The Hell Gate kept trembling, each tremor stronger than the last. It looked ready to burst open.
If Thanos attacked it from within while the others struck from outside, they could open the Hell Gate at once.
But he was in no hurry. He focused on converting Hell's energy faster.
Outside the Hell Gate, however, Dormammu, the Jade Emperor, Uranus, and their followers were growing anxious.
"Why hasn't there been any response?"
"Exactly. Usually, the slightest disturbance is enough to make that being attack the Hell Gate."
"Do you think Thanos might still be alive?"
"Impossible. No one could survive ten years with that being."
"Maybe that being is asleep and hasn't noticed what's happening here."
"Then let's hit it harder. We can't keep this from the Celestials for long."
At that, the Dimension Lords, Gods, and Immortals launched another assault on the Hell Gate.
A little while later, three enormous Celestials appeared in the darkness.
When they saw someone attacking the Hell Gate, they flew into a rage.
"Who dares?"
"Stop!"
"Stop at once!"
Powerful energy surged from them as their voices rang out.
Below All was bad news for anyone.
The Celestials had gone to great lengths to gain control of this Multiverse and intended to make the most of it. The moment they sensed the Hell Gate shaking, they rushed over.
Seeing the Celestials arrive, Dormammu, the Jade Emperor, and Uranus raised their hands and ordered their followers to stop attacking.
They had endured the Celestials' domination for too long and wanted a greater say. They had never truly intended to open the Hell Gate.
If OBA emerged, they would be finished too. That was why they had held back during the assault.
"Stay back, or we'll shatter the Hell Gate!"
At the threat, the three Celestials