The True Gods within the Virtual World were visibly agitated by what Zheng Yichen was about to do, but Zheng Yichen wouldn't stop for their agitation.
Anyone who tried to stop him was essentially seeking his death, regardless of whether their intentions were good. For Zheng Yichen, the indigenous residents of the Virtual World were no different than ordinary people.
He had interacted with many indigenous people in the Virtual World, and could only say that this Virtual World was far too real. Aside from the lack of tangible materiality, they were no different from regular humans.
Their souls and spiritual power may have been slightly weaker, but they did possess souls!
Not only did they possess souls, Zheng Yichen's Ark of Life could even store their 'Life Imprints.' If the Ark of Life wasn't limited to operating directly at the soul level, he might have been able to transport people from the Virtual World into reality.
