Eventually, Liu Kang confronted Shinnok and emerged victorious, effectively ending his occupation of Edenia. Liu Kang returned to Earth, where he began gathering Earth's warriors to save the realm and assist his mentor, Raiden.

Years later, upon learning that Kitana's home realm of Edenia had been captured by the fallen Elder God Shinnok, he set out on his own to save her, but he was unsuccessful. An enraged Liu Kang challenged the emperor, and after the final battle, he defeated Shao Kahn again, forcing him and his forces to retreat back to Outworld. Kung Lao, who went against Shao Kahn, was nearly killed by an powerful spell. Shortly after, during the events of Mortal Kombat 3, he found himself the primary target of Kahn's extermination squads. Kang eventually fought Shao Kahn, overpowering the emperor. At the Outworld tournament he met Kitana, and began to fall in love with her.

Enraged, Liu Kang decided to travel to Outworld alongside Raiden and the other Earthrealm warriors. Throughout the years, Liu Kang has been portrayed as the main hero of the series, becoming champion after the events of the first game.Ĭoming home from Shang's Island after defeating both Goro and the sorcerer, he found many of his fellow Shaolin monks killed in a vicious attack by a Tarkatan horde. Known as 'The Immortal Champion of Mortal Kombat,' Liu Kang is one of the best warriors of Earthrealm, and has beaten many powerful foes to prove his valor.

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