There are some things you can do sneakily, but absolutely cannot declare in public.
Stealing divine power is such a case.
This is one of the reasons why Gaven wanted to affiliate the Dragon Oak Mother Tree to Forest Queen Melikai; only in this way, can one's actions be justified.
As such, it is not mortals stealing the authority of True Gods, but rather they, as a weapon of a Divine Residence, declaring war against hostile True Gods. This is a conflict among the True Gods.
And Gaven can bask in the Dragon Oak Mother Tree's glory, pushing some sensitive matters onto the Mother Tree, as the two are inherently inseparable, thus avoiding backlash.
When the Road Force is fully infused, this statue is indeed no longer just a statue, but a road idol with mysterious connections to Gaven.
Road Idol
Size: Giant
Infused Divine Power: 640 points.
Listening Chance: 40%
Range: Radius of 64 kilometers (limited to roads).