The rules for the first round of the individual competition forbade members of the same team from challenging each other. This was to prevent teammates from colluding to exploit loopholes.
For example, by throwing matches to help a teammate advance.
However, Salman had a competitor from the Mu Country challenge him, which was a way of exploiting a loophole while still staying within the rules.
Anyone could see he was doing this specifically to target Su Ze.
"The Dongli Kingdom and the Luofan Country have always been at odds. That Su Ze kid humiliated the Luofan Country during the Adjudication Battle between our nations. This is just blatant revenge from Salman!"
"So what if it's revenge? He's backing it up with his own strength, and it's not against the rules."
"Salman is famous for his ferocious attacks. He can definitely break through Su Ze's defense!"
