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OK, now we discuss who's been the main hero of the series (for the majority of the time) Liu Kang... oh and I'm going to remind people to abide by the rules on page 1, thank you.
Liu Kang was born in China and raised by the Order of Light, he had heard many tales of the Mortal Kombat Tournament and its vile leader; Shang Tsung, who stole the tournament from the Shaolin, Liu Kang desired to return control of the tournament to the Order of Light, he followed the teachings of the Great Kung Lao and trained to be a Shaolin Monk, later after he grew up, he joined the White Lotus Society and trained with Master Bo’ Rai Cho a native of Outworld, who had long since despised Shang Tsung and desired to help Earthrealm, although he himself could not compete as a victory from him would’ve been a victory for Outworld. The training was intense, but Bo’ Rai Cho felt he had given Liu Kang the edge he needed.
With his training complete, Liu Kang returned to the Order of Light and asked for permission to compete in the Mortal Kombat Tournament. He was granted his request. Liu Kang departed for Shang Tsung’s island where he met his soon-to-be longtime friends, Johnny Cage and Sonya Blade. As the three warriors advanced through the tournament, they were assisted by the Thunder God and Earth’s Protector; Raiden who mentored them through the tournament. Eventually Liu Kang earned the right to challenge Goro, the current champion and the one who killed the Great Kung Lao. Although every warrior who had fought Goro before had died, Liu Kang had planned for this battle, by exploiting Goro’s overconfidence, he was able to defeat the Shokan Prince and with that he became the Champion of Mortal Kombat. But Liu Kang would later learn that this would come with a price.
When Shang Tsung learned of Goro’s defeat at the hands of Liu Kang, he sent his army to wipe out the warriors and personally challenged Liu Kang to Mortal Kombat. Although Shang Tsung had the ability to transform into many warriors, Liu Kang was able to defeat Shang Tsung using the Flying Kick technique that Bo’ Rai Cho had taught him, as Shang Tsung lay unconscious, the island began to collapse, Liu Kang quickly escaped the island and began his journey home.
When Liu Kang returned to the Shaolin Temples, he found them in ruins, on his way home, an army of Outworld mutants called Tarkata had attacked the temple. When Liu Kang returned, he met Kung Lao, together the two vowed to avenge their Shaolin Brothers. After they were warned by Raiden, the two traveled into Outworld to compete in a new tournament.
It was here that Liu Kang secretly met with Kitana, the stepdaughter of the Emperor Shao Kahn and through her, he learned the true nature of the tournament. It was all merely a diversion so the Emperor could begin a resurrection in Earthrealm. Liu Kang advanced to the final round in the tournament where he faced Shao Kahn himself. Shao Kahn was strong and it seemed nearly impossible, but Liu Kang was somehow able to pull out a win. With this, Liu Kang and his fellow Earthrealm Warriors fled back to Earthrealm to prepare for the coming invasion, but Kitana remained behind. Liu Kang paid respects to his fallen Shaolin Brothers and accepted these events as part of his destiny.
Liu Kang along with his friend Kung Lao began training a new generation of Shaolin Monks, but shortly after the invasion began as the souls of nearly every human on Earth was taken by Shao Kahn as the planet transformed into part of the Outworld. Liu Kang was one of the souls that were spared thanks to Raiden, who chose these warriors to liberate Earth from Outworld.
With this knowledge, Shao Kahn sent his extermination squads throughout Earth to hunt down and kill the remaining humans. Liu Kang found himself the primary target of these extermination squads. Liu Kang and Kung Lao hearing the words of Raiden traveled to the Native American Nightwolf’s camp where they would be safe from the extermination squads. It is known that during this time, Liu Kang met with Kitana again and vowed to help her free her mother Sindel from Kahn’s control, who had been the key to the Earthrealm invasion as well as set free Kitana’s home realm of Edenia which had been taken long ago by Shao Kahn.
When the final battle commenced, Kung Lao fought with Shao Kahn, but met an apparent end at the hands of the Emperor. Raiden also tried to fight Shao Kahn but to unknown reasons lost as well. Enraged by Raiden’s loss and the apparent death of Kung Lao, Liu Kang challenged Shao Kahn for the final battle that would once and for all determine Earth’s fate. With sheer will, courage and strength. Liu Kang defeated Shao Kahn and liberated Earth. Before the portal closed, Kitana thanked Liu Kang and the two parted ways.
Liu Kang began recruiting for new members of the Order of Light, in America, he met Kai and the two traveled into China, Liu Kang was to help Kai become a Shaolin Warrior. However, Raiden and Fujin, the Wind God appeared before them, the Heavens were being invaded by a fallen Elder God Shinnok, who Raiden had banished to the Netherrealm millions of years ago. Liu Kang agreed to help, but when he learned that Edenia had been seized by Shinnok and Kitana had been captured. Liu Kang journeyed into Edenia by himself to save her.
Unfortunately, he was unsuccessful. He returned to Earth where he began to assist Raiden by gathering together Earth’s warriors for a battle with Shinnok. Liu Kang also reunited with Kung Lao, who had actually survived his battle with Shao Kahn. Eventually the final battle with Shinnok came. Shinnok with his powerful amulet nearly seemed invincible, but it was merely a copy and when the ninja specter Scorpion trapped the sorcerer Quan Chi, who had possessed the real amulet in the Netherrealm, Shinnok’s powers faded and this allowed Liu Kang to defeat Shinnok for good.
As Liu Kang returned to his Shaolin Temples, he bowed and although he had saved Earth, he thought he had lost Kitana forever, but then a portal opened and Kitana stepped forward. Kitana thanked him for freeing her realm from Shinnok and offered him the chance to marry her and rule by her side as King of Edenia. Although Liu Kang wanted to, the responsibilities of the Mortal Kombat Champion lay deep, for he could not age as Champion, he had a responsibility to defend Earth. Although both Liu Kang and Kitana loved each other very deeply, the two parted ways once more.
Several years later, Liu Kang went on to enjoy relative peace. One day, on the Li Tei of the Wu Shi Academy, Liu Kang practiced his katas with Kung Lao watching him. However it was the not the real Kung Lao, it was Shang Tsung. Shang Tsung snuck up behind Liu Kang, but Liu Kang turned around and a fight broke out. Liu Kang had the advantage and surely would’ve won if it had not been the sorcerer Quan Chi, who had escaped from the Netherrealm. Quan Chi stunned Liu Kang with a blast to the back allowing Shang Tsung to get Liu Kang in a headlock. Liu Kang struggled to break free, but it was no use. Shang Tsung snapped his neck and then devoured his soul. Liu Kang was dead.
Inside Shang Tsung, Liu Kang would be tormented by his evil along with other victims of Shang Tsung’s soul drain. Through Shang Tsung’s eyes, he witnessed the battle between the Deadly Alliance and Raiden and then the return of the Dragon King. Raiden’s blast of his godlike essence destroyed Shang Tsung and Liu Kang’s soul along with the thousands of others were free to ascend to the Heavens.
However, Liu Kang remained behind to assist his friends in the fight against the Dragon King. Liu Kang discovered that an unknown force reanimated his body and was using it as a tool of destruction. It had killed innocents and though Liu Kang was not the perpetrator of these crimes, he could not help but feel responsibility and his friends had been enslaved by the Dragon King. In Outworld, Liu Kang’s soul met Ermac, who was eager to redeem himself and prove that he was a force for good. Together the two traveled through Outworld to stop Liu Kang’s body and free his friends.
Well, I don't think Liu Kang's story is as bad as some people say, I think he does need a little more development (something they could've EASILY done with Shaolin Monks, but well... we all know how MK:SM's story turned out) But I think some people are missing the fact that as the MAIN HERO, he would be the natural choice to defeat the MAIN VILLIAN (ok I'm done)
Anyway, I see two endings for Liu Kang, that I think would be very fitting and satisfying. His MK:D ending could happen and at the end of the day, he and Kitana will get married or he could stay dead and after helping the good guys out in defeating the big evil, he says his final goodbyes and moves on to the Heavens.
While the second ending is perhaps more symbolic in a way, the first is definately happier, hey come on, who says MK characters can't have a happy ending once in a while?
But I think that this should be Liu Kang's last game for at the very least a good while, but in the next-generation I think that Liu Kang will probably this legendary hero that the next-gen characters look up to and are awed by. An arena could even have a statue of Liu Kang in the background.
I definately feel that Liu Kang will surpass even the original Kung Lao in greatness and will almost definately not be forgotten in the next-gen storylines.
Liu Kang was born in China and raised by the Order of Light, he had heard many tales of the Mortal Kombat Tournament and its vile leader; Shang Tsung, who stole the tournament from the Shaolin, Liu Kang desired to return control of the tournament to the Order of Light, he followed the teachings of the Great Kung Lao and trained to be a Shaolin Monk, later after he grew up, he joined the White Lotus Society and trained with Master Bo’ Rai Cho a native of Outworld, who had long since despised Shang Tsung and desired to help Earthrealm, although he himself could not compete as a victory from him would’ve been a victory for Outworld. The training was intense, but Bo’ Rai Cho felt he had given Liu Kang the edge he needed.
With his training complete, Liu Kang returned to the Order of Light and asked for permission to compete in the Mortal Kombat Tournament. He was granted his request. Liu Kang departed for Shang Tsung’s island where he met his soon-to-be longtime friends, Johnny Cage and Sonya Blade. As the three warriors advanced through the tournament, they were assisted by the Thunder God and Earth’s Protector; Raiden who mentored them through the tournament. Eventually Liu Kang earned the right to challenge Goro, the current champion and the one who killed the Great Kung Lao. Although every warrior who had fought Goro before had died, Liu Kang had planned for this battle, by exploiting Goro’s overconfidence, he was able to defeat the Shokan Prince and with that he became the Champion of Mortal Kombat. But Liu Kang would later learn that this would come with a price.
When Shang Tsung learned of Goro’s defeat at the hands of Liu Kang, he sent his army to wipe out the warriors and personally challenged Liu Kang to Mortal Kombat. Although Shang Tsung had the ability to transform into many warriors, Liu Kang was able to defeat Shang Tsung using the Flying Kick technique that Bo’ Rai Cho had taught him, as Shang Tsung lay unconscious, the island began to collapse, Liu Kang quickly escaped the island and began his journey home.
When Liu Kang returned to the Shaolin Temples, he found them in ruins, on his way home, an army of Outworld mutants called Tarkata had attacked the temple. When Liu Kang returned, he met Kung Lao, together the two vowed to avenge their Shaolin Brothers. After they were warned by Raiden, the two traveled into Outworld to compete in a new tournament.
It was here that Liu Kang secretly met with Kitana, the stepdaughter of the Emperor Shao Kahn and through her, he learned the true nature of the tournament. It was all merely a diversion so the Emperor could begin a resurrection in Earthrealm. Liu Kang advanced to the final round in the tournament where he faced Shao Kahn himself. Shao Kahn was strong and it seemed nearly impossible, but Liu Kang was somehow able to pull out a win. With this, Liu Kang and his fellow Earthrealm Warriors fled back to Earthrealm to prepare for the coming invasion, but Kitana remained behind. Liu Kang paid respects to his fallen Shaolin Brothers and accepted these events as part of his destiny.
Liu Kang along with his friend Kung Lao began training a new generation of Shaolin Monks, but shortly after the invasion began as the souls of nearly every human on Earth was taken by Shao Kahn as the planet transformed into part of the Outworld. Liu Kang was one of the souls that were spared thanks to Raiden, who chose these warriors to liberate Earth from Outworld.
With this knowledge, Shao Kahn sent his extermination squads throughout Earth to hunt down and kill the remaining humans. Liu Kang found himself the primary target of these extermination squads. Liu Kang and Kung Lao hearing the words of Raiden traveled to the Native American Nightwolf’s camp where they would be safe from the extermination squads. It is known that during this time, Liu Kang met with Kitana again and vowed to help her free her mother Sindel from Kahn’s control, who had been the key to the Earthrealm invasion as well as set free Kitana’s home realm of Edenia which had been taken long ago by Shao Kahn.
When the final battle commenced, Kung Lao fought with Shao Kahn, but met an apparent end at the hands of the Emperor. Raiden also tried to fight Shao Kahn but to unknown reasons lost as well. Enraged by Raiden’s loss and the apparent death of Kung Lao, Liu Kang challenged Shao Kahn for the final battle that would once and for all determine Earth’s fate. With sheer will, courage and strength. Liu Kang defeated Shao Kahn and liberated Earth. Before the portal closed, Kitana thanked Liu Kang and the two parted ways.
Liu Kang began recruiting for new members of the Order of Light, in America, he met Kai and the two traveled into China, Liu Kang was to help Kai become a Shaolin Warrior. However, Raiden and Fujin, the Wind God appeared before them, the Heavens were being invaded by a fallen Elder God Shinnok, who Raiden had banished to the Netherrealm millions of years ago. Liu Kang agreed to help, but when he learned that Edenia had been seized by Shinnok and Kitana had been captured. Liu Kang journeyed into Edenia by himself to save her.
Unfortunately, he was unsuccessful. He returned to Earth where he began to assist Raiden by gathering together Earth’s warriors for a battle with Shinnok. Liu Kang also reunited with Kung Lao, who had actually survived his battle with Shao Kahn. Eventually the final battle with Shinnok came. Shinnok with his powerful amulet nearly seemed invincible, but it was merely a copy and when the ninja specter Scorpion trapped the sorcerer Quan Chi, who had possessed the real amulet in the Netherrealm, Shinnok’s powers faded and this allowed Liu Kang to defeat Shinnok for good.
As Liu Kang returned to his Shaolin Temples, he bowed and although he had saved Earth, he thought he had lost Kitana forever, but then a portal opened and Kitana stepped forward. Kitana thanked him for freeing her realm from Shinnok and offered him the chance to marry her and rule by her side as King of Edenia. Although Liu Kang wanted to, the responsibilities of the Mortal Kombat Champion lay deep, for he could not age as Champion, he had a responsibility to defend Earth. Although both Liu Kang and Kitana loved each other very deeply, the two parted ways once more.
Several years later, Liu Kang went on to enjoy relative peace. One day, on the Li Tei of the Wu Shi Academy, Liu Kang practiced his katas with Kung Lao watching him. However it was the not the real Kung Lao, it was Shang Tsung. Shang Tsung snuck up behind Liu Kang, but Liu Kang turned around and a fight broke out. Liu Kang had the advantage and surely would’ve won if it had not been the sorcerer Quan Chi, who had escaped from the Netherrealm. Quan Chi stunned Liu Kang with a blast to the back allowing Shang Tsung to get Liu Kang in a headlock. Liu Kang struggled to break free, but it was no use. Shang Tsung snapped his neck and then devoured his soul. Liu Kang was dead.
Inside Shang Tsung, Liu Kang would be tormented by his evil along with other victims of Shang Tsung’s soul drain. Through Shang Tsung’s eyes, he witnessed the battle between the Deadly Alliance and Raiden and then the return of the Dragon King. Raiden’s blast of his godlike essence destroyed Shang Tsung and Liu Kang’s soul along with the thousands of others were free to ascend to the Heavens.
However, Liu Kang remained behind to assist his friends in the fight against the Dragon King. Liu Kang discovered that an unknown force reanimated his body and was using it as a tool of destruction. It had killed innocents and though Liu Kang was not the perpetrator of these crimes, he could not help but feel responsibility and his friends had been enslaved by the Dragon King. In Outworld, Liu Kang’s soul met Ermac, who was eager to redeem himself and prove that he was a force for good. Together the two traveled through Outworld to stop Liu Kang’s body and free his friends.
Well, I don't think Liu Kang's story is as bad as some people say, I think he does need a little more development (something they could've EASILY done with Shaolin Monks, but well... we all know how MK:SM's story turned out) But I think some people are missing the fact that as the MAIN HERO, he would be the natural choice to defeat the MAIN VILLIAN (ok I'm done)
Anyway, I see two endings for Liu Kang, that I think would be very fitting and satisfying. His MK:D ending could happen and at the end of the day, he and Kitana will get married or he could stay dead and after helping the good guys out in defeating the big evil, he says his final goodbyes and moves on to the Heavens.
While the second ending is perhaps more symbolic in a way, the first is definately happier, hey come on, who says MK characters can't have a happy ending once in a while?
But I think that this should be Liu Kang's last game for at the very least a good while, but in the next-generation I think that Liu Kang will probably this legendary hero that the next-gen characters look up to and are awed by. An arena could even have a statue of Liu Kang in the background.
I definately feel that Liu Kang will surpass even the original Kung Lao in greatness and will almost definately not be forgotten in the next-gen storylines.
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Lui Kang has never really interested me but i respect him as a cornerstone of the MK series. How ever i think his story line is at it end and will be over after armageddon. I think his story may tie in to evil Raidens with Lui Trying to stop evil raiden from doing something evil and getting beaten. May be after that raiden will realize what he has done and turn back of mabe hell kill every one else but i think Lui Kands soul will finaly get to rest in peace...or peaces
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I dunno if i like Liu or not, hes ok, but even though he looked sik in MKD, he just samey now, he needs new moves and a beter storyline.(zombie thing didnt work for me, espeically when his evil zombie and good zombie had a fight in his ending then fused together to create the greater Liu Kang!!! no....)
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good read on scorpion. I liked it.
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