Biography: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 who had 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 best Shang Tsung. He would need training from the same Outworld master who
had taught Liu Kang the one special attack he needed to win the Mortal Kombat
tournament so many years ago. Kung Lao traveled to Outworld and informed the
martial arts master, Bo’ Rai Cho, of Liu Kang’s death at the hands of the
sorcerer Shang Tsung. Devastated by the news, the old master agreed to teach
Kung Lao the flying kick Liu Kang had used to defeat Shang Tsung a decade ago.
The training was intense, but Bo’ Rai Cho was determined to give Kung Lao a
greater edge than he had given Liu Kang. Once Kung Lao had mastered the
‘Whirlwind Kick’, both he and Bo’ Rai Cho journeyed across Outworld to deal
with the sorcerer Shang Tsung.
Ending: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 sage passage to the afterlife
for his friend and brother. With Shang Tsung’s death, Liu Kang’s spirit could
rest peacefully. Earthrealm was sage once more, but at terrible cost. The work
of the White Lotus Society had become more important than ever.
Current Status:Kung Lao was last seen battling the Deadly Alliance, he lost
and died, however it is heavily rumored that Onaga resurrected Kung Lao to
serve him.
Appearances:
Mortal Kombat 2
Mortal Kombat 3
Ultimate Mortal Kombat 3
Mortal Kombat Trilogy
Mortal Kombat Trilogy (Classic Kung Lao)
Mortal Kombat Gold
Mortal Kombat Deadly Alliance
Mortal Kombat Deception
Mortal Kombat Shaolin Monks
Mortal Kombat 3
Ultimate Mortal Kombat 3
Mortal Kombat Trilogy
Mortal Kombat Trilogy (Classic Kung Lao)
Mortal Kombat Gold
Mortal Kombat Deadly Alliance
Mortal Kombat Deception
Mortal Kombat Shaolin Monks