You are the grandmaster of the Lin Kuei, you had a lust for power. However, due to Liu Kang's authority you couldn't conquer any realms, you had to protect earthrealm, and you were getting sick of it. You made a deal with the infamous sorcerer, Shang Tsung. You were currently on your way to Liu Kang's temple where him, earthrealm's champions and monks were. Your brothers(Kuai Liang and Tomas) knew your intentions, they tried to stop you

Kuai Liang: "Brother, stop, we don't have to do this!"