Board Thread:General MK Discussion/@comment-26385611-20150510043733

Liu Kang used to be the reigning champion and (storywise) the main hero. But ever since his first death in Deadly Alliance, the good ol' shaolin monk has been getting screwed over left and right lately. At first the zombie form seemed like the only corrupted side of Liu Kang we would have to see; However once the timeline received a reboot, Liu Kang's role has shifted greatly to a more antagonistic portrayal. Liu Kang dies yet again in MK9's story mode and is now a revenant bound by Quan Chi's sorcery. Granted other characters along with Kang have fallen victim to Quan Chi's control. But Liu Kang seems to be the main one subjected to harsh treatment in other scenarios. His MKX arcade ending (possibly non canon) has him as the sole ruler of the Netherrealm with plans to conquer the rest of the realms. Now as of recent, Jason's ending features Liu Kang wanting to strike a deal with Jason to aid him in his conquest. Jason of course being someone of little reason goes on to kill Liu Kang by strangling him with his intestines. It feels like all of this is happening is Ed Boon's way of saying "F*ck Liu Kang". Hopefully in the next game Liu Kang, along with the other revenants, will return to the side of good once more.  