In the end, General Edwards was defeated. However, the young man did not come out of it unharmed. As soon as the monitoring system announced the result, his body gave way. The places where he has taken some harsh attacks started to bleed.
Shi Lang was keeping these spots under control by his will of the Terran and some spiritual energy. Although the wounds were shallow and did not hinder his motions, they still existed. The effect of spiritual energy was that they had already started to heal.
The first general said, "The bet will be fulfilled after a week. I will put you in the head position and you will be responsible for the future appointments. I may step back, but remember, if the federation suffered even the slightest under your hands, I will have you removed, forever."
Shi Lang nodded and said, "I will ask you to sit in the background. Share the load of the secret divisions. Watch over the new generation, and guide them in times of trouble."