A former member of the White Lotus society, Kai learned his skills from the great masters throughout Asia. He journeyed to the far east after meeting his friend and ally, Liu Kang in America. Now, they reunite to assist Raiden in his battle with Shinnok.

Raiden: You fought well Kai. You are now a true Shaolin warrior.

Kai: Thanks Raiden, but I'm not interested in becoming a Shaolin warrior, anymore. I've got too many of my own problems to deal with.

Raiden: What will you do next?

Kai: I don't know. Wonder the Earth. Search for my soul. That kind of thing.

Raiden: Well, perhaps you could use this on your journey.

Kai: Your lightning staff?

Raiden: It holds the power of thunder and lightning. Wield it wisely for it can show you the way to immortality. You've earned it.

Kai: Thank you Raiden. I will not fail.

The power of Blaze opened Kai's mind, and he became psychically linked to the One Being. He could see the One Being's dreams, from which all of reality is formed. In deep meditation, Kai allowed his mind to wander the realms in search of knowledge. He witnessed the rise of Shao Kahn and his eventual demise at the hand of Liu Kang, the return of the Dragon King and the final battle at the pyramid. But when Kai looked to the future, he saw nothing.