Hearing the Greenseer's words, Li Shimin frowned slightly and said calmly:
"When did I ever say I intended to lay a hand on this forest?"
"You did not say anything of the sort."
The Greenseer said softly, "But your civilization is far more aggressive toward the natural environment than the Seven Kingdoms."
In the world displayed by the Memory Light Spot, beyond the magnificent epic of human history, he had heard the cries of living creatures beneath blades, spears, swords, and halberds. He had witnessed countless ancient trees fall. Even great rivers that had once surged endlessly were eventually tamed and diverted, forced to submit to that civilization's will.
Li Shimin said indifferently, "The order of civilization is the order of mankind. Before the will of I and countless millions of my people, even nature's order must yield!"
Having said that, he paused, then glanced at the Greenseer. "You cannot possibly fail to understand this. Even the human kingdoms of today are shaping their own environments. The only difference is the level of efficiency!"
"Compared to them, my civilization possesses sufficient means to maintain ecological balance."
"Even extinct species can be cloned and revived with your help!"
As for whether they would be returned to the wild after revival or kept in captivity for research, that was another matter entirely!
The Greenseer sighed inwardly, then changed the subject and asked softly, "What do you wish to know?"
Li Shimin recalled the valuable creatures from the original work and said bluntly, "The giant lions of the western mountains, the surviving Giants, the nearly extinct Unicorns, and the Night King and White Walkers who are about to awaken!"
"...Your Majesty led your army north for the White Walkers?"
"Correct!"
Li Shimin nodded. "The Night's Watch at The Wall has already submitted to