from active teaching, appointing Po as the new teacher for the Furious Five. Po struggles with this new responsibility, realizing he doesn't know who he truly is.

: To defeat the immortal Kai, who uses "jade zombies" of fallen masters to fight, Po must learn the ancient panda technique of chi mastery. However, he soon discovers Li Shan lied about knowing the technique just to protect him from Kai.

: Empowered by the chi sent from his family and friends in the mortal realm, Po unlocks his true potential, destroys Kai with a giant golden dragon spirit, and is officially named Oogway's successor.

: During the final battle, Po realizes his signature move, the Wuxi Finger Hold , doesn't work on spirit warriors. He sacrifices himself by using the move on himself while holding Kai, transporting them both back to the Spirit Realm.