The logic doesn't add up. Rui was reincarnated into an infant. An infant that was on the verge of death or may have possibly died due to complications with child birth, no less. There was no time, opportunity, or capability to brainwash an infant to believe it's a full adult male from another world.

The system of thought has to center around your martial path if I'm not mistaken. Rui's martial path is adaptive evolution. To focus on developing a system for defense is a divergence and waste in my opinion.

Excellent hypothesis and question

I would hope saw. The author gave plenty foreshadowing

Excellent novel. Rui's intellect and martial drive makes him the equivalent of a martial Batman. I'm looking forward to his continued growth.

reference to what?

It's supposed to be mastery I believe. They used it this way during Rui's presentation of the Hungry Pain technique

I'm restating the earlier reply of hypnosis

He's also the martial Batman

Agreed, their behavior is illogical but human behavior is more often than not, illogical. There are many instances where the few put their interests and wants before the needs of the many. This story is just highlighting the consequences of such actions.

Don't agree with you. The leader of the dream pavilion acknowledged his presence and even acted upon the opportunity Leonel created. That's also why he made the announcement. It was for Leonel's sake. He just didn't bother sharing with those extremely selfish cowards. It was pointless to discuss it with them because they could care less. Everyone's behavior made sense to me. Well written in my opinion.