Kung Lao was the first to find
the body of his friend and fellow Shaolin monk Liu Kang. He
later discovered that it was in fact Shang Tsung that dealt the
fatal blow. Enraged, Kung Lao abandoned his Shaolin beliefs and
vowed revenge against the sorcerer. He knew that his fighting
skill would not be sufficient to beat Shang Tsung. He would need
training from the same Outworld master who had taught Liu Kang
the one special attack he need to win the Mortal Kombat
tournament so many years ago.
Rage fueled Kung Lao's thirst for revenge. The
memory of holding his fellow monk's broken body on the lei tai
of the Wu Shi Academy grounds consumed him as he rained blow
after blow down upon Shang Tsung. Kung Lao had finally mastered
the attack Bo' Rai Cho had taught him. The sorcerer could not
withstand his whirlwind assault. Shang Tsung begged for mercy.
Kung Lao granted him none.
Upon his return to Earthrealm, Kung Lao stood
before the modest shrine to Liu Kang which had been erected by
the Wu Shi initiates during his absence in Outworld. He lit a
stick of incense and placed it among the others already burning
there. He bowed his head and prayed for safe passage to the
afterlife for his friend and brother. With Shang Tsung's death,
Liu Kang's spirit could rest peacefully. Earthrealm was safe
once more, but at terrible cost. The work of the White Lotus
society had become more important than ever.