How do I move the statue in front of the path to the mountains?
Go to town and speak to the lizard in one of the houses.
He'll tell give you an item if your corruption is 70 or less.
Use this item to get pass the statue, but becareful, because you'll be thrown into a boss fight.
How can you find out what your corruption is at?
Press the Pageup or Page Down button.
You'll see a pair of colorful bars which will show you your levels.