Liu Kang
I am the chosen one.
Played by Robin Shou 
Mortal Kombat (1995) · 38 quotes
Mortal Kombat (1995) · 38 quotes
You can look into my soul, but you don’t own it.
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[to Grandfather]
I had enough of this. I'm going to find my brother's killer at the tournament, with or without your consent.
Grandfather
[to Raiden]
He isn't ready, my lord, and we lost so much time.
Raiden
I know, but there's no one else.
Johnny Cage
Hey, pal! When the ship comes in, could you put these on board?
Liu Kang
You want me to carry your luggage?
Johnny Cage
Yeah. I pay money, you carry the bags, or is that too complicated?
Liu Kang
No... [takes money out of Cage's hand] I got it.
Johnny Cage
Good.
Johnny Cage
[Liu Kang picks up a suitcase and drops it in the water, then smiles at Cage while walking away.]
Huh. Thank God I didn't ask him to park the car...
Johnny Cage
We got a guy with things comin' out of his hands, we got another guy who freezes stuff, and then there's a man, who as far as I can tell, is made out of electricity. I mean, how did he disappear like that? What is goin' on here? Who is this guy?!
Sonya Blade
Let's just think this through. There is a rational explanation for all this.
Liu Kang
He's Raiden, god of lightning and protector of the realm of Earth.
Johnny Cage
Oh yeah, there's your rational explanation!
Liu Kang
Where are you going?
Sonya Blade
After Shang Tsung.
Liu Kang
You can't go after him. Don't you remember what Raiden said?
Sonya Blade
Yeah, well, he didn't say anything to me. Shang Tsung knows where Kano's hiding. [goes on ahead]
Johnny Cage
You know, you gotta admire her. When she sets her mind on something...
Liu Kang
It's not her mind you're admiring. [follows after Sonya]
Johnny Cage
[shrugs]
It's true.
Kano
See, me...l believe in a fair fight. You know, one-on-one, man-to-man...hand-to-hand. Just like what my daddy taught me. But what I saw up there was not very fair.
Sonya Blade
[spots Kano sitting and eating his meal while discussing and attempts to go before Johnny stops her]
That's Kano.
Johnny Cage
Forget about Kano. Who's the other guy?
Kano
So then he freezes this guy, right? And then he explodes. l could see his guts and everything. [eating] Almost lost my lunch.
Goro
[Goro glaring in disgust]
Disgusting.
Kano
What I wanna know... if this Shang Tsung guy's so great, how come he's got such a crummy-looking boat? Ah, anyway, guy gives me the creeps. [mimicking Shang Tsung] "Treasure... these... moments!"
Goro
That was his intention. Shang Tsung is a great sorcerer. The wise cultivate his favor. Those who challenge his power become his slaves.
Kano
[startled]
Yeah? Well, I haven't seen any of them around.
Goro
You fool. You know nothing. He enslaves souls. He learned the black arts from the Emperor himself.
Kano
You're some kinda royalty too, right?
Goro
I am Goro! General of the armies of Outworld, and prince of the subterranean realm of Shokan.
Kano
Subterranean? What's that, something like underground?
Goro
Yes... Something like that.
Kano
Yeah, well, I'm kind of an underworld boss myself. [Goro glares at him before he begins to smack the cup spilling his drink] Well... I mean, back home.
Goro
How lucky for them... "back home".
Shang Tsung
[enters the room descending on the stairs]
It's true, Prince Goro. Why else would I have chosen such a disreputable-looking cretin? [motioning to Kano] Look at him! No dignity, no manners... Yet in the realm of Earth, men like him can amass great wealth, and almost god-like power.
Kano
Yeah, and I'd like to get back to my amassing as soon as possible, if you don't mind. Now when do I get paid?
Shang Tsung
After you have fought the girl. But remember, she's not to be harmed only humiliated. [sinisterly smiling] I have special plans for my beautiful Sonya.
Goro
To what do we owe the honor of your visit, Shang Tsung?
Shang Tsung
I have come to warn you that Kung Lao's descendant is competing in the tournament. You must handle him carefully.
Goro
I saw this Liu Kang in the Hall. He'll pose no problem.
Shang Tsung
[bitter]
This is no time for foolish pride! We've never been this close to absolute victory, which is why I've come to warn you of another danger...Princess Kitana.
Goro
The Emperor's adopted daughter? Why should I worry about her?
Shang Tsung
Princess Kitana is 10,000 years old, and the rightful heir to the throne of Outworld. But she must not be allowed to join with the forces from the realm of Earth, especially...Liu Kang.
Johnny Cage
[to Liu Kang]
What's so special about you?
Liu Kang
I don't know.
Shang Tsung
The Emperor will not tolerate failure...and neither...will...I.
Goro
I DO NOT FAIL!!!
Johnny Cage
Let's get outta here.
Kano
[The trio were about to move when suddenly a small debris of pebbles startled the demonic trio] [startled]
What?
Goro
[startled]
What is it?
Shang Tsung
We are not...alone.
[Shang Tsung motions to the guard to begin their search for the chosen heroes]
Johnny Cage
Kitana went this way... I can smell her perfume.
Liu Kang
I don't smell anything.
Sonya Blade
[shortly they are back where they started]
I smell something... Bullshit! [starts going down another way, followed by Liu Kang; Johnny mockingly mimes Sonya before following]
Raiden
[Liu Kang, Johnny and Sonya had just fought off a trio of guards and brags before Raiden appears behind them sitting on the stairs giving a sarcastic slow applause to the others]
Brilliant. Absolutely brilliant. Now why don't you tell me what you plan to do about... them?
Raiden
[the three turn to see dozens of guardsmen ready to fight them, but as they take one step, Raiden's eyes glow with power, freezing them on their tracks as the Thunder God shakes his head negatively.]
Uh-uh. I don't think so. [chuckling to the guards and his eyes glow with electric sparks before he speaks to the Earthrealm fighters] You'll find that this is the way out. [escorts them out as the guards make way]
Johnny Cage
[tossing a spear to one of the guards]
You guys are lucky he stopped us.
Raiden
So now you've seen what you'll be facing at the tournament.
Sonya Blade
You mean Goro?
Raiden
And Shang Tsung.
Liu Kang
Will Shang Tsung fight in the tournament?
Raiden
If he chooses to. As a former champion, he has the right to do so, and he's far more dangerous than Goro. His power comes from the souls of vanquished warriors. To fight Shang Tsung, is to face not one...but a legion of adversaries. [pointing his finger] Remember that. Tomorrow, the tournament begins. Be prepared.
Kitana
[after Liu Kang defeats Reptile]
Well done. You're finally learning, Liu Kang.
Liu Kang
Kitana.
Kitana
Come with me.
Liu Kang
[Kitana, Johnny Cage and Liu Kang are travelling through the destroyed remains of the Outworld.]
What happened here?
Kitana
The same thing that could happen to your world unless you prevent it. My father was the rightful ruler of Outworld. Then his best warriors lost 10 Mortal Kombats and the emperor entered the realm. Killed my parents and adopted me to lay claim to the throne. It was beautiful once, until Shang Tsung engineered its destruction.
Liu Kang
How can I stop this from happening in my world?
Kitana
If I didn't believe in you, Liu Kang, I would not have helped you. In the dark tower, you will face three challenges. You must face your enemy. You must face yourself. And you must face your worst fear.
Kitana
Stay where you are. Will you interfere with the tournament and betray our emperor? In his great wisdom, Mortal Kombat can not be won by treachery.
Shang Tsung
How dare you speak to me about treachery?
Kitana
[Johnny Cage is seen unchaining a grateful Sonya.]
Your ignorance will lose you for all time the keys to the realm of Earth.
Shang Tsung
Very well. Johnny Cage! I challenge you!
Liu Kang
[steps into the arena]
No! You'll fight me. I am Liu Kang, descendant of Kung Lao. I challenge you to Mortal Kombat. Do you accept, or yield?
Shang Tsung
I accept. Leave us. I will take care of this impudent mortal myself.
Kitana
Face your worst fear.
Liu Kang
[to Shang Tsung]
I'm not afraid of my destiny. Face me!
Shang Tsung
[Shang Tsung shapeshifts into Chan, then turns back to Liu Kang]
Liu.
Liu Kang
Chan? It can't be you.
Shang Tsung
Rayden sent me, to help you.
Liu Kang
You're not really Chan.
Shang Tsung
Remember when our parents died? You promised you'd always take care of me?
Liu Kang
I remember.
Shang Tsung
It's my turn to take care of you. Come with me. I forgive you for letting me die.
Liu Kang
[having an epiphany]
...It wasn't my fault.
Shang Tsung
Brother?
Liu Kang
No. Chan chose his own path. Every man is responsible for his own destiny. [full of resolve] Shang Tsung killed my brother!
Shang Tsung
[shifts back to normal, angry]
YOU'RE MINE!!![Liu Kang gets pummeled and Shang Tsung held him by his hair with an angry mocking look] The Chosen One.
Liu Kang
[As Shang Tsung walks away disappointed but turns as Liu Kang gets up with an angry determined look on his face]
I am The Chosen One.
Liu Kang
You hear your slaves, sorcerer? [the souls fly off from both sides of Shang Tsung's Body] You have lost your power over them. They have risen up against you. Free Them!
Shang Tsung
[Enraged]
They are mine... forever!
Liu Kang
All those souls and you still don't have one of your own. I pity you, sorcerer.
Shang Tsung
[Enraged]
Save your pity for THE WEAK!
Liu Kang
Surrender, it's over.
Shang Tsung
[Shang Tsung tries to throw a few blows but Liu Kang punches the sorcerer in the gut and backed a few paces away, but still standing his ground.] [Enraged]
NEVER!
Liu Kang
Flawless victory.