![]() ![]() Kung Lao made his living by fighting against the Outworld murderers and all those who threatened those he cared about. After the death of his lover, Jen Reyland, Kung Lao began to live with two other strong fighters, Jen's former bodyguard Siro, and the former thief Taja. All of Kung Lao's training made him undeniably the monastery's best fighter.Īfter leaving the monastery, Kung Lao established himself in the trading post of Zhu Zin, that was owned by the Reylands. He was trained thoroughly under the monastery's phenomenal martial artists, teaching him moves many would think impossible. While he lived happily with his family and friends, Kung Lao prepared for his entire life to fight in Mortal Kombat. Kung Lao was raised in the temple of Order of Light. While Conquest was not part of the canon storyline the Mortal Kombat games follow, it serves as a prequel to the 1995 film Mortal Kombat and the series was immensely popular among the fan community, as the Great Kung Lao was mentioned in the film as Liu Kang's ancestor. In Mortal Kombat: Conquest, the Great Kung Lao is portrayed by Paolo Montalban and the leading protagonist of the series. The Great Kung Lao appeared in Fire God Liu Kang's ending of Mortal Kombat 11: Aftermath, where he was seen at the forge at the Wu Shi Academy, when he was greeted by Liu Kang, who chose him as his next champion.ġ7 April 2015 Appearances in Other Media Mortal Kombat: Conquest As this has never been brought up in the main storyline, it is unknown whether or not it is canon. He was reincarnated so that he could avenge his failings. He learns this after touching his "ancestor's" tombstone and being filled with his memories. Kung Lao's ending in Mortal Kombat (2011)states that he is the reincarnation of the Great Kung Lao. In Mortal Kombat: Deception, his soul was freed after Shang Tsung was killed by Raiden's failed attempt to destroy the Dragon King, finally giving his soul peace after over five centuries of torment. Afterwards, his soul was taken by Tsung, an event that would lead up to the events of the first arcade game. ![]() Kung Lao was defeated by Goro, the Shokan prince. While it is common for the victor to take his opponent's life, Kung Lao spared the sorcerer.įifty years later, Shang Tsung, the now-old man he spared half a century before, had corrupted the tournament. As champion, Lao could not age.ĭespite Tsung having the advantage of winning nine consecutive Mortal Kombat tournaments, The Great Kung Lao defeated him and became Grand Champion, saving Earthrealm in the process. ![]() Being the first person on Earthrealm to represent the Order of Light in Mortal Kombat, he would do battle with the evil sorcerer and shapeshifter Shang Tsung (500 years before Liu Kang would do the same). ![]()
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