The Nine Nether Spider wasn't afraid of Long Ao, but rather of the Nine Nether Earth Tiger.
They belonged to the same species, but the difference in their level led to a complete suppression of its aura, making it impossible to fight.
Long Ao's departure had given the Nine Nether Spider a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity. In the Nine Nether Spider's mind, as long as it controlled the Red Fire Town Long Family, Long Ao would have to come begging like a dog.
The Nine Nether Spider was supremely confident that with its strength, it could sweep through Red Fire Town, including the Long Family.
Red Fire Town, the Long Family estate.
The Nine Nether Spider exuded a terrifying aura, but what puzzled the two of them was that not a single scream came from within the Long Family estate. What in the world was going on?
"Go. See what's happened."
