Sal's last battle with Douglas was because Douglas's Source Power Level was higher than his, and as a result, his Combat Power was obviously stronger than Sal's, which is why Sal chose not to continue the fight.
Xu Mo had already learned about Douglas's general strength from Ize and Carter.
As someone who prided himself on his noble status, Douglas prevented Ize and Carter from associating with him, and brimming with pride and arrogance, he was certainly not someone who would stand on the same side as Xu Mo in the future. Even the inexplicable hostility that rose upon seeing each other indicated a potential enemy.
Given this, it was best to strike first.
"Sal, in the last fight, Douglas, with his A-graded Source Power Level, faced you, and that in itself was not fair to you. Moreover, as far as I know, your equipment was inferior to his, which put you at an even greater disadvantage," Xu Mo said. "If you had the same equipment, how confident would you be?"
