Because of the disgrace suffered by Kahn, he banishes Shang Tsung to the Cobalt Mines, where the evil sorcerer plots his revenge against Kung Lao and Earth Realm. But when it is time to finish him, Kung Lao chooses to hold back his fatal blow and shows mercy to his gifted opponent. Kung Lao maneuvers out of the sorcerer's lock and swiftly fights back, bringing Shang Tsung to his knees. The fight is spectacular the two best fighters in the universe clash head to head! But when Shang Tsung begins to suck the soul of Kung Lao, the warrior monk digs deep down, and remembers the wise words of Rayden.
Shao Kahn, emperor of Outworld, demands a win along with the soul of Kung Lao so he can take over Earth Realm. Rayden, god of thunder and protector of Earth Realm, hopes for a quick end to the match in order to keep Earth Realm out of the hands of the evil forces trying to invade. Both with different styles, fighting for different realms clash in a viscous and deadly struggle with the fate of Earth lying in the balance. Kung Lao versus Shang Tsung in Mortal Kombat: The stage is set for an epic battle, the dark sorcerer Shang Tsung versus the warrior monk who was born and raised to fight, Kung Lao. Click here to visit his Mortal Kombat website. The following transcription of the flash version was made by Kelsey Coe.