The movie picks up right after Scorpion's Revenge where the heroes are attacked by Shao Kahn, which will force "Raiden and his group of warriors into a deal to compete in a final Mortal Kombat that will determine the fate of the realms." This forces the good guys to travel to Outworld defend Earthrealm while Scorpion journeys to find the Kamidogu (a mystic relic made by the almighty Elder Gods) before it is used to bring back the mysterious One Being, who would destroy the universe.“混账”黑袍老人怒喝一声：“杨家为了这个唯一的外孙儿，跟我们楚家闹的僵硬之极，十几年的摩擦，当年的盟友，几乎反目成仇岂能轻易放弃？在这九劫剑主出世的关键时刻，若是拉不回杨家作为盟友，楚家孤掌难鸣，后果不堪设想寻找之事，万万不可疏忽”