With great hesitation, Teri reached for the Heart of Eternity. The moment his hand touched the artifact, a surge of power rushed through him, connecting him to every reality, every timeline, every world that ever was or ever would be. It was overwhelming, but Teri held firm.

Kei and Ignis watched in silence as the Heart bonded with Teri, its power flowing into him like a river of stars. When the light faded, Teri opened his eyes—now glowing with the knowledge of countless universes.

"We have our mission," Teri said, his voice steady despite the weight of the task ahead. "We need to stop the darkness that's coming. And we'll need help."

Kei nodded, her wings shimmering with determination. "We can't do this alone. We'll need to reach out to the other universes—find allies who can stand against this threat."

Ignis smirked, flames dancing around her. "Sounds like a plan. We've taken down worse."

Teri looked to the skies, his mind already planning their next steps. "We'll start by returning to the One Punch Man and Dragon Ball universes. Saitama, Goku, and Vegeta... we'll need them in the coming war."

The guardian watched them leave, its form fading back into the shadows of the temple. "May the stars guide you," it whispered, its voice ancient and distant.

As the Celestials soared into the cosmos, the Heart of Eternity pulsing in Teri's grasp, they knew that the true battle was only beginning. The darkness was out there, waiting—and it would take more than just their power to stop it.

But they would not face it alone.

To Be Continued...

The story now opens up a larger multiversal conflict, with the Celestials taking on a far greater threat than Chronos. Allies from across universes will join them as they prepare for the ultimate battle to protect the multiverse.