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"The Dog Race indeed had a great many branches. According to my research and intelligence compilation from back then, there were more than three hundred in total."
Xu Kun held up three fingers, then emphasized, "Of course, having many branches alone does not necessarily mean much. The key lies in their 'quality'! Among the Dog Race, there are quite a few branches with deep foundations and formidable combat strength."
He began outlining the internal power structure of the Dog Race for A Li. "Classified broadly, the various Dog Race branches had now mainly formed two major camps. One was the 'Canine Race' camp, which used 'canine' in its name and was represented by the Hellhound Race. The other was the 'Dog Race' camp, whose members mostly used 'dog' in their names and which was represented by the race that had consolidated itself and currently occupied first place in the B-tier Sequence.
"Though 'canine' and 'dog' differed by only one word, they had subtle differences—and historically formed divides—in cultural identity, living habits, and even power systems."
"Beyond that, if further subdivided according to racial traits and talents, the Dog Race also had many special categories."
Xu Kun recited them with ease. "For example, those that were especially huge, monstrously powerful, and fierce by nature were often separately called 'mastiffs.' A small number that were related to the Dragon Race, possessing a trace of thin dragon blood or draconic traits, were respectfully called 'mongrels.' Then there was another type, known for unyielding perseverance, stubborn tenacity, and skill in fighting in particular terrains or manners, which was classified as 'terriers.'"
He concluded, "In short, within the Beast Domain, the Dog Race was an enormous, internally diverse, and highly active racial group.
"They had not easily declined because