Welcome back to the Mortal Kombat Intros! Today, we start our cultural tour of Outworld with the only remaining character from the first game. Someone I deliberately left out of the Klassic Cast because he wasn't playable, so it's only fitting he's first here. The original antagonist, the soul stealing sorcerer Shang Tsung. So let's not waste a moment! Let's go!

Shang Tsung: What is this supposed to be?

Spyro: An interdimensional cage match, that you're about to lose.

Shang Tsung: Bravado will not save you from me.

Spyro: So you're the one impersonating me.

Shang Tsung: I admit being quadrupedal was weird at first.

Spyro: Not to mention we couldn't be any more dissimilar.

Shang Tsung: Kronika did this, I can smell it.

Spyro: Not exactly the "Realm-envied intellect" you boast of.

Shang Tsung: Actions speak louder than words, dragon.

Spyro: Kronika would sacrifice you in the blink of an eye, sorcerer.

Shang Tsung: Not unless I betray her first.

Spyro: Talk about one long, treacherous riddle.

Shang Tsung: You care much for your brother, do you not?

Spyro: Stay away from my family, Shang Tsung.

Shang Tsung: His soul is already mine.

Spyro: Your reign of terror ends here, sorcerer.

Shang Tsung: You were not brought into this realm to beat me.

Spyro: Actually, that's exactly what I'm back here to do.

Shang Tsung: Are you this eager to die, Mr. Spyro?

Spyro: I'll be walking out of here with all your souls, Shang Tsung.

Shang Tsung: My, what an active imagination.

Spyro: Quit sniffing around, Shang Tsung.

Shang Tsung: Your soul will be mine, dragon.

Spyro: Not on your life.

Shang Tsung: Ignitus sends his regards.

Spyro: YOU DON'T GET TO SPEAK HIS NAME!

Shang Tsung: Since I possess his soul, I beg to differ.

Spyro: You knew Malefor?

Shang Tsung: He entrusted me with part of your beloved's soul, when corrupting her.

Spyro: Release Cynder's soul this instant, or I will filet you.