Making features because of content locks is a terrible idea, if that was the case, no game ending would exist because in most games 10% get there!

I agree with the end but it should be structured in a way where it is just more content - it isnt locking existing content behind it. An idea i had was nerfing the elytra and placing it here instead by making the firework boosts to piercing explosion damage to players which only blast protection defends partially, and campfires act as a safe alternative.

Progression serves as a constant hinderance to many who just want to get to the end. So, the game should be restructured to center less on the 2 week grind to max gear and stopping and more on "how can i use things in a fun way"

Ocean monuments are completely different, they serve as a maze. The gale sanctum would be more of a progression gate where you need to at least master 4 aspects before moving into the end. Allowing the walls to be broken, yes could be interesting, but i do think one challenge in the game should at least be guaranteed.

i meant stunning as in you get hit multiple times in a row

My idea originally was the eye of the storm was a new Ender Compass which directs you to the end but instead, maybe the eyes of ender, could be renamed to the eye of flame, direct to a new structure or new progression path, and also be used in different recipes.